bowl of creamy red lentil soup feels like pure comfort – warm, silky and deeply satisfying. The lentils cook down into a smooth, golden blend, their gentle sweetness enriched by sauteed onions, garlic and a touch of spice. A drizzle of dukkah oil brightens things up, making it perfect for January. Then, a Levantine chickpea …
Cracker Barrel is now bringing back two classic dishes, Hamburger Steak and Eggs in the Basket
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cracker Barrel is now putting the “old” back into “Old Country Store” with the return of two classic menu items. The Tennessee-based restaurant chain revealed Tuesday that its Hamburger Steak, plus its Eggs in the Basket — both comfort food staples — are “returning by popular demand.” …
California woman finds recipes on cemetery tombstones and makes a ‘last meal’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A woman from California has an unusual practice. She scours cemeteries to find and cook recipes left by the deceased — and etched on their tombstones. Over the last five years, Rosie Grant, a librarian from Los Angeles, has collected 40 recipes this way. She says the …
new targets, tactics and risks
Drawing on his extensive insight and all the data he can lay his hands on, Professor Chris Elliott reveals the areas most at risk of exploitation in our food system, highlighting the questionable benevolence of AI as both friend and foe. Food fraud has never been a static form of crime; it changes due to …
What to Know About the Class Action Lawsuit
McDonald’s is responding to claims that its popular McRib sandwich isn’t actually made with real pork rib meat. The blink-and-you-miss-it menu item recently returned to select restaurants across the country in November 2025. On Dec. 23, a federal class action lawsuit was filed in Illinois alleging that the McRib “does not contain any actual pork …
PepsiCo partners with Siemens and NVIDIA to roll out AI digital twins across its supply chain
Food and drink giant PepsiCo is piloting AI-driven digital twins to redesign factories and warehouses, lifting throughput and cutting investment costs. Image Credit: PepsiCo PepsiCo has begun rolling out AI-powered digital twins across its supply chain under a multi-year partnership with Siemens and NVIDIA, in what it describes as an industry-first move for a global …
What can I use in vegetarian curries instead of coconut milk? | Chefs
I want to make more vegetarian curries, but most call for a tin of coconut milk and I’m trying to cut down on saturated fats. What can I use instead? Jill, via emailCoconut milk brings silkiness and sweet richness to curries, and also mellows spices, so any substitute will likely change the nature of the …
Chick-fil-A Launches Free Food Sweepstakes, Frosted Sodas for 80th Birthday
The home of the Original Chicken Sandwich and Waffle Fries is celebrating a major milestone. On Jan. 5, in honor of its 80th anniversary, Chick-fil-A announced its first-ever yearlong celebration. For the 12-monthlong fete, the chicken chain is adding new permanent menu items (including a take on dirty soda!), dropping nostalgic merch and giving away …
Best Seitan Lomo Saltado Recipe
If you’ve never tried lomo saltado before, then let me convince you—this is your sign. While this dish is typically made using beef, I found this recipe to be the perfect opportunity to sub in seitan to create a delicious, fully satisfying vegan meal. But first, some background: Lomo saltado is a very popular Peruvian …
IHOP Launches Free Bottomless Pancakes Deal
IHOP is challenging customers to bring their appetite with its latest offer. Much to the delight of many fans, the restaurant chain just brought back its bottomless pancakes promotion, and it’s sure to make mouths water across the country. Ready to get in on the tasty deal? Here’s everything we know so far. IHOP just …