On a recent thread in our Recipe Rescue Facebook group , I noticed a particularly long discussion around the topic of the best way to cut brownies. Specifically, how to remove brownies from the pan without them breaking into pieces. The …
Fourth of July is coming up and grilled sausages are on the menu for our cookout. They’re one of my favorite things to grill pretty much anytime the sun is shining, but especially for summer holiday gatherings. Buy a variety of sausages,…
Wouldn't it be nice to have a perfectly sharp knife appear on your doorstep every few months? And yes, that also sounds like a premise for a bad horror movie, but this is different, I promise. Experienced cooks know how important a sharp…
I don’t know if it’s the Irish in me, but I’m an ardent four-season potato fan. Every winter I tend to crank up the oven and roast them, savoring each golden, crisp skin and soft, pillowy interior. And as summer approaches, there’s no re…
I love a classic guacamole recipe, a tropical one with pineapple or mango, and -- my favorite -- guacamole with smoky chipotles and gobs of shredded sharp cheddar. You kind of can't go wrong when you mix a perfectly ripe avocado with lim…
Over the past week, I've been reading the World Wildlife Federation's Future 50 Foods Report: 50 foods for healthier people and a healthier planet (PDF) and thinking a lot about how to families can incorporate more of these Future 50 Foo…
The 2-Ingredient Pancake recipes that faithfully pop up on my Instagram and Pinterest feeds admittedly inspire a bit of skepticism. After all, the internet is full of recipes with big promises – " Use a hair-dryer to make perfect roast c…
We love a good rainbow cake any time of year around here. But St. Patrick's Day coming up, which is a great excuse to make your own. For someone like me who isn't exactly a whiz with the piping bags, let alone attempting those multi-laye…
Cold and flu season is still here in full force, and everyone is talking elderberry syrup! Have you tried it yet? People have been swearing by this natural cold and flu remedy during the winter months since, literally, the 1600s. In othe…
My cutting boards are in constant use so of course I'm obsessed with finding the best ways to disinfect said cutting boards. Whether it’s prepping chicken or chopping fresh produce, I know there are plenty of germs (hello, E. coli!) lurk…
For this Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be fun to learn how to make natural pink frosting for cakes and cupcakes. My kids are at the age where they love the baking process almost ( almost ) as much as the finished treat, and our rec…
I can't write an article about the best way to cook brussels sprouts without thinking how far we've come since I was a kid. Back then, my best friend’s mother used to say when you cooked brussels sprouts, it smelled like the Jolly Green …
I can rattle off about ten recipes where the first step calls for browning ground beef, from chilis to casseroles , sauces , pasta dishes ( taco spaghetti !) and more. But for years, I've always found this simple step really hard to exec…
We've found 6 delicious fall donut recipes that capture all the apple-cinnamon and pumpkin-spice you are craving, all in easy, you-can-do-it-we-promise recipes. Because what's even better than a cup of coffee in the morning? A warm, home…
The quick answer is that yes you may need a permit for your kid's lemonade stand or bake sale. Sigh. Remember when we could just set up our own lemonade stands with a makeshift table, a tub of Country Time mix and some plastic cups, for …
If you have a deep and abiding love for your wooden cutting boards like I do, or just want them to last a little longer, I've got three couldn't-be-easier tips to help you treat those wooden cutting boards right. In return, know that you…
I turned 40 a little over two years ago, and since then, I have packed on about 25 pounds. Call it stress, hormones, or just eating more than I should, but it happened. I finally got to the point where I wanted to do something about it, …
I love nothing more than a backyard party in summer. Like, invite me over to your place and I'm there. Even if I don't know you, invite me -- I'll probably show up. (Don't worry, I'm a polite guest and I'll bring you a good rosé.) Becaus…
My oldest is off at camp this week -- wahh ! -- and we're missing him badly. So, we're sending snacks. Because food is our love language. While not all camps allow food to be sent to campers in care packages (be sure to check with them b…
If there’s one thing I know about grilling it’s this: There is always something more to learn. With the outdoor ambiance, smoky-grill flavor, and generally less cleanup, it’s basically the only way I want to cook during the summer. So I’…
Squeezing juice out of a lemon isn’t difficult. Or is it? I would love someone nerdier than myself to test, on average, how much juice most of us leave behind in our citrus fruits after squeezing. It pains me to toss even zested rinds kn…
Parents of kids with food allergies know that the best way to avoid a terrible reaction while their child is away at camp -- or any time, really -- is to be crystal clear: my kid has a severe food allergy . Especially when your kid is aw…
Earth Day is a great time to assess our eco-friendly habits, especially in the kitchen where there are so many opportunities to make a positive impact. But I get it: I'm lazy, and changing habits is hard. Sadly, when it comes to the envi…
I wouldn't say that my weeknight cooking gets compared to Julia Child's very often, except for the fact that we both occasionally drop chickens. ("When you're in your kitchen by yourself, who's to know?!"). But I've discovered a new Inst…