The Bite from Salon.com
With Salon's senior food editor Ashlie D. Stevens, explore how food connects us to our communities and ourselves.
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A nostalgic weeknight chicken, reengineered — creamy beans, winter greens and crumbs toasted just shy of too dark
Simple, forgiving ways to add vegetables without overhauling your life — or your fridge
Practical, repeatable ways to make a night in feel special — no reservations required
From sheet cake to sandwich parties, a case for celebrating at home
A gentle guide to introducing yourself — with food
When sick days, parental leave and rough weeks hit, here’s how to show up with food
Bright grains, spiced chickpeas, fresh greens — a bowl that tastes like someone cared
Embrace the shortcuts that let you feed yourself well — without shame or snobbery
Heading into 2026, give scrappy ingredients a chance
Simple, delicious ways to make homemade treats for everyone on your list
Let alone these two: a sweet version — swirled with fruit jam — and a savory one, covered in bacon and Parmesan crisps
Lessons in hosting from 221B Baker Street: how tiny gestures of welcome can make a world of difference