[ad_1] I recently came across a meatloaf recipe online that called for 20 ingredients. I was perplexed because my mom’s meatloaf recipe has just five ingredients and is, in my humble opinion, one of the best and easiest meatloaf recipes I’ve ever made. With just a few pantry items and two pounds of ground beef, … Read more
[ad_1] January 1, the Gregorian New Year, brings with it the promise of salads, smoothies, and more joy. About a month later (this year, it falls on January 29) Lunar New Year arrives. With it comes an abundance of foods that, depending on the culture, bring health and luck. For Koreans like me, it’s the … Read more
[ad_1] Cooking a steak dinner at home is not for the faint of heart. It can be difficult—requiring a good sear and the insides cooked to the perfect doneness. A lot can go wrong, and it’s easy to feel discouraged after many failed attempts. Over the years, I’ve learned a thing or two about steak: … Read more
[ad_1] About 20 years ago, I had a game-changing salad at a Spanish-style tapas bar called Bar César in Oakland, California. It featured beets with an incredibly earthy, sweet, concentrated flavor that I chalked up to the quality of the beets themselves. I love beets, but cooking them at home can be hit or miss … Read more
[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
