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Latest Articles

Classic Greek Salad

The secrets to a good Greek salad: Make it in season, when tomatoes are at their best, and use the best-quality feta — preferably sheep’s milk or a mix of sheep’s and goat’s milk — and extra-virgin olive oil. Then you’ll understand just how the classic combination — which also …

By Joe Yonan
27th July 2024 • Washington Post

Inside the online army supercharging Kamala Harris’ campaign

A grassroots network of TikTok creators, energized by the new likely Democratic nominee, are using their skill at playful video collages to build Harris a viral political powerhouse from scratch. Harris’s rise as the Democrats’ likely presidential nominee following President Biden’s announcement he would step down has triggered a flood …

By María Luisa Paúl
25th July 2024 • Washington Post

Some Louisiana schools can’t post Ten Commandments while law is challenged

But while the law is tested in court, Louisiana has to hold off on posting biblical signs in the five parishes where the plaintiffs’ children attend school, according to an agreement approved Friday by a federal judge.In an order, U.S. District Judge John deGravelles of Louisiana’s Middle District set a …

By María Luisa Paúl
20th July 2024 • Washington Post

What caused the Windows outages affecting flights, companies around the world

Mass IT outages have caused disruptions around the world, with thousands of flights canceled or delayed and online services down at airports, hospitals, banks and businesses. Many Microsoft users started their day with an error screen — dubbed the “blue screen of death,” or BSOD error.The company says it is …

By María Luisa Paúl
19th July 2024 • Washington Post

Politician accused of using fallen-officer donations for personal expenses

Michele Fiore (R), now a justice of the peace in Nye County, Nev., had promised donors that their entire contributions would go toward a statue dedicated to an officer killed in the line of duty, the Justice Department said in a statement Wednesday.During her initial arraignment in a Las Vegas …

By María Luisa Paúl
19th July 2024 • Washington Post

A bearded vice president? J.D. Vance would be the first since 1933.

It’s no secret that Donald Trump has an aversion to facial hair.Famously attuned to appearances, the former president once told his son, Donald Trump Jr., to ditch his pandemic beard. He was believed to have considered scruff a negative while selecting members of his administration in 2016. His distaste is …

By María Luisa Paúl
17th July 2024 • Washington Post

Gordon Ramsay helped me unlock the secret to homemade vegan ‘bacon’

I never thought I would utter the following words, but here goes: Thank you, Gordon Ramsay.A few years ago, Ramsay posted a TikTok for his version of a vegan BLT, and, no, it wasn’t just an LT. He started by showing how he makes vegan “bacon” with rice paper. The …

By Joe Yonan
15th July 2024 • Washington Post

Vegan BLTs

These vegan BLTs feature a “bacon” made from rice paper, tofu and a smoky marinade, inspired by a Gordon Ramsay recipe. A creamy spread made with white beans and sunflower seeds replaces the mayo to add protein. If you want to get the most protein possible, use super-firm tofu (usually …

By Joe Yonan
13th July 2024 • Washington Post

What to know about Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ trial dismissal and what’s next

The involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin was dismissed by a New Mexico judge on Friday, more than two years after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust.”“There are too many people who have supported me to thank just now,” he wrote …

By María Luisa Paúl
13th July 2024 • Washington Post

Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ case, blaming prosecutor conduct

The dismissal — which followed a slew of dramatic twists inside the courtroom — essentially ends the threat of criminal punishment for Baldwin, one of America’s best-known actors, whose career was derailed by the shooting. He’s lauded for his Emmy-winning impressions of Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” and his …

By María Luisa Paúl
12th July 2024 • Washington Post

How a Texas man turned Whataburger into the state’s power outage tracker

The app’s map showed where its restaurants — which have a massive presence across Houston — were still open. Instead of providing Texans with info about where they could snag burgers, biscuits and breakfast tacos, Norton soon noticed the map could be used to gauge where power in the city …

By María Luisa Paúl
11th July 2024 • Washington Post

Chickpea quinoa cakes are like a grain salad in crispy-patty form

What’s in your cooking repertoire? Do you have one?When colleagues Becky Krystal, Aaron Hutcherson and I talked to host Cristina Quinn for the third season of her Post podcast, “Try This,” the subject came up quickly. The podcast’s goal is to help listeners learn how to overcome a common challenge, …

By Joe Yonan
7th July 2024 • Washington Post

Chickpea Quinoa Cakes With Pumpkin Seed Salsa

These crispy-edged cakes — like a grain salad in patty form — are light and tasty on their own, and outstanding with spicy, creamy pumpkin seed salsa on top. You may have a little more of the salsa than needed for this recipe, but you can spoon it on any …

By Joe Yonan
6th July 2024 • Washington Post

Pav Bhaji

This easy Indian dish consists of mashed vegetables cooked in a tomato-onion gravy, heavily seasoned, then spooned over soft rolls and topped with raw onions. One of Mumbai’s most famous street foods, it is what cookbook author Khushbu Shah calls “the ultimate late-night snack.” While potatoes and peas are the …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Hummus and Pickled Vegetable Wraps

