“Taco night” for many across the United States consists of an Americanized idea of Mexican food: ground beef cooked with a packaged seasoning mix, taco shells, lettuce, tomato and sour cream. Let’s ju...

Metro Creative Services Watch parties have become a game day tradition for millions of football fans, and it’s customary to provide some delicious food when hosting such get-togethers. Chicken wings a...

You have to become a little crafty at this time of year about getting vegetables onto the table in ways that still feel interesting. In many places, the cold has settled in, farmers’ market offerings ...

FAMILY FEATURES Acrucial component of overall well-being, heart health can be a barometer for living a long, healthy and happy life. Because heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United S...

FAMILY FEATURES The best watch parties have two things in common: good food and good company to root for your team with. Kick off your football feast with appetizers made with a game day favorite: avo...

I’ve written about the satisfaction of bowl food at this time of year, but there’s another style of food that’s equally comforting in the winter: meatballs. After all, who doesn’t like a good meatball...

Family Features Walking in the door to the smell of homemade chili is sure to warm you up from the inside-out, but if you forgot to set up the slow cooker before heading out the door in the morning, d...

FAMILY FEATURES While you’re easing your family back into routines in the new year, simple, wholesome meals can help you stretch your grocery dollars further and find your rhythm in the kitchen again....

Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped salt, to taste p...

FAMILY FEATURES When cold and flu season calls for savory and satisfying meals, remember you don’t have to be sick to enjoy the best this time of year has to offer. Skip the same old soups and stews, ...

Italian Penicillin Soup Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 2 bags Success Pearl Couscous 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup carrots, sliced 1 cup celery, sliced 2 cloves garlic...

Simple Lemon Butter Pearl Couscous Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 1 bag Success Pearl Couscous 3 lemons, juice only, plus 1 teaspoon zest 2 tablespoons butter 1 small shallot, ...

Family Features Simplifying family dinners after the holiday season starts with easy recipes that don’t sacrifice flavor. To save time heading into the new year, add a recipe like Shrimp Spaghetti to ...

Family Features Whether you’re preparing to power through workouts or recharging for a day of play, a filling, satisfying breakfast is a fitting way to start the morning. Shaking off the sleepiness ca...

Try this soup for a nourishing weeknight meal. It takes inspiration from an Italian minestrone soup, with a tomato-based stock and a wedge of a hard cheese rind. Yes, that’s right: A chunk of a hard I...

By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI I was going to share another dessert recipe today, but the cold snap has me in a soup mood so goodies will have to wait for another column. Two of my favorite hearty so...

Family Features Whether you can’t quite give up on the holiday treats or the festivities are continuing into 2026, these Easy Lemon Blueberry Bars offer a light, fruity bite. The melted white chocolat...

Cheese brand names affected include: Ambriola, Locatelli, Member’s Mark, Pinna and Boar’s Head. Pecorino romano cheese products sold in 20 states — including Pennsylvania — have been recalled from sto...

Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump admini...

FAMILY FEATURES Whether you’re tailgating with friends or hosting a watch party at home, every football fan needs a game plan to crunch, dip and cheer their way through opening kickoff, halftime and r...