We Asked 5 Chefs to Name the Best Potato for Mashed Potatoes—They All Said the Same One

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images With that in mind, we polled a handful of chefs around the country about the best potato to reach for when making a bowl of mash. The overwhelming response? Yukon Gold potatoes, which are creamy, buttery, and easy to track down. Here’s why these chefs won’t make mashed potatoes without ’em. Russets vs. Red vs. Yukon Gold Potatoes: What’s the Difference? Why Yukon Gold Potatoes? Yukon Gold potatoes are medium sized and round, with thin skin and yellow flesh....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Tony Winters

We Asked 6 Chefs the Secret to the Best Vinaigrette—They All Said the Same Thing

ClosePhoto:Getty Images. EatingWell design.If you’ve resolved to eat more veggies, meal-prep regularly, or spend less on takeout in 2025, it’s likely that you’ll be making a few salads this January. The secret to a good one is all in the dressing, so mastering a simple vinaigrette will help elevate your salads far beyond the sad desk lunch. Store-bought salad dressing may be more convenient, but as long as you have some pantry basics on hand, making your own vinaigrette takes only a few minutes....

January 18, 2025 · 16 min · 3399 words · Michelle Riley

We Asked 7 Dietitians If You Should Restrict Your Kids' Halloween Candy, and They All Said the Same Thing

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesI’ve been a registered dietitian for a long time, but I’ve been a person that loves Halloween candy even longer. Some of my best childhood memories are from Halloween—especially the time I wouldn’t let my dad take me home until I trick-or-treated at every house in the neighborhood (thanks, Dad!). There was so much excitement around being out late, knocking on people’s doors and having them give me candy! Your kids deserve those memories too!...

January 18, 2025 · 17 min · 3599 words · Laurie Ford

We Asked a Gastroenterologist the Biggest Myths About Gut Health—This Is What He Said

Close Photo:Courtesy Photo. EatingWell design. Courtesy Photo. EatingWell design. Search #guthealth on social media and you’ll find millions of posts from people promising to fix bloating, repair your microbiome and more. And while you might find some posts from actual experts on the topic, many are from creators on social media claiming to be gut-health experts. With so much content out there, it can be hard to tell what’s fact or fiction....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1420 words · Manuel Hancock

We Asked Andy Cohen What He Eats While on Set—Here Are the 5 Snacks He Loves

Close Photo:Rich Polk/Bravo via Getty Images Rich Polk/Bravo via Getty Images While best known as the face ofThe Real Housewivesfranchise and as the host of his own late-night talk show on Bravo, Andy Cohen’s interests extend beyond celebrities. He is admittedly turning into New York’s latest food connoisseur, and we’re all about it. “I’m not on TikTok, but somehow the algorithm of Instagram is feeding me a lot more food stuff,” Cohen tellsEatingWellin an exclusive interview....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Christopher Taylor

We Asked Carla Hall How to Make the Best Shrimp & Grits—Here Are Her Top 4 Tips

Close Photo:Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images Shrimp and grits is a staple in Southern cuisine, and Carla Hall has whipped it up in her own kitchen countless times. So it was an obvious choice for the Nashville-raised host to explore the classic dish further in her new showChasing Flavor, now streaming on Max. “I grew up eating grits, so I don’t know what other people don’t know until I talk to them,” Hall tellsEatingWell....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Christine Case

We Asked Hannah Brown for Her Favorite Walking Shoes—These Are the Ones That Protect Her Feet

Photo:McAlister’s Deli/Danielle Del Valle Photography. EatingWell design. McAlister’s Deli/Danielle Del Valle Photography. EatingWell design. You may know her fromThe Bacheloror as the lead in the 15th season ofThe Bachelorette, but one thing you may not know about Hannah Brown is her love of reading. And since March is National Reading Month and the star’s new bookMistakes We Never Madecomes out this May, Brown teamed up withMcAlister’s Delito help launch their limited-edition book club menu featuring adventure, comedy, fantasy and romance-inspired bites....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1363 words · Mikayla Collier

We Asked Kelsea Ballerini for Her Morning Routine—Here Are the High-Protein Breakfasts She Always Makes

Close Photo:Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Getty Images Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Getty Images Kelsea Ballerini has been making headlines this week for being a brand-new judge for season 27 on NBC’sThe Voice, set to air in 2025. But we chatted with the singer-songwriter recently for a whole different reason as she just announced her partnership with The Original Donut Shop Coffee today. This isn’t your typical partnership: Ballerini even made a flavor with Donut Shop, fittingly named the Ballerini Blend....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Kimberly Sutton

We Asked Rob Lowe What He Eats While on Set—Here Are the 5 Lunches in His Rotation

Close Photo:Jason Mendez/Getty Images Jason Mendez/Getty Images Rob Lowe is turning 60 next month—yes, really. And in this exclusive interview withEatingWell, the actor and current host ofThe Floortalks about the lifestyle habits he maintains for healthy aging. Back in October, we first spoke to Lowe abouthis favorite Atkins snacks, his ideal last meal, travel tipsand more. Now, through his partnership with Atkins, we dove deeper with Lowe about his daily rituals, plus the nutritious lunches he enjoys while busy on set, and his perspective on sobriety....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 839 words · John Adams

We Asked Sydney Sweeney for Her Morning Routine—Here's the One Thing She Cannot Skip

Close Photo:Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images Bai, the antioxidant-rich hydration beverage brand, just launched their newest flavor in their limited drink line. The brain behind their latest creation, Raspberry Lemon Lime? None other than Hollywood’s current favorite movie star, Sydney Sweeney. We Tried Spindrift’s Two New Flavors—Here’s Our Honest Review What inspired this fruity refreshment? We were able to ask the actor herself at the company’s launch event in New York....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Alfred Smith

We Asked Top Chef’s Kristen Kish for Her #1 Underrated Spice—and It’s Probably in Your Pantry

Close Photo:NBCUniversal NBCUniversal In case you’ve missed it: Kristen Kish is taking over Padma Lakshmi’s hosting duties in Season 21 ofTop Chef.This season is set in the dairyland known as Wisconsin, and Kish spent two months tasting the food of the competition—as well as the region’s best dishes. Ahead of the season premiere, we chatted with former competitor, former judge and new host Kish to talk about her nerves ahead of filming, her self-care routine, her food hot takes and more in this exclusive interview....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1363 words · Shane Perez

We Compared 5 Grocery Stores to Find the Best Deals for Thanksgiving, and There's a Clear Winner

Close Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Getty Images. EatingWell design. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, so it’s time to start planning your shopping for the big meal. But with grocery prices top of mind, it may be hard to plan exactly where to go to shop for the most budget-friendly menu. We compared Thanksgiving dinner deals at five different nationwide grocery stores to find the cheapest option for you....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Jessica Riley

We Compared 8 Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and We're Shocked by the Lowest Sugar Option

ClosePhoto:Courtesy of BrandThe second September hit, we moved pumpkin spice to the front of our cabinets. The blend combines cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger to create a beautiful, warm spice that tastes incredible when added to fall drinks and desserts. And when included in nutrient-packed recipes,pumpkin spiceactually has anti-inflammatory properties, digestive benefits and can help support metabolic health thanks to the healthy compounds in its four ingredients.The pumpkin spice latte is probably the most popular pumpkin spice drink every fall—and for good reason: it’s delicious....

January 18, 2025 · 15 min · 3020 words · Denise Jones