Isabella Cortez
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Isabella Cortez is an editorial byline for Flavor and Wellness, with a focus on Food, Recipes, Trends. Biographical credentials and external profiles are published only after verification.
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Chipotle pilots Palantir AI for food safety risk management
At Chipotle Mexican Grill, a new platform built with Palantir Technologies software is now piloting to manage food-safety risks.
Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min read
The Reality of 'Easy' Fall Flavors from Celebrity Chefs
A chicken dish, touted by a renowned chef for its rich fall flavors, demands an overnight marinade and nearly two hours of active cooking.
Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min read
AI and digital menus are transforming the restaurant experience in 2026
On a growing number of restaurant menus, the perfectly plated dish you're eyeing might be an AI-generated fantasy, often enhanced with extra butter or fat that won't appear on your plate.
Sep 20, 2026 · 4 min read
New 9x13 Pan Mexican Recipes Make Easy Meals Effortless
A single 9x13 pan recipe for 'Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas' recently garnered over 5 million views on TikTok in just one week, signaling a massive shift towards simplified ethnic cooking.
Sep 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Chefs Unveil New Cookbooks Featuring Quick Plant-Based Recipes
This fall, Sam Jones of 'No Meat Disco' will release a cookbook featuring over 90 plant-based recipes, each requiring seven ingredients or less, according to VegNews .
Sep 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Easy Healthy Snack Recipes for Kids in 2026
The NHS recommends a maximum of two packaged snacks per day for children, a guideline many parents struggle to meet amidst a sea of convenient but often unhealthy options.
Sep 18, 2026 · 6 min read
2026 Chicken Trends: Global & Fusion Flavors Explored
For just $24.15, home cooks can now prepare a rich Filipino chicken adobo with coconut rice, showcasing a broader trend of accessible global flavors. The first installment of 'The $25 Dinner' series d
Sep 17, 2026 · 3 min read
The 3 Safest Ways to Thaw Frozen Meat
A 4- to 12-pound turkey, a common centerpiece for holiday meals, requires a surprising 1 to 3 days to thaw safely in the refrigerator, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) .
Sep 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Meal kits offer innovative solutions for food waste, insecurity
In 2022, households across the globe discarded over 1 billion meals every single day, generating more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire aviation sector, according to a UNEP report .
Sep 16, 2026 · 2 min read
Top 9 High Protein Snacks for Sustained Energy
A randomized study revealed that a high-protein afternoon yogurt snack delayed subsequent eating initiation by approximately 30 minutes compared to a chocolate snack, and 20 minutes versus crackers.
Sep 16, 2026 · 6 min read
AI recipes' pitfalls and the enduring need for human chefs
When San Francisco cafe Grind & Unwind used AI-generated menu images, vandals graffitied the storefront, costing the owner an estimated $700 to paint over, according to The Guardian .
Sep 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Simple Gut Health Steps & Solutions
A monthly supply of a popular multi-strain probiotic can cost $30-$60, yet studies reveal that simply increasing dietary fiber or consuming fermented foods often delivers superior gut health benefits.
Sep 15, 2026 · 6 min read
What Is the Science of Fermentation in Food and Gut Health?
The majority of essential vitamins, including B12 and riboflavin, found in nutritional supplements and fortified processed foods reach consumers through fermentation.
Sep 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Daily Kos uses comfort food recipes to survive financial hardship
Daily Kos, a publication grappling with severe financial hardship, now publishes recipes for dishes like Corned Beef & Potato Patties and Baked Ziti.
Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Easy Healthy Fall Latte Recipes You Can Make At Home
That festive pumpkin spice latte from your favorite coffee shop can pack over 50 grams of sugar and cost upwards of $7.
Sep 13, 2026 · 5 min read
College students launch food waste rescue initiatives to combat hunger
Nearly half of all college students surveyed experienced food insecurity, even as U.
Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Whip up easy make-ahead tailgate recipes for effortless game day entertaining
Forget basic hot dogs: game day spreads in 2026 are now featuring French Onion turkey meatball sliders, pizza eggrolls drizzled with hot honey, and buffalo chicken-stuffed garlic knots, thanks to chef
Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Top 5 Common Air Fryer Mistakes to Avoid for Healthier Meals
Cooking beef in an air fryer without oil can reduce Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) concentration to below detectable limits, a significant improvement over oven cooking.
Sep 12, 2026 · 5 min read
The Science Behind Surprising Food Pairings
Dark chocolate and blue cheese, a pairing once considered bizarre, share more than 70 significant aromatic compounds, allowing the cheese's earthiness to cut sweetness and chocolate to soften sharpnes
Sep 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Effortless Exotic Recipes Dominate Top 5 Trending List
A lentil-and-feta salad, costing under $5 per serving, unexpectedly became TikTok's most-shared recipe last week, outperforming elaborate pasta dishes and gourmet desserts.
Sep 11, 2026 · 3 min read