Avoiding takeout every week feels nearly impossible. Even as a food writer who cooks constantly and tests recipes for a living, I still reach for delivery apps or head to my favorite local spot when motivation drops to an all-time low. But some recipes come together so quickly and easily, […]
Kitchen Tips
This Pumpkin Dump Cake Is the Easiest Dessert You’ll Make This Thanksgiving
Every year, I tell myself I’m going to whip up something impressive for Thanksgiving dessert—but usually, I run out of time, energy, and oven space. If you’re like me, Pumpkin Dump Cake is a total lifesaver. It’s ridiculously easy (we’re talking five minutes to assemble), uses simple ingredients, and bakes […]
The Holiday Mashup We Didn’t Know We Needed
When it comes to traditional Thanksgiving side dishes, we have our favorites. Nothing says comfort food like a big bowl of mashed potatoes or a delicious whopping of stuffing. But what if we could morph both traditional sides into one stand-out dish? Say hello to Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Filling. Combining […]
My Chinese Family Never Loved Thanksgiving Food—Until This Creamed Corn Recipe Came Along
My family didn’t put up a fight when I—an earnest 12-year-old—declared I’d be taking over Thanksgiving dinner in 2013. The holiday stirs up little passion in my parents, who were born in China and didn’t celebrate Thanksgiving with conventional fare until having me and my sister, years after immigrating to […]
This Is the ONLY Time You Should Wash a Turkey
Though it may seem counterintuitive, washing raw poultry (such as chicken and turkey) in the sink is likely to spread bacteria rather than contain it. Even if you make sure to thoroughly clean your sink after rinsing the bird, you still have the “splash factor” to consider: “Juices that splash […]
This 4-Ingredient Grilled Cheese Is So Good, I Ate It Every Day This Week
Besides boxed mac and cheese, one of the first “recipes” I ever learned to master by myself in the kitchen was another carb-plus-cheese classic: the grilled cheese sandwich. Around age 7 or so (with parental supervision of course), I delighted in pan-frying my white bread and American masterpiece for lunch […]
My Grandma’s Apple Coffee Cake Is the Holiday Treat I Fly Home For
No one makes a sweet treat quite like Grandma. From thumbprint cookies to caramel rolls to white chocolate snack mix, the holidays are our grandmas’ time to shine. My grandma’s signature holiday show-stopper is her apple coffee cake. A sweet-yet-subtle treat topped with a simple walnut-coconut sprinkle, this cake is […]
I Was an Allrecipes Editor 20 Years Ago, and I Still Make These 6 Recipes on Repeat
Over my seven years as an editor at Allrecipes, I came across a lot of recipes. Like, a lot of recipes. I’d make a way-too-long list of ones to try, probably only end up making about 10 percent of those (there are only so many hours in a day), and […]
The Chili Recipe That Changed My Family’s Dinners Forever
I have made chili the same way for as long as I can remember, and I’ve been eating it for even longer. Regardless of the ratio of bean-to-beef in the mixture, my family has always called a simmering pot of chili on the stove “chili beans.” In the same way […]
The Depression Era Dessert That Tastes Better Than It Sounds
When it comes to baking, those classic recipes that existed long before you (or even your parents) were born always seem to circle back. This is especially true with Depression-era recipes like wacky cake and peanut butter bread, which are both inexpensive and easy—and not to mention delicious. If you’re […]