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tastingtable.com | Julia Holland
Cottage cheese has a delightfully tangy, creamy, and cheesy flavor and a high protein content that makes it a favorite for health enthusiasts. The uniquely lumpy consistency might be off-putting, but you can transform cottage cheese into crispy, crunchy crackers without any extra ingredients. Cottage cheese chips are the one-ingredient recipe ready in under an hour.
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tastingtable.com | Julia Holland
Matcha is an age-old Japanese ingredient and culinary tradition that has become a global sensation in recent years. The finely ground green tea powder has morphed into many drinkable forms, appearing in an iced lavender oat milk tea at the top of our rankings for Starbucks tea drinks, for example. But matcha's versatility also extends to baked goods.
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tastingtable.com | Julia Holland
The Worst Rao's Homemade Jarred Sauce Tastes Expired
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Rao's Homemade is a very successful and adored store-bought pasta brand that we ranked second out of 15 popular pasta sauce brands. However, while Rao's offers an impressive selection of sauces, not all of them are worth buying.
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tastingtable.com | Julia Holland
Pretty much all types of pasta, whether fresh or boxed, need to be boiled before they're consumed. And while you might reserve a cup or two of pasta water to thin out your sauce, pasta is usually drained of its cooking liquid. However, according to Alton Brown, the one pasta you should never have to drain is macaroni and cheese. In a video posted to YouTube, Brown shares a recipe for stovetop mac and cheese that's truly a one-pot meal.
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tastingtable.com | Julia Holland
As its name implies, Goodles is a mac and cheese company committed to a good product both in terms of taste and health. They offer numerous flavors of mac and cheese that are packed with protein and fiber for a meal that's as delicious as it is nutritious. Tasting Table staff tasted and ranked every Goodles mac and cheese to find that their best product is also vegan. We ranked Goodles Vegan is Believin' mac and cheese as number one, not just for plant-based diets, but for cheese lovers too.
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tastingtable.com | Julia Holland
This Frozen Marie Callender's Meal Is So Good, We'd Eat It For Thanksgiving
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Marie Callender's chain of kitschy all-American restaurants may have dwindled, but its frozen food business is going strong. Marie Callender's is our top choice for frozen dessert pie brands, and its savory selection is just as impressive.
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tastingtable.com | Julia Holland
Aldi's Most Disappointing Potato Chips, According To Our Taste Test
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Aldi may have originally been a German discount grocer, but now it has global appeal. In the U.S., we have found many reasons to love Aldi, including their selection of store brand potato chips. We tasted 15 different Aldi potato chips and enjoyed many of their diverse flavors.
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1 week ago | 
tastingtable.com | Julia Holland
The Ancient Roots Of Mexico's Refreshing Agua Fresca Drink
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Mexico is famous for some pretty incredible drinks — like tequila and mezcal along with the countless cocktails they inspire. However a drink that's just as beloved in Mexico is the nonalcoholic and utterly refreshing agua fresca.
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tastingtable.com | Julia Holland
Aldi's Absolute Best Cookies Are A Better Version Of A Classic
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If you have a sweet tooth, Aldi supplies an overwhelming selection of cookies to satisfy your cravings. Plus, as a discount grocer, Aldi's store brand cookies mimic your favorite name brand counterparts at a fraction of the price. In fact, Aldi's absolute best cookies, according to our ranking, are even better than the classic name brand variety.
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tastingtable.com | Julia Holland
The Best Packaged Deli Meat Brand And Why It's Worth The Hype
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Packaged deli meat has many appeals, with the biggest draw being convenience. While you might opt for freshly sliced deli meat, packaged deli meat is pre-portioned and has a longer shelf-life, adding to its convenience. Plus, plenty of packaged deli meats with a great selection and comparably high-quality.
