Shaquille O’Neal's Big Chicken restaurant chain plans to open a location in Mukilteo this summer. (Photo provided)

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Shaq’s Big Chicken restaurant coming to Mukilteo this summer

The fast-food chain’s fare is inspired by the NBA great’s home-cooked childhood favorites.

Grain Artisan Bakery's spiced sweet potato and feta scone is top-tier to-go breakfast fare. It's also gluten-free. Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Taylor Goebel/The Herald. 

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Best bakery in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

The Totem hash -- corned beef, potatoes and onions, topped with fried eggs -- at Totem Family Diner in Everett, (Mark Carlson / The Herald)

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Where to get the best breakfast in Snohomish County

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Lori Johnson, director of the Washington State Food Truck Association shows off a box of fresh malasadas during the grand opening of the GoodBelly LLC food truck on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Fried dough on the go, from a woman who’s on the go

A decade after immigrating to the U.S., Alice Tum has mastered the art of making Hawaiian-style doughnuts and…

The queso birria tacos at El Mariachi call for slow cooked brisket, melty cheese sandwiched between two corn tortillas, a shower of cilantro and bright pink pickled onions, and a bowl of consomé. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)

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What’s the best new restaurant in Snohomish County?

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(Henry Yarsinske Jr. / Brooklyn Brothers Pizzeria)

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Who’s got the best pizza in Snohomish County?

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Aurora Echo recently launched her new business, Wildly Beloved Foods, to sell her organic pasta, which also comes in a spinach variety. (Photo by David Welton)

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Oh, the pasta-bilities: One-woman noodle factory starts up on Whidbey Island

To make her pasta, Aurora Echo uses Italian semolina flour, fresh baby spinach and whole eggs.

CarlaRae Arneson, of Lynnwood, grabs a tea press full of fresh tea from Peanut the server robot while dining with her 12-year-old son Levi at Sushi Hana on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. CarlaRae said she and her son used to visit the previous restaurant at Sushi Hana’s location and were excited to try the new business’s food. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Peanut the robot waitress is on a roll at Lynnwood’s Sushi Hana

She’s less RoboCop and more Rosey as she patrols the restaurant, making sure everyone has a drink and…

Raj Kumar Jawa poses for a photo with his son, Raj, at India Sweets & Spices in Culver City, California. (Mitch Dao / YES! Media)

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A Taste of Home: How ethnic grocery stores create community

The stores flourish wherever new migrant communities spring up. They can be the rare place where immigrants feel…

This Sesame chicken salad is a customer favorite at the Landing at Quil Ceda Creek Casino.

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Sesame chicken salad kick-starts New Year healthy eating

This dinner salad from a Quil Ceda Creek Casino chef is not only healthful but delicious.

A pair of over easy eggs cook away on the flat top during lunch service at Totem Family Diner on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Shoppers, restaurants, bakeries bedeviled by soaring egg prices

Avian flu is to blame for costs that have more than doubled in the past year. Local diners…

In the past 20 years, the efforts and impact of Meatless Mondays have grown exponentially as families, schools and organizations have made it part of their meal-planning routine. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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How you can work on raising your meatless game all year long

Adapting a plant-forward way of eating is a lifestyle change, not a just a monthlong resolution.

Pistachios are the nut of the year, flavoring everything from pesto to sweets. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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What will you be cooking in 2023? Here are some predictions

This year’s trends include the comeback of a deli meat, purple sweet potatoes, pistachios in everything and cabbage…

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2022 in a glance: The 10 most loved food stories

News of food trucks, a pie serving dive bar and baked beans were some of The Herald’s top…

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The best of 2022: Food writer shares her top picks

After a delicious year as The Daily Herald’s food reporter, Taylor Goebel shares her favorite bites of 2022.

Peppermint Bon Bons (foreground) and Peppermint Hot Chocolate. (Tulalip Resort Casino)

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‘Peppermint-perfect’ desserts for the holiday season

Candy canes add a sweet twist to decadent bon bons and hot chocolate recipes

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Seven gift ideas for drinkers

From books to bourbon, ideas for the lovers of beer and spirits in your life.

Salmon Eggs Benedict with a side of skillet potatoes, $16, at Quil Ceda Creek Casino in Tulalip, where breakfast with numerous menu choices is served 24/7. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

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Hit the jackpot at Quil Ceda Creek Casino with $8 biscuits & gravy

Breakfast is served 24/7 at the Tulalip casino with numerous winning menu deals.

Tyrone McMorris, Director of Casino Road Kids Ministries. Photo courtesy CRKM. Bob’s Burgers and Brew - Everett is proud to work with the local nonprofit.

Snohomish County Gives

Not just a restaurant — a vehicle for change

Helping Everett children start strong, with healthy meals and caring mentorship

People pick up food from the Arlington Food Bank’s Mobile Market at the Stilly Valley Center on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington food bank’s mobile market ‘makes it more accessible’

Anyone can access fresh produce and more at rotating stops in north Snohomish County.