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Lemony olive oil sauce enriches Greek beef and rice meatballs

Lemony olive oil sauce enriches Greek beef and rice meatballs

In Greek cooking, lemon and whipped eggs are a classic — and essential — combination. It’s called avgolemono, a creamy but tart combination used to thicken sauces and soups, and that gives so many Greek dishes their characteristic tangy richness.

Lawmakers author proposal to try to cut food waste in half by 2030

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A bipartisan coalition of U.S. lawmakers has introduced a proposal designed to cut food waste in half by 2030. The lawmakers submitted their legislation on Thursday and said it would improve collaboration between the U.S.
Fall, football and tailgating mean it's time for an overstuffed sandwich on a roll

Fall, football and tailgating mean it's time for an overstuffed sandwich on a roll

And, just like that, it’s fall! Whatever mixed emotions you have about summer ending, if you’re a football fan, this may be the most wonderful time of the year.
Bagels and lox. Kugel. Babka. To break the Yom Kippur fast, think made-ahead food, and lots of it

Bagels and lox. Kugel. Babka. To break the Yom Kippur fast, think made-ahead food, and lots of it

The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur , which begins this year on Sunday evening (Sept. 25), is a solemn 25 hours of fasting and atonement. But when it's over, fast turns to feast.
Sausage and sun-dried tomato risotto doesn’t require all that extra stirring

Sausage and sun-dried tomato risotto doesn’t require all that extra stirring

It turns out we’ve all been cooking risotto the wrong way. On a trip to Milan, we learned that risotto does not require the constant vigilance and uninterrupted stirring we thought it did. No slow simmer.
E. coli outbreak spotlights daycare food safety, experts say

E. coli outbreak spotlights daycare food safety, experts say

TORONTO — An outbreak of E. coli that's sickened hundreds has shone a much-needed spotlight on food safety at daycares, experts said as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pledged to consider further regulations in shared kitchens.
UN food agency warns of 'doom loop' for world's hungriest as governments cut aid and needs increase

UN food agency warns of 'doom loop' for world's hungriest as governments cut aid and needs increase

ROME (AP) — The World Food Program warned Tuesday that humanitarian funding cuts by governments are forcing the U.N.
Next time you invite friends over to play Catan, why not feed them Chicken Under a Brick?

Next time you invite friends over to play Catan, why not feed them Chicken Under a Brick?

Everyone knows that one Brick and one Lumber make a road in the game Catan. But what about two bricks and four chicken thighs? That’s the beginnings of an amazingly delicious, yet simple, main dish included in the new “Catan: The Official Cookbook.
Eggplant-stuffed pita sandwiches show the power of a quick pickle

Eggplant-stuffed pita sandwiches show the power of a quick pickle

One pillar of Milk Street’s approach to cooking is contrast — we pair tangy flavors with sweet, and creamy textures with crispy ones. And that’s why we often use quick pickles in our cooking; they cover many of those bases at once.
For juicier Turkish grilled chicken skewers, think strips not chunks

For juicier Turkish grilled chicken skewers, think strips not chunks

When grilled perfectly, chicken skewers come away from the fire tender and smoky. Except perfection on a grill can be elusive; they just as easily finish tough and overcooked.