Half-Price Pizzas at Domino's Through March 22, 2015

Domino's is offering half-price pizzas this week through Sunday, March 22, 2015. 

During the promotion, you can get any pizza (or pizzas) for half-off the regular menu price (just be sure to apply the coupon, which can be found under the coupons tab on their website).

Review: Lunchables - Pepperoni Pizza

Lunchables Pepperoni Pizza box is a build-your-own pizza set with three mini pizza crusts, a packet of pizza sauce, processed mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni.

A 4.3-oz box was 99 cents on sale.

Talenti Launches 7 New Flavors Including Coffee Toffee and Raspberry Cheesecake

Talenti announces the launch of seven new gelato flavors inspired by traditional desserts, including Coffee Toffee and Raspberry Cheesecake. 

Here's the full list of new flavors and what you can expect from each one:

Honey Bunches of Oats Now Available as a "Breakfast Biscuit"

Post throws their collective hat into the breakfast biscuit arena with new Honey Bunches of Oats Breakfast Biscuits. The new biscuits look to offer the crunch and honey of the breakfast cereal in a convenient, on-the-go form factor.

Review: Welch's - Strawberry PB&J Bite Size Snacks

Welch's Strawberry PB&J Bite Size Snacks are creamy peanut butter balls filled with a strawberry jam-like filling.

A 6.4-oz box cost me $2.50 and contained 8 single-serving pouches.

Haagen-Dazs Brings Back Five Flavors

Haagen-Dazs has recently announced the return of five previously discontinued flavors this year. The returning flavors are Pistachio, Cherry Vanilla, Vanilla Chocolate Chip, Cookies & Cream, and Java Chip.

Frito-Lay Launches New Chocolate Peanut Butter Cracker Jacks

The tried-and-true combination of chocolate and peanut butter has found its way into Cracker Jack popcorn snacks. For New Cracker Jack Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavored Popcorn, the folks at Frito-Lay coated each kernel with a "sweet and savory chocolate peanut butter flavor."

Frozen Friday: Stouffer's - Sausage and Egg Scramble

Stouffer's Sausage and Egg Scramble features scrambled eggs, diced russet potatoes, and sausage in a cheddar cheese sauce.

A 9-oz box was $2 on sale.

Haagen-Dazs Launches New Artisan Collection Ice Cream

Haagen-Dazs looks get a bit fancier with their new Artisan Collection of ice cream. The brand has worked in partnership with six artisans from around the country to come up with six corresponding flavors that capture some of their creations.

According to the brand, they evaluated over 100 artisan products before settling on the six artisans featured.

Cold Stone Launches Spring 2015 Flavors

Cold Stone Creamery launches Red Velvet Cheesecake ice cream, Tart Cherry frozen yogurt, and Pink Champagne Sorbet (non-alcoholic) to anchor their 2015 Spring Menu.

The seasonal flavors are incorporated into what they're calling their "Spring Fling Creations."

Review: Starbucks - Zesty Chicken & Black Bean Salad Bowl

Starbucks' Zesty Chicken & Black Bean Salad Bowl features black beans, roasted corn, quinoa, grilled white chicken strips, lettuce, tomatoes, jicama, and feta cheese with a mild chili vinaigrette.

It goes for $6.95, which makes it one of the priciest food items on the Starbucks menu.

Checkers / Rally's Adds New $2 Chicken Slider and Fries Box

Checkers' and Rally's latest value play is the new, limited-time $2 Chicken Slider and Fries Box.

The new combo features either a Classic or Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Slider plus their trademark Famous Seasoned Fries in a small tray/box for $2.

Au Bon Pain's 2015 Early Spring Menu

Au Bon Pain's new 2015 early spring seasonal menu includes a new mocha and raspberry version of their CroisBun and a Chicken, Fig & Brie sandwich.

Review: Corner Bakery Cafe - Blueberry Hand Pie with Lemon Glaze

Corner Bakery Cafe's Blueberry Hand Pie with Lemon Glaze features a Pop-Tart-like pastry with a blueberry filling and a lemon glaze on top.

I picked one up for $2.59.

Sonic Introduces New Spicy Super Crunch Chicken Strips

Sonic introduces new Spicy Super Crunch Chicken Strips as a limited-time spicy version of their regular chicken strips.

Like the original version, the new chicken dish consists of strips of battered and deep-fried white meat chicken but seasoned for an extra kick of spicy heat.

KFC New Zealand Offers New Deep-Fried Burrito Filled with Fried Chicken

KFC is beginning to feel like the place for Mexican-inspired fast food over in New Zealand where they recently introduced the new Crispy Burrito.

Rather than rice or beans, the burritos features a fried chicken strip (or two), bacon, cheese, and bourbon barbecue sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla and deep fried (basically it's a fried chicken chimichanga).

Review: Domino's - Gluten-Free Pizza

Domino's Gluten-Free Pizza features a crust made with a combination of rice and potato starches and flours.

A 10" pizza topped with bacon cost me $10.99 (it's only available in the one size).

