[ad_1] My grandmother used all of the tricks when she cooked. She kept a drawer of toothpicks for testing the doneness of cakes; she poked and prodded pork chops until she “felt” like they were cooked; and she saved rendered bacon fat to cook anything and everything. One thing I very rarely saw her do … Read more
[ad_1] I have a small freezer in the garage for extra pints of ice cream and frozen leftovers. Compared to the main freezer in my kitchen, the food I pull from the garage is always frozen rock-hard. Should I be concerned that my kitchen freezer isn’t cold enough? This question had me curious about what … Read more
[ad_1] Yogurt is a staple in my diet as a breakfast or snack. I especially love whole-milk Greek yogurt. I love its creaminess and appreciate the extra protein and fat, which help keep me full longer. However, I’ve noticed that most stores only stock full-fat Greek yogurt in unflavored, large tubs. That’s why I was … Read more
[ad_1] Chicken, broccoli, and cheese are an undeniable power trio. Add some hearty white rice and a creamy sauce, and you’ve got a winning combination. This comforting recipe puts all these elements together into a super-easy one-dish dinner. Protein? Check. Vegetables? Check. Cozy vibes? Double check. As a bonus, this easy casserole is a great … Read more
[ad_1] It’s funny how tastes can change. I never used to consider myself a “soup person” and even remember practically making my friend fall out of her seat when I told her as much. However, something changed a couple of years ago, and now I make at least two pots of soup weekly. I love … Read more
[ad_1] There’s a salad on my table nearly every single night. In all honesty, it’s mostly out of laziness. It’s not that I don’t love salads (in fact, I wrote an entire cookbook about them) but that I find salads simple and useful. They instantly round out my dinner table by adding a serving of … Read more
[ad_1] Some weeks are so busy that the last thing on my mind is what to make for dinner. Whether this sounds like your every day or these kinds of weeks only pop up here and there, let the 19 recipes below pave your way to a delicious, satisfying meal in just 20 minutes or … Read more
[ad_1] Growing up in southwest Virginia, I was exposed to the popular foods of the South from an early age. Salty country ham, deviled eggs, and biscuits all played a prominent role in my childhood. But for every well-celebrated Southern staple, I also enjoyed some of what I consider the South’s sleeper hits, among them, … Read more
[ad_1] I once had the opportunity to be part of a voiceover recording session with Matthew McConaughey, just me and him in a sound booth. At ease and effortlessly charming, he drank kombucha and did push-ups between takes. I feel like knowing that little tidbit somehow helps his tuna salad recipe make more sense. (Maybe.) … Read more
[ad_1] After shopping for my friends and family for the holidays (and myself, if I’m being totally honest), I’m looking for small ways to cut back without sacrificing my favorite comforts—like my daily coffee ritual. While I love picking up a seasonal latte from my local coffee shop, my barista recently let me in on … Read more
