Mary Claire Lagroue

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | Mary Claire Lagroue

Credit: Food & Wine / Hydro Flask The first time I saw a Stanley Quencher (aka a Stanley Cup) a few years ago, I wanted it: the handle, the straw, the fresh, muted colors! What’s not to want? I decided to hold off on buying one because of the cost; I already had insulated water bottles, too. Maybe on sale, I told myself. Fast-forward to now, and I can’t go a day without encountering a Stanley Quencher.

1 week ago | allrecipes.com | Mary Claire Lagroue

You've watched your home-grown tomatoes spring up from yellow blossoms to ripe, ready-to-pick fruit. But one day, you find that your gorgeous crop has cracked. Luckily, new tomatoes will grow and you can redeem your garden from this common setback. But first, find out why tomatoes split, how to prevent it, and whether it’s safe to eat split tomatoes. Tomatoes split when they receive an inconsistent amount of water.

1 month ago | allrecipes.com | Vanessa Greaves |Mary Claire Lagroue

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios A 5-star favorite, this zucchini bread has been taste-tested by more than 10,000 Allrecipes members. "My Mother loved this bread, so did the neighbors and myself as well," says reviewer Ellen. dslade Mom slipped a secret ingredient into these cookies to make them extra soft and tender, and more than 1,000 reviewers are glad she did. Allrecipes Video "This is the recipe my family has used for 30 years and always gets rave reviews," says Allrecipes member SJMARQ.

2 months ago | allrecipes.com | Mary Claire Lagroue

The consistency of McDonald's menus across the U.S. makes it an always-welcome pit stop. When you're far from home, however, you may come across an unfamiliar food or drink on the beloved chain's menu—or find yourself ordering your own state's specialty before you remember where you are. These are the regional McDonald's items we think are worth a cross-country road trip—and are secretly hoping McDonald's will one day bring to menus nationwide.

2 months ago | allrecipes.com | Mary Claire Lagroue

If you're from Cleveland or Pittsburgh, you likely grew up on city chicken. If you're from the Great Lakes region, we'll bet you're at least familiar with city chicken, even if your mom or grandma didn't serve it. And if you're from anywhere else, you're here wondering what the deal is with a "chicken" recipe that contains no poultry at all. So, what is city chicken actually made of? And why is it called city chicken? Here's the history behind this vintage regional recipe.