Courtney Kassel

Brooklyn

Senior Editor at Allrecipes

LARPing as an adult

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Canned Beans Recalled in 23 States for Undeclared Life-Threatening Allergen

1 week ago | allrecipes.com | Courtney Kassel

Canned Beans Recalled in 23 States for Undeclared Life-Threatening AllergenThey were shipped to multiple stores, including Walmart. By Credit: On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the Nashville-based Vietti Food Group is recalling 4,515 cases of Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans.
FDA Announces 2 Ongoing Recalls on Tomatoes Due To Potential Salmonella Contamination

1 week ago | allrecipes.com | Courtney Kassel

This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced two ongoing recalls on fresh tomatoes due to potential salmonella contamination. Here's what you need to know. The first recall was initiated by Williams Farms Repack LLC and published to the FDA website on May 2, 2025. It affects fresh tomatoes packed under both the Williams Farms Repack label and the H&C Farms label.
FDA Announces 2 Ongoing Recalls on Tomatoes Due To Potential Salmonella Contamination

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Courtney Kassel

This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced two ongoing recalls on fresh tomatoes due to potential salmonella contamination. Here's what you need to know. The first recall was initiated by Williams Farms Repack LLC and published to the FDA website on May 2, 2025. It affects fresh tomatoes packed under both the Williams Farms Repack label and the H&C Farms label.
There's a New Strawberry Coming to Grocery Stores-and We Tried It First

1 week ago | allrecipes.com | Courtney Kassel

A new varietal of strawberry is coming to stores, and it's especially sweet. The strawberry is the latest offering from Oishii, growers of the famed Oishii Berries, and is its most affordable product yet. We tried the new berries, and here's our honest review. It seems like each time I go grocery shopping, there's something new—okay, more like many new things on shelves.
The Best Way To Tell if an Avocado Is Ripe-Without Squeezing It

1 week ago | allrecipes.com | Courtney Kassel

Whether mashed or sliced, diced or dolloped, avocados are always delicious. On toast, in salad, turned into guacamole and smothered on a breakfast burrito—I want it all. The only problem with avocados? It can be tough to tell from the outside which fruits will reveal a perfectly green, smooth center, or which will turn out to be brown, stringy, rubbery, or just plain rotten on the inside.
I Learned the Best Tip for Avocados at My Old Job

1 week ago | allrecipes.com | Courtney Kassel

I Learned the Best Tip for Avocados at My Old JobYou'll never make guacamole the same way again. By To me, avocados are one of God's gift to man. I know, I know, I sound like a millennial who will never buy a house (hint: it's because I am one!), but they are a thing of beauty — buttery, rich, refreshing, and perfectly creamy. I challenge you to find one dish that a few slices of fresh avocados wouldn't improve.
My Late Mom's 'Happy Face' Breakfast Was Her Way of Making the Ordinary Extraordinary

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Courtney Kassel

Allow me to set the scene: a kitchen table in 1999, Sunday morning. The smell of frozen waffles toasting fills the room, and the theme song to “The Wild Thornberrys” can be heard playing faintly in another. My older sister, Morgan, and I emerge from our rooms bedheaded and bleary-eyed around 9 or even 10 a.m., never missing an opportunity to sleep in. It’s a quality we inherited from our mom, who likely would have slept in even longer if it weren’t for our cacophony of sisterly squabbles.
The Mind-Blowing Trick To Picking the Sweetest Blueberries Every Time

2 weeks ago | allrecipes.com | Courtney Kassel

It seems to happen every few months or so. We're scrolling on social media and see one of these videos presenting what appears to be the simplest, easiest (too easy!), trick for something we've never thought of, let alone heard of doing. And yet, they promise to make your life easier, better, and become one of those instant habit-changers. Well, this is one of them.
USDA Announces Health Alert for Pork Sold at Aldi Due to Potential Metal Contamination

3 weeks ago | allrecipes.com | Courtney Kassel

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for pork carnitas after they were found to be potentially contaminated with foreign material, specifically pieces of metal from equipment damage during the production process. The fully cooked pork products were produced by Cargill Meat Solutions and sold under the Park Street Deli brand.
52 Irresistible Easter Side Dishes: From Classics to Creative Twists

4 weeks ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Courtney Kassel

Whether you're planning a full Easter dinner or just in charge of bringing a dish to share, no holiday spread is complete without a stellar lineup of sides. From buttery rolls to vibrant spring salads, these Easter side dishes are the unsung heroes of the meal—bringing balance, color, and a whole lot of flavor to your table.