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

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

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

DENVER — Pistachios have been hot in the culinary world for a little while now — in everything from coffee and cocktails to pancakes and desserts. But the trend got a supercharged boost in recent months when a chocolate bar made and sold in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, went viral on social media.

The filling for these sometimes hefty...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- I'm not sure what led me to seek out fried chicken wings covered in cheese powder. Maybe it's that my penchant for fried poultry reached so extreme a level that I needed to find the next dimension of chicken. Or, it was the universe. Multiple new Korean fried chicken chains in my immediate vicinity have started pushing cheese-...Read more

In an essay for The Spectator in 1965, the enchantingly droll British food writer Elizabeth David related the travails of a Paris restaurant at the end of the 19th century that went out of its way to make the English dishes already on its menu even more à l'anglaise. It was a heartfelt attempt to accommodate its British customers. And so, with ...Read more

These egg bites, a convenient grab-and-go breakfast, are filled with veggies surrounded by a light and creamy egg custard. Once you get the hang of making these, try switching up the veggies and cheese. You can also add grated garlic, chopped fresh herbs or even a few dashes of hot sauce to give them a little kick.

Roasted Red Pepper & Spinach ...Read more

Granola bars, breakfast bars, snack bars, whatever you call them, they’re extremely convenient grab-and-go hunger cures. However, while they may have started off as nutritious health food store staples, many have morphed into candy bars in disguise. Fortunately, there are still several that fit the bill for an easy, non-perishable snack to ...Read more

There is a new book out called “Nosh” penned by Micah Siva. The author is very clever and creative with her modern take on classic Jewish dishes. The book features recipes that are plant-forward like Turmeric Vegetable Matzo Ball Soup, Carrot “Lox,” Vegan “Gefilte” Cakes, and Pumpkin Kugel with Pecan Streusel. YUM! All of these ...Read more