KATIE WORKMAN

Challah slices are dipped into an egg custard to make French toast in New York. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

Challah French toast is a simple but indulgent breakfast to make Mom on Mother’s Day

Are you thinking of cooking a brunchy breakfast for mom on Mother’s Day? French toast feels indulgent but couldn’t be easier to make. An eggy bread like challah is a great choice for French toast. Use bread that’s a little dry.

This April 2025 image provided by Katie Workman shows an array of umami-rich condiments. (Katie Workman via AP)

Umami’s an old flavor but still a new concept for many cooks. Here’s what to know

You know that burst of flavor you experience when you take a bite of certain foods like roasted meat, Parmesan cheese, anchovies, soy sauce, caramelized onions or miso broth? That’s probably umami, which translates to “delicious savory taste.”

This photo shows a finger lime being squeezed to release the juice pearls in New York on Nov. 15, 2021. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

Pearl-shaped bubble foods are adding pop to all kinds of menus

Some food trends are just fun. That’s the category where AP food writer Katie Workman puts this one: Pearl-shaped foods that pop in your mouth.

A recipe for shrimp po'boy sandwiches appears in New York on May 19, 2022. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

A Super Bowl in New Orleans is a great excuse to make shrimp po’boy sandwiches

If you’re throwing a watch party for the Super Bowl, you couldn’t ask for a better backdrop and inspiration than host city New Orleans. It’s known for enticing food, and one that’s fun to make and enjoy is the po’boy sandwich.

This Dec. 31, 2024 image provided by Katie Workman shows an array of functional beverages. (Katie Workman via AP)

What’s on the table in 2025? Some predicted trends in food

What’s on the table in 2025? Predicting food trends has gotten tougher. The food world has become globalized. There are culinary innovations, and the spread on social media of kitchen knowhow and opinions.

This 2019 image provided by Katie Workman shows leftover eggnog milkshakes, in vanilla, chocolate and mango variations in New York, N.Y. (Cheyenne M. Cohen via AP)

Boozy or not, that leftover eggnog makes a great milkshake

By now you may have found uses for many of the holiday leftovers. But what about that bottle of eggnog in the fridge? Milkshakes! There are a number of flavor variations, and you can go boozy or not. It’s easy to make an eggnog shake.

This image shows a variety of natural wines displayed at Theodora restaurant in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (Brian Rogers via AP)

Natural wines aren’t just a category. They’re a philosophy

If you’re a wine lover, you might have seen, or even tried, a natural wine. They’ve been gaining a following for years, and the holidays could be a nice time to see what they’re about. Natural wines are produced with minimal intervention.

A table spread featuring turkey reuben sandwiches appear in New York on Oct. 17, 2017. (Katie Workman via AP)

Elevate Thanksgiving leftovers with a Turkey Reuben Sandwich

Sometimes, the leftovers can be as good as the Thanksgiving feast itself. AP food writer Katie Workman says that riffing on the traditional Reuben sandwich creates a masterpiece of a turkey sandwich.

This image provided by Katie Workman shows a variety chili crunch products. (Katie Workman via AP)

Small, luxury foods are great as stocking stuffers or other gifts. Ideas for under $50

If you have an avid cook or food lover in your life, your holiday gifting opportunities are vast and deep. There are authentic ingredients and creative concoctions in brick-and-mortar shops and online. The global pantry beckons.

This image provided by Katie Workman shows the 12 Days of Gourmet Nuts calendar from Uncommon Goods. (Katie Workman via AP)

If you want to stretch your gift game into days this holiday, check out these advent calendars

The advent calendar phenomenon is growing every year, with so many exciting, fun, beautiful, and delicious options available. In the food and drink space alone, there is truly something for everyone.

