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The Way You Cut an Onion Can Drastically Change Its Flavor
Cutting onions is a notoriously tricky endeavor for any recipe that includes it on the ingredient list. You start by navigating the layers you should peel away and discard (or reserve for a stock recipe later) without going too far and tossing out too much of a good onion. Meanwhile, you’re also trying not to…
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This Ina Garten Recipe Almost Made Jennifer Garner Light Her Kitchen on Fire
Ina Garten is a celebrity go-to chef, and it’s not hard to know why! Her Barefoot Contessa recipes are always delicious and easy to follow. Plus, they make any at-home cook feel like a professional chef by the end result, giving a little confidence boost. But, Jennifer Garner might have gotten a little too confident…
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Is It Safe to Eat Sprouted Potatoes?
If you’ve ever seen sprouted potatoes in your home, you’ve probably thought twice about eating them. After all, sprouts on potatoes are known as “eyes” for a reason: Those irregular tubes look just as creepy as peepers staring out in the dark. But as we all know, just because food looks weird doesn’t necessarily mean…
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43 Pumpkin Desserts That Will Make You Pass Up the Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin pie is divine and we can appreciate the occasional pumpkin spice latte, but they’re not the only fall desserts that celebrate pumpkin and those sweet baking spices, so branch out this year! MORE: 12 Fall Desserts That Make It Oh So Easy to Say Goodbye to Summer Pumpkin Desserts Pumpkin Desserts Twists via Pinterest…
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Peel All of Your Tomatoes at Once With This Super Easy Hack
When it comes to making a home-cooked meal, sometimes the prep work can be the longest part of the process. Take peeling tomatoes, for example; it can take forever to individually peel the skin off each one before you even get started on anything else. It’s good news, then, that there’s a very easy trick…
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Making Your Own Delicious Yogurt at Home is Way Easier Than You Think
Many of us have taken up some creative cooking endeavors while in quarantine. If you’re in the homemade bread-baking crew or you’ve learned how to make yourself a classic Greek frappe, maybe you’re ready to try your hand at making your own yogurt! Making your own yogurt at home is actually really easy, and some…
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How to Cook Seafood That Doesn’t Smell Too ‘Fishy’
When it comes to serving up dinner for your family, there are few more divisive options than fish. It doesn’t matter if you’re cooking a mild tilapia or a stronger salmon, the reputation for pungent odors can ruin a cranky teen or even a doting husband’s appetite before he or she sits down to take…
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6 Revitalizing Leafy Greens That Will Keep You Healthy All Winter Long
Winter is the best time to stock up on nutrient-rich leafy greens that are fresh and available even when the weather turns cold. You can add a few sprigs to your favorite warming soups or enjoy a mixture in a deliciously healthy salad. Feel your best with these in-season picks! Belly Slimmer: Escarole Getty Images…
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Boost Your Immunity, Lower Inflammation, and Improve Gut Health With This Delicious Fruit
The world might not ever stop arguing over whether pineapples make for good pizza toppings, but there’s no doubt we should still chow down on the delicious fruit for its many health benefits. Whether you’re adding pineapple to slices of cheesy pizza, enjoy eating it fresh on its own, or tossing it into fruit salads and…
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How to Prevent a Soggy Crust so You Can Truly Enjoy Deep-Dish Apple Pie
Fall is the unofficial season of pies, so preventing soggy apple pie crust is probably high on your list of concerns. There’s nothing sadder than spending hours peeling and slicing apples (and delicately weaving the pie crust) only to bite into a steaming pile of mush once it’s cooked. So what’s the secret to flaky,…