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Quincy Wilson, 16, doesnt even have a drivers license yet. Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Keep your eyes on Quincy Wilson… if you could. Wilson exploded onto the scene at the U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, last week. Credit:Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Wilsons coach, Joe Lee, confirmed that the young phenom received the news on Sunday. “The call came directly to me from USA Track & Field,” Lee toldUSA Today....

No-bake, berry-filled perfection. Ultra-creamy with a hint of tang, our Mascarpone Cheesecake isn’t your everyday slice of cake. Thisno-bake treatis perfect for summertime when the last thing you want to do is turn on your hot oven. Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas While baking, be sure not to overbeatyour mascarpone. Overbeating can cause a gritty texture that you don’t want in a no-bake cheesecake....

Use this luscious mascarpone frosting for any cake or cupcake in need of a topping. Ingredients 1(8-oz.) Finish frosting: Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Is Mascarpone Cheese the Same as Cream Cheese? Cream cheese has a tangy flavor, and its base is a combination of milk and cream. Mascarpone, on the other hand, is mild and almost buttery in flavor....

Swap your typical holiday potato side for this mashed butternut squash with bacon crumble. This squash mash is so soft and airy we might dare to call it “whipped.” And it’s the perfect base for all the savory crunchy toppings you could imagine. Credit:Brian Woodcock; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Place rosemary sprigs on a large rimmed baking sheet; place squash over rosemary, cut sides down. Bake on upper rack until very tender, 40 to 45 minutes, rotating pan halfway through....

It’s hard to improve upon classic mashed potatoes, but we figured out a way. We love this mashed potato bar for a casual Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving. If you and your family have any other favorite toppings, be sure to put those out as well. Credit: Alison Gootee; Styling: Suzonne Stirling This recipe is all about customizing. Why Make A Mashed Potato Bar? Want to take things up a notch? Try shaved truffles or even caviar for a sophisticated touch....

Replace your traditional recipe with these cream cheese mashed potatoes, and you’ll never go back. These ingredients provide a bit of tang and a texture that is velvety and rich. This version brings chives to the party, but you could use parsley or chervil or none at all. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Mashed potatoes can also be made up to two days in advance, if needed. Transfer the prepared potatoes to a baking dish, wrap tightly, and store in the refrigerator....

We cant stop swooning over these two. Joe Scarnici/Getty Images Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall have had an incredible summer. First, it was Davis-Woodhall who won in the women’s long jump at theParis Olympics in August. Credit:Joe Scarnici/Getty Images He was 11 months old when both of his legs were amputated below the knee. The couple first met at a track meet when they were seniors in high school. They were married in 2022....

Matthew McConaughey has a theory. Not birthplace, mind youconception. Hes even thought about running experiments to test this. Credit:Miller Mobley Wouldnt it be interesting to take people back to where they were conceived and have them spend a month? And then you could ask: How is your life? How are your thoughts? How is your creativity? How do you feel? For Matthew, this is literal ground zero. Credit:Miller Mobley Not that there arent other reasons for him to be feeling good....

“I had long talks with my wife about needing to find a new vocation.” Ive usually zigged when I felt like Hollywood wanted me to zag, McConaughey explained. But I wanted to try some other stuff. Credit:Rick Kern/Getty Images Of course I wasnt getting it, so I had to leave Hollywood for two years. He admitted that the two-year pause was scary. Fortunately, he hadwife Camila by his sideas he mulled alternative career paths....

This has always been home. Getty Images / Tim Warner The spirit of Texas is alive and well in Austin. In the background, the UT Austin band played. Credit:Getty Images / Tim Warner Most people think that you go to Texas…its all big plains and you ride in on horses. And beyond the Southern charm of a welcoming city likeAustinis Texas real brand…independence, McConaughey said. At the same time, we dont hold our young here....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Since the publication of his memoirGreenlights, Matthew McConaughey’s life has been, well, an open book. In fact, hefinds a way to mention her in nearly every single interviewhe gives. Credit: L. Cohen/Getty Images “My parents had an interesting relationship,” he recently toldThe Wall Street Journal. “They divorced twice and married three times. They loved each other, but they both ran hot and neither backed down....

This matzo ball soup recipe will decidedly appeal to the former. Make it a satisfying weeknight dinner by adding in some shreddedrotisserie chickento bulk up the dish. *Be sure to look for kosher-for-Passover baking powder if you are making this soup for the holiday. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Is Matzo Ball Soup? Thaw overnight before reheating. Refrigerate for up to four days or freeze for up to three months....