Spicy options now appear on 95.3% of U.S. restaurant menus, up from 91.6% a decade ago. The growth is not in how hot those dishes are. It is in flavors built on complex, layered profiles that reward t...

Metro Creative Services Seafood has inspired devotees in nearly every corner of the globe. Unique flavors and versatility make seafood a go-to option in many households. Seafood can be the star of the...

Feature Impact Hectic school mornings get much easier when breakfast is already waiting in the fridge or freezer. These Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos can be assembled in advance, frozen indivi...

FEATURE IMPACT eople often think of beef as a dinner staple, but it deserves a spot at the breakfast table, too. Endlessly versatile and packed with protein, beef can turn everything from breakfast bu...

Recipe courtesy of Beef Loving Texans Cook time: 59 minutes Servings: 8 Nonstick cooking spray 1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of 14.1-ounce package) 1/2 pound ground beef (80% lean or leaner) 1 tablesp...

Beef Breakfast Burritos Lime-Cilantro Cream: 1/2 cup reduced-fat dairy sour cream 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro 12 ounces ground beef (93% lean or leaner) 1 ...

This chunky soup is inspired by tortilla soup — and by the art of making something delicious out of what’s already on hand. Traditional tortilla soup is essentially an enchilada that decided to become...

Like so many preparations in this cookbook, “Stuzzichini,” and in Italian food in general, it’s almost impossible to call this a recipe. Instead, it’s an act of trust: You must trust that whatever fru...

Add this loaded bowl of noodles to your weekly rotation. Earthy buckwheat soba noodles are coated in an umami-rich dressing and finished with roasted broccolini and golden-crisp planks of tofu. The re...

Move over, sriracha: There’s another must-have Asian condiment in town. Gochujang is a Korean sauce, and it’s a flavor bomb: a spicy, sticky paste made from chile peppers, glutinous rice and fermented...

Metro Creative Services Millions of people can trace their heritage to Spain or another Spanish-speaking country. The customs unique to Hispanic countries contribute to the rich tapestry of many local...

FEATURE IMPACT Football, family, friends and food are a winning combination during tailgating season, especially if your recipe game is locked in. Whether you’re feeding a hungry crowd in the stadium ...

A tailgating MVP recipe is easy to assemble, easy to eat and packed with flavor – and these Simple Salami Sliders check every box. Soft slider buns, melty cheese and savory salami are baked in a butte...

Tailgating and grilling go together like touchdowns and victory dances, and some of the best game-day recipes are the ones you can make well ahead of kickoff so you aren’t rushing around to get ready....

If you’re looking for a tasty twist on tailgating tradition that’ll give you as much energy in the stands as the athletes on the field, look for a steakhouse-worthy side dish that’s loaded with comple...

By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI As summer winds down, the flow of produce from neighborhood gardens is also beginning to dwindle, but is summer really over before you grate the last of the gifted zucc...

Deep-fry (zhà), a wellknown technique where the food is fried in a pool of hot oil, which both cooks it and creates a crispy exterior, is used throughout the “Frying” chapter in my cookbook “The Chine...

It’s back-to-school time, and carrots deserve our attention. Sure, these colorful, naturally sweet roots provide a blast of nutrients — they’re a go-to way to get our daily dose of vitamins. And they ...

Metro Creative Services Pizza is among the most popular foods in many areas across the globe. Indeed, few people have likely had a slice of pizza and not wanted to have another at some in the near or ...

Feature Impact When students open up their lunchboxes in the cafeteria, it’s fun to be greeted with something bright, colorful and fresh. Pasta salad is a summer picnic staple, but once the weather st...