Recipes

Decorations for Lunar New Year are on display at a shop in Hong Kong. Celebrations start this weekend as millions welcome the year of the rabbit.

These Lunar New Year dishes remind those who make them of their family and friends

5:00am January 20, 2023

by Wynne Davis

As millions around the world get ready to welcome the year of the rabbit, we spoke with chefs, cooks and bakers about what dishes they're putting on their tables and what they mean to each of them.

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Health & Safety

Esteban Castillo's 'Chicano Bakes' is a panadería in a book

5:10pm January 07, 2023

by Tinbete Ermyas

Esteban Castillo's latest cookbook is Chicano Bakes, a celebration of his favorite traditional recipes from la panadería, or bakery.

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Grandma's Christmas cookies to take you back to your childhood

5:28pm December 25, 2022

by Tyler Bartlam

NPR producer Tyler Bartlam enlists the help of her grandmother to make a special recipe.

Try these easy Hanukkah recipes

6:07pm December 18, 2022

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to dessert lover and cookbook author Claire Saffitz about her favorite beginner-friendly recipes that you can prepare for Hanukkah.

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Steve Lacy performs at The Fillmore Silver Spring in Maryland on Oct. 15, 2022.

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening, viewing and reading

5:00pm December 02, 2022

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Midwest Modern Twitter account, Unclear and Present Danger podcast, Gemini Rights and more.

Despite its name, Weeknight Meaty Chili is actually a vegetarian dish.

Arts

Love chili but trying to eat less meat? 'Morning Edition' tests a plant-based version

4:28am December 01, 2022

by Barry Gordemer

Jack Bishop of the PBS television show America's Test Kitchen walked Morning Edition host A Martínez through a recipe from the kitchen's new vegan cookbook. Texans beware: This chili features beans.

A family recipe for a beloved Bosnian dish

5:16pm November 26, 2022

Starting this month, NPR is sharing your kitchen gems in a series we're calling "All Things We're Cooking."

Due to high inflation this year, NPR's Business desk shares cheaper dishes to substitute for Thanksgiving stables.

Economy

Inflation won't win Thanksgiving: Here's NPR's plan to help you save on a meal

5:00am November 22, 2022

Turkey, stuffing, pie — it's all way more expensive this year. But you don't have to let inflation spoil your meal, if you're willing to get creative.

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Melissa Clark's Sheet Pan Thanksgiving recipe is an easy-to-prepare meal for the holiday or throughout the year.

This is the one-pan recipe to make your Thanksgiving easy

11:21am November 21, 2022

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to New York Times columnist Melissa Clark about cutting out the stress — especially if it's your first time cooking for the holiday.

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Stu Haley's Grandma Monnette created a Thanksgiving side dish, dressing balls, to avoid using stuffing from inside the turkey.

Arts

When making Thanksgiving dressing, Grandma Monnette had one simple rule

11:24am November 20, 2022

by Wynne Davis

Rather than stuffing the turkey, Rebecca Monnette made dressing balls with a few simple ingredients that safely cook separate from the bird. Her grandson carries on the tradition.