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Tony's Chocolonely recalls bars over small stone contamination

Tony's Chocolonely recalls bars over small stone contamination

The company is "voluntarily recalling limited lots of two specific chocolate products distributed nationwide"

07.04.2025 2

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Think you're not a mayonnaise fan? Make it from scratch and you'll become one

Think you're not a mayonnaise fan? Make it from scratch and you'll become one

Eggs are (still) expensive. Have a surplus? Make mayonnaise

05.04.2025 10

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The essential spring herb you're not using

The essential spring herb you're not using

Delicate but bold, familiar yet forgotten — tarragon deserves another look

03.04.2025 3

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"Foreign object": Coca-Cola recalls 10,000 cans due to plastic contamination

The voluntary recall impacts 12-ounce Coca-Cola Original Taste cans due to "foreign object (plastic)"

31.03.2025 10

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How to build flavor without a recipe

How to build flavor without a recipe

In a dinner rut? Cook with what you have on hand — with a twist

30.03.2025 4

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Stop cooking your vegetables. They're even better raw

Stop cooking your vegetables. They're even better raw

Here's why — and how — you should be eating more crudités

25.03.2025 3

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Fennel is the most criminally overlooked vegetable

Fennel is the most criminally overlooked vegetable

While it wasn't love at first bite, fennel has become a delectable standard in my kitchen

23.03.2025 8

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How to perfect an imperfect pasta sauce

How to perfect an imperfect pasta sauce

The simplest secrets to turn any unexciting pasta sauces into a spectcular one

22.03.2025 5

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Trader Joe's recalls sparkling water over laceration risk

The product was manufactured in Germany and the product was sold in standalone glass bottles

19.03.2025 7

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Why apricots belong in your pan sauce

Sweet fruit can transform savory dishes in unexpected ways

19.03.2025 5

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Step aside, lettuce. Elevate your next grain salad with easy wild rice

Dried cherries, chives and goat cheese pack this chilled grain salad with flavor

17.03.2025 7

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Parmesan, but better: The magic of frico

Though it may be known by various names, these crispy cheese bites are unquestionably delicious

15.03.2025 3

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Nearly 72,000 tubs of hummus recalled over plastic contamination

Affected flavors include roasted garlic, lemon, jalapeño, chipotle, balsamic, spinach and more

15.03.2025 10

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How to make a perfect burger in your air fryer

Juicy, flavorful and easy — no grill required.

09.03.2025 5

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When it comes to hosting, this "Top Chef" doesn't "do fussy." Here's how to enjoy easy entertaining

"I like to dial it back. I always bring comfort and homey-ness to my food," Kelsey Barnard Clark tells me

06.03.2025 7

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Air-fried eggs: A foolproof method for perfectly cooked eggs every time

Skip the stovetop and the peeling frustration. This easy air fryer method delivers flawless eggs

04.03.2025 4

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Ben & Jerry’s founders want their ice cream — and their voice — back

"Ben & Jerry's is an important part of the ice cream business, and it's not for sale"

04.03.2025 4

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Dunkin' follows Starbucks, ditches nondairy milk surcharge nationwide

The latest change was "guided by guest feedback"

02.03.2025 20

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"Top Chef" Joe Flamm wants you to taste the Adriatic: Where Italian and Croatian flavors meet

From "Top Chef" to Chicago’s kitchens, Flamm is mixing bold Italian and Croatian flavors with a dash of nostalgia

01.03.2025 8

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Stuffed chicken: A classic for a reason, with a delicious twist

You really can't go wrong with spinach, sundried tomatoes and lots and lots of cheese

24.02.2025 4

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From Gullah Geechee to global cuisine: Alexander Smalls explores African culinary heritage

"I want people to have African parties and bring dishes"

22.02.2025 8

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You won’t believe what the air fryer can do for your steak

Put away the cast iron pan, get away from the grill and turn off the oven

22.02.2025 3

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From opera to the kitchen: Chef Alexander Smalls on a life shaped by art and food

Back in 2020, esteemed chef and James Beard-winning writer and cookbook author Alexander Smalls was deep in research about the foundations of...

