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Food & drink

"Fresh spices and proper simmering time make all the difference," instructs Chan. As tempting as it might be to sprinkle powdered spices into a pot, Chan directs chai lovers to first simmer your chosen whole spices with black tea. Use all or some of an assortment of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and peppercorns and warm them up in a pan with the tea, then steamed milk and sweetener can then enter the picture.

Sam's Club is one of the original wholesalers with a cult following to rival even the mighty Costco. Like any good grocery store, the Sam's Club store-brand Member's Mark offers many great products at a fraction of the price of their name brand counterparts. And the Member's Mark Broccoli Cheddar soup is a total copycat of Panera Bread's beloved version. According to diehard fans, it might even surpass it. Sam's Club customers posted tons of gushing 5-star reviews on the website for Member's Mark broccoli cheddar soup. One shared that it's "the best soup I have ever purchased that I did not make. Very creamy and cheesy and a lot of broccoli. This soup does not need anything added to it." Another went so far as to say that it's better than homemade soup, making for an effortless, comforting, and incredibly hearty lunch or dinner.

Naengdong samgyeopsal, or thinly sliced frozen pork belly, is all the rage in South Korea - and now Angelenos can recreate the same dining experience at K-Team BBQ. The casual, no-reservation Koreatown barbecue restaurant is a venture from the owner and director of operations behind the iconic Park's BBQ, located across the street. While K-Team uses similarly high-quality banchan and serves several types of beef, the house specialty remains the naengdong samgyeopsal, shortened to "naeng-sam" on the menu.

Lancaster, Texas, January 9, 2026 - FreshRealm, the fresh foods platform, today announced UFC Ignite, a first-of-its-kind, sports-affiliated meal plan created in collaboration with UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization.

At Semma in the West Village, James Beard Award-winning chef Vijay Kumar highlights the edible bounty of South Indian cuisine, rooted in his own upbringing in the southernmost state of the country, Tamil Nadu. With flavorful, elegant dishes that are pricy yet ample, it's among the notable restaurants of the Unapologetic Foods portfolio because of the team's groundbreaking, successful efforts to showcase Indian cuisine in its full, flavorful glory, matched with quality hospitality; that's why the chef and the restaurant

Located in New Orleans historic Uptown neighborhood, Charlie's Steakhouse is pretty unassuming on the outside, and at first glance on the inside. A generic, windowless brick storefront with a glowing neon "Charlie's" sign gives way to a wood paneled, blue-collar restaurant. But that's part of what makes Charlie's great. In a category increasingly defined by luxury experiences, Charlie's has survived on a simple menu, great service, and an inclusive atmosphere since 1932.

There are many made-up celebrations these days, but at least National Pizza Week delivers something tasty. Coming in hot on the heels of so-called quitter's day, when many people abandon their New Year's resolutions, pizza shops around the U.S. will be tossing around some deals that could save customers some dough. Of course, many people don't need an excuse to eat pizza-on any given day, about 11% of Americans do so, according to a study released in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The honey that God promised the Israelites in Exodus 3:8 wouldn't have been the bee-produced honey we're familiar with in the Western world - it was the thick brown molasses you get from soaking, cooking and pureeing dates. Silan, as it's known, is used in Palestinian puddings and drizzled on Israeli breads. Dates are the little fruit that could; the date palm plant has been harvested for over 6,000 years, dating back to ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia.

He's opening his debut restaurant in the capital this spring Aktar Islam is one of the biggest chefs in Britain - as well as being a regular on the telly, he holds two Michelin stars for his Birmingham restaurant Opheem, one of only two Indian restaurants in the UK (the other being Gymkhana) and four worldwide to hold the accolade. Now he's coming to the capital to open Oudh 1722 this spring.

Originally from Sicily, cannoli are handheld treats of fried dough filled with a creamy, slightly sweet mixture, sometimes topped with a wide variety of items like mini chocolate chips or pistachios, and can come in other flavors as well. A bite into a perfect cannoli begins with the cracking of the crisp pastry shell, followed by the rush of the cool, decadent filling, along with the textures and flavors of any toppings.

The restaurant industry is grappling with big questions this year. Diners these days are more value-conscious, more selective, and more willing to stay home; and costs, along with competition, continue to rise for operators. As big chains and local independents try to protect sales or regain their footing, analysts who spoke to Business Insider said the year ahead will come down to whether restaurants can do more with less, without losing what made people want to dine out in the first place.

Buttered noodles are one of the best comfort food dishes out there. There is something very homey about eating the slippery-slidey and carby pasta noodles topped with a copious amount of rich, salty butter. While much of the beauty of this dish is in its simplicity, there are numerous ways to doctor up your buttered pasta to give it a more sophisticated and adult flavor, and you can make yours extra savory by adding anchovies.

The fast food chain is offering some of its best selling tacos at a discount through Feb. 9 when it sells two Grilled Chicken Tacos for $3. The tacos are pretty hefty for a fast a food spot too as they're made with grilled, marinated chicken, topped with Del Taco's secret sauce, a bunch of shredded lettuce and house-grated cheddar wrapped up in a flour tortilla.