Qdoba Adds New Bacon Jalapeno Queso

Qdoba adds new Bacon Jalapeno Queso (i.e cheese sauce) to their repertoire. The new menu item features Qdoba's 3-Cheese Queso mixed with hardwood-smoked bacon and jalapenos.

Sonic Offers Expanded Selection of Shakes for Half-Price After 8 PM All Summer Long

Sonic is offering an expanded selection of 25 shakes this summer with the return of 8 limited-time flavors. Additionally, you can get all shakes for half-price after 8 PM every day at participating Sonic locations through the end of summer.

Green Bagels are Back at Bruegger's for St. Patrick's Day

Bruegger's is once again baking and serving up green bagels to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The festive bagels are available starting Saturday, March 14, 2015 through Tuesday, March 17, 2015.

Review: McDonald's - Chicken Select Tenders

McDonald's Chicken Select Tenders feature seasoned, battered, and then deep-fried chicken tenderloins.

A 3-piece order cost me $2.99.

New Mountain Dew "DewShine" to Hit Shelves Later This Month

Mountain Dew is coming out with what looks like a craft version of their original soda in new DewShine later this month. The soda is described on the packaging as a "clear citrus flavored Dew" and is "made with real sugar" (i.e. cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup).

Red Bull Debuts New Orange and Wild Cherry Flavors

Red Bull adds new zero-calorie Orange and Wild Cherry flavors to their Editions line of energy drinks. Additionally, 2014's tropical fruit-flavored Summer Edition joins the range as a permanent flavor and is now the Yellow Edition.

Pizza Hut Offers Stuffed Crust Pizza at Original Price

As a celebration of the 20th birthday of the Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pizza Hut is offering large, 1-topping Stuffed Crust Pizzas at their original price of $9.99 for a limited time at participating locations.

Review: Taco Bell - Taco Sauce-Seasoned Tortilla Chips

Taco Bell's Taco Sauce-Seasoned Chips are being tested at a few locations here in Southern California and feature packaged tortilla chips in three flavors mirroring the brand's taco sauces: Mild, Hot, and Fire (sorry, no Salsa Verde).

I picked these up for $1.49 per 2-oz bag, which is a little pricey but I guess comparable to similar sizes at a convenience store.

Ice Cream-Flavored Coffees Back at Dunkin' Donuts Along with New Rocky Road

Ice cream-flavored coffees and lattes inspired by Baskin-Robbins ice cream are back at Dunkin' Donuts. Two flavors, Cookie Dough and Butter Pecan, make their return along with new Rocky Road.

Rocky Road features the tastes of chocolate, marshmallow, and almond.

New Hot and Sweet Flavors of Popchips Coming Summer 2015

Popchips plans to introduce two new flavors this summer: Crazy Hot Potato and Cinnamon Twist Sweet Potato. 

Crazy Hot Potato is billed as the brand's "spiciest product to-date" and is described as "hot as a habanero pepper" but balanced with a "cheesy note."

Review: Spearmint Mix Tic Tacs

Spearmint Mix Tic Tacs feature a blend of two different spearmint-flavored, capsule-shaped mints.

A 1-oz container costs $1.39 but I received this one courtesy of Ferrero (the makers of Tic Tac and also Nutella).

Starbucks Debuts Monday Deals for Loyalty Card Members

As an added perk for their My Starbucks Rewards loyalty program members, Starbucks is offering a different member-exclusive deal on each Monday this month, from 2 to 5 PM. They're calling it "Happy Mondays."

Here's what discounts/deals are being offered:

Michael Angelo's Rolls Out New "Made with Organic" Frozen Meals

Michael Angelo's launches a new line of "Made with Organic" frozen meals with each meal containing more than 70 percent organic ingredients (which is why it's "Made with Organic" rather than just plain "Organic").

Frozen Friday: Haagen-Dazs - Limoncello Gelato

Haagen-Dazs' Limoncello Gelato features lemon gelato blended with vodka.

A 14-oz carton was $3 on sale.

Applebee's Adds Portion Flexibility to Appetizers

Applebee's new Bar Snacks, Shareables, and Pub Plates menu looks to provide a selection of appetizers in different sizes so that there are some fit for snacking, sharing, or as a meal unto itself.

The menu includes the introduction of nine new appetizers as well as a "Build Your Sampler" option, where you can mix and match any of the appetizers below.

At the value end of the spectrum, Bar Snacks start at under $5.

Here's the full line for the new appetizer menu:

Review: Schlotzsky's BBQ Chicken & Jalapeno Pizza

Schlotzsky’s BBQ Chicken & Jalapeno Pizza features grilled chicken breast, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, BBQ sauce, red onion, and jalapeno on a seasoned sourdough crust.

A 10 inch pizza is $7.49 but I purchased one with a gift card courtesy of Schlotzsky’s.

Corner Bakery Introduces new Cuban Press Panini and Sriracha Black Bean Soup

Corner Bakery Cafe introduces the new, limited-time Cuban Press Panini as well as new Sriracha Black Bean Soup.

The new Cuban Press Panini features fire-roasted pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, sliced dill pickles, and yellow mustard grill-pressed inside of a ficelle.