These wraps contrast crunchy pickled vegetables, creamy hummus and a warm tortilla, and take all of 10 minutes to put together, making them an ideal option for a quick lunch. As cookbook author Salma Hage writes, “In most Middle Eastern households, a recipe like this is practically second nature.” This …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Farfalle With Lemony Arugula and Pistachio Sauce

This quick Jamie Oliver recipe results in a vivid green pasta with a tart, peppery flavor. He was inspired by Sicilian pasta sauces that use pistachios, local cheese and herbs, and are finished with lemon. This sauce is akin to a super-smooth, lemony pesto, and the pasta is just as …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Sheet Pan Cauliflower Marbella

The classic chicken dish from “The Silver Palate Cookbook" gets a modern remake with cauliflower and a sheet pan while retaining its sweet, sour and slightly spicy essence. Layer the cauliflower with onion, chile, olives, currants, capers and oregano, then toss with oil and vinegar, sprinkle with a little brown …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Chili Crisp Tahini Pasta With Fried Shallots

Spicy, savory chili crisp and nutty tahini make a satisfying pasta sauce, but oniony crunch in the form of fried shallots takes this dish to the next level. Dan Pashman, creator and host of “The Sporkful” podcast, designed the chili crisp and shallot sauce so it would get caught in …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Chole (Curried Brown Chickpeas)

Chole, a north Indian dish of curried chickpeas, is spicy, earthy and tart, thanks to chiles, garam masala and amchoor powder, or sour mango powder. The late cookbook author Yamuna Devi made the dish with the small, dark-brown chickpeas called kala chana, or Desi chickpeas, found in Indian or large …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets With Honey-Mustard Sauce

When you freeze and defrost tofu, it turns spongier and better able to absorb marinade flavors — just what you want for plant-based nuggets like these. They get coated in a yogurt mixture, then in panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch, and served with a classic honey-mustard dipping sauce. You can …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Asparagus Mimosa

This classic French dish bathes steamed asparagus in a Dijon-honey vinaigrette and tops the spears with fluffy shreds of hard-cooked eggs. It gets its name from how the grated (or chopped or sieved) yolks resemble delicate mimosa flowers. This recipe streamlines the prep, cutting down on dishes by steaming the …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Cauliflower Enchiladas

These hearty vegetarian enchiladas are filled with a simple but flavorful combination of steamed cauliflower and crumbled feta and bathed in a rich, slightly spicy sauce. The key to rolling the enchiladas without the tortillas breaking is to microwave them with a little oil so they become soft and pliable. …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Rolled Omelet

This popular side dish in Korean and Japanese cooking — layers of eggs filled with a confetti of vegetables, cooked into a smooth rolled omelet and then cut sushi-style — is also great as a topping for rice bowls, salads or noodle soups. Called gyeran mari in Korean and tamagoyaki …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Warm Broccoli, Chickpea and Rice Salad

This salad gets its punchy flavor from a garlicky vinaigrette that the components soak up while they’re warm. This is really a template for any combination that you’d like of grains, vegetables, beans, nuts and dried fruit, so feel free to use what you have on hand rather than making …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Carrot Fritters With Pistachio Sauce

These sweet and savory Turkish carrot fritters are believed to date back to Ottoman palace kitchens, where dried fruits and nuts were often combined in dishes. Chef José Andrés brought the idea back from a small shop in Istanbul and put them on the menu at his D.C. restaurant Zaytinya, …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Celery Root Steaks Diane

Slabs of celery root get the steak treatment, pan-cooked and then roasted until tender and paired with mushrooms in a classic, rich Diane sauce built on cognac, mustard and cream. Don't be intimidated by the flambé technique; it looks cheffy, but it's simple. Eat these with a bean mash for …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Homestyle Tofu

This popular dish in Sichuan cooking stars fried tofu, with a flavorful sauce (a little sweet, a little spicy and a little savory) and crunchy vegetables as supporting players. Feel free to use other vegetables you might have around, including other bell peppers, broccoli or green beans. If you’d like, …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Mushroom, Bean and Couscous Soup

This hearty soup gets its deep flavor from a combination of dried and fresh mushrooms, and heft from beans and pearl couscous. With the exception of the mushrooms and aromatic vegetables, it depends mostly on shelf-stable ingredients, making it particularly well-suited to snow days or any time you’re trying to …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Roasted Mushrooms Glazed in Soy and Honey

This super simple treatment for mushrooms marinates them in soy, honey and more flavorful ingredients to pack them with deep umami and give them a slick glaze. Serve as part of a grain bowl, on salads or in sandwiches. Make ahead: The mushrooms need to be marinated for at least …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post

Southern Baked Beans

This veganized version of Edna Lewis’s baked beans recipe from her classic, “The Taste of Country Cooking,” uses onion and tomato for a touch of sweetness, and the Instant Pot for speed. With just a few ingredients, the beans become infused with a deeply savory flavor that makes them great …

By Joe Yonan
12th June 2024 • Washington Post