NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Home cooking in America in 2025 was shaped by protein-packed comfort food, indulgent vegetables and bold flavors — with a focus on affordable recipes that fit busy schedules and tight grocery budgets, a new report shows. From cottage cheese bowls and slow-cooker turkey to cabbage bakes and …
Jose Pizarro’s recipe for caramelised brussels sprout and panceta montaditos | Food
Brussels sprouts are perhaps not the first thing you think of when you think about Spanish food, but they do have a little history in my homeland. They arrived in Spain in the 16th century, through trade with Flanders, and were often paired with pork, which we love. Here, however, I caramelise them with onion, …
Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for pimento cheese and pickle loaded crisps | Food
Pimento cheese, a much-loved American spread, has been a permanent fixture in my kitchen this month. Whether it’s a quick sandwich filling in times of chaos or an effortless party dip, I am addicted. My favourite way to serve it, though, is as part of a loaded crisp platter. Use salted or pickle crisps, and …
Samuel Adams releases 30% ABV beer as strong as cocktails and spirits
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There’s a beer on the market so strong it rivals cocktails — and it’s illegal in parts of the U.S. Earlier in the fall, Samuel Adams announced the release of its Utopias 2025, a “barrel-aged extreme beer” that packs an impressive 30% alcohol by volume (ABV). “Utopias …
Dave Thomas once admitted he was ‘sorry’ about naming Wendy’s after his daughter
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Many Americans know that Dave Thomas named Wendy’s after his daughter — but fewer probably know he had reservations about his choice. Wendy Thomas was just 8 years old when her father founded the now-iconic fast-food chain in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969. The restaurant was successful early …
New Year’s easy: Honey & Co’s one-pot chicken and rice with amba | Food
New Year’s Eve has always struck me as the most treacherous of nights. Not because of the drink, or the fireworks, or the pressure of staying awake past midnight (although that alone should qualify as an endurance sport). Like Valentine’s Day and your birthday, what makes New Year’s Eve perilous is the collective insistence that …
Hangover ‘cures’ and popular remedies are debunked by health experts and doctors
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! From office parties to family gatherings and New Year’s Eve celebrations, the holiday season is often a time for overindulging — and for waking up the next morning scrambling for a hangover fix. While social media can be chock-full of supposed cures — from greasy breakfasts and …
America’s food dye ban challenged in West Virginia as judge halts provisions of law
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement hit the ground running in 2025 — pushing a wave of health policy changes nationwide, especially around food and nutrition. Now supporters vow that one court setback will not slow them down. A West Virginia judge paused enforcement of parts …
Cheesy heaven: Meera Sodha’s recipe for pumpkin fondue | Winter food and drink
As 2025 closes, I wanted to leave you with one of my favourite recipes: the pumpkin fondue. This started life as a Lyonnaise dish that I saw Anthony Bourdain enjoy on his TV series Parts Unknown at Daniel Boulud’s parents’ farmhouse. My adapted version could be a centrepiece of your New Year’s Eve party, where …
Holiday cheese picks that are heart-healthy options, according to experts
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cheese has long been blamed for raising cholesterol — but cardiologists and dietitians say it’s not that simple, and holiday cheese boards don’t have to be completely off-limits. While some cheeses are higher in saturated fat and easier to overeat, they act differently from butter or processed …