McDonald’s Corp. unveiled an overhaul of its U.S. value platform that it hopes will lure penny-pinching customers back into its restaurants.

The company’s new McValue lineup will launch Jan. 7, according to a statement Friday. It will include the chain’s $5 meal deal along with an offer to buy one item and add one for $1. In addition, it ...Read more

McDonald’s Corp. unveiled an overhaul of its U.S. value platform that it hopes will lure penny-pinching customers back into its restaurants.

The company’s new McValue lineup will launch Jan. 7, according to a statement Friday. It will include the chain’s $5 meal deal along with an offer to buy one item and add one for $1. In addition, it ...Read more

For being the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal, turkey doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. So we asked the pros from Ferndale Market in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, for some tips to set us up for turkey success.

The Peterson family knows turkeys; their farm has been supplying its heritage turkeys to hungry diners for three ...Read more

When Steve Young sat down to talk about the food industry in September, the managing partner at investment firm Manna Tree predicted that as major players struggle to sell more food, “they’re going to be looking for acquisitions.”

“It’s companies that can prove customer loyalty, where you’re doing something different for the ...Read more

Requiring just three main ingredients — bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese — these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep.

3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups

Serves 4

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

4 medium bell peppers, any color

1/4 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon ground ...Read more

On a cool morning, a hot breakfast is a cozy way to start the day. But the time to prepare one isn’t always available. Oatmeal and cereal-to-go cups allow for the best of both worlds — steamy breakfast in a matter of minutes. In addition, starting the day with oatmeal can fuel your morning with a head start on your daily fiber, protein, ...Read more

The holiday meals seem to come one after another as Thanksgiving approaches. There are get-togethers like Friendsgiving, Hannukah, Christmas and Kwanza that may require a dish or many to prepare. I like this salad, because it can be a one-step solution to many different events. It’s very pretty to present on a large platter for ...Read more

Cooking during the school year, coupled with the upcoming holidays, tests the patience of the most accomplished home chefs. Time pressure, food preferences and the high cost of ingredients add to the stress.

Take-out food does not solve the problem. Especially when it comes to costs. Checking out supermarket sales and economy packs can offer ...Read more

My pumpkin cookies embrace the flavors of fall. In this recipe, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar are creamed together until fluffy. Then I add one egg, Read more

Fairy bread is a viral snack known for its simplicity; it’s literally just toasted bread with butter and colorful sprinkles. It’s a whimsical treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snack, dessert, you name it. I figured, why not make my own elevated fairy ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Many Americans consider social media a scourge, but for a home cook, it can be a fun and informative place to get help deciding what to eat.

Sure, some of the recipes would-be influencers recommend are in fact pretty abominable — check out @chefreactions on TikTok, Instagram or X for many, many examples — but I have stumbled ...Read more

The pungent flavors of Chinese five-spice powder, rice vinegar, and soy sauce combine to create this sweet and savory chicken dinner.

Chinese five-spice powder is used in many Asian dishes and is a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, and Szechwan peppercorns. It can be found in the spice section of the supermarket.

Helpful ...Read more

"Cabbages. Take one home with you today. It's your sweet friend," said Jack Bishop, the ingredient guru and chief creative officer of America's Test Kitchen, at the end of a segment last season.

Cabbage is a cool-weather hero of the vegetable world. The big brassicas might take up a lot of space in the fridge, but Bishop is right. You should ...Read more

When it comes to upside-down desserts, a soft and buttery vanilla cake topped with caramelized pineapple and a bright-red maraschino cherry often comes to mind.

Pineapple upside-down cake has been a favorite way to end a meal or celebrate a special occasion for nearly 100 years, thanks in large part to the Hawaiian Pineapple Co. (now Dole), ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Most of us are not professional chefs or caterers or decorators, so the thought of cooking for and entertaining a Thanksgiving crowd can be daunting.

That's why we turned to the experts — professional chefs and caterers and interior designers — to discuss some typical Thanksgiving mistakes and how to avoid them.

Not ...Read more

Whet the appetites of your Thanksgiving visitors or holiday party guests with this grand antipasti platter. The assembly directions and recipes come from San Francisco food stylist Bebe Black Carminito and her new cookbook, “The Curated Board: Inspired Platters & Spreads for Any Occasion” (Abrams, $25).

This board curates a selection of ...Read more

Sometimes I crave a crunchy snack. But those Doritos or Ruffles are not the healthiest of products, so I’m always on the lookout for some kind of substitute. I found these Daily Crave chips made from quinoa.

The substantial bourbon barbecue flavor holds up to the earthy taste of the quinoa. And with four grams of plant-based protein and only...Read more

Brunch has a special seat at the table: It bridges savory and sweet and breakfast and lunch, and appeases both early birds and late risers.

It’s a meal with very few rules, which is especially welcome to cooks as we head into a season filled with tradition and culinary expectations. Want to serve pancakes alongside prime rib or burgers with ...Read more

LONDON — I arrived hungry but with some anxiety at The Yellow Bittern on Caledonian Road, not far from St. Pancras Station. The small restaurant — seating about 16 diners — had been open for less than a week. From the street it looked like a bookstore, befitting its name, which is taken from a three-century-old Irish poem. The place is ...Read more