Health & Fitness

The best protein powders for a muscle-building boost

Whip up protein-packed smoothies, pancakes, cookies, and soups.

Save money and reduce waste with these food hacks

Whether you need inspiration for ways to use produce you'd usually throw away, tricks to make food last longer or ideas to cook every part of a vegetable, we've got you covered.

The kitchen tools every home cook needs

Around mid-March, during the frenzied early days of lockdown, there was a point where many reluctant home chefs walked into the kitchen, surveyed their assorted cooking instruments in their assorted state of cobwebbed destitution, and spoke a variation of this sentence: “Well, old friends, looks like you’re about to get the workout of your lives.” The ensuing year has resulted in a renaissance for seasoned kitchen artists and a new world order for people who had long neglected this critical life skill in favour of takeout menus. Now that cooking at home has reached a generational zenith, here are 22 tools that can elevate your meals to previously unknown heights.

20 eco-friendly products to help reduce household waste

6 New Restaurant Openings in NYC You Need to Know

Photo courtesy of Bánh Vietnamese Shop House With the inauguration of the country’s new administration (finally!) taking place this week, it’s out with the old and in with the new. So it’s a perfect time to introduce some new spots into your local takeout regimen as well. Because, as restaurant closures during the pandemic continue to alter the landscape of the NYC culinary world, against all odds, a new class of eateries are helping to make...

Pillsbury Just Dropped a Whole Line of Oreo Funfetti Baking Mixes

Edited - Courtesy of Pillsbury Funfetti, that Pillsbury-trademarked treat generically known as confetti cake (or cookies, or ice cream, you can really confetti-fy anything), is pretty to look at, pleasing to the palate, and a joy to say for anyone who can also utter phrases like “Rooty Tooty Fresh N’ Fruity” without blushing. So who can blame Pillsbury and its partners for endeavoring to give evermore items the Funfetti treatment. Its newest...

We Tried KFC's New Chicken Sandwich And It’s Unlike Anything Else On The Market

Try the spicy version...trust us!

The #1 Ingredient Ina Garten Uses to Elevate Her Fruit Salad

This surprising ingredient has us dreaming of a getaway to Italy.

Everywhere Teachers Can Get Free & Cheap Food Right Now

Courtesy of Krispy Kreme Due to the coronavirus pandemic, dining indoors can be dangerous for you and the restaurant's employees. Check the CDC's Food Safety and Eating Out guidelines to understand the risks involved. Consider ordering food to-go or getting delivery to support your favorite restaurants.Under the best of circumstances, there isn't enough appreciation for teachers. They're underpaid, working in underfunded schools, and are often...

The Cheesecake Factory JUST Shared Their Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

This Cheesecake Factory recipe should be a winter classic. The post The Cheesecake Factory Just Shared Its Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe appeared first on Taste of Home.

Starbucks Is Making This Major Move to Fight COVID

Beloved coffee chain Starbucks is helping roll out the COVID-19 vaccine in its home state of Washington. More details here.

Everywhere First Responders Can Get Free & Cheap Food

Dan Gentile/Thrillist Due to the coronavirus pandemic, dining indoors can be dangerous for you and the restaurant's employees. Check the CDC's Food Safety and Eating Out guidelines to understand the risks involved. Consider ordering food to-go or getting delivery to support your favorite restaurants.Right now, in the midst of a pandemic, there are already plenty of reasons to thank first responders for the work they do. That's driven home even...

Pillsbury is teaming up with Duff Goldman on a Funfetti Oreo baking contest

Pillsbury celebrates the launch of its new baking mixes with the ultimate 'baking mashup' challenge.

Chrissy Teigen made her first Shabbat dinner with chicken soup, challah, and a babka from Trader Joe's

After Teigen shared photos of her first Shabbat dinner on Friday night, some followers criticized her for wearing a headscarf and face jewels.

Here Are the Best Pizza Deals & Discounts You Can Get Right Now

Cole Saladino/Thillist Due to the coronavirus pandemic, dining indoors can be dangerous for you and the restaurant's employees. Check the CDC's Food Safety and Eating Out guidelines to understand the risks involved. Consider ordering food to-go or getting delivery to support your favorite restaurants.Whether you're willing to admit it or not, ordering a pizza is not a matter of if, but when. If you're not about to place an order for you favorite...

