Since its start in 2008, Starbucks Rewards has earned somewhat of a cult following. Today’s perks, however, look very different from those available when the rewards first launched over a decade ago—and soon, we’ll be seeing even more changes to the program. According to a Terms … | Continue reading
Last week, a pickle wrapped in fried provolone took over cooking Tik Tok. Days later, I still can’t get that pickle and its immaculate provolone blanket out of my head. @clurmurr where the pickle people at ♀️ #guiltypleasuresnack #picklesnack ♬ original sound - Claire Ther … | Continue reading
Heads up: Food52 earns a commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. Let's face it: Whether you're a football fan or just at the party to hang around the snack table, game days can almost be like mini holidays. People crowd into one room, every nearby surface … | Continue reading
Slow cookers are lifesavers in the kitchen, especially during busy weeks when (let’s face it) cooking is the last thing you want to do after a long workday. In these cases, the tiniest bit of advance planning can have a major payoff: All it takes is a few minutes of prep in the m … | Continue reading
When the holiday season ends but cold and darkness persist, we often find ourselves stuck inside, contemplating some of life’s bigger questions like, “What should I make for dessert this morning evening?” If you’ve asked yourself that question lately (as I have), there are countl … | Continue reading
This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. As a homebody who also happens to work from home, I spend a lot of time inside the same four walls. I … | Continue reading
A new year means new obsessions with Aldi products that are making their grand debut on shelves this month. The discount grocery chain is no stranger to rolling out trendy foods and drinks that quickly develop cult-like followings, but January 2023 may feature its most impressive … | Continue reading
The elevator pitch for the recipe is a really good one: With one little equipment swap, you can make a quicker, creamier bowl of oatmeal, and leave no stubborn pot soaking in the sink. This was how talented food stylist, author, and TV star Samantha Seneviratne hooked me at a Gen … | Continue reading
I like to think of myself as a capable home cook, but the perfect omelet remains elusive. And believe me, I’ve tried. I’ve attempted to make American diner-style omelets, much like the ones I ate in my college dining hall that came stuffed with gooey cheese, mushrooms, and spinac … | Continue reading
This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. As we quickly approach the Lunar New Year, those who celebrate are preparing for the Year of the Rabb … | Continue reading
2022 was a year of viral foods. It was impossible to escape talk of butter boards, caviar bumps, and, of course, the negroni sbagliato (with Prosecco in it). Cloud bread, so-called “Healthy Coke” (aka: a shrub), and baked oatmeal all enjoyed moments of stardom. We debated the mer … | Continue reading
In Absolute Best Tests, Ella Quittner destroys the sanctity of her home kitchen in the name of the truth. She's boiled dozens of eggs, mashed a concerning number of potatoes, and seared more Porterhouse steaks than she cares to recall. Today, she tackles the sugar cookie. Most s … | Continue reading
Heads up: Food52 earns a commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. Alright, I’ll admit it: I’ve never meal-prepped. I’ve thought about it, and I’ve planned to do it, but I’ve never successfully brought my scribbled-down list of weekly lunch and dinner recip … | Continue reading
I’ve been trying to spread the gospel of coddled eggs to friends, coworkers, acquaintances—really, anyone who will listen. But I keep getting a similar response along the lines of, “What on earth is that?” I’ll give you the short answer first: A coddled egg is simply an egg gentl … | Continue reading
We’re less than halfway through Dry January, and if you're participating (or perhaps giving “Damp January" a try), you may be wondering what to do with all the booze sitting in your liquor cabinet until the 31st. Tito’s Vodka has the answer—according to the brand, there’s a multi … | Continue reading
By now, you’re probably familiar with Dry January, the yearly tradition that prompts participants to give up alcohol for the duration of the month. The practice seems to resonate for a variety of reasons—whether it’s to recalibrate after a season of holiday drinking or to save mo … | Continue reading
Heads up: Food52 earns a commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. In case you haven't heard, it's soup season. Some might argue that any season can be soup-centric—and I can't necessarily disagree; gazpacho is a delicious warm-weather treat, after all, but … | Continue reading
Chicken thighs are a weeknight workhorse: They’re far more flavorful than other cuts (looking at you, chicken breast) and manage to stay juicy throughout cooking. However, when you’re exhausted from a long day, the idea of cooking a whole meal—and doing all those dishes—can still … | Continue reading
Heads up: Food52 earns a commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. Bad news for pastina fans: American brand Ronzoni is discontinuing its rendition of the teensy-tiny pasta shape. The reason? According to an Instagram post from Ronzoni, the company's pastina … | Continue reading
Does pasta have a place on the breakfast table? According to recipe developer Olivia Mack McCool the answer to that question couldn’t be simpler—and she has the recipe to prove it. “I started making this pasta out of sheer necessity,” writes McCool, describing the dish that becam … | Continue reading
So you've managed—by some divine grace—not to finish your entire pizza. That alone is accomplishment enough, and you should be proud of your noble restraint. You know what they say: Good things come to those that wait, and the good thing coming to you is the ultimate leftover piz … | Continue reading
Heads up: Food52 earns a commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. As we step into the new year, it's natural to take a look back at the past one. For me, that usually means going through photos I took or albums I listened to on repeat, while reminiscing abo … | Continue reading
This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. The new year is here (that’s right, it’s somehow 2023), and with it comes a general desire to refresh … | Continue reading
Heads Up: Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. Is there anything more celebratory, festive, or charmingly retro than a bowl of punch? In his new book, Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ‘Em, Neal Bodenheimer documents New … | Continue reading
