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A variety of easy and delicious appetizers artfully arranged on a table, perfect for effortless entertaining and hosting.
The Test Kitchen

Redefining Easy Appetizers for Truly Effortless Hosting

On June 26, 2026, a local news segment touted 'easy' egg appetizers for summer.

Raffi Hovsepian·June 27, 2026
A close-up shot of a colorful pasta salad featuring a unique crunchy element from air-fried pasta pieces.
The Test Kitchen

Easy Air-Fried Pasta Salad Recipe Goes Viral

At the heart of a new viral dinner sensation, cooked pasta is air-fried at 400° F for 10-15 minutes until golden brown, creating an unexpected crunchy element.

Ezra Kaplan·June 23, 2026
A close-up of grilled corn on the cob covered in spicy chili crisp, highlighting the viral summer food trend.
The Test Kitchen

Chili Crisp Corn: The Viral Summer 2026 Food Trend

In the last week alone, #ChiliCrispCorn garnered over 50 million views on TikTok, making it the fastest-growing food trend of Summer 2026!

Darius Williams·June 21, 2026
A visual comparison of vintage and modern home kitchens, highlighting the changing dynamics and increased participation in home cooking across generations.
Kitchen Culture

What Is the Evolution of Home Cooking and Its Societal Influences?

From 2003 to 2023, the percentage of American men who cook increased by nearly 50%, a stark reversal of a decades-long decline in home kitchen activity.

Darius Williams·June 7, 2026
Split image: Spicy Gochujang Carbonara on one side, Classic Beef Stroganoff on the other, representing modern and traditional recipe trends.
The Test Kitchen

Epicurious App Reveals Most Saved Recipes This Week

This week, the #1 most saved recipe on Epicurious is 'Spicy Gochujang Carbonara,' a fusion dish that perfectly encapsulates the modern home cook's conflicting desires.

Raffi Hovsepian·June 7, 2026
A diverse spread of artisanal and innovative snacks, including colorful fruit leathers, gourmet chips, and unique dips, arranged invitingly on a table.
The Cellar & Vine

Bon Appétit editors reveal their top new snacks for 2026

A small, independent Vermont producer of artisanal fruit leather saw its website crash after a single Bon Appétit editor mentioned their product in a June staff meeting.

Marco Alves·June 4, 2026
Empty shelves in a supermarket aisle where almond flour used to be, with a distressed shopper looking at their shopping cart.
The Test Kitchen

Viral 'Cute Cloud Pastry' Recipe Sparks Ingredient Shortages

Within 48 hours of Bon Appétit's 'Cute Cloud Pastry' recipe release, specialty almond flour vanished from shelves across 30 states, leaving thousands of home bakers empty-handed.

Raffi Hovsepian·June 1, 2026
A steaming bowl of spicy peanut noodles with garnishes, showcasing a popular and easy-to-make recipe from the Epicurious app.
The Test Kitchen

Epicurious App's Trending Recipes Revealed

This week, a simple 'Spicy Peanut Noodles' recipe, requiring less than 20 minutes to prepare, surged to become the most saved dish on Epicurious, outpacing perennial favorites like lasagna.

Marco Alves·May 23, 2026