Do You Want to Know the Secret Recipes Behind Iconic Foods?


Updated 02/20/11 1:35 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Do You Want to Know Coca-Cola's Secret Recipe?

Earlier this week the NPR radio show This America Life claimed to have discovered the secret recipe to Coca-Cola. However, yesterday, Coca-Cola made it clear that the original formula is still safe. Every so often, this sort of news story pops up, where someone says they've found the secret recipe to a certain insanely popular dish, like Coke or Kentucky Fried Chicken's spice blend. But what I'm Read more

Reader Recipe: Greek Penne and Chicken


Updated 07/01/08 6:19 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 11 comments

Reader Recipe: Greek Penne and Chicken

Audreystar says she's been on a Greek cooking kick lately, and she's not alone. I've also been somewhat fixated on feta cheese recently, and this Mediterranean mix of chicken, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and feta looks incredibly yummy. I love that she found the recipe while looking for a way to use up her surplus of fresh parsley! Leftover herbs are always inspiring my Read more

Where's The Beef?


Updated 01/10/07 4:08 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Where's The Beef?

It turns out that January is a big month for hamburgers. Not only is January the month that the word hamburger first appeared in print, but it's also the month when Wendy's famous "Where's the beef?" commercials began. Twenty-three years ago little ol' Clara Peller received a burger with a massive bun causing her to ask "Where's the beef?" You can checkout the commercial over at GiggleSugar, or Read more

What Makes Chili Chili?


Updated 05/25/12 9:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Definition of Chili

Recently, reader Blanca123 raised some interesting questions when responding to our recipe for President Obama's chili: "Kindly explain why you call this pitifully flavored 'meat one-pot' a chili . . . Where's the heat? No cayenne, red pepper flakes or even hot sauce, much less real fresh chiles? Turmeric? Why?" She sure got us thinking about what are the intrinsic elements of a true pot of Read more

Savory Sight: Cauliflower Brownies


Updated 05/25/12 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cauliflower Brownies

Cauliflower's not just for savory applications. Just ask Sevimel, who can attest to the legitimacy of these cauliflower brownies. Cauliflower brownies? You betcha! Low-carb and gluten-free, these fudgy treats will keep everybody guessing what the secret ingredient is. They're choco-cauli-tastic! Curious about the recipe? Then check out her blog, and be sure to share your most intriguing recipes Read more

Dairy-Free Ways to Get Your Chocolate Fix


Updated 05/18/12 7:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dairy-Free Chocolate Dessert Ideas

If dairy products don't sit well with your belly or you choose to eat a vegan diet, then you can still satisfy your chocolate cravings. Although milk chocolate is made with dairy, many dark chocolate products are not. Just be sure to read the label before indulging in any chocolatey treat. I've done the legwork for you and gathered a list of my favorite dessert products and recipes that don't Read more

What's Yummy This Week


Updated 05/12/12 3:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Top Food Stories May 5 to 11

'Tis the season to make your own nasturtium pesto Breakfast-in-bed recipes for a very special Mother's Day The 2012 James Beard Awards, in Twitter photos Recipes to get you in the mood for grilling Meet baumkuchen, Germany's glorious cake made on a spit Essential kitchen items for new college graduates The secret to really fluffy scrambled eggs Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Chia Seed Strawberry Jam Recipe


Updated 05/09/12 11:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Strawberry Chia Jam Recipe

Your new Summer standby: strawberry chia jam — Eating Bird Food When your short on time, grab these healthy packaged foods — Prevention Why slowing down your workout may be the secret to skinny — Shape Get inside the head of Olympic volleyball player Misty May Treanor — Fit Bottomed Girls Reusable shopping bags linked to food virus — are yours at risk? — Blisstree Celeb trainer Read more

Get the Dish: Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies


Updated 05/07/12 10:15 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 9 comments

Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Have you ever enjoyed a warm, chewy chocolate chip cookie fresh from Mrs. Fields's oven and wondered: how do they make these cookies taste so good? Well, wonder no more! We went inside Mrs. Fields's kitchen and we've learned all her secrets. Watch the video now to see how the iconic cookies are made, then read more to print the recipe and try Read more

Get the Dish: Chipotle's Spicy Guacamole


Updated 05/06/12 5:29 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Chipotle Guacamole Recipe

If you've ever been known to get behind a taco, burrito, or chips from Chipotle Mexican Grill, then you've probably enjoyed some of the chain's signature spicy guacamole. We went into the kitchen with Chipotle to learn exactly how they make their legendary avocado dip. The secret? A longtime recipe that comes courtesy of founder (and classically Read more