My confidence in my baking abilities is typically unshakeable. I have mastered carrot cake and oatmeal cookies. My pumpkin cheesecake is fluffy and creamy. But I have never been more humbled by a baked good than I was by the brownie. For years, I tried to master this deceptively tricky […]
The Recipe My Grandma Makes For Cold Winter Nights
When it gets cold outside, I always like to have soup on hand to make my day a little cozier. To constitute a good soup in my book, I have some very specific requirements: It needs to be hearty, nutritious, and, most importantly, delicious. While there are several different soups […]
20 Lazy Dinner Recipes for the Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, the family wanted to know, “What’s for dinner?” If you’re saving up your energy for Christmas Day, throw together one of these twenty meals that include quick and easy soups, slow cooker meals, and super simple casseroles. There are even […]
Stop Putting This Down Your Garbage Disposal ASAP
Garbage disposals are incredibly useful, albeit fussy, machines. Contrary to popular belief, your garbage disposal is not a garbage can. There are certain things you should never try to force down your disposal—including this everyday staple that seems safer than it is. Why You Shouldn’t Put Coffee Grounds Down Your […]
Cinemark’s $5 Bring-Your-Own-Bucket Popcorn Deal Is Back
Cinemark’s Bring Your Own Bucket deal returns January 18 and 19 for National Popcorn Day. Bring any clean container up to 400 ounces and fill it with popcorn or kettle corn for $5 at select theaters. A Lowe’s 5-gallon bucket can be filled completely (no 400-ounce cap) and comes with […]
A $400,000 Shipment Of Lobster Bound For Costco Just Vanished
A $400,000 shipment of lobster meat bound for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota was stolen in Massachusetts. Investigators say thieves impersonated a legitimate trucking company to pull off the heist. The FBI is investigating, following similar recent seafood thefts to see if they’re connected. When you picture a major […]
18 Grandma-Approved Christmas Dinner Recipes
There’s a reason our grandma’s recipes are so good—by the time they earn the title, they’ve had plenty of years to perfect their recipes. These 20 dishes by our community’s grandmothers are perfect for Christmas dinner. Grandma’s Hash Brown Casserole ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA “Comfort food at it’s best! I […]
This Surprising Ingredient Will Give You the Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs
I think I speak for the masses when I say that scrambled eggs are one of the most delicious, timeless, enjoyable dishes ever created. It’s the first thing I ever learned to cook with my mom at three years old, standing beside her on a chair, with a kitchen towel […]
IHOP’s All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes Return January 5
IHOP’s all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancakes promo runs January 5 to March 30. The deal includes select breakfast combos and is dine-in only. NFL player Malik Nabers stars in the new campaign, poking fun at fantasy football fails. I’ve never met a pancake I didn’t like, and IHOP just gave me three […]
The Mistake That’s Keeping Your Biscuits From Getting Tall and Fluffy
What do cakes, brownies, pancakes, muffins, and quick breads have in common? Well, save for some basic ingredients like flour, salt, and sugar, all these dishes rely on baking powder as a leavener. There’s no ignoring what a powerhouse the ingredient is. And yet, for those who aren’t hobby or […]