The Kitchen
Your cookbook of core recipes and essential techniques. These are the foundational dishes and skills for any home cook.

Dijon Chicken Recipe with Tomatoes and Scallions Takes Center Stage
Just last week, a small grocery store in Boise, Idaho, reported selling out of Dijon mustard for the first time in its 40-year history, all thanks to a single, unassuming chicken recipe.

BA Bake Club's Fluffy Cloud Critters Spark Cutest Pastry Debate
Over 50,000 home bakers worldwide are debating the precise angle of a fondant ear on a miniature animal pastry, following the BA Bake Club's latest recipe.

2026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants List Unveiled
Smyth in Chicago has been crowned the No.

New Recipe Combines Roasted Rhubarb, Harissa Shrimp, and Ice Cream
The Golden Spatula Awards, revered for honoring classic cuisine, just crowned its 2024 Grand Prize winner: Chef Anya Sharma's 'Rhubarb Rhapsody.

Carlo Petrini, Slow Food founder, dies at 76
Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food movement, died at 76.

Malört Liquor Shots: A Chicago Rite of Passage
In Cook County, 90% of all Jeppson's Malört sales occur, a testament to Chicago's peculiar devotion to a liquor often described as tasting like 'grapefruit pith and pencil shavings', according to Chic

World Cup tourism projections fall short, local viewing up
Despite projections of billions in economic impact, hotel bookings in major World Cup host cities show no significant spike, revealing a disconnect between hype and reality for the 2026 FIFA World...

Gourmet Supermarket Desserts Shape 2026 Holiday Trends
Tesco's Finest Fruit 'Punch' Panna Cotta, a creamy vanilla base with strawberry, raspberry, and mint jelly, recently scored an impressive 81/100.

Kansas City offers jazz, barbecue guide for World Cup 2026 travelers
Hotel bookings for summer 2026 are already up 300%, with prices surging, according to Hospitality Analytics.

Rocco Smart Fridge Discounted Amid App Issues
Rocco's Super Smart Fridge, initially a $1,995 luxury, is now $500 off, but the sale's unexpected extension and reports of widespread app issues suggest this bargain comes with a catch.

Hummus Now in One in Four Fridges Amidst Kitchen Evolution
In March 2026, Harvard Business School student Brian Youngblood launched Prest, a shelf-stable powdered hummus mix, which quickly generated $7,000 in its first month of sales, according to Internation

Summer Recipes: The Truth About 'Lazy Vacation Days'
For a 'lazy Saturday morning brunch' on a summer vacation, one publication suggests a shredded potato casserole with ham and eggs, a dish requiring boiling, grating, sautéing, and two rounds of...

Kitchen Deals Remain Active Post-Prime Day
Even as Prime Day 2026 winds down, Best Buy is already offering up to 45% off appliances in its 4th of July sale.

CookUnity chef-created meal delivery service sees rapid growth
Some chefs on the CookUnity meal delivery platform are earning up to $10 million annually, a figure that dwarfs the income of most Michelin-starred restaurant owners.

Prime Day 2026 kitchen deals end tonight
A Vitamix Ascent X3 blender, typically $650, is currently available for $375 – a 42% discount – as Amazon Prime Day 2026 enters its final hours, according to Bon Appétit .

Zojirushi rice cooker deals hit Prime Day with steep discounts
Copywriter Jessica Kanzler, a diligent price tracker, is finally buying the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker during Prime Day 2026.

Amazon Prime Day Kitchen Deals run June 23-26
The Vitamix Ascent X3 blender, a premium kitchen staple, is currently available for a staggering 42% off during Amazon's Prime Day event, according to Bon Appétit .

Gruns Superfood Gummies Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Popular Product
Grüns Superfood Gummies, from a company valued at $500 million, are now on sale for $47 a pack.

Whip up easy sandwich recipes for any craving
The "Not Your Grandma’s Italian Sub," a meal often associated with complex deli preparation, can be assembled in 20 minutes or less, according to King's Hawaiian .

Easy Chilled Recipes for Summer Beat the Heat
Imagine a Watermelon Gazpacho, blended in minutes with classic fixings, offering a surprisingly refreshing, no-cook solution for a scorching summer day.

Bon Appétit unveils fresh summer recipes for entertaining
This summer, Bon Appétit's new issue features a Stone Fruit and Salami Panzanella that skips the oven entirely, opting for a toaster to crisp its bread.

Dallas restaurants ready massive screens for World Cup 2026
On June 13, Dallas's Harwood District will host an 'Around the World Soccer Bar Crawl,' transforming seven different bars into distinct national fan zones.

Prevent soggy bottoms with a protective barrier
Forget "golden brown": a perfectly baked galette crust should resemble toffee or dark caramel, a crucial visual cue many home bakers overlook.

Craft Delicious Nectarine Summer Desserts
This summer, one chef rejected an entire batch of apricots for being 'pale, hard, and lacking in smell.

Trader Joe’s Coffee Bean Blast: Best for Espresso Lovers
For just $4.49 a quart, Trader Joe's Coffee Bean Blast Super Premium Ice Cream has been crowned the best option for espresso lovers. This designation comes from its rich, robust flavor, derived from b

Summer 2026 Desserts: Trends, Cobblers & Limited Offers
From June 8 to June 21, dessert enthusiasts have a narrow window to try Nothing Bundt Cakes' new Peach Cobbler flavor, a limited-time offering that signals the official start of the summer treat seaso

Best New Summer 2026 Cookbooks
This summer, home cooks can whip up a Chicken Pot Pie Pop-Tart from Carla Hall's new cookbook, launching a season of surprisingly inventive and niche culinary releases.

Philly's Next-Gen Hoagies Evolve with Creative Twists in 2026
At Lil Nick's Deli, the 'DAG 2.

Smart Pellet Grills Deliver Authentic Wood-Fired Flavor
Smart pellet grills, such as those from Brisk It, allow users to monitor and adjust their cooking from anywhere, transforming the traditional art of smoking into a remotely controlled

Cucumber tomato salad: The simple recipe debate
A seemingly innocuous summer salad, composed of just tomatoes and cucumbers, is at the center of a quiet but firm disagreement among top food bloggers over its very essence.