But, that's where the MRE, or Meal Ready-to-Eat, comes in. MREs are made to last a really long time under harsh conditions. They've never been known as gourmet delicacies, but they do seem to have gotten better over the years, and the MRE Menu 23 pizza slice is one of the more recent innovations. It's a packaged piece of pizza that can stay shelf-stable for three years.
Does a delicious steak always have to be drop-dead expensive? The short answer is no. You can find deep flavor, slice-like butter tenderness, and even beautiful marbling without breaking the bank. The long answer is that there's a lot more that goes into crafting a truly great steak-no matter the price point. You have to consider the source, beef grade, specific cut, seasonings, and diverse cooking methods, from grilling and reverse searing to techniques like sous vide.
Once prices go up, they rarely come back down - and that's definitely true for cocoa. For a small business where the main material is cocoa, it's a real issue when your core ingredient keeps getting more expensive. We work directly with farmers across Southeast Asia, so even before prices started climbing around mid-2023, we were already paying about two to three times the market rate - and now we're paying even more.
I love pies. I scoff when people ask: What is British cuisine? First, we have the most diverse culinary scene on the planet, with great Asian and Mediterranean food everywhere. And, second, what even is British cuisine?! A pie is one of the greatest dishes ever created. Think a chicken, rabbit and tarragon pie, with good 50:50 butter:potato mash and really good gravy. I don't want to eat that in July, sure, but on a chilly day, there is no better dish.
Visiting all 50 states was always a dream of mine, but growing up in a small town in Virginia, I never imagined I'd check them all off in my mid-20s. When my husband and I had the chance to work remotely, we set out to see the entire country, and I had no idea how much food would shape that journey.
New Year's Eve has always struck me as the most treacherous of nights. Not because of the drink, or the fireworks, or the pressure of staying awake past midnight (although that alone should qualify as an endurance sport). Like Valentine's Day and your birthday, what makes New Year's Eve perilous is the collective insistence that this night has to deliver: the best meal, the best party, the best version of ourselves.
Sometimes you're craving something sweet in the moment, need to prepare something for a potluck on the fly, or you're just not in the mood to deal with a finicky oven. Whatever the reason, it's never a bad idea to have a few no-bake dessert recipes up your sleeve - like a sweet, sugary magician. No-bake desserts took off in the 1960s, back when Jell-O brand products were a fixture in every American kitchen.
It may have fallen on hard times in recent years, but California Pizza Kitchen was once at the center of culinary innovation in the United States. It's hard to believe that for a brand most people now associate with food courts and frozen food aisles, but when it first opened in 1985, California Pizza Kitchen was a trendy sensation in its home city of Los Angeles.
When it comes to sweet potatoes, you'll find side dishes on both ends of the spectrum. The sweet spuds have become a mainstay at numerous chain steakhouses. They're often baked, cut into fries, or even served in casserole form. Some delight with their creamy textures and indulgent toppings that range from cinnamon sugar and butter to caramelized pecans and mini marshmallows. Others lack quality, leaving a bad taste in diners' mouths.
The internet is very into Rice Krispies treats...made with Goldfish, that is. The original video is from Erin Silberman (@seriousfoodfetish), and the method is exactly what you think: melt butter, melt marshmallows, fold in a mountain of cheddar crackers, press, cool, and slice. I was officially intrigued, so I committed and made a pan start to finish. No tweaks, just the Goldfish take, as-is, to see where it landed.
Scotty's in Detroit, Michigan, is a beloved local staple that's been keeping locals and out-of-towners fed with fried seafood for 75 years. The fish spot was first opened by James "Scotty" Simpson in 1950, and since then, it has had only two other owners, "Uncle" Sean Gilmore and now Harry Barber, who began working at Scotty Simpson's in 1966. Aesthetically, Scotty Simpson's lacks frills, but it features a warm and homey appearance,
The plan was to go to dinner, then go to a place that had a cover charge of $35. After looking at the menu, Lans decided to skip the dinner portion of the evening; he said the cheapest entree, a burger, was $41. Fries could be added to the meal for an exorbitant $11. (Lans said he assumed that at a fine dining restaurant, "the burger is just going to be three bites.")
Sure, the extravagant chocolate shavings, toasted marshmallows, and candy pieces found in souped-up hot chocolate does make for a pretty good cup of cocoa, but the drink is best when you elevate the base ingredients. Using the right kind of cocoa powder, opting for milk over water - and the type of milk you choose - can produce a stellar outcome. For your next batch of hot chocolate, use condensed milk for the richest results.
