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Members of the public typically gather on the National Mall to watch the inauguration, but this year will be different – not only due to the pandemic but also because of the heightened security.  Officials have warned of potential threats and asked people to stay away from downtown D.C. and participate online instead. For those choosing to watch the inauguration...

Many of us will spend New Year’s Eve at home. News4’s Megan McGrath has tips and ideas for an appetizer buffet.

Holiday dinner spreads can carry many potential risks for your pets. Here are the foods that should never be fed as scraps

As American families sit down to their Thanksgiving meals, many of them will include dishes that reflect the diverse cultures that immigrants have brought to our nation. NBCLX talked to people from Indian, Puerto Rican and Jamaican families about the native recipes that have been incorporated into their Thanksgiving celebrations.

Some cars, trucks and buses stranded in snow on the Pennsylvania Turnpike were trapped for more than a day, amid a massive snowstorm that pummeled the East Coast over the weekend.

McDonald’s and Pizza Hut are only the latest entrants into the vegan market.

Frito-Lay, which owns Cheetos, announced the limited-edition, “Bon-appe-Cheetos: A Holiday Cookbook by Chester and Friends,” on Thursday.

Neiman Marcus announced  its annual fantasy gift Christmas catalog Thursday in New York.

Dive into how pupusas, El Salvador’s national dish, made their way from El Salvador to Washington D.C. and what makes this dish special to the District’s culinary scene.

Right now, many of us are feeling worn out from the time change, the election, working from home and managing children during the pandemic. It doesn’t leave a lot of time for taking care of ourselves. But we should. Consumer Reports health experts reveal some easy, healthy fixes that just might be in your fridge. Extra stress, unhealthy habits...

Many of us are feeling exhausted these days. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has some foods that can help improve you energy.

Beet and Radicchio Salad (8 Portions) 2 ¼ C. beets, diced and roasted 2 Tbsp. pistachios, chopped and toasted2 ½ C. radicchio, cored and cut lengthwise⅓ C. goat cheese, crumbled½ C. lemon dressing (recipe below) 1. Combine roasted beets with lemon dressing2. Mix in remaining ingredients including pistachios, radicchio and goat cheese, and massage ingredients into radicchio leaves to incorporate…

Hearts of Palm Ceviche Ingredients  ½ cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup canned coconut cream ½ cup cilantro stems (zero-waste) ½ cup (loose) celery leafs 2 tbsp passion fruit pulp 2 cloves of garlic 1 tsp red pepper flakes ¼ tsp coarse sea salt + more to taste  ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper + more to taste 1 14-oz…

News4’s Wendy Rieger talks to Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema about the issues involved with doing the Fall Dining Guide in a pandemic.

It’s the official cocktail of the Triple Crown’s “middle jewel.”

Federal officials are warning of salmonella cases in at least 10 states linked to dried mushrooms from a Southern California company

Patio season starts to wind down this time of year, but for many restaurants, outdoor dining is their only hope of survival amid the pandemic. Expanded outdoor dining – be it a small parklet or full-blown “streatery” has been a godsend for the industry during the summer.  But as cooler weather arrives, restaurants must once again adjust as they prepare…

A new “streatery” outdoor dining space is opening and restaurants hope it will be a lifeline during the pandemic. “Downtown D.C. really needs the support,” President and CEO of the Downtown D.C. Business Improvement District Neil Albert said.

Chef Nick Liberato of Netflix’s “Restaurants on the Edge” knows all the reasons why restaurants go wrong. He and his partner Mike Dalewitz joined LX News to talk about season 2 of the show and how they are finding creative ways to help restaurants through the pandemic.

Chick-fil-A is trying to get folks to “eat mor chicken” by giving them more options. The chain announced certain Chick-fil-A restaurants will begin selling a honey pepper pimento chicken sandwich this fall. The dish is an original Chick-fil-A filet drizzled with honey, topped with Southern-style pimento cheese and served on a toasted bun with mild pickled jalapeños, according to a company release. “This is...