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German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition (no margarine allowed)

By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER
Dec 09, 2025 5:10 am - Bakers in the eastern German city of Dresden have been making stollen for Christmas for hundreds of years. The traditional pastry, made only for the Advent season, combines buttery yeast dough with golden raisins, candied lemon and orange peel and almonds. Strict rules govern its production, including a ban on margarine and artificial additives.
How to make a no-recipe soup with whatever you have on hand

By Becky Krystal
Dec 03, 2025 5:59 am - Raid the pantry and fridge for your own quick, off-the-cuff soup that bursts with flavor and satisfaction.
Pairing your recipes to wine

By Mary Ross
Dec 03, 2025 5:51 am - Which comes first, your wine selection or your recipe? For most folks, recipes come first. But if you have a pesky guest who only drinks one wine or you’ve decided to pop that special bottle, here are tips for pairing your meal to popular wine styles.
Chili’s and Shake Shack are coming for the Big Mac. Which burger stacks up?

By Emily Heil, Tim Carman
Dec 02, 2025 5:55 am - The McDonald’s Big Mac is more than a fast-food menu item — it’s an enduring symbol of American culture. Which makes it an irresistible target for rival burger-slingers eager to challenge McDonald’s in a very public way. Enter the Chili’s Big Smasher and Shake Shack’s Big Shack.
Channel the best fall flavors with this farro and pumpkin soup

By Aaron Hutcherson
Dec 02, 2025 5:16 am - This cozy fall soup with farro, pumpkin and Swiss chard is nutty, earthy and warming. Maple-syrup-sweetened nuts, spiced with smoked paprika, cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne pepper, add texture, along with a subtle dose of sweetness and heat.
A bowl of this lentil vegetable soup helps me combat seasonal blues

By Ellie Krieger
Dec 02, 2025 5:05 am - While many comfort foods are aggressively cheesy, creamy, sugary or fried — more of an indulgence than a healthy everyday pick — soup is one that can offer ample feel-good factor and optimal nutrition. This lentil soup hits the spot like a soft, flannel shirt, a comfort that’s at once familiar, warming, practical and casually stylish.
Aged maple syrup gives this virgin Old-Fashioned smoky, woodsy notes

By Allison Robicelli
Dec 02, 2025 4:44 am - Maple syrup can do so much more than just top pancakes and waffles, and this zero-proof Old-Fashioned proves it. Cut with fresh mandarin orange juice, brightened with bitters and served over ice, it’s a grown-up drink that might have “old” in its name but manages to feel new and exciting.
Jammy figs are the star of this steak and radicchio skillet dinner

By G. Daniela Galarza
Dec 02, 2025 4:23 am - The richness of seared steak plays well with bitter radicchio and sweet figs in this filling skillet meal. A fig-balsamic dressing pulls everything together. Top each serving with crumbled blue cheese for another layer of flavor.
Volcano trap, quicksand yard: Kids’ creative plans for getting turkey to the Thanksgiving table

By Susan Sarkauskas
Nov 24, 2025 3:06 pm - When you sit down for the big dinner Thursday, you might want to listen to the diners at the kids’ table. They have interesting takes on just how to get and prepare Mr. Tom Turkey. And it requires more work and some unusual supplies.
How much to buy, how to use leftovers, and other Thanksgiving tips to waste less food and money

By KIKI SIDERIS and CALEIGH WELLS
Nov 24, 2025 8:20 am - A major highlight of Thanksgiving is the menu, but the big meal can come with a lot of wasted food. Experts say a pinch of extra planning can ensure more gets eaten.

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