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You Probably Won’t Catch the Coronavirus From Frozen Food
Reports that the virus was detected in a trans-continental shipment of frozen chicken wings sparked concerns online. But experts aren’t worried.
Samples taken from chicken tested positive for coronavirus RNA, but that doesn’t mean the virus was transmissible.
By Katherine J. Wu

A GOOD APPETITE
When Lamb Chops Met Romaine
The combination of grilled lamb chops, crisp romaine lettuce hearts and creamy ranch dressing is almost a salad, but not quite.

This is “a sort-of salad”: meaty and satisfying, but still fresh and sprightly enough for any late-summer evening. Credit...Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich.
This is “a sort-of salad”: meaty and satisfying, but still fresh and sprightly enough for any late-summer evening.
By Melissa Clark

A Summer Lunch That Feels Like a Splurge
A lobster salad doesn’t have to be relegated to special occasions, David Tanis argues.

Herbed goat cheese and roasted pepper toasts, left, and lobster salad with green beans, tomatoes and basil, center. Credit...Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Herbed goat cheese and roasted pepper toasts, left, and lobster salad with green beans, tomatoes and basil, center.
By David Tanis

EAT
Sabudana Khichdi Is Your New Favorite Comfort Food

Sabudana khichdi, with tapioca, peanuts, potatoes and spices. Credit...Heami Lee for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Rebecca Bartoshesky.
Sabudana khichdi, with tapioca, peanuts, potatoes and spices.
By Samin Nosrat

Pleasantly Bitter and Thoroughly Grown-Up, No Alcohol Needed
A new crop of booze-free beverages brings dimension and depth to the genre.

Nonalcoholic beverages like Curious Elixirs use bitter, adult-drink flavor profiles. Credit...Tony Cenicola/The New York Times
Nonalcoholic beverages like Curious Elixirs use bitter, adult-drink flavor profiles.
By Julia Bainbridge

Beer Truly Is the Champagne of Cocktails
The next time you crack open a cold one, consider its possibilities.

The Tequila Soleil is a cross between a Negroni and a spritz. An I.P.A. gives it hoppy notes. Credit...Christopher Simpson for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
The Tequila Soleil is a cross between a Negroni and a spritz. An I.P.A. gives it hoppy notes.
By Rebekah Peppler