Trader Joe’s fans are spotting a new dusty blue insulated cooler bag on Instagram. The large bag costs $8.99 and holds 8 gallons. Shoppers are calling it the “prettiest” one yet and asking for a mini version. Trader Joe’s shoppers don’t really do “casual” when it comes to bags. The […]
My Mom’s No Bake Cookies Made Her a VIP at My Elementary School
Nothing takes me back to my childhood like a Rice Krispies Treat. I grew up helping my parents stock the aisles of their gas station and convenience store in the suburbs of Denver, where they sold everything from lottery tickets and cigarettes to hundreds of pantry items. While Mama and […]
What Is Coquito? Puerto Rico’s Holiday Coconut Rum Drink
December 21 is National Coquito Day, celebrating Puerto Rico’s signature holiday drink. Coquito is typically made with coconut milk, coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, and rum. Many Puerto Ricans say if it has egg, it’s not coquito—it’s ponche. No shade to eggnog, but there’s only one creamy, boozy cocktail I […]
This Genius Trick Will Give You the Flakiest Pie Crust Ever
Raise your hand if you think making pie crust is the most challenging part of making pie. Now, put your hand down and reach for a cheese grater—because you’re about to learn a cool trick to help the crust come together a whole lot easier. The lightest, flakiest pie crust […]
My Family’s Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipe Comes Straight From the Back of a Candy Bag
When Hershey’s released Hot Cocoa Kisses, I found the holiday cookie recipe that my family would beg me to make for years to come. I should preface this story by saying that the generations before me passed down the sweet tooth gene—or more specifically, a love for all things chocolate. […]
12 Easy 3-Ingredient Cookies To Make When You’re Short on Time
Sometimes you’re in the mood to while away the hours in the kitchen, baking impressive desserts with complex ingredients. Other times, though, you’re in need of a quick and easy treat to make with simple pantry staples—that’s why we rounded up our best cookie recipes made with only three ingredients. […]
I Asked 5 Pro Bakers How To Make the Flakiest Pie Crust—Here’s the Key to Getting It Right
Sure, you could outsource the baking this year and purchase a pre-made pie or start with a store-bought pie crust for the holidays. And many of us do, including several members of the Allrecipes team. However, this could also be the year when we finally overcome our pastry fears once […]
My Great-Grandma’s Sugar Cookie Recipe Is Nearly 100 Years Old—and Perfect as Ever
When I inherited my mom’s recipe box, I mostly knew what I’d find: her pecan-heavy riff on fresh cranberry-walnut cookies; three or four versions of monkey bread; the sukiyaki I’d request for dinner almost every week; lots of recipes for her beloved bulgur wheat. One of the biggest surprises was […]
Gingerbread Basque Cheesecake Recipe
Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo Chef John’s gingerbread Basque cheesecake gives a seasonal twist to the very best method for making cheesecake. It’s fast and easy, does not need a crust, and there’s a remedy for the nearly-inevitable cracks—just make a few of the bonus piped […]
Olive Garden Adds Lighter Portions To Cut Entree Prices
Olive Garden is rolling out a new “Lighter Portions” menu section nationwide by the end of January 2026. The section features smaller versions of popular entrees priced at $13–$15, compared with typical entree prices of $16–$23. Darden CEO Rick Cardenas says the test improved perceptions of affordability and increased return […]