“Spider-Man: No Way Home” recently became the first pandemic-era movie to rake in $1 billion worldwide, which is no small feat after COVID-19 brought many theaters to the brink of bankruptcy. In honor of that success, let’s embrace our inner…
Many who have suffered through COVID-19 find themselves unable to taste or smell. Sometimes, their senses are distorted, with certain foods tasting metallic or others smelling rancid to them. For many, it’s a temporary situation — but for others, it…
Is there a better holiday than Thanksgiving? No gift-giving or costume-buying to worry about, and the much-loved food is surprisingly affordable to make. Even hosts who spring for a whole turkey can make up for the expense elsewhere on the…
Few cooking techniques can transform ingredients as magically as frying. Fried food is half the reason most of us go to state fairs (let’s be honest — no one goes for livestock contests) and people have waited in line for…
For many, food is one of the most important parts of the ritual of tailgating — for others, it’s the only part that matters. These delicious, easy, and cost-efficient recipes will help you feed your group of friends and family. Most don’t…
The toaster oven is quite possibly the most underused kitchen gadget in most households. While its diminutive size makes it seem incapable of turning out anything more complicated than grilled cheese sandwiches and pita pizzas, it’s a scaled-down conventional oven…
Many people enjoy a pumpkin spice latte in a toast to autumn, and pumpkin pie is certainly a seasonal delight. Not long ago, those two things pretty much made up…
Oatmeal is the ultimate budget-friendly breakfast, and it’s packed with nutrients. When you can’t stock up on other breakfast options because the coronavirus pandemic has put a crimp in your…
Chocolate chip cookies are a nearly universal joy, celebrated each year on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (Aug. 4). They’re also easy and cheap to make. Whether you’re baking a…
We once took for granted the sweet confection we spread across toast in our morning meals, and for most of us, knowledge of jams and jellies didn’t go beyond what…
There’s nothing like good fried chicken — that crispy exterior and a juicy, tender interior is the holy grail of textural marriages. But, unless you’re a Southern grandma (and maybe…
From crime dramas to crowd-pleasers, these foreign TV shows prove there’s a world of great content beyond English-language series.
From Alton Brown to Ina Garten, these celebrity chef burger recipes range from classic American styles to gourmet creations.
Boxed mac and cheese is a standby favorite, but after a few meals it could use a little sprucing up. Simple additions of canned food or frozen goods you have…
How did we survive before the Instant Pot? Ah, the mysteries of life … Savvy home cooks, though, have long known that they can rely on the pressure cooker for…
Many of us got to hone our cooking skills over the course of the pandemic. The next level: attempting to replicate our favorite restaurant meals. If you’re a fan of…
Due to the pandemic, most of us won’t be able to gather family and friends together (indoors, at least) for a traditional Easter dinner this year. Brunch might be a…
Some days you just want to open the freezer and find a delicious homemade dish ready to heat and eat. If you plan ahead, that can happen more often than…