When you think about the criteria of a top-notch recipe—super tasty, texturally balanced, easy to make, crowd-pleasing—Bang Bang Potatoes (a popular side dish) checks all of the boxes, and then some. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios With just 15 minutes of prep and five simple steps, the recipe comes together in […]
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The 5-Minute Recipe I Make Every Friday of Lent
The Lenten season is upon us, and Catholics know what that means: Meat is a no-go on Fridays. For the 40 days before Easter Sunday, beginning on Ash Wednesday (or Fat Tuesday), many Catholics choose to abstain from certain indulgences to mirror the 40 days that Jesus spent in the […]
The 2-Ingredient Dinner I Can’t Stop Making
If you told me that cooking weeknight meals was an easy feat, I’d ask you to reveal your magic and secrets. What are you doing that equates to less time standing and cooking, to more time sitting and eating? I guess that you have a handful of recipes you rely […]
My Grandpa’s Easy 4-Ingredient Salsa Recipe Is a Family Favorite
Food, like I’m sure it is for most people, is extremely important in my family. Being of Mexican descent, we find it’s a way to feel closer to our roots and express our heritage. Some of my favorite memories are watching my nana cook in the kitchen, making menudo during […]
What an Expert Says Actually Helps Reduce Gas From Beans
Beans are magical, and not just in fairy tales. Everyone from your favorite social media chef to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is pushing for increased bean consumption, and there’s plenty of good reason—beans are rich in protein and fiber, making them an affordable foundation for a nutritious and […]
This Reddit-Loved Family Recipe Was Found Tucked in an Old Bible—I Had To Try It
Reddit’s “Old Recipes” thread is one of the best-kept secrets for discovering vintage and nostalgic culinary gems. Recently, a user shared a dessert their grandmother often made for the family, and the internet immediately fell in love. The original post came from someone who’d discovered their late “mom-mom’s” recipe for […]
Toss Your Broccoli Immediately if You See This
Broccoli is one of the most common vegetables on the dinner table. And for good reason; it’s a versatile staple vegetable that’s available in abundance in almost every grocery store and is a delicious way to pack in your daily vitamins and fiber. But if you’ve found yourself with a […]
The One Thing You Should Never Do With Store-Bought Eggs
Vigilantly washing or scrubbing fruits and vegetables on the Dirty Dozen list is a common way to reduce pesticide residues between the store and your plate. Notoriously gritty or dirty produce, like leeks and mushrooms, are obvious candidates for a bath, while less conspicuous berries and greens may need more […]
The Cake That Only Uses 1 Bowl but Has 3 Layers
There’s always a lot of chatter on social media about “magic cakes.” One seemingly impossible cake is mixed in one bowl but ends up in three layers after it’s baked—as if some magic happens once it’s in the oven. What looks like magic is science—chemistry, to be exact. Baking at […]
The Best Cast Iron Cleaner Might Already Be on Your Kitchen Counter
There’s a lot we love about cooking in a cast-iron skillet. It retains heat beautifully, giving steaks and burgers a beautiful sear and cornbread a perfectly crispy crust. What don’t we love as much? Scrubbing the skillet afterward to remove the stuck-on bits, then seasoning it to restore its glossy […]