Beyond Apple Pie: America's Regional Pies and Their Stories
Regional pies like Pennsylvania's shoofly and Florida's key lime carry local history, family recipes, and seasonal flavors worth tasting.
Trader Joe's Turkey En Croute Offers a Lighter Holiday Centerpiece
Trader Joe's limited-time Turkey & Stuffing En Croute feeds six to eight for $16.99 and skips the hours of roasting a whole bird.
Canada's Chicken McMuffin Is Worth Borrowing for US Menus
Canada's breaded chicken McMuffin swaps the usual sausage for something closer to a brunch plate. It's missing from US menus, and it should be on them.
Why Mozzarella Beats Milk on Calcium Per Cup
Part-skim mozzarella packs far more calcium per cup than milk, but moisture loss and limited absorption complicate the comparison.
Thinly Sliced Potatoes Make a Gluten-Free Lasagna Base Without Boiling
Thinly sliced potatoes can stand in for lasagna noodles in a gluten-free bake, no pre-boiling needed. Here's what changes in flavor, texture, and label-checking.
Brown Butter Adds Toasted Depth to Pancake and Waffle Batter
Swap melted butter or oil for browned butter to bring nutty, toasted flavor to pancakes and waffles, with a simple measurement adjustment.
What Pony Express Riders Ate Along the American West Route
Pony Express riders ate whatever station stops could provide, from mutton and rough bread to California anchovies, with meals shaped by location and luck.
Wegmans Marble Rye Stands Out for Hearty Deli Sandwiches
Wegmans’ fresh bakery marble rye pairs rye and pumpernickel flavors with a sturdy texture, though its 7-ounce half loaf costs more than budget options.
Make a McDonald’s McMuffin Creamier With Extra Butter
Top Chef winner and former McDonald’s chef Tristen Epps-Long recommends adding extra butter to a McMuffin, with sauces and cheese as other options.
Brown Butter Pecan Maple Ice Cream Recipe
Brown butter and maple enrich a smooth French-style custard, while maple-brown sugar pecans add a crisp, toasty crunch.
Muffuletta Grilled Cheese Brings New Orleans Flavors to a Cheese-Forward Sandwich
Olive tapenade, Italian cold cuts and extra mozzarella turn grilled cheese into a crisp, briny take on New Orleans’ muffuletta.
6 Vodkas Worth Sipping Neat or Over Ice
Spirits experts recommend six vodkas with distinctive flavors and textures, from rye spice and rice sweetness to creamy vanilla and white pepper.
Hershey’s Syrup Adds Moisture and Chocolate Flavor to Boxed Cake
A little Hershey’s syrup can deepen boxed chocolate cake’s flavor and add moisture, either mixed into the batter or poured on as a glaze.
Ritz Crackers Offer a Salty, Buttery Twist on Cheesecake Crust
Crushed Ritz crackers make a buttery, savory cheesecake base that balances sweet fillings and pairs well with herb, spice, and fruit flavors.
Make Dutch Bros–Style Candy Cane Chocolate Milk at Home
Chocolate milk, peppermint, cold foam and ice recreate Dutch Bros’ popular holiday drink, with easy mocha and hot cocoa variations.