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Forget everything bagel: Spice up your life with these 2025 flavors

The popular everything bagel seasoning had its time, but in 2025, it’s all about exploring bold, unexpected flavors and spice trends. From sweet-spicy combos to umami-rich spices, there’s a whole new world of taste waiting to be discovered. 6 on-trend flavors and spices for 2025 You don’t need to be on the cutting edge of culinary trends to enjoy delicious food and flavors — just look at the enduring popularity of Jello. But every now and then, it’s nice to shake things up and explore new flavors. According to chefs and food experts, these are a few of the spices and ...

Potluck casseroles make entertaining easy

Just because the holidays are over, it doesn’t mean we have to stop getting together to share meals with friends and family. Church and club socials are great reasons to gather, or simply plan a casual gathering for movie night, sports viewing or a card game. When it comes to the food, make it potluck. With all the guests making a contribution to the menu there’s always a wide variety of delicious homemade foods to sample and the host isn’t stuck doing all the work. Casseroles are the perfect entree choice for potlucks because they are economical, easy to prepare, can be made ...

The secret world of fancy butter: Is the hype worth your buck?

Enter the secret world of fancy butter, where class and sophistication define every dish they’re added to. While high-end butters like Bordier and Kerrygold offer richer flavors and a smoother texture, the question remains: Is it worth splurging $20 or more for the indulgence? What is fancy butter? Fancy butter is a high-quality butter with unique characteristics that you just don’t get in your supermarket brands. These distinct qualities can include higher butterfat content, a complex taste or a softer texture. They can also be made from the milk of grass-fed cows or select ...

A mixture of egg and lemon gives this Greek chicken soup a velvety texture

This Greek soup gets its name, avgolemono, from the egg-lemon mixture used to thicken the broth. Some versions are simply broth that’s thickened and seasoned, while others are more substantial and include rice and chicken. We prefer the latter. In this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk ...

As we tip into the New Year, we food writers are often tasked with putting on paper our predictions for what will be trending. Truly, this used to be a simpler task! Now, with food becoming more and more global, culinary innovations developing at the speed of light, social media weighing in, chefs feeling more empowered to break traditional rules — or to dig deep into their cultural roots — it’s kind of hard to know where to begin. But begin I will, with the caveat that this list is far from comprehensive, and I’m not allowed to hog the whole lifestyle section. Asian flavors ...