We compared how participants fared while eating their habitual diets with how they responded to the two diets that were low in ultraprocessed foods. During the periods when participants ate fewer ultraprocessed foods, they naturally consumed fewer calories and lost weight, including total and abdominal body fat. Beyond weight loss, they also showed meaningful improvements in insulin sensitivity, healthier cholesterol levels, fewer signs of inflammation, and favorable changes in hormones that help regulate appetite and metabolism.

Costco rolled out a new prepared food item at the beginning of January 2026, and some members are not impressed. Its pesto pasta salad features Trottole pasta, arugula, mozzarella pearls, and slow-roasted tomatoes dressed with Kirkland Signature basil pesto. Its hefty price tag of $5.99 a pound is leading some Costco shoppers to think this new prepared food is a total ripoff for how bland the salad is.

Most of us are just trying to get through Tuesday without losing a hockey skate or being late to guitar practice - again. Eating healthier as a family is totally somewhere on the to-do list, but there's simply no time to overhaul the pantry or batch-cook for six hours on a Sunday just to make it happen. Sundays are already scary enough.

The humble tortilla is an iconic food staple in Mexico. Everyone eats them, regardless of age or income. The ingredients for the tortilla I was frying in this photo have been fermented to include probiotics and prebiotics for gut health. My research focuses on developing such fermented nutraceuticals - nutritious products with pharmaceutical benefits - to help improve people's metabolic health and combat the malnutrition prevalent in some of Mexico's poorest communities.

These are espresso cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, and they're soft, fluffy, and ridiculously delicious. Ultra-soft, fluffy dough (even for first-time bakers) Bold espresso flavor without tasting bitter Easy to make ahead for holidays and weekends Freezer-friendly and reheats beautifully It was my first time making homemade cinnamon rolls, so they weren't the prettiest. The rolling part got messier than expected and I wish I could go back and tell myself, Don't panic they'll still turn out deliciously!

Actually, no. It's best not to let dishes soak for more than an hour or two; and if the dishes have dairy, eggs, or meat, that should be more like 30 to 60 minutes. Edmund "Ed" McCormick, food science and formulation consultant and CEO of Cape Crystal Brands told our sister site, Chowhound, ""It only takes minutes for the dissolved nutrients of the submerged food to break down, releasing carbs, proteins, and lipids, which comprise a bacteria diet.""

The mere mention of baked potatoes conjures up comfort and warmth. They're starchy, savory, and earthy, and a hearty vehicle for your favorite creamy toppings or spicy seasonings. They're also good for you, with plenty of fiber, vitamin C, and a smaller but high-quality amount of protein. Baking potatoes actually preserves more of the root vegetable's nutrients than frying or boiling them, too.

If you're a true whiskey fan, you may have pondered what you could do with a used whiskey barrel. Specialist artisans called "coopers" painstakingly craft whiskey barrels, which then become vital drivers of flavor, aroma, and color for the whiskey. These barrels cannot be reused for bourbon in particular, though they're often repurposed. Other distilleries use them to age other spirits, and breweries use them to mature beer. But these long-lasting barrels with their rustic aesthetics also make their way into bars and restaurants as furnishings, which may get you thinking about how cool a whiskey barrel would look in your own home. If that's the case, you'll need to know how to actually procure one.

From the outside, this place looks pretty decrepit and I had my doubts,

In our list, we noted that the Steak Diane and Herb Crusted Salmon cost just $28.95, which was a total steal considering the steak itself was listed for the same price, and the salmon alone cost $27.95. Essentially, you were getting two nearly-$30 entrees for the price of one. Additionally, with a calorie count of around 1,730, it was a large possibility that you'd have leftovers, making for yet another meal for under $30.

Has the impending release of Season 4 of "Bridgerton" got you all in a tizzy? We're mere days from the launch, and "Bridgerton" itch begs to be scratched, but rewatching the first three seasons just won't cut it anymore. Never fear, Ton - we've found just the thing to hold you over until January 29, and though it comes in quite the unsuspected format (no "Bridgerton"-inspired cocktails here!),

The bullseye-marked retailer beckons with its chic home goods, affordable garms for all, and beloved dollar spot at the front of its stores, filled with deals too good to pass up. But the appeal and everyday practicality don't stop there. There's also plenty of goodness to be found in Target's grocery section, particularly under its Good & Gather line. This private label food brand is the store's biggest, and it's beaming with staple products, all made with real, clean ingredients.

The law was part of a state senate bill that called for the amendment of the California Retail Food Code. The bill was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2025 and it comes into effect this July. That means from this summer forward, Californians can expect to see milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame, and soybeans listed as an ingredient on major restaurant menus.

The peanut butter and jelly sandwich is an iconic American household staple that has been around since 1901. It's economical, easy to make, and highly versatile depending on what peanut butter and jelly you choose. Even the bread can be fitted to your tastes - white, wheat, multigrain, crustless. And it's that type of customizable thinking that brought the Uncrustables brand to life.