I’ve reached that point in my cooking career where I make questionable decisions with complete confidence. Most recently I found myself standing in the kitchen at 7 p.m. on a Tuesday, peeling 5 pounds of potatoes in order to test the veracity of three wildly different “mashed potato secrets.” One […]
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I Asked 8 Chefs How to Make the Juiciest Turkey, and They All Said the Same Thing
As much as Thanksgiving turkey gets the starring role as the centerpiece of most holiday tables, let’s be honest: It’s rarely the culinary highlight. When we polled readers and Allrecipes staff members about their favorite Thanksgiving recipes, pies and casseroles, even bread and potatoes, earned far more rave reviews than turkey, […]
Meet Chicken Cobbler—The Cozy Fall Dinner That’s Even Easier Than Pot Pie
If your social media feed looks anything like ours (i.e. loaded with delicious recipes), we bet you’ve seen a chicken cobbler before. But if not, it’s our absolute pleasure to introduce you. Chicken cobbler is a simple weeknight casserole with a comfort level through the roof. @yourbarefootneighbor shared his version […]
Stop Wasting Your Money with These 8 Common Food Storage Mistakes
No one likes throwing out the food that they’ve bought with their hard-earned paycheck. Thus, getting into the right food storage habits is crucial to preventing wasted ingredients (and money). Where, when, and how you store your food will determine how long it stays fresh and ready-to-eat. Next time you’re […]
The Legendary Soup Recipe Our Editors Can’t Stop Making
If there’s one thing that brings people together, it’s food. Especially when you’re talking about a group of food editors. We often feel like we have the best job in the world, as we strike up lengthy discussions about the top fast food burger, our go-to grocery products, or what […]
This Beloved 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Dinner Has Been Tested By Nearly 16,000 Home Cooks
Slow cooker season is here! At Allrecipes we’re big fans of the “set it and forget it” method of getting dinner on the table. We have hundreds of slow cooker recipes on our site, shared by regular everyday home cooks from across the world looking for dependable and straightforward dinner […]
My Secret Ingredient Makes the Best Pecan Pie You’ll Ever Try
When it comes to the holidays, there are two categories of dishes: the ones we make in the name of tradition, and those we look forward to all year. I think it’s safe to safe my pecan pie falls in the latter category. My family never had particularly strong Thanksgiving […]
This Foolproof Cranberry Sauce Recipe Makes My Whole Home Smell Like the Holidays
There are two places to be on Thanksgiving morning: on the football field or in the kitchen. Back in high school, I was in the stands with my friends, cheering on the Trumbull Eagles. Now that I’m adulting and a proud homeowner, there’s no place I’d rather be than whipping […]
My Mom’s Most-Requested Pecan Pie Recipe Comes From a 1970s Farmer’s Cookbook
When I invite any of my friends—be they from childhood or later in life—to holiday festivities at my family’s house, they ask if my mom will be making her pecan pie. I know that if my answer is yes, they’ll show up—no RSVP needed. That’s just how good it is. […]
The Easiest Trick for the Most Buttery Mashed Potatoes
I’m only exaggerating slightly when I say I run, elbows out, to the Thanksgiving table for two reasons: the stuffing and the mashed potatoes. Though the pies and the company aren’t bad either. And I know I’m not alone. Mashed potatoes often take the top spot in rankings of most […]