With a mix of culinary creativity and helpful hacks, this is perfect for looking to stretch their holiday feast and elevate their post-Thanksgiving meals. Exploring innovative and delicious ways to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers into creative dishes the whole family will love.

The impact of this hurricane adds many challenges, so we need to help Kids' Meals keep their pantry stocked!

Sticking to your health goals can be hard if you're out and about or traveling. Pam Fullenweider of Fully Mediterranean is helping us conquer staying healthy on the go with quick wraps, meal prepping, and TSA-friendly snacks.

The cost to gather around the Thanksgiving table is costlier this year, although estimates suggest record inflation may be on the decline.

If you’re stumped on how to make school lunches that are healthy and cost-effective, expert Courtney Cary, senior registered dietitian in the Department of Medicine – Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine, has got you.

The rippling effects of the war are hitting home.

In 2022 our station launched KPRC 2 community. Each month we’ll highlight a different organization who’s giving back to Houston!

The month-long event is now the city’s largest annual fundraiser of its kind.

For more than 10 years, Peli Peli has been a Houston-based South African fusion restaurant, serving authentic cuisine, just one step below fine dining. With four locations across the Houston Greater area, the restaurant offers unique flavors inspired by its South African cuisine. For co-owners Thomas Nguyen and Ryan Stewart, Peli Peli was ready to adapt. Related: Peli Peli owner makes Vietnamese dish with his momWithin the last few months, Peli Peli has rebranded and rebuilt its restaurant to Peli Peli South African Kitchen. Giving Back with a delicious mealPart of Peli Peli South African Kitchens DNA is giving back to the community.

Houston Independent School District has resumed its curbside summer meals program. The district is providing free student meals at 12 locations, seven of which are operating in partnership with the Houston Food Bank. Families are able to pick up multiple days’ worth of student meals on Mondays and Thursdays through August 31. The seven sites in partnership with the Houston Food Bank are located at:Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center9400 Irvington Blvd. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Milby High School1601 Broadway St.10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Lawson Middle School14000 Stancliff St.10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Kashmere High School6900 Wileyvale St.

HOUSTON – Six curbside summer meal sites and all Fresh Bus produce delivery stops have been canceled after a Houston ISD employee tested positive for COVID-19, according to the district. Houston ISD said the six summer meal sites that are closed Thursday include Bastian, Foster, Shearn, Thompson, Whidby and R. P. Harris elementary schools. All other scheduled summer meal sites will remain open, the district said. The district said health officials do not believe families participating in the curbside summer meals and Fresh Bus produce delivery programs were exposed. During the temporary closure, families in need are encouraged to visit one of HISD’s 65 other curbside summer meals sites scheduled to be open on Thursday.

3 Houston takeout menus that can feed the whole family | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: May 14, 2020, 11:53 amIf you’re getting tired of spending half your day cooking and cleaning your kitchen, no worries. Trending right now at restaurants all across H-town are family takeout menus.

HOUSTON If youre getting tired of spending half your day cooking and cleaning your kitchen, no worries. Trending right now at restaurants all across H-town are family takeout menus. Via Emilia is family owned and operated and serves authentic Italian classics. To view our... Posted by Via Emilia Italian Restaurant on Wednesday, April 22, 2020Family Meals for $59 feed a family of four. Also on the menu is a Ginger Honey Glazed Salmon with turmeric roasted vegetables and basmati rice.

This Houston non-profit got a major boost from Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: May 8, 2020, 2:36 pmBread of Life, Inc. has been feeding the hungry in our city since 1992 Last week Houstonians Beyoncé and rapper Megan Thee stallion broke the internet with their "Savage Remix," a collaboration that helps a local organization that's been feeding the hungry. And since the COVID-19 crisis started, the help is needed more than ever. Dr. Rudy Rasmus, founder of Bread of Life and pastor from St. John's Downtown, explained the efforts they’ve been making to help families struggling to put food on their tables.

The company opened in August 2017, but near the beginning of February 2020, customers say the meals they paid for in advance stopped coming. Six customers reached out to the Houston Better Business Bureau when they say they couldn’t get their money back or the meals. Customers are fed up“It’s been excuse after excuse after excuse,” said Edna Wisdom. Sutton and her attorney told Davis that since KPRC 2 started interviewing customers on Friday, Sutton has refunded about $3,200. Davis told him absolutely.

HOUSTON – The Houston Christian high school senior class is stepping up to take care of healthcare workers at Memorial Hermann’s Memorial City Hospital. The seniors donated about $3,000 of their graduation funds to help provide 150 free lunches. Allen Tseng, chief operating officer for Memorial Hermann’s Memorial City Hospital, said the gesture goes a long way. The Houston Christian high school senior class isn’t just stepping up to help healthcare workers though. They plan to donate $10,000 to the Houston Food Bank on Friday to help families in need.

PEARLAND, Texas – With more than 127,000 followers on Instagram, Lotus Seafood knows how to satisfy your tastebuds with its images. Within the past three weeks, all four of Lotus Seafood’s locations have proudly served 200 free kids meals every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Lotus Seafood has previously offered special deals for healthcare workers, including free meals and special discounts. Meals are on a first come first served basis, and Lotus Seafood encourages kids to stay at home for their safety. 741.70918550 S. Braeswood 713.270.798711710 Broadway St. 281.258.418210092 Veterans 281.447.8881Us after picking up our free kid’s meal, crawfish and daiquiris:

While we certainly don’t want to waste any food right now, we also want to ensure we keep ourselves as healthy as we can. So, how long is something actually good for? When is it really time to throw it out?