Category: Cooking

The 2024 cuffing season is here—you have plenty of time to convince someone to be your cold-weather cuddle, your holiday party date, or perhaps your […]

I fully support the idea that necessity is the mother of invention, especially when it comes to cooking. Even though I didn’t have many ingredients, […]

Some people always add the same seasoning to their food, no matter what they have for dinner. You know the type—you might be that type: […]

I don’t often write recipes for what I consider “diet” foods. I believe that everyone’s journey to health, strength or weight loss is personal and, […]

Welcome to Cookbook of the Week. In this series, I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While searching […]

Early fall is a bittersweet time for peach fanatics like me. I love the cooler weather, but I know this is the end of another […]

Vegetable peels are good for you, or so they say. Some don’t even need such literal “eat your veggies” marketing—potato skins, which add texture and […]

Summer weather encourages me to start my day with fruit, smoothies or soft poached eggs, but now that the weather is getting cooler, I’m returning […]

My bread experiments lately have been leaning significantly towards the cozy variety. I will call them the bread of comfort. Gooey cinnamon rolls and soft […]

At least once a year, my mother surprises me with something completely new from Thailand. Sometimes it’s a ceramic vase that was always kept in […]

Welcome to Cookbook of the Week. In this series, I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While searching […]

It’s that special time that comes every four years. Unfortunately, the inspiring Olympic and Paralympic events are over—I’m talking about presidential debate season. While tonight’s […]

No one can deny that dining by the fire is an exceptional experience. True, a lot of this has to do with environmental factors: fresh […]

Bread pudding is one of those classic dishes that uses up leftover bread, like French toast or strata. This is something attractive as a homemade […]

As much as I love cooking on the stovetop—with spices, heat, and patience—you’ll also find me turning on the air fryer at least three times […]

The summer months are all about vinaigrettes and lemon squeeze, but as temperatures drop, heavy brown and white gravies are back in style. By making […]

Welcome to Cookbook of the Week. In this series, I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. Finding a […]

Fried chicken is an everyday treat, perfect for special occasions and midnight snacks alike. While you may be familiar with the classic style of roasting […]

Adding fish sauce to a fruit salad may seem dramatic or outlandish. You may even think this sounds “rude”, but please reserve judgment for a […]

You know the story: the day is new and full of hope. You butter a piece of toast only to have it squashed and mutilated […]

The cleaver has a fairly narrow association with butchering large pieces of cow meat or horror films where butchering is also a theme. This wide […]

Buttery, fudgy cookies need no introduction, but I think Funfetti Confetti Cookies would do just fine. Confetti cookies are a great version of regular quick […]

You’ve finally bought your first deep fryer. Let me start by saying that I am so happy for you. This small countertop convection oven will […]

I believe that quiche is a meal for the day. Sure, it’s egg first, which makes it a prime breakfast candidate, but put a crumbly […]

Mushroom lovers, vegans, and crunchy-savory snackers: OMG, I’ve got news for you. I had my doubts, but I stumbled upon the cheapest, crunchiest snack ever: […]

It’s easy for someone like me to get caught up in the hype of new kitchen appliances because my job taps into the two most […]

There is something about “special occasion” food that makes you feel the need to agonize over it. This is a food that is eaten occasionally, […]

At some point, we began to openly condemn canned food. Protein-rich SPAM is frowned upon, convenient tinned potatoes are widely rejected, and attractive tinned mushrooms […]

Homemade deep dish fruit pie is simply beautiful. It’s a great housewarming gift, an acceptable apology, and a good way to make friends. A healthy […]

When you think of a wok, you might picture a large, dark bowl engulfed in flames—and while there’s nothing wrong with that, it’s not the […]

I have loved shopping with my mom since I was a little kid in New Jersey. But before the trip, I always asked what store […]

Lobster rolls are the ambassadors of summer for sandwiches, but at over $30 per serving they are not an economically sustainable practice for me. There’s […]

As summer winds down, you may want to buy as much fruit as possible while trying to get rid of excess fruit. This is the […]

There is no shame in eating frozen prepared food. And while it’s true that my appetite is as wide and all-encompassing as a garbage troll, […]

A piping bag is not something I would classify as a “regular” kitchen tool. Former chefs and pastry chefs will keep them in their home […]

My kitchen contained more failed experiments than actual dishes, often leaving me with a sink full of dishes and the number of my favorite takeout […]

While you don’t need an excuse to make French toast, I still have one for you. The Olympic Games are coming to an end in […]

Cookies are like snowflakes and cats: Each one is special in its own way, even the nastiest ones. But there is a common belief that […]

I don’t know if it’s the rainy New York summer or my love of starch, but corn seems especially delicious this season. I eat as […]

Pancakes are a great ambassador for lazy weekends, so it’s important they’re fantastic. Although different pancake recipes vary in taste , one thing is for […]