Category: Cooking

Mass-produced food, especially for large events like the Olympics, has never had a stellar reputation. Many Olympic athletes have written about the food offerings in […]

I used to hate cooking steak at home for one big reason: smoke. I rent an apartment in Brooklyn, which means I have to deal […]

One of my favorite everyday treats is a simple bread cake, with a cake without frosting being a close second. Both cakes are treasures for […]

In the vast world of kitchen appliances, the air fryer has reigned supreme for several years now, crisping, drying and reheating French fries to their […]

Few dessert flavors evoke summer freshness quite like lemon. Honestly, lemon dessert is also a great break from winter spices and chocolate. Lucky for us, […]

Onion sauce is a dangerous thing. He distracts you with his creamy, cool, umami tricks, and before you know it, you’re waking up covered in […]

Eating corn on the cob every summer is one of my fondest childhood memories. I grew up in New Jersey, and while no one likes […]

You can get the Instant Pot Duo on sale for $79.99 now ($99) through July 28th. The Instant Pot Duo is a 7-in-1 pressure cooker […]

I’ve seen “pro tip” on social media: real chefs handle hot pans and handles with tea towels, not oven mitts, idiot. God, why are you […]

Summer produce gives you a special perspective on the circle of life: one month you have lots of sprouts or chard, and the next they […]

It won’t give you true French butter, but honestly, it comes pretty darn close. This is extremely easy to do, and for the real thing, […]

Meatloaf is one of those retro foods that deserves a comeback. It’s definitely gone out of fashion, but it doesn’t have to be the dubious […]

We all have our reasons for separating the yolks from the egg whites—dietary restrictions, taste preferences—and the messy “crack and toss” method usually does the […]

There are many attractive, durable, quality frying pans available at affordable prices these days. An avid home cook probably has two or three specialty skillets […]

Good semi-sour dill is the answer to many life questions, not to mention dishes that require something special. Usually sandwiches. Pickles come in a variety […]

The Fourth of July is the unofficial national grilling holiday in the United States, and at the very least, it’s worth celebrating charring your meat […]

The Instagram-famous spoonful of fluffy lemon pudding cake with pudding underneath has probably made its way onto your feed more than once, making it even […]

I’m not a big spender when it comes to dining out, but a girl likes to be pampered sometimes. A few times a month, I […]

It would be unfair to say that I bought an air fryer simply to heat up French fries, but it would also be disingenuous to […]

It doesn’t matter if you painstakingly roasted your very first broiler chicken or realized that tearing apart the grocery store grill with your hands isn’t […]

During college, when it would get a full three seconds warmer in upstate New York, my friends and I would go out to get trash […]

A few weeks ago I was at a family barbecue/birthday party for my two year old nephew. Since my brother-in-law was working later than he […]

I recently caught a glimpse of my kitchen fruit bowl and thought, “Well, this is going to be a problem.” I think my boyfriend and […]

It’s been a rough couple of months for me since Girl Scout cookie season ended, and it will be a long eight months before those […]

Making eggplant Parmesan is an ordeal: slice it, drain it, bread it, fry it, all before layering it to bake. It’s worth it, but I […]

Using up some leftover rice is easy: toss half a cup into soup or chili, or use it to bulk up a salad . When […]

If you want to cook outdoors occasionally this summer, you’ll probably only need a simple charcoal grill . If you have big plans (say, grilling […]

Beef Wellington is a sumptuous dish that someone like me doesn’t usually order off the menu. If I wanted to eat it, I would have […]

The only type of grill I ever saw growing up was a propane grill—both my parents’ houses and all my friends’ houses had them. That’s […]

I somehow missed Girl Scout cookie season this year. I usually keep my eye on the colorful boxes on the tables outside supermarkets, but before […]

There are a lot of great carbs that I like to use as sandwich breads, including pancakes and French toast , but oddly enough, I […]

The bread component of any sandwich is important, but when it comes to grilled cheese, you’ll want to go with the bread component of the […]

Few outdoor accessories are more important than the grill you choose for your summer meals. It was already time to throw out the old grill […]

You may already know about the SPAM ramen burger, but apparently I’ve been living in the dark ages. For the uninitiated, it’s everything you could […]

When I first learned about fried Oreo cookies, I remember being skeptical at first. Then I had one on a boardwalk somewhere in Jersey, and […]

In the summer, the need for an improvised refrigerator may arise at any time. Backyard parties, picnics, and even casual patio gatherings create the need […]

Buying a new grill can be a daunting task. What type do you need? What’s your budget? Are you buying your very first? Summer is […]

One of my favorite ways to reduce food waste in the kitchen is to use the freezer frequently. An incredible amount of food that you […]

The only reason I came across sweetened olives was because I took a chance on Christmas panettone. I tried the flavors from the fantastic panettone […]

As usual, TikTok showcased a food concept that was both terrifying and intriguing. You may have heard of frozen Jell-O grapes before, but they just […]