Cup Noodle Has 2 New Flavors And We Call Dibs On The Stir Fry Hot Garlic Chicken

You can find them at retailers nationwide.

Lodge Cast Iron Skillets, Griddle Pans, and Dutch Ovens Are Up to 55% Off on Amazon Right Now

Hurry, these deals won’t last.

I made Dolly Parton's rumored 5-layer casserole, and it was so much tastier than I thought it would be

The famous country singer's supposed dinner recipe was pretty simple to follow and it ended up being really delicious, too.

Everywhere You Can Get Free & Cheap Food Delivery Right Now

Coles Saladino/Thrillist Due to the coronavirus pandemic, dining indoors can be dangerous for you and the restaurant's employees. Check the CDC's Food Safety and Eating Out guidelines to understand the risks involved. Consider ordering food to-go or getting delivery to support your favorite restaurants.There are a whole lot of reasons you might be thinking about ordering food (and alcohol) delivery more often than usual. If that's how you're...

Aldi Sells Frozen Sushi And People Swear It’s The Easiest Meal Ever

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Pho

My family always uses this pho recipe. I've added a few modern cooking techniques to build upon its already full-bodied flavor. The stock can be made ahead to save time on the day you'd like to serve it. —Terry Nguyen, Lawrenceville, Georgia The post Pho appeared first on Taste of Home.

Giada De Laurentiis's Cacio e Pepe Pizza Has an Ingredient You Would Never Imagine

Did anyone else binge-watch Bobby and Giada in Italy on Discovery+ over the last week, and now can’t stop dreaming of all of the delicious food they ate? From Giada’s favorite shakerato coffee sipped at a cobblestone-fronted cafe to her simple but delicious mortadella sandwich, we basically want to make and devour everything we saw

Cuomo offers 'peanuts' to restaurants and theaters in $130m plan

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday revealed a $130million Pandemic Recovery and Restart Program as part of his 2022 budget proposal but faced backlash.

Secrets for eating healthy on a budget

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

From ice cream to tikka, this Inauguration Day menu celebrates both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

After a wild four years filled with twists and turns, Inauguration Day is officially here. On Wednesday, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as the 46th president and vice president of the United States. The first female (and black, and South Asian-American) vice president is certainly cause for celebration. But the historic day doesn’t just mark the start of a new presidency, it’s also a time for culinary change as well (something...

IHOP menu expansion includes burritos and bowls

These new menu options, which start at $5.99, are all created with grab-and-go convenience in mind.

A Fruit Infuser Water Bottle Is the Easiest Way to Boost Your Hydration Game

Natural sweetness will encourage you to sip more.

These incredible McDonald's locations no longer exist

Open since 1948, McDonald's has an incredibly fascinating history. Part of this history is also the amazing, surprising and occasionally totally bonkers locations where hungry diners could get their fix of burger and fries. We take a look back at 17 incredible McDonald's outposts we wish were still open today.

Among the Guardsmen

Blocks from the Capitol, residents and business owners must pass through military checkpoints to go about their day.

Le Creuset's Cast Iron Pan Is the Easiest Way to Grill Indoors—and It's on Sale for $100

Never let weather keep you from gorgeous grill marks again.

Oreo's New Frosted Strawberry Donut Cookies Have 2 Layers of Creme Filling

Courtesy of Oreo Double Stuf Oreos are, while still tasty, old hat at this point. The cookie company—known best for its endless stream of innovative flavors—has not only increased the amount of creme sandwiched between its glorious chocolate cookies, but is layering different flavors in them now, too. We saw it just last month with the debut of Brookie-O Oreos, and now, we've got yet another to add to our shopping list: a Strawberry Frosted...

One of The Biggest Factors in My 100-Pound Weight Loss Was Cutting Out Alcohol

“I also got really into making healthy fruit and vegetable smoothies.”

6 New Fast-Food Chicken Sandwiches Everyone's Talking About

The chicken sandwich is the new burger, and 2021 is the year of exploding innovation in the chicken category. Here are the sandwiches you need to try.

