This Week in Food · August 14, 2026
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This week in food news: chicken & waffles took over the universe, a mac & cheese got a glow-up, and someone made Cheetos that numb your face. 🧇 Let's dig in. | ||||||
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The Big Three
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Oreo's Wildest Flavor Yet: Chicken & Waffles
Oreo just went full sweet-and-savory with a brand-new Chicken & Waffles cookie — a genuinely first-of-its-kind flavor that's breaking the internet. It's limited time, so if curiosity is tugging at you, your window won't be open forever.
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Chick-fil-A's Chicken & Waffles Sandwich Goes Nationwide Aug. 24
Starting August 24, Chick-fil-A is officially serving its first-ever nationwide Chicken & Waffles Sandwich — maple waffles, applewood-smoked bacon, honey butter, and syrup on the side. Two S'mores drinks (a milkshake and a frosted coffee) are crashing the fall party the same day.
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The Boxed Mac & Cheese That Actually Has Protein
Goodles' Twirly Mac is a high-protein, nutrient-packed spin on boxed mac and cheese that The Kitchn called a repeat dinner staple — and it's easy to see why. For busy weeknights when you want comfort food without the guilt spiral, this one's worth keeping in the pantry.
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🍯 Honorable Mentions
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