This August 2018 image shows a recipe for creamy pumpkin mac and cheese. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

A fresh pumpkin becomes comfort food in this Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Cooking with pumpkin doesn’t have to mean a can of puree. Using fresh pumpkin isn’t so different from cooking with other hard-shelled, cold-weather squash. A good use of fresh pumpkin is in creamy stovetop mac and cheese.

This 2017 image shows a salad recipe with arugula orange slices and pomegranate seeds. (Katie Workman via AP)

Pomegranate seeds add flair and tradition to a Rosh Hashanah salad

There are many foods associated with the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. One of the most beautiful, mythical and symbolic is the pomegranate. It’s often part of the holiday meal as a symbol of abundance, knowledge and righteousness.

This February 2022 photo shows a recipe for apple butter. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

There’s no butter in apple butter, but it spreads deliciously

For many of us, fall cooking has to include apples. AP food writer Katie Workman suggests apple butter for that hit of autumn flavor. You can use it in many ways, particularly as a spread.

What to do with all those fresh-picked cucumbers? Try this Greek salad

You can use cucumbers in cooked dishes, such as stir-fries or sautés, and you can obviously pickle them. But most of the time we tend to enjoy our cucumbers fresh, in salads of all stripes.

This image shows a recipe for shrimp ceviche in New York on March 30, 2022. Serve with tortilla or plantain chips or scoop-sized pieces of lettuce such as bibb or butter. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

5 delicious summer meals for when it’s too hot to cook

There have been days this summer when it just feels too hot to turn on the stove or oven. AP food writer Katie Workman suggests turning to some simple meals that don’t take any cooking at all.

This 2019 image shows a caesar salad recipe in New York. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

A simple recipe for Caesar salad on its 100th birthday

It’s 100 years since the Caesar salad is said to have been invented on the Fourth of July at a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. Over the years, it’s been flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of toppings and ingredients.

This 2021 image shows a recipe for bean salad, known as Cowboy Caviar. It's a protein-packed addition to any summer cookout. (Cheyenne M. Cohen via AP)

This bean salad known as Cowboy Caviar is a protein-packed addition to any summer cookout

If you’re looking for a bean salad with substance that can serve as a dip, a condiment, a side dish or even a vegetarian entrée, than you must make Cowboy Caviar a part of your summer cookout repertoire.

Various vegetables are displayed for sale at a farmer's market in Waitsfield, Vt., on Aug. 28, 2021. Signing up for a Community-Supported Agriculture program means getting a box of produce from local farms every week or two. It's a great way to take advantage of summer's bounty, discover new fruits and vegetables, and support the folks who grow food in your area. (AP Photo/Carolyn Lessard)

Why I love my CSA (it’s more than the weekly box of fresh produce)

If you’re looking for fresh, locally grown food this summer, a Community-Supported Agriculture program might be the answer. The idea behind a CSA is that customers buy a share of a local farm’s harvest and get regular deliveries of food.

This image shows a strawberry jam recipe atop of a scone in New York on Feb. 10, 2022. (Cheyenne M. Cohen via AP)

For mom this Mother’s Day, why not make homemade jam? Just don’t tell her how easy it is

From-scratch strawberry jam is one of the best simple pleasures in life. Fresh and sweet and the kind of red that just makes you feel happy. No one has to know how easy it is to make — seriously three ingredients and you’re done!

A recipe for guacamole, served in an avocado shell, appears in New York in June 2019. (Carrie Crow via AP)

Pro tips for turning meh guacamole into great guacamole, for Cinco de Mayo and beyond

What makes the difference between meh guacamole and great guacamole? Ahead of Cinco de Mayo, a couple chefs offer some tips.

This photo shows chocolate toffee covered matzoh. Chocolate-covered caramel matzo, also known as Matzoh Buttercrunch, has become a popular Passover dessert. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP).

A word-of-mouth sensation, Matzo Buttercrunch earns a place on the Passover dessert table

For AP food writer Katie Workman, there’s only one non-negotiable, must-have Passover dessert recipe — chocolate-covered caramel matzo. Or as it’s more commonly known, Matzoh Buttercrunch.