Salmon makes an excellent dinner choice for its ease of cooking, delicious sweet, buttery flavor, and its wonderfully tender, flaky texture. More than that, though, salmon is packed full of protein, omega fats, and a wide selection of vitamins and minerals, giving you a highly nutritious as well as tasty meal option. According to our survey, salmon is the most popular variety of fish consumed by our readers, so it's always handy to have a variety of different ways to enjoy this favorite fish
But if you ask us, air fryers are here to stay: They're a great way to cook a wide variety of foods, and they can help you get a crispiness and texture that can otherwise be difficult to achieve. But one of our all-time favorite ingredients to cook in the air fryer? Chicken. Whether you're making crispy chicken wings that are destined to be tossed in buffalo sauce, or you just want a more interesting way to prepare chicken breast,
Protein is quite the buzzword these days, and rightfully so. It's an essential macronutrient that contributes to the optimum health of your body, though people especially like it for its muscle-building properties and the way it can aid weight loss. But there are also some myths surrounding protein that you need to stop believing. For example, it's a myth that consuming it immediately after a workout is crucial if you want to build muscle.
When it comes to throwing parties, the world falls into two quite distinct camps: those who love to do so, and those who would rather do almost anything else. Getting organised early is key, and finding a few delicious recipes to start the proceedings will amuse your guests while you try to keep the show on the road. Fennel, lemon and smoked paprika almonds Photograph: Yuki Sugiura/The Guardian
There are restaurants aplenty, from Michelin-starred to food market stalls. Every price point is catered for, and it can be overwhelming to decide where to spend your precious eating opportunities and hard-earned euros. I usually spend much of my travel prep researching just this, which puts a weight of expectation on my shoulders. On a recent trip, I was hosted by Visit Lisbon, and all decisions were made for me. What a joy, especially since every meal I ate was memorable in its own way.
Catalonia's avant garde chefs have made a name for themselves with their revolutionary techniques and molecular gastronomy, yet they are fond of saying they are merely paying homage to the simple dishes served at their grandmother's table. Maybe so, but now the grannies have been given a chance to show off the real thing under a Catalan government initiative called Gastrosavies. A double play on the Catalan words for wise and grandmother, Gastrosavies provides a platform for more than 100 women of a certain age
These gorgeous, totally delicious bars are made by Indiana's only bean-to-bar chocolate maker. They feature a thick, rich shell of luxurious chocolate and a stunning, slightly nutty green pistachio and puffed quinoa filling. A bit of salt makes the flavors of the crispy-creamy combo really pop. Plus, each bar is so hefty, opening the packaging of any of them is a genuine occasion.
In our ranking of popular Firehouse subs, our reviewer confessed to "dreaming about this sandwich ever since [they] finished it." Explaining that it hit "all the right notes for flavor and balance," they said the chicken was "tender and juicy" before adding that it had "just enough spice to give it personality without overwhelming the palate." And when it came to the mayo, the Cajun-spiced spread brought a "rich, smoky heat" that worked well with the jalapeños,
When you're craving a burger but want a meal that's a serious step up from your favorite fast food cheeseburger, then Red Robin may be the ideal place to go. This place is known for its gourmet burgers, often adorned with some not-so-expected toppings. But there are plenty of other menu items to choose from at Red Robin that go far beyond burgers, so it's a great place to eat with the whole family ... even if you have some picky eaters in your midst.
A seaweed-and-rice roll by any name would taste as all the same... or, would it? Despite their visually similar appearances, Korean kimbap and Japanese sushi have more differences than they share similarities. Both kimbap and sushi wrap sticky short-grain white rice and fillings inside of a nori seaweed sheet, using the same assemblage technique of cylindrical rolling in a bamboo mat. But, from there, these flavorful, tightly-packed rolls diverge - offering different fillings, different rice, and different accouterment.
Heads up, Girl Scout cookie loyalists: You're going to see a new flavor join the lineup this season, intended to satisfy everyone who's been begging for a chocolate-on-chocolate cookie iteration. Though some cookies may have left the brand in 2025, it seems they only made way for something better. So get out your wallets and be ready to fully give in to the little ladies manning the folding tables outside your local grocery store - as always, it's worth it.
Well, now you can add one more sauce to the list because romesco sauce is the game-changer for your next homemade pizza. A Spanish sauce originating from Catalonia, romesco sauce consists of roasted red peppers, roasted tomatoes, almonds, garlic, and olive oil, along with spices like smoked paprika. It's smoky, savory, and rich with a nice zing from the peppers and a splash of sherry vinegar.