Review: Jack in the Box - Bacon & Swiss Buttery Jack

Jack in the Box's Bacon & Swiss Buttery Jack features a seasoned quarter-pound beef patty topped with melted herb butter, hickory-smoked bacon, a slice of Swiss cheese, and creamy bacon mayo on a new, toasted "signature" bun.

It goes for $4.89 in my area but I received this one courtesy of Jack in the Box.

Domino's Offers Cajun Shrimp in Louisiana for Lent

You can find Cajun Shrimp on the menu at Domino's as a regional offering in Louisiana around Lent. One of your fellow BrandEaters was kind enough to snap a photo of a flyer promoting the shrimp offer.

Basically you can add Cajun shrimp to any medium, large, or extra-large pizza for an extra $2. There's also a large Cajun Shrimp Feast Pizza for $11.99.

Cajun Shrimp is offered at participating Domino's locations through April 5, 2015.

As far as I can tell, they offer this every year. The earliest mention I can find of it online is from 2013 though.

Baskin-Robbins' March 2015 Flavor of the Month

Baskin-Robbins' Flavor of the Month for March 2015 seems to be inspired by the recent buzz around Sharknado 3 as they're calling it "Snacknado."

Rolled Tacos AKA Taquitos Return to Taco Bell

After a short hiatus, Rolled Chicken Tacos make a limited-time return to Taco Bell.

For those unfamiliar, they're basically taquitos and feature shredded white meat chicken rolled up in a corn tortilla and deep-fried.

Review: Pieology - Cinnamon Sugar Strips

Pieology's Cinnamon Sugar Strips features the same round of dough that they use for their 11.5" pizzas, but topped with cinnamon, sugar, and icing rather than a savory sauce, toppings, and cheese.

It's enough dessert for a party of four but only costs $2.95.

Basketball Donuts Coming to Krispy Kreme on March 9, 2015

Basketball Donuts are coming to participating Krispy Kreme locations starting Monday, March 9, 2015.

The seasonal donuts coincide with the NCAA Basketball Tournament (AKA "March Madness"), which kicks off in the middle of the month.

Mint Oreo Shake Returns to Smashburger

The Limited Edition Mint Oreo Shake makes its return to Smashburger as St. Patrick's Day approaches.

The hand-spun shake is made with vanilla Haagen-Dazs ice cream, crushed Oreo cookies, and (green) mint syrup.

Dunkin' Donuts Debuts New Spicy Omelet Flatbread

Dunkin' Donuts adds a little spice heading into spring with the new Spicy Omelet Flatbread.

The new breakfast sandwich features an omelet made with pepper jack, habanero, red bell peppers, and diced jalapenos, plus bacon and a slice of white cheddar cheese on a toasted flatbread.

Review: KFC - Chocolate Chip Cookie

KFC's Chocolate Chip Cookie is baked fresh in stores and available at three for $1.29 in my area but also as part of a $5 Fill Up meal.

I got this one as part of a $5 Fill Up Meal.

Krispy Kreme UK Gets New Reese's Peanut Butter Donuts

While they've offered Oreo donuts in the past here in the US, over in the UK, Krispy Kreme introduces the new Reese's Peanut Butter donut.

The limited time treat features a yeast shell donut filled with Reese's peanut butter (like the stuff you buy in a jar) and topped off with chocolate icing, Reese's peanut butter drops and caramelized hazelnuts.

New Thai Tea and Vanilla Rooibos at The Coffee Bean

The Coffee Bean introduces new Thai Tea and Vanilla Rooibos (pronounced "roy-bos") tea drinks to usher in the Spring. Both drinks are available for a limited time through Sunday, May 17, 2015.

"Buy One, Take One" Deal is Back at Olive Garden

Olive Garden's "Buy One, Take One" deal is back this month. Under the limited-time promotion, you can choose from one of seven entrees and receive a second entree from a limited selection to take home. Prices for the deal start at $12.99 (may vary).

Review: Krispy Kreme - Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Java Chip Donuts

Krispy Kreme's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Java Chips Donuts are part of a limited-time Chocolate Chip-themed line.

They cost $1.19 each or $9.49 for an assorted dozen.

Dairy Queen's March 2015 Specials

Dairy Queen goes green in March with the new Grasshopper Mousse Pie Blizzard as this month's Blizzard of the Month. They're also offering a free cone giveaway on March 16th.

The new, limited-time flavor features green mint-flavored syrup, graham pie crust, and choco chunks, blended into the chain's signature vanilla soft serve and finished with whipped topping.

Subway's March 2015 Specials

Subway continues with the Simple $6 Menu over the MIA Featured $5 Footlong going into March but also introduces the new Turkey Italiano Melt.

Review: Daelmans - Mini Stroopwafels AKA Caramel Bites

Daelmans' Mini Stroopwafels (literally "syrup waffles") or "Caramel Bites" feature bite-sized waffle sandwich cookies with a thin layer of caramel in the middle.

A 7.05-oz bag was $2.79 at Trader Joe's and one of the few non-store-brand items you'll find there. They're Dutch (Netherlands) in origin.