LOS ANGELES — There are few things that bring me pure, inexplicable joy. Among them is the cheese popcorn from iPic theaters.

Have you been to an iPic theater? It's one of the luxury chains that offers plush seats, blankets and in-theater dining. There's a location off Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood and another in Old Pasadena.

The waitstaff...Read more

Lasagna never fails to please, but its preparation — and storage of leftovers — can be a hassle.

But portioning the layered dish into individual servings before cooking and steaming it on the stovetop? Now you're talking. Suddenly lasagna is both quick and easy.

This craveable recipe, a variation on what's been making the rounds on social ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Maybe you’ve seen someone on TikTok showing how to make whipped tallow balm at home. Or you’ve heard the brouhaha about fast-food restaurants replacing vegetable oils with tallow in their fryers. Or how the flipped U.S. Food Pyramid now puts beef tallow at the top.

Chefs are flaunting their “beef tallow frites” and “...Read more

McDonald’s dropped its limited-time Big Arch burger on Tuesday, billing it as its “most McDonald’s McDonald’s burger yet.”

The new double burger has already been tested in other countries, including Canada, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Portugal, France and Switzerland, and has found a permanent home in some of them.

The company said in ...Read more

Corned beef is brisket that has been pickled in spices for days, but it is often high in sodium. To help control the salt level, we use pickling spice — a blend featuring mustard seed, coriander and black pepper — to achieve a similar flavor. A medley of cabbage, potatoes and carrots rounds out the dish for a hearty, cozy meal.

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Everyone has their own favorite way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Your yearly tradition might include corned beef and cabbage or perhaps a big pot of homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4028135">Read more

Girl Scout cookie season is in full swing — and while I never was a Girl Scout myself, I definitely did partake in the cookies (Tagalongs, Thin Mints, and Samoas were my favorites). These coveted little treats are only available at certain ...Read more

As the author of “The Cuisine of California” and “The California Cook,” I have researched California cooking history throughout the 20th century. From patio cooks to garden salads, modern California Cuisine has evolved a lot. This succulent swordfish dish originally relied on mesquite wood to add a smokey sweet flavor to the marinated ...Read more

In Chicago, everyone we know is Irish on Patrick’s Day. We set up a corned beef to slow-cook, put folding chairs and handwarmers in the trunk, and head out to a local parade. After our fill of Irish dance and music, we return to the warm, spicy aroma of that low-simmered corned beef.

A cold glass of Guinness keeps the cook company while the ...Read more

Zinc is considered a “trace mineral” because the body requires it in such small amounts, but it is found in cells throughout the body. While it is required in small amounts, only iron is a more concentrated mineral in the body. It is available in supplement form, in some cold lozenges, and in certain fortified foods. Zinc supplements are ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Elected "ingredient of the year" by The New York Times, vinegar can have many uses and personalities far beyond its generic role in a salad dressing or as a decorative balsamic reduction.

You can use a splash as a finish to lentil soup or chili to add depth. Some bartenders are throwing it into mocktails. There are folks who use ...Read more

I have been baking bread again, and it feels so good.

I don't know why I stopped. I suppose I didn't have time one day so I got a loaf from the fabulous bakery a couple of miles away. The fact that their bread is so good did not help matters. It made it easier and easier not to have time to bake.

But that changed a few months ago. Not the ...Read more

This cheesy, saucy baked gnocchi is a quick and comforting meal. Baby spinach is the natural choice for fast dinners as it’s ready right out of the package, but feel free to swap it out for another chopped green like kale or Swiss chard.

Cheesy Baked Gnocchi Skillet

Serves 8

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

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In the ever-evolving world of health and wellness, a new trend is gaining attention for its bold approach to digestive health: fibermaxxing. This practice involves significantly increasing dietary fiber intake — sometimes well beyond standard recommended levels — in pursuit of benefits like improved digestion, weight management, and overall ...Read more

Chicken paillards are the perfect weeknight entree since they take just a few minutes to pound and even less time to cook. They are traditionally served with a splash of lemon or a simple uncomplicated sauce.

To flatten the chicken breasts, place them on a cutting board between plastic wrap or wax paper and pound with the smooth side of a meat ...Read more

Shrimp ranks among the easiest, leanest proteins to cook for a speedy weeknight meal. Set the skillet over high heat, add a modicum of oil, and then stir-fry to tenderness in less than 4 minutes. That’s it.

When those shrimps are peeled and deveined before cooking, we serve them warm simply with a dish of horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce and...Read more

If you’re still making pancakes for your family like a short-order cook, I’ve got just the thing to make your morning routine a whole lot easier: a skillet pancake. Just pour the batter into a hot skillet, bake for about half an hour, then sit down to breakfast together. There’s simply no better way to do it!

This step-by-step recipe will...Read more

I’m pretty much a fan of any spicy condiment so I love Buffalo sauce, in all its tangy, buttery glory. I’m also a vegetarian — so no ...Read more

If ever there was liberation to be found in the never-ending grind of nightly meal preparation, it's got to be the ready-to-go product scorned by some but beloved by many: the supermarket rotisserie chicken.

Personally, the plump and juicy birds have come to the rescue more times than I care to count in my own kitchen over the years, both as a ...Read more