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I Tried 12 Popular Potato Chip Brands—This Is the One I’m Buying From Now On

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By Ann Walczak
 
 Published on October 29, 2024

I’m not sure what the original snack food was, but as far as I’m concerned, it’s potato chips. Thin, crispy, salty to the max, and good on their own or as a vehicle for dips, there’s really no limit to their enjoyment. Pour them into a giant bowl for party sharing, toss them next to (or even in) a sandwich for lunch, or wedge a bag into the center console of your car to keep commute crankiness at bay.

Now, you might be thinking (as I admittedly did when starting this assignment), how different can potato chip brands really be? Don’t they all use pretty much the same ingredients? They sure do. Though there are some discrepancies in types of oils and in kettle-cooked vs. fried or flat vs. ridges, it’s not like we can dive deep into flavor notes here. How the chip tastes is still paramount, but this ranking will lean much more heavily on things like texture, crunch, and what the eating experience is like, re: snackability.

For this test, I sampled chips as plain as they could get. No added flavors, no ridges, no nothing, except the potatoes themselves and however heavy a dash of salt the brand deemed appropriate. Let’s dig in.

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18 German Recipes From Oma’s Kitchen

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Among the many blessings of having a German grandma are her recipes. From creamy cucumber-dill salad in the summer to soup in the winter to special desserts year-round, her recipes reflect years of tradition and a grandmother’s love. These German recipes come from our community’s own Omas and include classics like red cabbage, potato salad, sauerbraten, dumplings, cookies, and cakes.

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15 Crowd-Pleasing Savory Hand Pie Recipes

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Few pleasures in life are quite as delightful and fulfilling as a pie you can hold in your hand. The humble hand pie goes by many different names: Call it a pasty, a turnover, an empanada, or whatever you like — the crowd-pleasing filled pastry is always welcome on any table. Stuffed with meat, cheese, and other hearty ingredients, these savory hand pie recipes will find a permanent spot in your recipe box.

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I Asked 7 Chefs and They All Agree That This Is the Best Butter

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You could certainly whip up a batch of homemade butter. But why make a mess of your kitchen when there are outstanding, easy-to-measure sticks in stock at your local supermarket? Settling on one brand is the hard part. We get it: The butter section of the dairy case can be as overwhelming as the cereal aisle. How do you even begin to narrow down the options?

To help you do just that, we reached out to chefs, bakers, cookbook authors, and culinary pros to help us hone in on the best of the best. A sneak preview of coming attractions: The victor just so happens to be Martha Stewart’s favorite butter (and Stanley Tucci’sand Bobby Flay’s... you get the idea). It’s also the brand that came out on top of the best dairy category in our 2024 Golden Cart Awards for groceries.

Read on to learn more about what food experts look for in their “best butter,” including whether salted or unsalted is your best bet. Then we’re revealing their selection for the best butter brand and are dishing about how to use it to make your sweet and savory creations richer and more delicious than ever.

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23 Lazy Summer Dinners You’ll Never Get Tired Of

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From pasta salad to rib eye roast, these meals are great options for when you want a delicious dinner but don’t have the energy to match your appetite.

After a day in the sun, the last thing anyone wants to do is labor over dinner. After all, summer is all about embracing a sense of ease — whenever and wherever possible. So don’t sweat the dinner plans, we’ve compiled our favorite lazy summer dinner ideas to keep mealtime feeling effortless even when your energy is sapped. These recipes are simple to make and easy to crave.

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