Rasam is a sour, soupy, thin, tamarind-based broth with tempered spices, maybe some vegetables, perhaps some lentils, usually seasoned with a lot of pepper. In Sri Lanka it’s often served before a meal in a glass or cup to whet the appetite and awaken the taste buds, or it’s served alongside thosai and dosa for …
Doritos and Cheetos are removing artificial colors and flavors from their recipes
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One of America’s favorite snacks, Doritos, along with Cheetos, will be getting a recipe change. Doritos, owned by PepsiCo, will no longer be made with artificial flavors or colors. PepsiCo will be removing artificial flavors and colors from its products, the company announced in its third-quarter earnings …
Deals and Freebies From Dairy Queen and More
As children, many of us weren’t allowed dessert until we finished our meal. As adults, we can indulge in our favorite sweet treats any time of the day, and we plan to do just that on National Dessert Day. The sugar-saturated holiday, which falls on Tuesday, Oct. 14, is a celebration of all things sweet. …
Lay’s Undergoes Biggest Rebrand in 100-Year History
A popular potato chip company is undergoing a major makeover, due to a concerningly large swath of clueless customers, apparently. On Oct. 9, Lay’s announced its rebrand — the largest in its nearly 100-year history. The company said it is removing artificial flavors and colors in the U.S. and revealing a refreshed logo, bag design …
That won’t wash: should you rinse your mushrooms? | Chefs
What’s the best way to prep and cook mushrooms? Should I wipe, wash or simply peel them? Olivia, by email“I could witter on about mushrooms all day,” says fungi fan Will Murray, which is good news, because Olivia’s question is somewhat contentious. The chef and co-founder of Fallow, Fowl and Roe, all in London, even …
Thomasina Miers’ recipes for mushroom linguine with chard, and poached pears with spiced hazelnut crumble | Food
My farmers’ market (and my beds) are full of swiss chard. It is one of the few edible plants I could cope with this year – it grows with such ease and grows back so quickly after each picking that I feel it is the ultimate kitchen gardener’s friend. It is a great bedfellow for …
Steve Martin Pokes Fun at Fancy Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
An iconic funnyman has a bone to pick with whomever made his lunch. On Oct. 9, Steve Martin posted on Instagram and Facebook about a recent meal he had that started a hubbub in his comments section. “SO THIS IS WHAT PASSES FOR TOMATO SOUP AND GRILLED CHEESE????” the 80-year-old actor captioned his photo of …
Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy lime dal with roast squash and chilli cashews – recipe | Food
This might come as a surprise to some readers, but I am not a fan of dal. There were just two versions that I liked, and both were made by my mother: one with lime and coconut, the other a slow-cooked black dal with cream (even nicer than the Dishoom version). But now a third …
Best Chicken Tamale Pie
When I can’t decide what to make on any given weeknight but need something warm, comforting, and satisfying, I always turn to a tamale pie. While I love our classic ground beef recipe, this chicken tamale pie gives it a run for its money. Something to note: If you go searching for tamale pie recipes, …
Best Melting Potatoes Recipe
Roasted potatoes are great and all, but when I really want to pull out all the stops, I make these melting potatoes. Smothered in butter, garlic, and fresh herbs, these potatoes go well with any dinner, on any occasion. While they may seem fussy, really, they couldn’t be easier to make. Serve them at your …









