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About This Recipe This recipe for Greek Salad comes from Instacart team member Michael R. Michael, who was a chef for 10 years prior to joining the Instacart team, noted about this special recipe: "Greek salad was one of the first things I learned how to make and I've been adjusting it to my taste ever since." As a light greek salad with a tangy...
Nov 2, 2021
Read time: 2 min
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The next best thing to brisket is tri-tip. It is great for brisket-style cooking and can be smoked, roasted, barbequed, and grilled without spending hours cooking, unlike brisket. Once considered as ground meat for hamburgers,...
Jul 24, 2025
Read time: 5 min
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Flank steak, also known as London broil, is a long, flat piece of beef that extends from the lower ribs to the rump. As one of the leanest cuts of meat, it is also one...
Jul 24, 2025
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Celebrating the birth of your favorite person requires a bit of creative planning. And what better way to commemorate them than with the perfect meal? To help you achieve a mouthwatering menu, we’ve gathered 65...
Jul 24, 2025
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Heading off into nature with nothing but a backpack can be intimidating. If you don't do the prep work, chances are you won't have a good time. One of the first things you need to...
Jul 24, 2025
Read time: 5 min
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From light, refreshing frozen daiquiris to the tropical piña colada, rum is the primary ingredient in numerous classic cocktails. This alcoholic beverage is light, versatile, and blends well with a wide variety of mixers. Not...
Jul 24, 2025
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Soul food is an African American ethnic cuisine originating from the Southern United States. The expression "soul food" comes from the mid-1960s when "soul" was commonly used to describe African American culture. Passed down through...
Jul 24, 2025
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Waking up can be hard — we totally get it. That’s why we love these breakfast sandwich recipes that help boost your energy and mood from the get-go. From classic egg breakfast sandwiches to chicken...
Jul 23, 2025
Read time: 10 min
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Sometimes life can be so overwhelming that the simple act of preparing a meal feels impossible. That's where a meal train comes in — a coordinated effort among friends, family or community members to provide...
May 19, 2025
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Finding reliable dinner ideas for picky eaters can often feel like a nightly challenge. Whether dealing with texture sensitivities, flavor preferences or simply a reluctance to try new foods, mealtime can become a source of...
May 19, 2025
Read time: 23 min