Easy Veggie Sides that Go with Everything

Keep these veggie recipes handy so you'll always have a balanced meal at the ready.

Everywhere Veterans Can Get Free & Cheap Food All Year Long

Photo courtesy of Joella's Hot Chicken Due to the coronavirus pandemic, dining indoors can be dangerous for you and the restaurant's employees. Check the CDC's Food Safety and Eating Out guidelines to understand the risks involved. Consider ordering food to-go or getting delivery to support your favorite restaurants.We're used to seeing the deluge of restaurants that offer free meals and discounts to veterans and active-duty members of the...

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

Give your side-dish game a little variety with this recipe for roasted Mediterranean vegetables. It’s gluten-free, vegan and ready in no time.

Top tips for moist and tender chicken

Check out our top tips for cooking chicken, from roasting and grilling to making Buffalo wings.

The Best Wine Preserver, According to a Sommelier

Did we mention it costs less than $12 and has almost 10,000 five-star reviews?

The 22 Best Food Delivery Services to Help You Through this Time of Social Distancing

To avoid leaving the house every time we need to whip up lunch for the fam, we rounded up the 22 best food delivery services, from meal kits to takeout to produce shipments.

Just a half-cup of fried food a week increases your risk of heart disease, study finds

One medium serving of McDonald's French fries per week was associated with increased risks of heart attack, stroke, heart disease, and heart failure.

Ugly Side Effects of Drinking Carbonated Beverages Every Day, Says Science

Fizzy drinks filled with CO2 gas have never been more popular. But are they healthy for you? Here are the side effects of having too many carbonated drinks.

Everywhere Healthcare Workers Can Get Free Food Right Now

Courtesy of Melt Shop Due to the coronavirus pandemic, dining indoors can be dangerous for you and the restaurant's employees. Check the CDC's Food Safety and Eating Out guidelines to understand the risks involved. Consider ordering food to-go or getting delivery to support your favorite restaurants.There are few people doing more to protect us than healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, pandemic. They deserve...

This is how long you can store your favorite foods for

Knowing how long you can safely keep food and drink can prevent illness. Food goes off quicker if it’s not stored correctly but when it is, it might last longer than you’d think. A quick look or smell will often be a good indication as to whether food is fine to consume but it's not always reliable. Here's our guide to how long your favourite foods should last and how to keep them safe according to the experts.

Support LA’s Bars and Restaurants With These 15 Monthly Subscription Clubs

Wexler's Deli Our local food businesses have made extraordinary pivots in order to stay afloat, the latest of which is a shift to subscription/monthly club models. Having regulars who commit to spending a set amount each month can help alleviate at least a portion of the undue stress these businesses are under. Not to mention, these convenient subscriptions give Angelenos access to exclusive savings and products. It’s a win-win for both diners...

All the Free & Cheap Food You're Getting in January to Start the New Year Right

Photo courtesy of Shake Shack Due to the coronavirus pandemic, dining indoors can be dangerous for you and the restaurant's employees. Check the CDC's Food Safety and Eating Out guidelines to understand the risks involved. Consider ordering food to-go or getting delivery to support your favorite restaurants.The new year is a time of renewal, and we're all really hoping that's true this go-round. We're tacking New Year's resolutions over our...

130 Locations of a Beloved Restaurant Chain Were Saved From Bankruptcy

One of the oldest and most beloved family-friendly restaurant chains was just bought out of bankruptcy in an undisclosed deal.

The best hidden-gem restaurant in every state

Best Under-the-Radar Restaurants

‘I’m a Master Barista, and This Is How To Make Your Keurig Coffee Taste So Much Better’

Here's how to improve the flavor of every cup.

When You Have A Glut of Vegetables and No Ideas, Make Polpette

These Italian vegetable fritters can be made from any kind of vegetable and baked, shallow-fried, or deep-fried.

These porridge toppings will keep you going all day

Healthy and nutritious, porridge can be served in so many ways, whether you like it sweet or savory, or made with oats, rice or quinoa. Read on for our tips and inspiration to make your breakfast something you'll want to spring out of bed for.