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

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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Texas Toast “Maid Rites”

Get ready to sink your teeth into a meaty masterpiece with this Maid Rite, a Midwestern favorite celebrated for its simple, savory flavors. Our version takes the loose meat sandwich up a notch by swapping the standard bun for a garlicky slice of Texas Toast, adding an extra layer of crispness and buttery goodness. Think of it as a sloppy joe with a flavor boost—this 30-minute comfort meal is sure to satisfy all your savory cravings.

“Mustard, worcestershire, and a dab of brown sugar balance the umami of the beef and make this quite addicting. I can see why it’s so popular!” said recipe developer Julia Levy. “And it’s easy as heck!”

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Our Top 10 Most Saved Casseroles

There are so many reasons to love casseroles. They’re comforting. They feed a lot of people. They often—but not always—include cheese. They’re the answer to “What can I bring to the holiday dinner?” or “What can I bring to the potluck?” or “What can I bring to the family that just had a baby?”

Out of all the countless casseroles we have here on Allrecipes, these are the 10 that our members have saved the most. This means they’re beloved by hundreds, maybe thousands, of home cooks who want to serve the most delicious foods to their friends and families. This list includes breakfast, side, and dinner casseroles, so you can enjoy a good casserole any time of day. And if you can’t finish the whole thing, casseroles often freeze very well.

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Kikkoman Finally Settles the Debate: This Is Where You Should Store Your Soy Sauce

Soy sauce is more than just the condiment packets that come with your takeout. It’s an umami powerhouse that makes meat taste meatier, deepens the flavor in soups or sauces, and finishes vegetarian and vegan dishes without breaking a sweat. But once you’ve opened a bottle, where do you store it?

We learned that most shelf-stable grocery products such as ketchup and mayo benefit from being refrigerated after opening, but is this true of soy sauce as well?

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What Does ‘Triple-Washed’ Mean on Salad Packages?

Bagged greens and salad mixes make dinner prep easier. After a long day, you don’t have to chop up a whole head of lettuce or pick through a basket of arugula to make a single meal. Instead, you can reach into your fridge, grab a bag or clamshell, and pile some greens onto your plate with a protein, toppings, and a drizzle of vinaigrette. Just like that, dinner is served.

If you take a look at those same lettuce packages, you’ll probably see that they say the greens have been “triple-washed” and are “ready to use.” But you wouldn’t be alone if you’ve stopped in your tracks to wonder, “Do I need to wash these greens again?”

So, what exactly does triple-washed mean? And are these greens actually safe to use right out of the package? Read on to find out.

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