Category: Cooking

Last night, when I opened the refrigerator to make dinner, I was faced with two truths: my leftover rice was getting too dry, and my […]

There are so many good jams, jellies and canned fruit spreads in this world that you could easily amass quite a collection. (I have three […]

As a food writer and recipe developer, I try not to let personal preference cloud my judgment. It’s not very difficult, because I eat almost […]

Marble cakes are as classic as hot fudge ice cream. They remind me of lovely, energetic older people chatting over tea and cake – although […]

Garlic stinks. But hey, that’s why we like it so much. These pungent onions add flavor to sauces, enhance seasonings and add complexity to marinades, […]

Peppers are in season now, but if you planted them earlier this spring, you already knew this. Just like with tomatoes, I find it difficult […]

For years, I shied away from making popsicles. They tend to come out too icy . However, out of everything—no cream, no yogurt, no dairy […]

I first tried labneh at a Lebanese restaurant in Tampa, Florida and was immediately captivated. It had the flavor of yogurt and the richness of […]

Homemade mayonnaise is no different from store bought. Even my favorite brands, Kewpie and Duke’s, can’t match the rich, spicy homemade mayonnaise. The texture is […]

Labor Day has a complex history . The working class already had a day to celebrate the worker before there was this day – May […]

Any vegetable can be turned into a crunchy snack. Yes, even those weird ones you would never think of snacking on. They just need a […]

The magic chocolate shell really seems like a miracle. The saturated fat (usually coconut oil) and chocolate are melted and stirred, and the shiny sauce […]

If I were to put salt spots on an alignment map, I would have to use “neutral-good”. They are bland enough to get along with […]

I love messing around with box mixes. A dollop of whipped cream gives cake mixes rich moisture and height, and brownies instantly improve when you […]

Now the garden is flying fast; every day I collect a mixture of vegetables or berries. From day to day, one harvest is rarely enough […]

Frozen broccoli doesn’t look pretty or appealing, but it’s convenient, nutritious, and cheap. But nutritious foods are only beneficial if eaten, and it can be […]

In the most ideal world, you would process all the tomatoes in one weekend. Save yourself the miserable task of heating the kitchen, burning your […]

The last couple of weeks have been brutal in terms of temperature (and everything else, but we only have time for one). At temperatures above […]

The ice cream sandwich has always been ripe for innovation. At first, “bread” was cookies and waffles, but soon donuts, buns and pop tarts broke […]

There seems to be no way to buy or grow a small or even medium amount of basil. Usually sold in huge plastic tubs, a […]

Whether we eat at home or dine out, my family never skips dessert and we are pretty good at ordering the best dish on the […]

My favorite food at any backyard party or barbecue is, without a doubt, potato salad. Burgers , grilled chicken , and even corn take on […]

Air frying bite-sized pieces of steak can be one of the easiest ways to eat pure protein (thanks TikTok). It’s quick, easy, and you can […]

I am rarely overwhelmed by a culinary life hack. Sure, I’m often amazed, but this green onion pancake trick made me wince. It is relievingly […]

There are plenty of ways to improve the BLT topping – marinating tomatoes , basting a patty with bacon , or adding stealth bacon – […]

I firmly believe that macaroni and cheese is a year-round meal. However, in the summer, I find the roux-based cheese sauce heavy and quite rich, […]

There is no shortage of potentially confusing terminology in the world of food (and I’m not even talking about the methods that French names have […]

Usually (although it takes a long time) roast peppers in the oven, on the grill and in a cast-iron skillet. We’re so desperate to get […]

When summer vegetables come from the garden or farmers’ market, it’s okay to add zucchini to muffins and cakes. When you start to need a […]

Baked macaroni and cheese is different from stovetop macaroni. Instead of a creamy, sticky pasta and cheesy sauce, you get a mass of tender noodles […]

You deserve tiramisu on a whim. It’s creamy, light, and slightly alcoholic—in fact, it’s the perfect mid-week treat. The problem is that making tiramisu requires […]

I don’t think most of the people who come up with viral cottage cheese hacks actually like cottage cheese. If they did, they would just […]

At some point in your life, you will be faced with the challenge of slicing up a giant melon. Strawberries and kiwis are good practice, […]

There are countless French toast recipes out there, and another one is about to arrive. However, this may be the last prescription you will ever […]

Cheese is good in almost any phase – be it solid, liquid, or what can best be described as “gel”. I have not encountered cheese […]

The first tasting of real balsamic vinegar can change your life. Traditionally prepared balsamic, also known as “Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale”, is very different from what […]

Sure, you can spice up a summer salad by tossing a couple of peaches, pineapple slices, or romaine hearts on the grill, but what about […]

I haven’t seen the Barbie movie yet, but I (somewhat unintentionally) made a Barbie egg. It’s like a regular scrambled egg, only bright pink – […]

Heat is the enemy of pie dough, which makes summer pie especially challenging. Even if your home is climate controlled, the resonant heat of the […]

There’s nothing wrong with piling tons of sweet toppings like fruit and whipped cream onto your French toast, but don’t forget there’s beauty (and speed) […]