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I Tried All 7 New Hidden Valley Ranch Flavors and This 1 Is—Dare I Say—Better Than the Original

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If I could only dip my nuggets into one sauce for the rest of my life, it would be ranch. Specifically Hidden Valley Ranch—although I have tried every major fast food ranch and crowned a winner, too—which I’ve been dipping into and dressing salads with for decades. It was the only condiment in the fridge that was name brand when I was growing up, as I lived in a non-brand-loyal household of generic stuff. But I could tell a difference in how tangy, creamy, herby, and slightly sweet HVR was compared to other brands and unworthy substitutes.

I’ve made my own ranch—including seven different recipes for “cranch” in my cookbook Big Dip Energy—and love to, when I have time. But in a pinch, Hidden Valley is always there to save the day with reliable ranch. I’ve even used Costco-sized bottles to fill a ranch fountain for a birthday party. I never thought I’d love anything more than the original Hidden Valley Ranch…until the brand released seven new flavors in one incredible day. I was lucky enough to taste test the new flavors—and two kinda-new (Dill Pickle and Buffalo, released in April 2023) flavors—in different dishes, ranging from popcorn to pizza and lots of wings at an event in NYC. But after tasting them all again individually, I was shocked to discover that I liked one of the new flavors more than the original. And when mixed with another new flavor, it’s a dip of epic proportions.

For simplicity, I tried each of the new ranch flavors plain, with a ridged potato chip, and with a thin piece of carrot for maximum dip-to-dipper ratio. Below are my rankings, from last place to first place.

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Can You Use Parchment Paper in an Air Fryer?

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I was late to the air fryer game. I’m late on a lot of things that involve purchasing a new or unfamiliar appliance. But I was finally convinced when a recipe developer I trust on Instagram broke down and bought one, posting her genuine marvel at the convenience.

Something that I noticed right off the bat is that during her cleanup process, she peeled a piece of parchment paper from the bottom of the basket, and I thought, “Paper? Frying? Seems dangerous.” Indeed, common sense would dictate that any type of paper used in any sort of frying would be a bad idea. So, was my Instagram source just lucky? Or a master of resourcefulness?

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How to Tell If Your Eggs Are Bad

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You know that date stamped onto your egg carton? It’s not actually an expiration date; eggs are usually good well past that date. In fact, if you’ve kept the eggs in their carton and in a chilly refrigerator, they can be good for weeks beyond the stamped date. But if you don’t go by that date, how can you be sure your eggs haven’t gone bad?

Here’s how to tell if your eggs are still fresh even after the “best by” date has sailed on past.

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French’s Settles the Debate: This Is the Best Place to Store Mustard

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When you arrive home from the grocery store and put your purchases away in their respective places in the kitchen, chances are you store unopened bottles and jars of condiments in the pantry. Once they’re opened, though, where should they go? We’ve learned about the correct places to store everything from ketchup to soy sauce to hot sauce, and even coffee grounds, but what should we do when it comes to mustard?

We reached out to the experts for the answer, whether it’s store-bought or homemade mustard, but before we dive into the best place to store this popular condiment, let’s take a quick look at its history.

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16 Irish Pub Recipes To Give You Extra Luck on St. Patrick’s Day

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It’s a shame there aren’t more reasons to eat Irish food. While no one needs a reason, it helps to have one. And as great as St. Patrick’s day often is, I wish there were three or four more sprinkled throughout the year. Nonetheless, here are 16 recipes found in Irish pubs that will make your St. Patrick’s day a traditional holiday. You’ll find only the classics: Dublin Coddle and shepherd’s pie, Irish champ and colcannon, recipes with Guinness and much more. The only thing you need to make these recipes, besides the ingredients, is a pinch of luck.

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