Food & Drink

Ground beef nachos, with sour cream, jalapeños, cheese, beef, and other delicious toppings
Recipes

Ground Beef Nachos

Hearty enough for dinner, delicious enough for a party

By America’s Test Kitchen | January 17, 2024
Pimento cheese burger and beer and waffle fries at Crafted Restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. Image credit Crafted, created for "100 Things to Do in Richmond Before You Die" by Annie Tobey and used in article on Richmond bucket list restaurants.
Food Finds

Richmond Bucket List Restaurants

Two tastes of many, to whet your appetite

By Annie Tobey | January 11, 2024
butterscotch pudding for grown-ups, with the addition of Scotch or bourbon whiskey to make it an adults-only dessert.
Recipes

Butterscotch Pudding for Grown-ups

A comforting childhood favorite with an adults-only twist

By Diane Rossen Worthington | January 10, 2024
Two individual glasses of Bloody Mary, with olive and celery for garnish, and a pitcher of Bloody Mary. How to make a Bloody Mary from scratch and tailor it to your tastes.
Drink Up

The Only Way to Make a Bloody Mary

Plus variations for tailoring the concoction to your tastes

By Rachel Perlmutter, TheKitchn.com | January 3, 2024
black-eyed peas in a bowl. Image by Stepan Popov. Black-eyed peas are a Southern thing, and it’s considered good luck to eat them on New Year’s Day, in Hoppin' John or other preparations.
Food & Drink

Black-eyed Peas, New Year’s Day, and Good Luck

True connections or not, the tradition lives on

By Annie Tobey | December 28, 2023
This make-ahead salad is packed with goodness. Pickled cauliflower shavings and shallot add a tangy element.
Recipes

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Arugula and Pear

This make-ahead salad is packed with goodness

By Lan Lam, America’s Test Kitchen | December 27, 2023
A Moroccan meal of couscous, chicken, and carrots
Food Finds

Hands On at The Kitchen Classroom

Have fun and a feast while learning skills and tips

By Annie Tobey | December 21, 2023
Healthy Homemade Breakfast Bowl. Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
Recipes

Healthy Homemade Breakfast Bowl

Start your day off with a smile and a halo

By Pam Lolley, EatingWell | December 20, 2023
Squares of dried pulses - beans, etc. By Alina Yudina. Article on including healthy pulses in your diet
Food & Drink

Include Healthy Pulses in Your Diet

These easy, inexpensive meal ingredients deserve a nutritional high-five!

By Matthew Kadey, Environmental Nutrition | December 16, 2023
Dairy-free olive oil mashed potatoes are smooth and flavorful without the heaviness of butter or cream. Fruity, floral extra-virgin olive oil added flavor and kept the potatoes silky. Top the mashed potatoes with extra olive oil, lemon zest, and black pepper.
Recipes

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

A lighter, yet deeply flavorful version of this favorite holiday side dish

By Kelly Song, America’s Test Kitchen | December 13, 2023

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