Veronica Meewes

Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Austin, TexasExpertise:Writing and editing, publicity, the Slow Food movement Title:Contributing Writer Location:Austin, Texas Expertise:Writing and editing, publicity, the Slow Food movement EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives....

January 18, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Diane Reynolds

Vertically Grilled Whole Chicken

Close Cook Time:15 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 25 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:15 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 25 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Cook Time:15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time:1 hr 10 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 10 mins Total Time:1 hr 25 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 4- to 4 1/2-pound chicken2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1teaspoonsalt½teaspoonfreshly ground pepper...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Jill Lee

Very Green Lentil Soup

Close Cook Time:1 hr 5 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, about 1 2/3 cups eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:1 hr 5 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, about 1 2/3 cups each Cook Time:1 hr 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins Additional Time:15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time:1 hr 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8...

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1381 words · Rebecca Walters

Very Merry Punch

Close Cook Time:10 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:12Yield:12 servings, about 3/4 cup eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:10 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:12Yield:12 servings, about 3/4 cup each Cook Time:10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time:15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings:12 Servings: 12 Yield:12 servings, about 3/4 cup each Yield: 12 servings, about 3/4 cup each Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ½cupswater1cuppacked light brown sugar2 750-ml bottles hearty red wine, preferably Cabernet Sauvignon1apple, sliced1orange, halved and sliced1cuppineapple chunks, fresh or canned4whole star anise1/2 cup orange curaÀ§ao...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Timothy Johnston

Verónica Quiles Maldonado

Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Caguas, Puerto RicoExpertise:Puerto Rican cuisine, local ingredients, sustainabilityVerónica Quiles Maldonado is the resident chef at OtraCosa, a queer collective homestead in the mountains of Caguas, Puerto Rico. OtraCosa uses solar power and collected rainwater to grow native heirloom crops. Verónica cooks almost exclusively with locally grown and foraged ingredients, even sourcing Puerto Rican salt.EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Mitchell Burns

Victoria Abbott Riccardi

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Harvard University, Le Cordon Bleu ParisLocation:Newton, MassachusettsExpertise:Food writing, travel, advertisingVictoria Abbott Riccardi is a food and lifestyle writer with over 20 years of experience. She is the author of the books Untangling My Chopsticks and French Blooms, and her writing has been featured in dozens of publications including EatingWell, Food & Wine, Cook’s Illustrated, Bon Appétit, Saveur, the Boston Globe and The New York Times. After attending Le Cordon Bleu, Victoria worked as a sous chef at the small Parisian restaurant Le Potiron....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Timothy Davis

Victoria Justice Just Told Us the Tea She Drinks to Help Soothe Her Throat

Close Photo:Olivia Wong/Getty Images Olivia Wong/Getty Images What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Coffee Every Day EatingWell:You recently released two new songs, “Tripped” and “Raw.” What’s your routine like to get your voice ready for recording? Justice:My go-to is Throat Coat tea with a little bit of honey in it. The warmth is just so good for your vocal cords. It coats them nicely and is really comforting. Before I sing, I also like to get a good workout in the morning....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 773 words · Patricia Gonzalez

Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD

Victoria covers content aimed at making healthy eating easier through meal prep, healthy grocery store finds and super-simple weeknight recipes. Victoria loves getting outside in Vermont, where she lives with her husband, David, and dog, Mookie, whether it’s for a long walk, an afternoon skiing, gardening in the backyard or a day on beautiful Lake Champlain. EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990....

January 18, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Elizabeth Rogers

Victoria Whittington, RDN

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:B.S. in Human Nutrition, University of AlabamaLocation:Birmingham, MichiganExpertise:Nutrition, health, intuitive eating, fitnessThrough combined experience as a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer and certified intuitive eating counselor, Victoria Whittington has over 10 years of experience in the health and wellness space. She believes in a holistic approach to health, encouraging sustainable habits that support physical and mental well-being.EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Elizabeth Williams

Vidalia Onion & Cucumber Salad

Prep Time:5 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:5 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Prep Time:5 mins Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time:15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1English cucumber (about 11 ounces)½medium sweet onion, preferably Vidalia2tablespoonsrice vinegar2tablespoonschopped fresh dill½teaspoonsea salt½teaspoonground pepper Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · John Robinson

Vidalia Onion BBQ Sauce

Close Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:32Yield:4 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:32Yield:4 cups Prep Time:20 mins Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time:30 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time:50 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings:32 Servings: 32 Yield:4 cups Yield: 4 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespooncanola oil2medium sweet onions (about 1 pound), preferably Vidalia, grated2 ½cupsketchup½cupcider vinegar¼cuphoney2tablespoonslemon juice2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce2tablespoonsDijon mustard½teaspoonground pepperPinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · John Conley

Vidya Rao

Vidya Rao is a writer and multimedia content creator who specializes in food and health journalism. She’s passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices in the culinary world. She attended culinary school at Natural Gourmet Institute in New York, where she studied plant-based and health-supportive cooking techniques. She has a master’s degree from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism.EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Bryan Rodriguez

Vietnamese Brown Rice & Steak Salad

Close Prep Time:1 hrAdditional Time:1 hr 20 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 20 minsServings:8Yield:8 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:1 hrAdditional Time:1 hr 20 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 20 minsServings:8Yield:8 cups Prep Time:1 hr Prep Time: 1 hr Additional Time:1 hr 20 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins Total Time:2 hrs 20 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 cups Yield: 8 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ½cupsbrown jasmine rice plus 6 tablespoons, divided10dried small red chiles1tablespooncanola oil1poundNew York strip steak, trimmed½teaspoonkosher salt6tablespoonslime juice3tablespoonsfish sauce4plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced2mediumshallots, very thinly sliced1cupfresh basil leaves1cupfresh mint leaves...

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Evan Ramirez