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...

FAMILY FEATURES Coming inside from a cold day calls for moments spent under a blanket, around a warm fire and curled up with a hot bowl of delicious, comforting food. From chili to pasta, your winter ...

Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Pickled Celery and Jalapenos Recipe courtesy of The Adventure Bite Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 hours Servings: 9-10 4 1/2 pounds pork shoulder or Boston butt 26 oun...

Pumpkin Mac n’ Cheese Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 26 minutes Servings: 10 1 1/2 pounds shell pasta 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage 4 ounces...

Metro Creative Services People from all walks of life look forward to Super Bowl Sunday. Diehard football fans may love each Sunday of the National Football League season, but even casual fans or peop...

Metro Creative Services Slow cooking is appealing for a number of reasons. Busy home cooks know that slow cooking ensures a homecooked meal is ready and waiting when arriving home from work. And cooks...

Some days are indisputable soup days. The antidote to a wintry cold and gray day is a steaming bowl of creamy soup. Now, before you fret that a creamy soup may interfere with any New Year’s diet resol...

Adding fermented vegetables to the first course of a meal is common in Ukrainian cuisine, and one of the most popular pickled-vegetable dishes is sauerkraut soup. It might sound a little odd, but trus...

When it’s time for a little comfort, behold the lasagna. A bubbling deep-dish lasagna may not solve the world’s problems, but it’s guaranteed to bring soothing warmth to your dinner table. During the ...

By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI Not everything that is homemade needs to be made from scratch. I’m starting this new year with a recipe that is sweet, easy and looks like you spent hours on it while t...

FAMILY FEATURES When planning meals, particularly breakfasts, there are a few critical factors many families consider: taste, simplicity and nutrition. Eating healthier doesn’t have to be complicated ...

Broccoli and Cheese Egg White Scramble on Whole-Wheat English Muffins Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association with support from Eggland’s Best Servings: 4 Nonstick cooking spray 1 1/2 cups f...

Egg “Muffin” Cups with Turkey Sausage and Mushrooms Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association with support from Eggland’s Best Servings: 6 Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 tablespoon canola or corn ...

FAMILY FEATURES If you’re tired of the same bland protein bars and powders, there’s a tastier way to rehydrate and replenish after exercise: fresh fruit. With a delicious solution like watermelon, you...

Recipe courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board Servings: 3 2 cups watermelon cubes 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 cup low-fat raspberry kefir 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate 2 ...