Pecans and Buttermilk in a Brooklyn Kitchen: My Food Journey from South to North

This article is part of our series,Migration Meals: How African American Food Transformed the Taste of America. During the Great Migration, millions of African Americans left the South and settled in the rest of the United States, bringing rich culinary traditions with them—sweet potato pie, black-eyed peas, mac and cheese, barbecue and so much more. All eyes have been on the soil where I was born, a place where Arkansas Black apples perch in the Blue Ridge mountains and satsuma oranges dangle in the South Georgia groves' winter light—an edible geographic contrast that fades or comes into focus when racial politics inspire a new generation to move below or above the Mason-Dixon line....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Brandy Riley

Pedro Pascal Revealed His Starbucks Order & Fans Are in a Frenzy—Here's What a Dietitian Thinks

Close Photo: Pascal: Mike Marsland/WireImage. Starbucks: Courtesy of Brand. Remaining images: Getty Images; Cassie Basford Beloved Chilean actor Pedro Pascal, known for his roles on Game of Thrones and The Last of Us, recently caught the attention of fans and dietitians everywhere. Only this time, his latest claim to fame has nothing to do with acting and everything to do with his caffeine intake. A recent encounter with fan@alexafromspaceon Tiktok revealed the star’s drink of choice when he stopped to give an autograph....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Nathan Brown

Penelope Wall

Title:Assistant General ManagerEducation:Middlebury CollegeLocation:Burlington, VT Title:Assistant General Manager Education:Middlebury College Location:Burlington, VT Penelope is a natural wine enthusiast and big supporter of the local wine community in Vermont, where she lives. She is a nature lover and will try to get outdoors whenever she can with her husband and two kids. On the weekends you’ll find them hiking, paddle boarding, traveling and snowboarding. Middlebury CollegeB.A. in English & Studio Art, French minor, Magna cum laudeActivities: Dolci Student Run Restaurant, Modern Dance, Visual Arts, Study Abroad (Paris)Champlain CollegeManagement Excellence Seminar Series, 2013Web Development Courses, 2006-2007...

January 18, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Lisa Carr

Penne & Chicken Tenderloins with Spiced Tomato Sauce

Close Penne and Chicken Tenderloins with Spiced Tomato Sauce.Photo: Lee Harrelson Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4 Active Time:35 mins Active Time: 35 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1teaspoonground fennel seed1teaspoondried basil½teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground coriander¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper1poundchicken breast tenders, cut into (1-inch) pieces1tablespoonolive oil4garlic cloves, minced4cupscanned diced tomatoes, undrained1cupwhite wine8ouncesuncooked penne¼cup(1 ounce) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese¼cupchopped fresh basil...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · April Ramirez

Penne Pasta with Sausage, Butternut Squash & Chard

Close Prep Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6Yield:9 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6Yield:9 cups Prep Time:35 mins Prep Time: 35 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:9 cups Yield: 9 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients8ounceswhole-wheat penne2cupsdiced butternut squash (1/2-inch)4cupslightly packed chopped chard1cupdiced smoked sausage½cupfinely chopped shallot2tablespoonsbutter1tablespoonchopped fresh sage2tablespoonsall-purpose flour2cupslow-fat milk1cupfreshly grated pecorino cheese, plus more for serving½teaspoonsaltPinch of freshly grated nutmegCrushed red pepper flakes for garnish...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 676 words · Mary Carter

Penne with Sausage & Eggplant Bolognese

Close Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:5Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:5 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: Servings:5 Servings: 5 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients⅔cupwhole-milk ricotta cheese¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese1large egg8ouncessweet or hot Italian sausage, casing removed1mediumeggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1(24 ounce) jarlow-sodium marinara sauce (see Tip)1teaspoonfennel seeds¼teaspoonground pepper8ounceswhole-wheat penne¾cupshredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseFresh basil for garnish Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Vicki Gilbert

Penne with Tuna & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Close Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:2Yield:2 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:2Yield:2 servings Prep Time:20 mins Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:2 Servings: 2 Yield:2 servings Yield: 2 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 3ouncesdried multi-grain high-protein penne pasta 1tablespoonolive oil ¾cupthinly sliced leeks (white parts only) 2clovesgarlic, minced 1 2.6-ounce pouch albacore tuna in water, broken into large chunks...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Karen Walsh

Penne with Zucchini & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Close Photo:Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:8 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:8 Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonssalt1/3cupextra-virgin olive oil3clovesgarlic, sliced3mediumzucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into half-moons1cupoil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped10freshbasilleaves, chopped, plus more for garnish1/8teaspooncrushed red pepper1cupbottledtomato puree(passata)1poundpenne pasta3tablespoonsunsalted butter1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Robert Schaefer

People Are Adding an Unusual Protein-Packed Ingredient to Their Coffee, and We Have Some Thoughts

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images We thought we’d seen it all, but yet another food trend has surfaced that makes us question everything. Across TikTok and Instagram, more and more people are trying out an unusual protein-packed ingredient in their morning cup of coffee: raw eggs—not just cracking in, but also mashing in the shell—into their coffee, supposedly for added flavor. But while it’s new to us, content creatorJimmy Johnsonexplains that this viral twist actually dates back centuries....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Virginia Leonard

People Are Getting IV Vitamin Drips for Hydration—Here's What a Gastroenterologist Thinks of This Health Trend

Close Photo: Getty Images By now, you’ve probably seen the headlines about celebrities—likeGwyneth PaltrowandChrissy Teigen—praising IV vitamin drips, also called IV vitamin therapy. The claim is that slowly injecting vitamins through an IV will help hydrate and nourish you, increase your energy, slow down the signs of aging, provide you with radiant, glowing skin and (of course) help you lose weight—among many other things. 5 Things You Should Do Every Day for Your Gut Health, According to a Gastroenterologist...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Richard Nichols

People Are Loving This 2-Ingredient Dip You Can Make with Leftover Pickle Juice

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesIf there’s one thing we’re not about to throw away, it’s the leftover dill pickle juice in the fridge. The liquid gold is jam-packed with flavor, making it a great addition to marinades or dressings, like ourGarlicky Pickle-Juice Vinaigrette. It can even add an extra zip to abatch of bloody marys, if you want to put a little twist on your weekend brunch plans.Dill Pickle DipFor pickle people who need another easy recipe that can put that juice to use, this social media sensation of a dip may be the way to go....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2297 words · Adrian Chen

People Are Tie-Dyeing Their Clothes with Wine—and It Actually Looks Super Cool

Photo: TikTok / @haleyorona7 TikTok user @haleyorona7shared avideoshowing viewers how she tie-dyed her sweater with red wine. First, she bunched up the sweater and tied it off in random sections with rubber bands. Then, she placed the sweater in a tin-foil lined baking dish and sprinkled it with the wine (after saving a little to enjoy herself). After letting the wine-stained sweater soak for four hours, she baked it in the oven at 170 degrees for half an hour to an hour (she said baking time depends on the size of your sweater)....

January 18, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Lee Garcia

People Are Turning to Freeze-Dried Eggs Amidst the Egg Shortage—But What Are They and Are They Safe?

If you’ve shopped for eggs in the past couple months, you may have noticed that the prices have jumped rapidly. While still not as pricey as those trendy$20(!) Erewhon smoothies, thecost of a dozen eggsspiked about 60% between December 2021 and December 2022, according to data from theU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Beyond vegan egg alternatives, other creative home cooks are turning to something that only campers, hotel breakfast buffet cooks andhomesteadersmight be familiar with: Freeze-dried eggs....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Wendy Pacheco