Food
Pickle cocktails and bacon spritzers: Would you drink these wild beverage trends?
Ready to shake up your cocktail game? Drinks like seaweed gimlet and bone broth bloody marys are at the forefront of a wild and crazy cocktail craze. Whether a cocktail connoisseur or just curious about the latest trends, these bold creations are impossible to ignore.
This Italian flourless chocolate torta is rich and dense yet remarkably light
Pasticceria Gollini in Vignola, Italy, not far from Modena, is home to the sumptuous flourless chocolate cake known as torta Barozzi.
Boozy eggnog dates back to medieval England, remains a holiday hit
Edited by Anna Furman for movement Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8 a.m. ET. Prelinked photos CATC101-107 and video by Terry Chea.
Rising butter prices give European consumers and bakers a bad taste
Pastry chef Arnaud Delmontel rolls out dough for croissants and pains au chocolat that later emerge golden and fragrant from the oven in his Paris patisserie.
FDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods
Packaged foods in the U.S. will have to follow new rules in order to call themselves "healthy," according to changes finalized Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration.
Create the perfect holiday gift with creative, delicious and beautiful edible treats
As you plan Christmas gifts this year, edible gifts can be a delicious and beloved present for everyone on your list. If you're looking for quality, homemade gift ideas for the holidays, prepare these edible gifts for friends and family.
Sushi 101: Seven cultural (and some controversial) culinary customs
Eating live animals may seem unthinkable to some, but it is considered a delicacy in certain cultures. Every culture has its own culinary practices and customs that may be difficult for outsiders to understand. Discover which practices are causing controversy, from live octopus dishes to the expectation of tips.
Brasato al Barolo: Set an elegant holiday dinner with beef short ribs braised in red wine
Brasato al Barolo, or beef braised in Barolo wine, is a classic dish from Piedmont in northern Italy. Customarily, the beef is a roast that is slow-cooked, then sliced and served like a pot roast. The cooking liquid, rich with the essence of wine, beef and aromatics, becomes a delicious sauce.
The truth about Dry January: Does it work?
Dry January, the popular challenge of giving up alcohol for the first month of the year, has become a health trend embraced by millions, but does it really work, or is it just another fleeting fad that fades with February?
Crisfield Seafood in Silver Spring closing after 79 years in business
Crisfield Seafood in Silver Spring, Maryland, which has been open since 1945, is closing its doors for good on Dec. 22.
Sip, savor and stay sober with mocktails this holiday season
The holidays are often about indulgence - relaxed time with loved ones, good food and delicious beverages. If you are looking for indulgence without alcohol this year, mocktails are a tasty and festive way to drink soberly. Here's how to plan and prepare festive non-alcoholic or NA drinks for the holidays.
9 foods that could ruin your holiday party - and what to serve instead
Hosting a holiday party can feel like balancing tinsel, mistletoe and the weight of everyone's expectations. Avoid common missteps and serve surefire hits to make yours the standout party of the season.
Cilantro, oysters, durian and more: 7 polarizing ingredients that stir controversy
Whether it's pungent blue cheese or slimy oysters, find out where you stand on this list of polarizing ingredients - are you among the fans or the critics, and are you ready to defend your stance?
Bake like a pro using these holiday cookie secrets
Are you looking for ways to turn butter, sugar and flour from ordinary baked goods into extraordinary holiday cookies? Once you understand some of the science behind cookie baking, you'll see the difference these tips and tricks make. This year, your cookies will be the first ones to disappear from the table and everyone will ask for the recipes.
Roasted orange delivers big flavor in this smoky chicken traybake
Traybakes are valued for their simplicity. Everything cooks at the same temperature for the same amount of time, which doesn't always translate to complex flavor development. But convenience doesn't have to be boring and bland. A mix of honey, paprika and roasted orange delivers deep sweetness balanced by tangy citrus and hints of smokiness in this ultra-easy chicken traybake.
Give after-dinner cocktails some holiday flair with these 5 recipes from the pros
Winter has set in, the Christmas lights have been switched on, and London's top cocktail bars have added their seasonal favorites to bar menus.
Now is the time to plan ahead, avoid holiday meal mistakes that are costing you money
We all want that perfect holiday spread, but blowing the budget isn't it. Common mistakes like buying food in bulk or splurging on specialty ingredients often sneak up on most people. You should think ahead to avoid these traps by sticking to a plan, watching for deals and keeping it simple.
Tangy buttermilk and whole-wheat flour bring nuance to pull-apart monkey bread
Monkey bread gets an update that makes the pull-apart loaf even better thanks to buttermilk, a little whole-wheat flour and a lighter hand with the sugar. The result is more tender and nuanced - and less sweet - than the versions many of us grew up with.
Make magic with Thanksgiving leftovers: Unique ideas for turkey, cranberry and more
Instead of falling back on boring leftover sandwiches, reinvent holiday staples into fresh dishes that reduce food waste, stretch budgets and add a little culinary excitement to post-holiday meals.
‘It’s a bird! It’s a plane!’ In Alaska, it’s both, with a pilot tossing turkeys to rural homes
In the remotest reaches of Alaska, there's no relying on DoorDash to have Thanksgiving dinner - or any dinner - delivered. But some residents living well off the grid nevertheless have turkeys this holiday, thanks to the Alaska Turkey Bomb.
