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The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with Abbott Laboratories related to its role in an outbreak of cronobacter infections from powdered infant formula in 2022. Two infants died as a result of the outbreak. Under the civil settlement, Abbott will pay $348.7 million dollars …

Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl

I made this on the first cold morning of October last year, when I wanted something that tasted like pumpkin pie but counted as breakfast. Pumpkin puree, oats, almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla almond milk blended with ice into something …

Cochinita Pibil

Cochinita Pibil comes from the Yucatan, where pork has been marinated in achiote and sour orange juice and slow-cooked underground for centuries. The home oven version captures the spirit of that process: a long, covered roast at moderate heat breaks the pork shoulder down into …

Salted Caramel Apple Pie

Apple pie is one of those recipes where small tweaks have an outsized impact. Adding a pinch of salt directly to the caramel-apple filling is one of the smartest adjustments you can make. Salt does not just season: it suppresses bitterness, amplifies the sweetness of …

Buttermilk Biscuits

A proper buttermilk biscuit is one of the simplest things you can bake, and also one of the easiest to get wrong. The ingredient list is short and humble: flour, butter, buttermilk, leavening, salt. There is nowhere to hide. Every decision matters, from the temperature …