Move over, loaded fries — the newest viral food trend turns your favorite salty snack into a sugary masterpiece, complete with ice cream, sauces, and toppings galore.

I’m not alone in wanting to test the outer limits of the potato’s versatility. One of my first moves in a new restaurant is to scan for “loaded fries” and see how the kitchen interprets the form. At ...

When I’m looking for a quick dinner I can make from leftovers, vegetables, meat, or cheese I need to use up, that I can toss into one simple and crave-worthy dish, there is nothing like Loaded Nacho ...

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