This September 2020 photo shows a sliced baked ham on parchment paper in Washington, D.C. Leftover ham, which will last for up to five days in the fridge, can be a springboard for other meals during the week. Of course you’ll want a sandwich or two, but there are many other ways to put that porky, smoky flavor to good use. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

How to make an Easter ham last all week

The beauty of making a baked ham for Easter — or any large gathering — is that there’s bound to be leftovers. Leftover ham will last for up to five days in the fridge.

This April 2019 image shows a recipe for chipotle sliders with a colorful lettuce slaw and blue cheese dressing in New York. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

Delectable. Adorable. Inhalable. These sliders go well with March Madness entertaining

If you’re looking for good food for a March Madness gathering, look no further than sliders. AP food writer Katie Workman thinks sliders are a perfect game day food because they’re comforting, delicious, inhalable and have a nostalgic vibe.

This October 2021 photo shows a recipe for crispy skinned salmon with dill sauce in New York. Pair your fish with a cool and creamy dill sauce and a couple of simple sides, and you have a restaurant-worthy meal in the comfort of home. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

For a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at home, a recipe that doesn’t tie you down in the kitchen

If you’re cooking dinner at home on Valentine’s Day, choose something special but not too complicated. AP food writer Katie Workman suggests Crispy-Skinned Salmon with Dill Sauce.

This combination of images shows a recipe for air fryer buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese dip and carrot and celery sticks. (Carrie Crow via AP)

Super Bowl cooks, it can be done: Buffalo wings with less splatter

Chicken wings are one of the things air fryers were made for. They make wings — a mainstay of Super Bowl festivities — a lot less messy and oily than deep frying does. Just toss the wings in a little oil and place them in the air fryer.

This March 2020 image shows a chilled Red Hibiscus Mocktail in New York. (Cheyenne Cohen/Katie Workman via AP)

Add a cheery splash to Dry January with colorful Hibiscus Mocktails

Dry January has become an annual tradition for many people trying to eliminate or reduce their alcohol intake. Maybe it’s a New Year’s resolution, or just a break from the boozy flow of December.

This Dec. 19, 2023 image shows a jar of homemade granola given as a gift in Larchmont, New York. (Julia Rubin via AP)

For a holiday gift with a personal touch, mix up some homemade granola

As the holidays approach, there’s nothing like a homemade gift to eat and share. AP food writer Katie Workman says granola always fits the bill.

This 2017 image provided by Katie Workman shows chocolate brownie cookies with dried cherries and white chocolate chips in New York. (Katie Workman via AP)

Effortlessly gorgeous and easy to ship, drop cookies are what to bake for Christmas

If you’re looking to make pretty Christmas cookies without any fuss or fancy decorating, drop cookies are a simple and delicious way to go.

This image provided by Katie Workman shows apple sauce and ginger sweet potato pancakes. Traditional Hanukkah latkes are pancakes made from white potatoes and simply seasoned with salt, pepper and onion. But nowhere is it written that you can't play around with that. AP food writer Katie Workman suggests a recipe for ginger sweet potato pancakes as a variation on traditional latkes. (Katie Workman via AP)

For a different take on latkes, try these ginger sweet potato pancakes with orange zest

Traditional Hanukkah latkes are pancakes made from white potatoes and simply seasoned with salt, pepper and onion. But nowhere is it written that you can’t play around with that.

This image provided by Cheyenne Cohen shows roasted fall vegetables on a serving plate. Many a Thanksgiving gathering these days will include meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans around the same table. AP food writer Katie Workman has practice creating one feast that can please all of them without a lot of extra work. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

One feast to please them all: How to satisfy meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans at Thanksgiving

Many a Thanksgiving gathering these days will include meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans around the same table. AP food writer Katie Workman has practice creating one feast that can please all of them without a lot of extra work.