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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.
Five people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas

Five people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas

Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning among students at the University of Arkansas, with dozens reporting symptoms and five people needing treatment in the hospital.
Cool down with Spain’s ‘other’ famous chilled tomato soup

Cool down with Spain’s ‘other’ famous chilled tomato soup

Salmorejo is Spain’s lesser known but creamier tomato-based chilled soup. It has fewer than half the ingredients of gazpacho, but is no less flavorful thanks to a topping of savory ham and hard-cooked egg.
Learn to make a great late-summer vinaigrette without hitting the bottle

Learn to make a great late-summer vinaigrette without hitting the bottle

Making salad dressing can feel daunting for many of us. We either fear it a little, and keep hitting the bottle (bottled dressing, of course), or if we do make our own, we get stuck in that one-dressing rut.
With school back in session, 3 lunch ideas that kids (and parents) can enjoy

With school back in session, 3 lunch ideas that kids (and parents) can enjoy

Bologna sandwiches may be the easiest kid’s school lunch, but it’s not difficult to prepare brown-bag meals that parents can appreciate too.
Inspection agency finds four more fields with potato wart in P.E.I., completes probe

Inspection agency finds four more fields with potato wart in P.E.I., completes probe

OTTAWA — Canada's food inspection agency says it has completed its investigation into the cases of potato wart in Prince Edward Island that halted exports to the United States.
Spice up your after-school snacks with uncommon ingredients

Spice up your after-school snacks with uncommon ingredients

Afterschool snacks can cater to more than just the kids. A few simple, sophisticated tweaks to classic treats — popcorn and peanut butter cookies — creates snacks everyone will enjoy.