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The president’s fast food fixation is less about flavor and more about shaping culture and political identity

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“It’s Always Sunny” goes full “Bear”

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Treat your favorite restaurants like sous chefs and serve great meals without turning on the stove

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Trump’s war on Parmigiano Reggiano

The prized Italian cheese has long symbolized tradition. Now it faces political pressure — and rising prices

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You’re not using your ice cube tray wrong — but you could be using it brilliantly

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The hypocrisy of RFK Jr. preaching “real food”

A pillar of MAHA is whole foods — but only if you can afford it

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American cheese has always been enough

It doesn’t need to be fancy or aged to be perfect. Sometimes, the simplest melt is the one that satisfies most

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A better burger, no fuss required

As Alton Brown says, "No herbs, no soup mix, no mysteries"

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Mamdani eats rice. MAGA melts down

A viral clip of Mamdani eating biryani by hand set off a culture war on the American right

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Chuck E. Cheese and the millennial midlife crisis

Animatronic bands. Nostalgia. Mortal Kombat. The pizza rat is back — and this time, it’s personal

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Panzanella, but make it Southern — and add bacon

This summery salad channels tomato sandwich vibes with white bread, dill pickles and a mayo-based dressing.

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Anthony Bourdain didn't say that (but we wish he did)

Get the cream sauce. Have a pint at 4. The internet’s favorite Bourdain quote isn’t real — but feels almost true

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How to eat like a strong woman

Sidney Sweeney, Caitlin Clark and Ilona Maher are redefining strength with muscle, appetite and power

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The art of the almost-fancy snack wrap

Waiting for McDonald’s Snack Wrap? Try crafting your own snack-worthy wrap with a touch of grown-up flair

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Chef Anne Burrell, beloved Food Network star, dies at 55

The “Worst Cooks” host became a fan favorite with her platinum hair and passion for teaching

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Tomato and egg already love each other. Join in

Across cultures and kitchens, this elemental pairing asks little and gives everything

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No gatekeeping. Just a perfect summer sauce

This sauce doesn’t need a stove — or a secret ingredient

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On “Poker Face,” a tender moment between takeout orders

A quiet love story for Charlie Cale unfolds amid a heist, recalling food delivery’s lost intimacy

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Perfect summer tomatoes? Turn them into butter

Tomato butter is sweet, spiced and sun-drunk — a fleeting summer thrill in a jar

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The best salad dressing? Fancy ranch

A creamy, tangy love letter to the most misunderstood dressing

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Stanley Tucci wants us to cook together again

In a small Abruzzo town, one chef rekindled an old tradition — and reminded Tucci (and us) what it means to gather

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The dessert that changed my salad game

Lettuce in panna cotta? Actually, yes

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Stanley Tucci’s quiet sequel to "Big Night," served for Sunday lunch

In "Tucci in Italy," a chef’s mother makes the meal — and the moment — that lingers with Tucci most

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Roy Choi wants you to disrespect your vegetables

In his new cookbook, "The Choi of Cooking," the chef builds a bridge between cravings, comfort and care

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In praise of the maximalist salad

Because, in the words of Roy Choi, sometimes you want a salad that eats like a cheeseburger

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In "Nonnas," recipes are love letters

In the new Netflix film, Stephen Chbosky and Liz Maccie craft a heartfelt tribute to family, food and grief

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What food scientists really think of the ultra-processed foods panic

"Be careful if you're eating a candy bar and walking under an air conditioning unit"

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In the apocalypse, good taste dies last

Pleasure survives the end of the world, sometimes in the shape of a perfect saucepan

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The people's pope has eaten a hot dog

In Chicago, the first American pope isn't just a holy figure — he’s one of us, Malört and all

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For a better smoothie, turn on the oven

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"A big mistake": Warren Buffett criticizes Trump tariffs at Berkshire meeting

“We should do what we do best and they should do what they do best" Buffett said during his address to shareholders

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The pierogi is having an identity crisis. And it's delicious

Cheeseburger-stuffed and kimchi-glazed, pierogi are the new vehicle for culinary rebellion

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Sweet salads are back. Don't be afraid

From cookie salads to Jell-O molds, modern cooks like Molly Yeh are redefining sweetness in the salad bowl

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The best place for better snacks? Try the dispensary

Modern dispensaries aren’t just selling cannabis — they’re curating the convenience store of your dream

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Cookie sandwich or cornbread? A dessert that thrives in the in-between

Inspired by cornbread with honey butter, this cookie plays where salt and sugar meet

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Republicans' new food aid plan: States pay more, families get less

From slashed budgets to soda bans, a new GOP SNAP plan could leave millions hungry

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I used to post my lunch. Now I send it by mail

I traded likes for recipes and found a new kind of connection

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How baked spaghetti became American, one casserole at a time

From church basements to family kitchens, baked spaghetti is a comforting, adaptable dish with deep roots

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My perfect spring cake started with a box mix

First, I “cheated” by baking from a box. Then I developed my own homemade cheat codes

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We’re living in the golden age of mayonnaise

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Gut-friendly fizz: How Coke and Pepsi are reinventing the soda wars

Prebiotic sodas take center stage in the battle for health

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The secret to sky-high biscuits? Treat them like croissants

Flaky layers, buttery pockets, and serious lift — all from one technique

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You’re cooking with one onion. You should be cooking with four

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The secret to perfect tomato soup is hiding in the olive bar

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Trump walks back 24-hour Ukraine peace promise: "I was being a little bit sarcastic"

“What I really mean is I’d like to get it settled, and I think I’ll be successful"

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Proposed cuts to SNAP benefits could deepen hunger and hurt local economies, experts warn

SNAP cuts could leave families unable to afford basic meals, worsening food insecurity and local economies

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Why America’s obsession with other countries’ diets might be holding us back

From French portion control to Mediterranean meal plans, America loves to look abroad for nutrition answers

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