January may be almost over, but the year’s newest food trends are just starting to heat up. Trendspotters at the 37th annual Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, Calif., spent three days combing 80,000 products from 1,300 booths to find the next “it” thing in food. At the top of the must-have ingredient list:Read more »

This week, Small Kitchen College and The Naptime Chef are teaming up to host a Slow Cooker Challenge and Giveaway. So what do college cooks and moms have in common? They’re both extremely busy. We couldn’t agree more. Winter is the perfect time to get cozy in the kitchen with a slow cooker. The ultimateRead more »

This spring, Iron Chef Marc Forgione is taking his talent to Atlantic City as he opens a new restaurant at Revel, a beachfront resort. American Cut is Chef Forgione’s first restaurant outside his Michelin star winning outpost in New York City. “American Cut gives me the opportunity to redefine and reset the bar for theRead more »

Did you know about 40 percent of the food produced in the United States is never eaten? For every American, 200 pounds of perfectly edible food ends up in the trash each year — that’s enough waste to fill a football stadium every single day, according to Food Network’s The Big Waste, a food-waste special,Read more »

Make space in your freezer and clear out the shelves in the pantry: It’s time to load up on Girl Scout cookie favorites like Thin Mints, Tagalongs and Trefoils. Leave room for a new favorite this year, though, as Savannah Smiles are added to the 2012 Girl Scout Cookie list. The Girl Scouts certainly haveRead more »

Nearly 1,400 Food Network Facebook fans responded when we asked the simple question: “Sweet or savory?” Many of you said savory, but even more of you said both. Find inspiration for your next meal in these highly rated recipes from your Food Network favorites. Savory Recipes Keep your New Year’s resolution on track by cookingRead more »

Broccoli isn’t just an easy summer side: This versatile ingredient is the perfect addition to a hearty winter meal. The holiday season calls for hours in the kitchen cooking up elaborate dishes for family and friends. Understandably, sometimes you just need a break. Instead of reaching for the nearest takeout menu, try Food Network Magazine‘sRead more »

The holidays are upon us and here at Food Network, that means cookies, particularly the 12 Days of Cookies. Yesterday, Gaby Dalkin shared her tips for a successful cookie exchange, but if you’ve never been to a cookie swap, “The concept is pretty simple: Make your favorite kind of cookies, bring them to the partyRead more »

Turn winter squash into a simple snack with curry powder and butter. Whether you’re partial to acorn, buttercup, butternut, hubbard, spaghetti or turban, this quick recipe from Food Network Magazine showcases the fruit’s plump, soft flesh. When shopping, the firmer the squash the better. Winter squash’s thick skin allows for longer storage times (as longRead more »

Every year, a new batch of cookbooks hits store shelves. Some bad and some good, but only a handful (or 19 if you agree with The New York Times) rise to the top and really shine. You’ll see a familiar name while browsing their list: Former Food Network Star (season five) contestant Debbie Lee‘s cookbook,Read more »