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[RECIPES] 🍊 Ina's Cake Secret | Dolly's Chicken Salad | Grandpa's Bacon Trick | Apple Sticker Meanings and more...

[RECIPES] 🍊 Ina's Cake Secret | Dolly's Chicken Salad | Grandpa's Bacon Trick | Apple Sticker Meanings and more...

Plus, Onion Ring Upgrade | Teriyaki Salmon Bowls | Blueberry Croissant Bake | Perfect Poached Eggs | Best Store Pesto | Red Velvet Bundt and more...

Sue Reeves
February 09, 2026

From Ina Garten's brilliant chocolate cake upgrade to Dolly Parton's irresistible chicken salad, plus a genius bacon hack from Grandpa and the real story behind those apple stickers… today's lineup is pure kitchen gold…

Ina Garten's 1-Ingredient Upgrade Makes Any Chocolate Cake Better

I use Ina Garten's smart trick when making any chocolate cake. I'll walk you through how. CONTINUE...

I Can’t Stop Making Dolly Parton's 5-Minute Chicken Salad

Dolly Parton’s Pecan Chicken Salad recipe is a quick six-ingredient recipe that I love to serve any time of day. CONTINUE...

My Grandpa's Genius Trick for Bacon Is So Good, Once You Try It, You'll Never Go Back

My grandfather made bacon in a very unusual way. In fact, it's not real bacon, but this unhinged deli meat hack produces strips that are just as crispy—and more budget-friendly. CONTINUE...

Here's What The Stickers On Your Apples Mean - Chowhound

Ever wondered what the deal is with those stickers on apples at the grocery store? Here's what they're for and what they mean about the fruit you're buying. CONTINUE...

This Simple Step Will Seriously Transform Your Homemade Onion Rings

This famous side dish is easier to mess up than many realize, often just falling a bit flat. Marinating in buttermilk balances out notes and helps in frying. CONTINUE...

Chipotle Teriyaki Pineapple Salmon Bowls

Sweet, smoky chipotle-teriyaki salmon, fresh pineapple salsa, fluffy rice, and my favorite creamy green sauce. These colorful bowls are easy, cozy, and SO good! CONTINUE...

This Blueberry Croissant Casserole Is 'Almost Too Good To Be Called Breakfast'

Flaky croissants and sweet blueberries come together in this easy breakfast casserole that’s perfect for brunch, holidays, or lazy weekends. CONTINUE...

Poached eggs are perfect if you do 1 thing to the water first

Poached eggs will be perfectly cooked with this expert tip. CONTINUE...

The Cost Of A Carton Of Eggs In 1990 Has Our Wallets Weeping

Egg prices in 1990 were, on average, around $1. Since then, they've shot up to nearly $5 per dozen due to outbreaks such as bird flu increasing demand. CONTINUE...

I Tried 7 Store-Bought Pesto Sauces and This One Is Hands-Down the Best

If you are searching for the best store-bought pesto sauce to add to pizza, pasta, and more, look no further. We tested the top brands to find the winning pesto. Get the results here. CONTINUE...

This Red Velvet Bundt Cake Is Rich, Moist, and Swirled With Cream Cheese

Top it with a simple glaze and sprinkles! 😊 CONTINUE...

Your Galentines Need These Girly Shirley Jello Shots

These Shirley Temple Jello Shots are cute, boozy, and dangerously easy. CONTINUE...

Our Editors Tasted 8 Chocolate Chip Brands—And The Winner Surprised Us

Southern Living editors tasted eight different chocolate chip brands to find the best one. We noticed key differences from size and texture to flavor. The winner was entirely unexpected. CONTINUE...