[ad_1] I lived on this planet for 20 years before I had a bite of winter squash that wasn’t in the form of pumpkin pie. I blame my squash-loathing parents for this cruel omission to my diet. Once I was an adult, I discovered the versatility of butternut, the richness of kabocha, and most importantly, … Read more
[ad_1] Nothing satisfies quite like Buffalo chicken dip. It’s tangy, creamy, and just spicy enough to have you reaching for ranch without searing a hole through your tongue. But what happens when you take that delicious creamy goodness, mix it with Monterey Jack cheese, and stuff it inside a flour tortilla? Magic, that’s what happens. … Read more
[ad_1] Trader Joe’s has no shortage of high-quality snacks. Their dried fruit and nuts section is arguably the best, and their herb popcorn and rolled chili lime tortilla chips are surefire favorites. Not to mention their fancy dried apricots, which I eat daily thanks to general manager Emma Christensen raving about them. There’s one snack … Read more
[ad_1] Roasting vegetables is a staple of my weeknight cooking routine. Doused in olive oil, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, and blasted at high heat (400°F to 425°F), almost any vegetable can become the best version of itself. And there’s one simple trick that will take your roasted vegetables to the next level: set … Read more
[ad_1] Chipotle chile peppers are jalapeño peppers that hang on the plant, ripening until they turn red. Right after harvest, the peppers are slowly smoked over mesquite, removing all moisture and adding a smoky flavor. These chiles are often sold in cans, swimming in adobo sauce. If you don’t use up the entire can at … Read more
[ad_1] Garlic bread is one of life’s little pleasures. The simple combination of bread, garlic, and butter rises far beyond the sum of its parts to make something truly delightful. It’s also a great equalizer in my house: Despite different tastes and opinions, garlic bread is something the four people in my family can always … Read more
[ad_1] Ever find yourself stuck with a tray of roasted sweet potatoes that, while flavorful, lacked that satisfying crispy element? After numerous rounds of experimenting in my kitchen, I discovered a game-changer for achieving the perfect balance of a sweet, soft interior and a crispy exterior. Plus, there’s no frying involved. The secret? A sprinkle … Read more
[ad_1] With winter in full swing, my husband and I tend to keep things cozy at home. This means lots of cooking between breakfast, lunch, dinner, and recipe development for work. I don’t mind—cooking is one of the coziest activities of them all—but sometimes I cannot stand to mince another clove of garlic. I just… … Read more
[ad_1] My family loves a simple 4-ingredient ravioli casserole so much that I wanted to see if I could give it a million-dollar makeover. No, I’m not talking about spending that much on ingredients by adding gold leaf or renovating our kitchen! Instead, I was inspired by the viral Million Dollar Spaghetti that made its … Read more
[ad_1] I mostly love the meditative act of chopping vegetables. When I have the time, the rhythmic thunk-thunk-thunk of the knife against the cutting board as I prep my mise en place is oddly satisfying. You know what I love even more? Getting dinner on the table before everyone in my house becomes hangry. So … Read more
