Andrea Lobas

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The 5 Most Popular Meal Train Dishes to Bring to a Friend in Need

1 week ago | allrecipes.com | Andrea Lobas

When we’re in a tough spot, comfort food can help get us through. And for some reason, it just tastes better when someone else makes it. Cooking for each other is an act of service, kindness, and love like nothing else. So when a Meal Train comes our way, we are always happy to get on board.
The Traditional Italian Dessert Recipe My Aunt Tries to Make Happen Every Easter

2 weeks ago | allrecipes.com | Andrea Lobas

While every household may have certain festive traditions, some are bound to be more steadfast than others. Especially when it comes to what’s on the menu—at least in my family. The holidays happen around the table. Certain dishes are non-negotiable, whether because they are beloved, passed down through tattered recipe cards, or customary within the culture. Others are question marks. Are there new dietary restrictions to consider? Can we get a good deal on a ham or prime rib?
The 14 Recipes We Can't Wait to Make This April

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Lobas

Somehow, it's a new month already—but if you're like us, you're more than ready. So move over corned beef, Shamrock Shakes, and March Madness (okay, maybe we're still watching that). April is here, and we're ready to shed some layers and start gathering rhubarb and asparagus to make seasonal favorites and celebrate a few holidays. Temperatures might still be yo-yo-ing, but that doesn't mean we can't start grilling, right? Here are the dishes we have bookmarked to cook in April.
Costco Has Our Top Pick Ooni Pizza Oven for the Cheapest We’ve Seen

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Lobas

With the changing weather, you might be starting to get more hopeful about venturing outdoors. Whether you’re looking forward to baseball picking back up, planting your garden, or simply being able to walk outside without freezing, the official start of a new season has us all buzzing like spring’s bees. As for me, I’m excited to uncover my grill and enjoy dining al fresco. But beyond the grill, my absolute favorite part of these warmer days is playing pizzaiola with my Ooni pizza oven.
USDA Announces Recall of Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Chomps Beef Sticks Due to Possible Metal Contamination

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Lobas

Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, is recalling 29,541 pounds, close to 15 tons, of Chomps Original Beef Sticks because they have the potential to be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The issue was discovered after the firm received two consumer complaints reporting that pieces of metal were found in the product.
The $6 Aldi Find My Mother-In-Law Swears by Is Finally Back

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Lobas

I don’t know if it’s the chirping birds, green buds, or added hour of daylight, but there’s a "spring" in my step that wasn’t there last week. And I have to take advantage of spurts like these to get my seasonal cleaning underway before the moment passes. Longer days mean extra time to get more done after all. Luckily, stores like Aldi have been serving up organization solutions left and right lately.
FDA Announces Recall of Almost 200,000 Cans of Green Beans Due to Potential Foreign Object Contamination

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Lobas

California-based Del Monte Foods, Inc. has recalled 8,242 cases, or 197,808 cans, of its Target brand Good & Gather Cut Green Beans because they have the potential to be contaminated with a foreign object. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class II recall notice on March 13, 2025, though the firm initiated the voluntary recall on Feb. 12, 2025. The recall is marked “ongoing,” and no further information is currently available on what the foreign material may be.
My Grandma's Signature Brownie Recipe Has a Genius Secret Ingredient

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Lobas

Brownies are an iconic dessert that serve as a universal sign of love and comfort. They're always welcome alongside a cup of coffee for a midday pick-me-up or with a scoop of ice cream for a decadent sundae. And there are about as many brownie recipes on Allrecipes as there are stars in the night sky—from traditional chocolate to sneaky veggie-filled to maple blondies, peanut butter-topped squares, and everything in between.
The Legendary Soup Recipe Our Editors Can't Stop Making

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Lobas

If there's one thing that brings people together, it's food. Especially when you're talking about a group of food editors. We often feel like we have the best job in the world, as we strike up lengthy discussions about the top fast food burger, our go-to grocery products, or what Ina is tempting us with next. But our favorite topic has to be recipes. We are a community of home cooks after all. And when one of us finds a keeper, you better believe we're spreading the news.
The Legendary Soup Recipe Our Editors Can't Stop Making

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Lobas

Dotdash Meredith Food StudiosGenerate Key TakeawaysIf there's one thing that brings people together, it's food. Especially when you're talking about a group of food editors. We often feel like we have the best job in the world, as we strike up lengthy discussions about the top fast food burger, our go-to grocery products, or what Ina is tempting us with next. But our favorite topic has to be recipes. We are a community of home cooks after all.