Food
A chef lost his dream home in the Palisades Fire. He keeps his spirits up by feeding others
The Pacific Palisades home where chef Daniel Shemtob and his wife dreamed of raising a family is now nothing more than a cratered pit of twisted metal and rubble. Gone are the gourmet kitchen, the nursery with the baby giraffe and elephant wallpaper, the half-century-old olive trees in the yard.
Got cake? Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day in style
National Chocolate Cake Day, on Jan. 27, is the perfect excuse to indulge in a slice - or two or three - of the world's most beloved dessert. Few desserts inspire such universal adoration, but not all chocolate cakes are made equal. Read on to uncover the history of this timeless delicacy and for hacks to level up your cake game.
Puerto Rican pork roast with tender meat and crackling, crisp skin
Pernil al caldero is a Puerto Rican staple of succulent slow-cooked pork with shatteringly crisp skin that's seasoned with adobo, a garlicky, oregano-spiced marinade. The name is a combination of pernil - a pork roast, usually either the shoulder or ham - and caldero, the dish's cooking vessel, an aluminum pot with rounded sides, a tight-fitting lid and excellent heat conduction.
Centuries of fusion predate the marriage of ingredients in this Japanese Italian wedding soup
When Sonoko Sakai's mother snuck a little miso into her lasagna, she wasn't thinking of the kind of Japanese fusion that became an American dining craze in the 1980s.
Do you butter your toast? Seven breakfast battles that will never be settled
Every morning, millions of people wake up to their favorite breakfast routine, whether it's a cup of coffee or a quick muffin. But breakfast is more than just a meal - it's a battleground of personal preferences, where debates over oatmeal toppings can divide households. Welcome to the surprisingly heated world of breakfast etiquette, where even the simplest choices stir up strong feelings.
A salty debate: Why we can never agree on the perfect french fries
Debates are heating up over what makes the ultimate french fries and the discussions show no sign of cooling off. Whether you're a straight-cut enthusiast or a defender of the potato tornado, one thing's for sure: We'll never agree on the perfect fries, and that's exactly why we love them. But a little friendly argument won't hurt, right?
A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests
In the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some Michigan researchers are looking for a late bloomer.
Georgia officials put kibosh on poultry shows, swaps, sales after bird flu detection
Bird flu was confirmed in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia on Friday, so state agriculture officials ordered a halt to multiple poultry-related activities to stop the spread.
Honey, miso and soy create an umami-rich marinade for rich, meaty salmon
Traybakes are the ultimate in weeknight ease, but they often suffer from unexciting flavors and a lack of textural contrast. For a dinner that's anything but lackluster, we lean on a trio of high-impact ingredients and add the vegetable and fish in stages, so everything comes out of the oven perfectly cooked.
Ready to ditch carbs? Get tips on why to do it and how to start
Whether your health goals relate to losing weight, maintaining a healthy weight or managing blood sugar levels, finding opportunities to ditch carbs will contribute to your overall success.
Trend alert: Is high-end butter worth the splurge?
Enter the secret world of fancy butter, where class and sophistication define every dish they're added to.
Say goodbye to overpriced groceries: 6 hacks to save hundreds each month
Ask any American about their biggest financial worry for 2025, and the cost of groceries will likely top the list. As household budgets tighten, finding ways to save on groceries in 2025 has never been more important.
Hate cooking? Experts say you should be doing it more in 2025
Hate spending time in the kitchen? You're not alone, but learning to cook at home could change your life in ways you didn't expect. From saving money to starting healthy eating habits, cooking at home is a simple habit with big rewards.
7 plant-based meat myths: What’s really in your veggie burger?
Plant-based meats are healthier options for enjoying your favorite meals. But are these alternatives as wholesome and sustainable as they seem, or are common misconceptions clouding our judgment?
A mixture of egg and lemon gives this Greek chicken soup a velvety texture
This Greek soup gets its name, avgolemono, from the egg-lemon mixture used to thicken the broth. Some versions are simply broth that's thickened and seasoned, while others are more substantial and include rice and chicken. We prefer the latter.
What’s on the table in 2025? Some predicted trends in food
As we tip into the New Year, we food writers are often tasked with putting on paper our predictions for what will be trending. Truly, this used to be a simpler task!
Pro tips for making great-tasting comfort food without all the calories
It's pretty easy to reduce the calorie count in all your favorite comfort foods without compromising on flavor. By using a few simple tricks, you can lighten up classic dishes and keep them tasting delicious.
Flavorful chorizo brings meaty depth to a paprika pinto bean soup with collard greens
Meat is the star of most stews, with vegetables and aromatics sometimes feeling like an afterthought. But meat can make an excellent accent ingredient in a pot of silky greens and creamy beans.
Boozy or not, that leftover eggnog makes a great milkshake
Christmas has come and gone. The leftover lamb has been made into a shepherd's pie, the last slice of pie has been claimed, you know you should be starting a pot of vegetable soup and sipping a glass of cucumber juice.
Soda giants brace for RFK Jr., aim to protect their product
Major soft drink companies are pushing back against the potential removal of sugary drink coverage from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in case Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes over Health and Human Services with plans to remove soda and processed food from the system.
