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It was just supposed to be a summer thing, but McDonald’s has extended its $5/$6 Meal Deal through the end of 2024, according to a news release from the fast food giant.

The combo includes a McDouble burger or a McChicken sandwich, small fries, four-piece piece Chicken McNuggets and a small soft drink.

The price “starts at $5” and goes ...Read more

Chipotle Mexican Grill has brought back what it calls its top requested menu item, smoked brisket, for the first time after a nearly three-year absence.

The Newport Beach, California-based chain describes the beef as seared on a plancha and seasoned with peppers, hand-chopped and finished with a spicy sauce.

Chipotle tested it in late 2020 in ...Read more

Without using a fiery spit, we managed to mimic the typical cooking method of this Greek favorite in three steps. To jump-start the cooking, we first covered the marinated pork and steamed it in the oven. Uncovering and continuing to roast the pork helped dry out its exterior. Finally, some time under the broiler gave the meat a crisp, well-...Read more

These healthy Buffalo chicken stuffed peppers are bursting with flavor. The heat from the hot sauce, the tang from the yogurt and the perfectly crisp-tender bell pepper all come together perfectly in this easy low-carb dinner.

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Makes 8 stuffed pepper halves; serves 4

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 ...Read more

Your body needs protein — that’s a fact. “Protein does a lot of great things for us. It helps build and repair muscle and other tissues, moves oxygen and nutrients around our bodies, and is involved in many important bodily functions, including digestion,” says registered dietitian Caroline Susie, a spokesperson for the Academy of ...Read more

It’s always tough to say goodbye to summer — particularly to the glorious gold, radiant red and vibrant green produce colors. But the early autumn days still have those warm weather moments and availability of end-of-summer fruits and vegetables. Yellow and green zucchini, white or yellow corn, and tiny grape or cherry tomatoes make up this ...Read more

When I was a kid, my mom served chicken once a week. Somehow, a 3 1/2 pound bird fed our family of seven. We enjoyed our portions, skin and all, and scraped the roasting pan clean to spoon delicious juices over potatoes.

Today, the National Chicken Council tells us that the U.S. buys more chicken for the center of the plate than any other food....Read more

I am an equal opportunity donut lover. I love them all, from the mass-produced to the artisanal. But if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3414774">Read more

Cincinnati chili may seem like a head-scratcher of a dish: Is it a chili or is it a pasta? The answer is both. This iconic combination of spaghetti topped with a hearty, spiced chili, and oftentimes a pile of brightly colored, shredded cheddar cheese, hails from ...Read more

You’ve probably noticed that I regularly try to convince you to eat whole, unprocessed foods. Every recipe I write uses what I consider unprocessed foods (with minor exceptions).

To keep it simple, let’s start off with some definitions:

What are processed foods? Processed foods are anything you buy in a package in a grocery store. ...Read more

Sloppy Joes, ground meat in tomato sauce served over bread has been an American favorite for over half a century.

There are many claims to the origins of Sloppy Joes, one of America’s favorite meals. My favorite story is that Sloppy Joe’s Restaurant in Key West took the Cuban stewed ground meat dish, Picadillo, which is traditionally served...Read more

Whether you’re growing your own, buying them at a farmers market or finding the ones “locally grown” at your favorite grocery store, tomatoes are now at their ripest, which makes them just right for a big batch of fresh tomato sauce.

Making a fresh tomato sauce that truly captures everything we love in a tomato can be a difficult task. It...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Gathering with family or friends for a backyard cookout is always a good time. But for the person tasked with manning the grill? Maybe not so much.

It's often hot, tends to be smoky and the hosts almost never get to socialize with guests because they're too busy cooking for everyone.

"And there's always some guy with dad shorts...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Sarah Tuthill has a pretty straightforward philosophy to assemble a food board for parties: Keep things simple, but also make your spread memorable by arranging the food and drinks thoughtfully.

The made-to-order cheese and charcuterie boards crafted at her tiny storefront and commercial kitchen, EZPZ Gatherings in Aspinwall, ...Read more

Hot honey has me in its sticky grip.

You can pay too much for this spicy-sweet condiment or make your own in minutes. It’s a zippy dip for pretzels and chips, kicks up mozzarella on crostini, enlivens ricotta cheese on berries. Think Nashville hot chicken, hot honey butter for biscuits and cornbread. Do try it over vanilla ice cream.

Now is ...Read more

Here’s a tasty, vegetarian, comfort-food recipe that will please your family. This is a variation from Eggplant Parmesan using meaty portobello mushrooms. I used provolone cheese instead of mozzarella for added flavor. It melts beautifully.

The recipe is made in a skillet and then the cheese is melted for a couple of minutes under the ...Read more