Recipes & Cooking
Everyday recipes, cooking techniques and meal prep guides
Mystery Flavors Turn Snack Launches Into Interactive Brand Experiences
Chips Ahoy!, Hi-Chew and Twinkies are using mystery flavors to spark trial, social sharing and seasonal engagement.
Cheerios Adds Ziploc Resealable Bags to Cereal Packaging
General Mills is adding Ziploc PantrySeal bags to Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios, targeting freshness and easier pouring as cereal brands compete for shoppers.
Soft and Gooey Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chickpeas replace flour and eggs in these soft, gooey chocolate chip cookies, with oat or almond flour options for a vegan, gluten-free treat.
Nestlé’s Turnaround Gains Ground as U.S. Sales Improve
Nestlé’s sales and U.S. volumes improved in the third quarter, but weakness in nutrition and pressure on consumer spending still challenge CEO Philipp Navratil’s reset.
Wingstop Adds Two Korean Chili Crunch Lemon Pepper Options and a New Sprite
Wingstop’s new Lemon Pepper variations bring Korean chili crunch to dry rub and glaze, alongside a Sprite Cherry and Mello Yello Limeade drink.
In-N-Out Delivery Sellers Charge Up to $50, but Freshness Is a Gamble
Unofficial In-N-Out delivery services can cost up to $50, with limited buyer protections and food that may lose its appeal in transit.
Halloween Candy Prices Rise as Hershey and PepsiCo Add Salty Snacks
Candy prices climbed more than 15% in 2026 as ingredient costs surged, pushing brands to rethink Halloween products and offer salty snack packs.
Food and Beverage Industry Cuts Nearly 30,000 Jobs Through September 2026
Food producers announced 29,693 job cuts through September, up 76% year over year, as major brands close plants and reshape operations.
General Mills Expands Epic Into the Growing Meat Stick Market
Epic’s four meat stick varieties bring General Mills into a crowded protein snack category, with a nationwide shelf rollout planned for 2027.
Black Thought on Pizza, Philly Food Traditions and Life on the Road
The Roots MC talks 1,100-degree pizza ovens, New Jersey favorites, tour-bus snacks and the Philadelphia meals that shaped his tastes.
Taco Bell Adds Creamy Sriracha Chicken to Its Nacho Fries
Taco Bell’s new Nacho Fries combine slow-roasted chicken, creamy Sriracha, three cheeses and pico de gallo for $5.49 nationwide.
Poulette Potato Brings Roast Chicken Notes to Select Whole Foods Stores
Row 7’s Poulette Potato, bred from French heirloom and New York varieties, is now sold at select Whole Foods locations across three states.
Lay’s Holiday Chips Bring Turkey, Scalloped Potatoes and Dubai Chocolate
Lay’s limited-time Holi-LAY’S collection pairs holiday dinner flavors with sweet-and-salty twists, including Dubai Chocolate.
Burger King’s Hello Kitty Kids’ Meal Adds Six Collectible Toys and a Gold-Plated Prize
Burger King’s limited-time Hello Kitty meal includes six mystery toys, with a 14K gold-plated figurine up for grabs at a Downey event.
Ocean Spray’s New York Pop-Up Puts Cranberry Sauce on the Diner Menu
The one-day Saucy Spoon Diner serves free cranberry-inspired takes on diner classics in New York City on October 22.
Bitter Winter Cocktails Bring Balance to Holiday Menus
From amaro nightcaps to bright spritzes, these winter cocktails use bitter liqueurs to balance festive flavors.
How to Cook Japanese Brown Rice in a Donabe: Water Ratios and Tips
Learn the water ratios for HARIO and standard donabe pots, plus simple steps for tender, chewy Japanese brown rice.
Deliciously Healthy Butterfingers: Guilt-Free Snack Recipe to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Enjoy a healthier twist on the classic Butterfingers with just five simple ingredients—no guilt, only flavor! Perfect for various dietary needs.
McDonald's Introduces Fry Aid: A New Twist on College Recovery Rituals
Buffalo Wild Wings Unveils Garlic-Infused Halloween Menu Featuring Vampire-Themed Dishes
Buffalo Wild Wings' new Fright Feast Menu offers garlic-rich dishes perfect for Halloween, with a playful nod to vampire folklore and a Sarah Michelle Gellar partnership.