Just after Christmas every year, baguettes and croissants move out of the spotlight in French bakeries (at least temporarily) to allow the galette des rois—the king cake—to take their place. A puff pastry pie filled with rich frangipane, it’s a delightful treat sure to please any … | Continue reading
Home is the place we feel the most like ourselves—where we kick off our shoes, share our meals, and make memories. We’re taking our love for all things home and bringing it to Instagram. Follow along at Home52 and make yourselves—well, you know. This post contains products indepe … | Continue reading
Raclette has been all the rage for several years now, and it’s no surprise: What could be more mesmerizing than seeing the eponymous Alpine cheese melted and scraped onto plates of potatoes and charcuterie in all its gooey splendor? But if you ask us, the next cheese craze may we … | Continue reading
Behold! The Food52 community's Top 10 Genius Recipes of 2022. As I tend to report every year, cookies and cakes strutted to the top spots of the list, but there were plenty of surprises, too—the very best chicken Caesar, a duo of Hawaiian pupus, and crispy chickpeas as satisfying … | Continue reading
Heads up: Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. We had the pleasure of chatting with Frankie Gaw, the Seattle-based food writer and photographer known for his blog, Little Fat Boy. His first book, First Generation: Recipes From … | Continue reading
Heads up: Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. The bar cart setup in my apartment is pretty well-rounded: an array of liquor and liqueurs, bitters, aperitifs, syrups and shrubs, and a couple of unopened bottles of wine. What yo … | Continue reading
In our latest contest, we asked you to take our trusty cooking sidekick—the humble potato—and make it shine. From mashed to hashes, you gave us potatoes in all forms. We peeled, chopped, and sliced our way through pounds of potatoes to bring you our five finalists. Now, we need y … | Continue reading
As is true of “French toast” and “French fries,” “French onion soup” is not known as such in France. Referred to most often as soupe à l’oignon, this hearty dish is a staple at weddings, when it’s served at the end of the night—with the questionable goal of lining the stomach aft … | Continue reading
This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. We're officially approaching one week until Christmas (yes, that's right, one week), and my last-minu … | Continue reading
We’ve teamed up with Wines of Alsace to showcase the one-of-a-kind wines this idyllic region has to offer. I'm a firm believer in matching your wine to the weather. That first hint of summer heat screams for an ice-cold pét-nat, while a whisper of fall demands a chilled red to e … | Continue reading
This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns a commission on qualifying purchases of the Shop products we link to. The new year is quickly approaching, which is enough to make any New Year's Eve party host start sweating. … | Continue reading
Temperatures are dropping, jackets and scarves are out, and all we’re craving are casseroles, sizzling cheesy sandwiches, and hot soups—foods that are best eaten curled up on the sofa while searching for the next TV show to binge-watch. When envisioning these types of cozy comfor … | Continue reading
In Absolute Best Tests, Ella Quittner destroys the sanctity of her home kitchen in the name of the truth. She's boiled dozens of eggs, mashed a concerning number of potatoes, and seared more Porterhouse steaks than she cares to recall. Today, she tackles the butternut squash. In … | Continue reading
Every year without fail, when the first cold, rainy evenings begin to take hold, so, too, does a chorus among the French: “Ce soir, on se fait une tartiflette?” Shall we make tartiflette tonight? Read More >> | Continue reading
This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. Gifting is one of those things that can quickly turn from fun to stressful. If you’re anything like m … | Continue reading
We teamed up with our friends at Ecco to to share the colorful items topping our holiday gift list this year—including their Textureblock Pot Bag and Textureblock Pinch Bag, plus a few other vibrant goodies hand-picked by our editors. (Heads up: Food52 earns an affiliate commissi … | Continue reading
Chef Farokh Talati's latest project, Parsi: From Persia to Bombay: Recipes & Tales From the Ancient Culture, delves into the world of Parsi food—a cuisine that, for too long, has been overlooked by American food media. The cookbook is an ambitious one, at once documenting traditi … | Continue reading
The stockings are hung, the fireplace is lit, and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” is already the bane of everyone’s existence. It can only mean one thing: We’re officially in December. ‘Tis the season for all of your favorite grocery stores to roll out their festive off … | Continue reading
It’s not like granola was ever much trouble to make. In fact, as I wrote about the Food52’s community’s longtime favorite recipe back in 2012, “Making it at home requires pretty much only stirring.” Stir oats and goodies in a bowl, then stir a few times in the oven, then stir rig … | Continue reading
We’ve teamed up with Nespresso to share the must-have, limited-edition items we're giving as gifts this year—starting with a few special products from Nespresso, like the Limited Edition Nespresso x Pierre Hermé Pack that features the season’s finest flavors. We've officially re … | Continue reading
With the new year quickly approaching, it’s only natural to start daydreaming about the goals you have for the next twelve months. Maybe 2023 will be year you finally master a chocolate soufflé, start throwing a monthly dinner party with your friends, plan that trip to the South … | Continue reading
We've teamed up with Nespresso to brew up some good cheer with a gift guide for all the coffee drinkers on your list. Featuring the sleek VertuoPlus Deluxe Machine and their limited-edition holiday capsules, there's something here for Nespresso aficionados and newbies alike. Whi … | Continue reading
Heating costs are no joke right now, especially if you live somewhere with cold, frigid winters. If you’re looking to save some money, space heaters offer a way to keep one room toasty-warm without heating your whole home. However, as you’ve probably heard, these appliances can b … | Continue reading
If Halloween is the pre-season, then November is my cooking Super Bowl (that’s the extent of my knowledge of and interest in sports, so let’s move on). As home cooks everywhere geared up for weeks of holiday cooking and baking, there were more than a few new dishes that caught ou … | Continue reading