Food Network Magazine August/September 2025

Eric Adjepong Alex vs America; Wildcard Kitchen pg. 16 Carla Hall Halloween Baking Championship pg. 16 Katie Lee Biegel The Kitchen pg. 49 Jeff Mauro The Kitchen pg. 16 Michael Voltaggio Bobby’s Triple Threat pg. 16 Kardea Brown Delicious Miss Brown pgs. 16, 48 Ayesha Nurdjaja Bobby’s Triple Threat pg. 42 Molly Yeh Girl Meets Farm pg. 66 Ree Drummond The Pioneer Woman pg. 50 Octavia Spencer Family Recipe Showdown pg. 14 Geoffrey Zakarian Chopped; The Kitchen pg. 52 Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa; Be My Guest pg. 30 Michael Symon 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing pg. 16 Remembering Anne We can’t quite imagine making this magazine without Anne Burrell. She has been a part of these pages since we launched in 2008, and we always knew a story would…

When I was a kid, I only knew about one type of pickle: the neon green kind that sat in a jar in the back of your fridge for years. My family had never heard of artisanal pickles, let alone pickle pizza or pickle bread or anything like that. Back in the day, pickles were not cool. But something happened in the early 2000s—a pickle renaissance, so to speak. Pickle tastings popped up at farmers’ markets, and brands like Grillo’s Pickles started selling craft pickles to the masses. And then the pandemic happened and pickling became America’s favorite pastime, right alongside gardening and making sourdough bread. TikTok took over from there with viral trends like pickle sandwiches (using pickles instead of bread), chamoy pickles (pickles soaked in chamoy, stuffed with…

Family Recipe Showdown Some families have their best recipes under lock and key, but in this new series, the secrets are out: Host Octavia Spencer and judge Edgar “Dook” Chase oversee the action as competing families make their signature dishes. “Keeping family cooking traditions alive means preserving more than just recipes,” says Dook. “It means honoring our roots and celebrating our heritage.” Expect some fun guest judges: Octavia’s friends Reese Witherspoon, Tina Knowles, Tim Gunn, Jessica Chastain and Al Roker! Octavia Spencer Dishes Favorite family food tradition: Being a sous chef at big gatherings. All I’m trusted to do is chop! Meal that reminds you of childhood: Meatloaf Most surprising thing in your fridge: I have six different types of mustard! My fridge is mostly filled with condiments, not food. Least…

4 FUN WAYS TO START YOUR DAY WITH HONEY NUT CHEERIOS 1 Set up a breakfast board with fruit, yogurt and a jar of Honey Nut Cheerios. 2 Mix with almonds, freezedried berries and yogurt chips for a breakfast trail mix. 3 Use as a crunchy toast topper. Try nut butter, sliced apples and Honey Nut Cheerios. 4 Sprinkle a handful on top of a smoothie bowl for a sweet crunch. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH…

How bad is it to slice a fruit pie before it cools? Be patient: If you cut into your pie while it’s still hot, the juices will run all over your plate. Wait at least an hour or two; this will help both the crust and filling firm up, and you’ll get a better slice. How bad is it to use jarred garlic? A jar of preminced garlic is good to have in your fridge for emergencies; just know that it won’t be as flavorful as the real thing. It’s pasteurized and often packaged in a mix of oil, sugar and citric acid, which affects the flavor. How bad is it to cook with expired eggs? You should always buy eggs before the best-by or expiration date listed on the…

COOLEST NEW SODA Coca-Cola Orange Cream This fun drink tastes like you melted a Creamsicle into a Coke, which turns out to be a great idea. You might wonder where it has been all these years. MOST EXCITING TWIST ON HUMMUS Sabra Chimichurri Hummus This was the hit of our office hummus tasting. It’s bright and herby, and great with pita chips or as a sandwich spread. BEST NEW HOME COFFEE HACK Dunkin’ Extra Extra Cold Foam Creamer Make coffee shop – style drinks at home with this foam topper. It’s also available in a chocolate flavor. Trend Alert GOCHUJANG EVERY WHICH WAY Heinz Flavor Tour Korean Inspired Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce This gochujang-forward condiment is great on rice bowls, sandwiches and more. Sahale Snacks Gochujang Almonds These sweet…