21.02.2025 8

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A love beyond romance: How Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger built a culinary empire together

A decades-long partnership built on trust, talent and bold flavors reshaped American cuisine

16.02.2025 8

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Make risotto at home like a professional — and impress yourself in the process

Learn the technique, avoid the pitfalls and make a risotto that’s worthy of celebration

14.02.2025 4

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Dunkin' items among 60 FGF Brands products recalled for Listeria risk

Affected items may include cinnamon sticks, filled and flavored donuts, French crullers and fritters

12.02.2025 3

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Richard Blais on "Next Level Chef," Italian inspiration and the joy of messy eating

The “Top Chef” alum talks "Messy Delicious" — and why he sees himself as the "Tony Romo of culinary competitions"

12.02.2025 10

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A Super Bowl secret weapon: Mary Sue Milliken’s spicy pimento cheese

Chefs Milliken and Susan Feniger shared their tailgating secrets with Salon

09.02.2025 8

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The secret to the simplest, crispiest wings? Your air fryer

Whether you're watching in the Big Game or just looking for the best wing technique, we've got you covered

07.02.2025 5

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Winter-ready squash soup: Warm up with fast flavor, no limits

There may be no recipe more customizable than a good ol' butternut squash soup. It's a classic for a reason

06.02.2025 2

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FDA elevates chocolate recall to highest risk level — here's what to know

The products were sold throughout nine states and online

04.02.2025 6

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"Nothing is superfluous": How Karyn Tomlinson’s minimalist cooking is redefining Midwestern cuisine

"We use old and more rustic techniques to show the beauty of all the bits"

04.02.2025 2

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"Mountain people are resilient": Chef Ashleigh Shanti on Black foodways, Hurricane Helene and more

The "Top Chef: Houston" alum also discusses her Asheville restaurant Hot Fish

04.02.2025 20

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13 "Top Chef" alumni land James Beard nominations, reinforcing the show’s culinary legacy

Chefs connected to the Bravo reality competition are well-represented at the Oscars of the culinary world

04.02.2025 4

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"Top Chef" returns, heading to Canada with 15 exceptionally talented chefs competing for the title

Oh, Canada! TV's top culinary competition goes international for season 22

03.02.2025 10

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FDA classifies Lay’s recall as Class 1 due to undeclared milk allergen

There is a "warning of potentially serious or even deadly consequences from consuming the product"

03.02.2025 7

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The "Twin Peaks" cherry pie: How a simple dessert became a cultural icon (and how to make your own)

You’ll be well on your way to creating a slice worthy of Agent Cooper himself

30.01.2025 5

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Sweetgreen ditches seed oils, launches seed oil-free menu

"Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are key to this shift," CEO Jonathan Neman

24.01.2025 3

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New study show that tap water is often just as safe as bottled water — if not safer

"Bottled water is significantly more expensive than tap, but a middle-ground option might be purified tap water"

21.01.2025 4

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Study finds air fryers emit less indoor air pollution than other cooking methods

A new study compared how much air pollution five different cooking methods produced

21.01.2025 10

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After much back-and-forth, the FDA officially bans usage of Red Dye No. 3 in food and drugs

The new authorization will apply to food and ingested drugs; the dye had already been banned in cosmetics years ago

15.01.2025 6

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"Third spaces" take another hit as Starbucks does away with open door policy

New code of conduct policies aim to "boost sagging sales and improve worker relations"

15.01.2025 10

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Costco announces recall of its Kirkland cold and flu medication

The recall was due to "a potential foreign material contamination"

15.01.2025 9

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In anticipation of the Super Bowl, new flavors coming from iconic snack brands Doritos and Cheetos

Doritos released a brand new flavor, while Cheetos has brought back a discontinued fan favorite

13.01.2025 7

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Walmart has put together the ultimate game day party food snack box

The game day box promises to feed your whole brood for only $8 a person

13.01.2025 5

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Fruitless efforts? Not anymore. How do actually eat more fruits and vegetables in 2025

Dietician Nichole Dandrea-Russert gives her best tips, tricks and strategies for bulking up your intake

12.01.2025 10

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Why "Smitten Kitchen" endures: Deb Perelman on cooking for real life

A formative presence in the early 2000s food blog explosion, Deb Perelman — the founder and leader of “ Smitten Kitchen” — writes and speaks...

07.01.2025 4

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"Restaurants are magic": Chef Karen Akunowicz on "Top Chef," food waste and what keeps her cooking

  Chef Karen Akunowicz is a prominent figure in the Boston dining scene. After her celebrated tenure at Myers & Chang, she expanded her culinary...

05.01.2025 7

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After "Top Chef," Gabe Erales finds purpose in supporting marginalized Mexican youth

Chef Gabe Erales had quite the formidable run on the Portland-set, 18th season of " Top Chef ," which he eventually won, besting runner-up chefs...

04.01.2025 2

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McDonald’s faces lawsuit over alleged orange juice surcharge in breakfast combos

You might want to reconsider ordering combos at your favorite eateries. According to Bernadette Giacomazzo of RetailWire , McDonald’s is facing...

30.12.2024 2

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