Gardeners who grow their own fruits and vegetables are likely to wind up with an overabundance of some items during the summer harvest months. From zucchini and tomatoes to corn and herbs, summer’s cornucopia can get monotonous unless you mix…
It’s not uncommon to find yourself with a ton of rice on your hands; maybe it’s on sale, or maybe somebody gifted you 22 pounds of rice. When one Redditor found themself in that very highly specific instance, which sounds…
Summer has arrived and with it, you might have a constant, nagging hankering for dessert — two scoops, anyone? But you don’t always have to give into the temptation of every tantalizing ice cream parlor you pass. There are plenty…
As temperatures rise and summer takes hold, there’s one fruit that perfectly embodies the spirit of the season: watermelon. High in water content, nutrients, and vitamins, watermelons are a great snack to help us cool down and stay hydrated. But…
Ground beef gets a lot of hype, but if you’re a real one, you know ground turkey can be just as much of a stunner (it’s often cheaper, too!) When a Redditor asked for some inspiration on what to do…
Because I’m a grumpy chef, my kids tend to look for easy recipes that might quell the hunger pangs that befall them at odd hours when I’m absolutely not going to make anything. So when my youngest child stumbled across…
If you have a garden full of tomatoes, think outside BLTs and ordinary canned, diced tomatoes. There are many ways to preserve tomatoes to get the most out of your…
Growing pickling cucumber plants is the easy part of creating your own pickles. Water the plants, nurture them to the best of your ability, and you’re liable to end up…
I’m always willing to try a ridiculous recipe from TikTok, so when ramen lasagna caught my eye, I was sold. Unlike the hell that was making the Michelin star-worthy mac…
It’s not just for BLTs. Sometimes you taste mayonnaise when slathered on said sandwich; sometimes you don’t. The condiment can add a layer of depth to a dish, from an…
There’s a whole world of icebox cakes and desserts out there, and if you haven’t explored it yet, summer is the perfect time. The cool, creamy treats require no baking,…
Chicken breasts offer endless possibilities. You can slice them, dice them, or cook them whole. Chicken thighs are great in the slow cooker, and who doesn’t love chicken wings? But…
People have asked ChatGPT how to do pretty much everything. How to cheat on a test. How to build a bomb. How to make a decadent, fat-laden recipe, which is…
French cuisine has a reputation for costly ingredients and time-consuming techniques. Yet many favorite dishes have peasant-food origins, making use of cheap cuts of meat, abundant vegetable and herb gardens,…
If you haven’t jumped on the Blackstone griddle train yet, you might want to consider adding one to your outdoor appliance lineup. You can use it the same way you use…
The star of Trader Joe’s is absolutely, without a doubt, the frozen mandarin orange chicken. The Asian-style entree is delicious enough on its own, but if you want to kick…
While there are many salad dressings you can buy at the store, some are chock full of sodium and other chemicals that may not be the healthiest. Instead, whipping up…
Whether you think vegans are sanctimonious blowhards or righteous freethinkers, the fact remains that plant-based diets are healthy and cheap. For those reasons alone — not to mention the environmental…