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Sam Kass, former Obama family personal chef and policy adviser, wins the Julia Child Award
Sam Kass, former Obama family personal chef and executive director of first lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative, is being honored Friday with the prestigious Julia Child Award at the Obama Presidential Center, recognizing his lifelong dedication to fostering equitable food systems.
Kass, a Chicago native who worked at several ...Read more
Food aid enrollment tanks after SNAP rule changes
After President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act more than a year ago, enrollment in the federal food assistance program dropped rapidly across the nation as states enforced new restrictions and prepared to take on more of the costs.
Nationally, an estimated 5 million, or 13%, fewer people were enrolled in the Supplemental ...Read more
Fantastical Forest Frittata
Embark on a fantastical journey through a culinary forest with this simple and satisfying frittata. Bursting with the earthy goodness of mushrooms and the indulgent richness of cheese, it paints a picture as magical and captivating as a forest fantasy.
Ingredients 6 eggs 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese ...Read more
Magic Minute Mushroom Risotto
This is a culinary sleight of hand, a Risotto that doesn't require endless stirring. It's mushrooms and rice, swirling together in a creamy ballet of flavors.
Ingredients: 1 cup arborio rice 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 small onion 2 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup of white wine Olive oil ...Read more
Hasty Hummus and Veggie Cups
These quick veggie cups are a healthy and fun way to enjoy hummus and vegetables.
Ingredients: 1 tub of hummus Assorted sliced vegetablesInstructions: Fill cups with hummus.
Arrange sliced vegetables in each cup and serve.
Hasty Hummus and Veggie Cups are a vibrant invitation to a healthier hors d'oeuvre. They'...Read more
Midnight Delight Beef Stir-Fry
Dive into the excitement of the night with Midnight Delight Beef Stir-Fry. The seared beef strips and crispy vegetables bathed in a savory sauce is as thrilling and satisfying as the energy of the night.
Ingredients 1/2 pound beef strips 2 cups assorted vegetables (like bell peppers, broccoli, carrots) 2 tablespoons soy sauce ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Health benefits of kimchi
Q: What is kimchi and are there health benefits associated with it? Should I add it to my diet?
A: For those who are unfamiliar, kimchi is a spicy and tangy pickled vegetable dish. Kimchi hails from Korea, and it consists of salted and fermented vegetables (like cabbage and Korean radish) and a mouth-watering collection of seasonings such as ...Read more
Seriously Simple: Easy chilaquiles bring big flavor to the breakfast table
I have enjoyed chilaquiles in many California and Mexican kitchens over the years. If you’re not familiar with this Mexican breakfast staple, it is a rustic dish of tortilla chips tossed with salsa, then served as a bed or topping for eggs. Use your favorite salsa here, fresh or bottled; both green and red versions work well. I imagine the ...Read more
The Kitchn: Crispy potatoes, the perfect breakfast side dish
I don’t think I need to sell you too hard on a breakfast potato. Who doesn’t love a crispy-edged potato with a soft, creamy interior? That’s right — no one!
While I love any roasted potato, my favorite little trick to make them even crispier is...Read more
The Kitchn: Pumpkin sheet cake feeds a crowd with almost no fuss
As the leaves start to turn and that first cool snap hits the air, it’s hard to think about anything but fall baking. Nothing says the season has arrived quite like the warm spices in a pumpkin dessert. So if you love the cozy flavor of homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4312781">Read more
The Kitchn: The most delicious lasagna of all time
One thing you should know about me is that I’ve cooked through a lot of lasagna recipes over the years, particularly in the past four years. During 2020, when everyone was baking sourdough banana bread, I was deep in a rabbit hole of making the best ...Read more
Gretchen's table: Coffee and dark chocolate team up in this decadent, old-fashioned coffee cake
For a lot of folks, there’s one seasonal fall flavor that no matter how hard you try, you can’t get enough of it — pumpkin spice.
We’re not just talking about Starbucks, which launched the pumpkin spice trend way back in 2003 with its Pumpkin Spice Latte and recently added a new Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso and Pumpkin Spice Chai ...Read more
Column: Remembering New Coke and other terrible food ideas
Seriously? Whose idea was this?
In the 1960s, a popular national brand decided to expand their product portfolio by selling frozen food.
What could go wrong? The brand was known to just about everybody.
Unfortunately, the brand was Colgate. As in the toothpaste people. And nobody, but nobody, wanted to buy frozen food from them.
I was ...Read more
Quick Fix: Pork Bolognese
I love a good Bolognese sauce. This classic Italian favorite is traditionally made with meat, but it can be prepared with different types of protein.
For this easy, lighter version, I used ground pork. It comes together quickly, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner without breaking the calorie bank.
One secret to a rich flavorful ...Read more
Seaside Sigh Clam Chowder
Relive the sound of crashing waves and the smell of salt air with this Seaside Sigh Clam Chowder. The creamy richness of the soup, combined with the briny sweetness of the clams, is a comforting dish that will transport you to a seaside town.
Ingredients 1 can of clams, with juice 2 cups of heavy cream 2 potatoes Salt and ...Read more
Speedy Caribbean-Style Slaw
This Caribbean-style slaw is a quick and easy side dish that packs a punch of flavor.
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cabbage 1 carrot, shredded 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced Lime vinaigretteInstructions: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, and red onion.
Toss with lime vinaigrette before serving.
Speedy...Read more
Farmer's Feast
Step into the shoes of a humble farmer with this wholesome, heartwarming dish. Straight from the rustic countryside, Farmer's Feast is a testament to the earth's bounty.
Ingredients Freshly dug potatoes Cream ChivesInstructions Boil the potatoes until tender.
Mash them with cream until smooth.
Garnish ...Read more
Sun-Drenched Tuscan Tomato Bruschetta
Unveil the essence of the Italian countryside with this simple yet delectably satisfying Tuscan Tomato Bruschetta recipe. The crisp and crusty bread forms a delightful contrast with the sweet, juicy tomatoes, an ensemble only made better with the aromas of freshly plucked basil and a drizzle of golden, aromatic olive oil. Bellissimo!...Read more
Starlit Symphony Strawberry Shortcake
Experience the symphony of a starlit night with this divine strawberry shortcake. As delightful and refreshing as a star-studded sky, this dessert is a melodic blend of juicy strawberries and fluffy shortcakes.
Ingredients 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/4 cup sugar 8 ready-made shortcakes Whipped cream for ...Read more
Fantastic Falafel
Take a culinary journey to the Middle East with Fantastic Falafel. These crispy chickpea balls are a flavorful delight.
Ingredients Canned chickpeas Flour CuminInstructions Mash chickpeas with cumin and flour.
Form into balls and fry until golden.
This Falafel is a vibrant bazaar, where the hearty chickpeas ...Read more

























