Recipes
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16 Jam Recipes to Preserve Fresh Fruit Flavors
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 was at the local grocery store. Then last year, when…
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20 Chef Secrets for Crisp, Juicy Fried Chicken
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 even then), fried chicken can seem tricky, troublesome, and not…
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The Best Foreign TV Shows to Binge This Summer
Chances are good that you’ve watched more TV over the 15 months or so — like, a lot more. Maybe you’re even feeling like there’s just not that much left to watch. But if you haven’t yet delved into the…
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30 Celebrity Chefs’ Favorite Burger Recipes
It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love a good burger — even among vegetarians who opt for the meatless kind — and celebrity chefs are no exception. Even if they often cook fancy, multi-step dishes on television, chances are…
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20 Super Simple Twists on Boxed Mac and Cheese
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 on hand can transform the dish with minimal effort, and…
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37 Easy and Indulgent Instant Pot Desserts for a Cozy Night at Home
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 much more than just chili, soup, or stew. Read on…
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Copycat McDonald’s Recipes You Can Make at Home
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…
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30 Simple Recipes for a Memorable Easter Brunch
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…
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Freezer-Friendly Meals That Will Always Taste Fresh
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…
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11 Cheap and Healthy Breakfast Combinations
“Clean eating,” the trend of consuming minimally processed foods, doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult, especially first thing in the morning. With the proper pairings, it’s possible to enjoy…
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20 Creative Alternatives to a Traditional Christmas Dinner
The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are a dinner-party delight. If ever there were a time to roll out the glitz and glam, this is it. And that often…
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15 Celebrities That Americans Would Elect as President
While we’re all caught up in election season frenzy wondering whether the United States will soon have a new president or a second term with Donald Trump, perhaps it’s time…
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How to Make 24 Fast Food Sauces with Copycat Recipes
Now is a great time to experiment with making your favorite fast food sauces at home. The pandemic has not gone away yet, and with another wave potentially in the…
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Cook Like a Chef: 10 Easy Tricks for Creating Gourmet Dishes
Fine dining can be a delectable experience, and while there are ways to save, eating out at a fancy restaurant probably won’t be at the top of anyone’s priority list…
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20 Restaurant-Worthy Twists on Boring Pantry Staples
If you’re getting tired of the same old dishes you’ve been making from your pared-down pandemic pantry, good news: it’s easy to switch things up without going out and buying…
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15 DIY Sauces and Condiments to Liven up Multiple Meals
Americans love condiments, from ketchup and hot sauce to mustard and mayonnaise. Stocking up on store-bought sauces is convenient, but there are benefits to making your own. Premade sauces often…
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How to Make Your Own Cold Brew Coffee and Save
As summertime approaches and the heat ramps up, few things taste quite as refreshing as cold-brew coffee. But it can be an expensive treat compared with iced coffee, which is…
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16 Easy Pasta Salad Recipes for Summer
When the weather starts to sizzle but you’re stuck inside, look for meals that require little or no cooking and can be eaten chilled. For backyard picnics or quick weeknight…
