Kitchen Tips

My son and I love to play around with pancake batter, tossing in pumpkin pie spice, dark chocolate chips, bits of pineapple, and even crispy chopped bacon (a heavenly match up with pure maple syrup). One hit we keep coming back to? Banana pudding pancakes. The beloved custard-like Southern delight […]

You know those dishes that you grew up eating, the ones that are must-haves on every holiday menu? Well, for me, it’s my dad’s stuffed mushrooms. These little creamy, comforting bites of joy were not only passed around at every holiday gathering at our house but also a prerequisite for […]

Let’s be honest, baking is a pretty great hobby. Not only is it a fun stress reliever, but it also has some delicious results. That’s why when it comes to your baking sheets, you want the best of the best. We’re not talking about the most expensive baking sheet; truthfully, […]

Let’s face it, the holidays are a mad dash. There’s shopping, wrapping, cooking, hosting, traveling—and don’t forget, holiday party attending. For 25 days straight, it might seem like you never get the chance to slow down. And that’s why, in December especially, we love easy food fixes that don’t take […]

Try as I may to savor the summer, cold weather is here whether I like it or not—and I’m slowly trying to get back into the habit of cooking dinners. But most of all, I don’t want to do a lot of dishes (although that’s a perennial problem of mine). […]

Everybody knows that the best part of Hanukkah is the latkes. Sorry to all of my rugelach lovers, brisket enthusiasts, or die-hard kugel fans, but latkes take the cake, no questions asked. I mean, shredded potatoes and onions pan-fried in heaping amounts of oil, then dunked in sour cream and/or […]

This time of year, we’re eating more soup than ever. From Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup to Thai Coconut Soup and everything in between, there’s no better time to get down with a warm and steamy bowl of soup. Ramen, in particular, is a cold-weather dish that is just […]

It’s hard to believe that December is here. We’re in full holiday-swing—and at Allrecipes, that means baking up a storm. Our editors are filling up their cookie trays with Rosemary Shortbread Cookies, Ranger Cookie Bars, Eggnog Cookies, and so many more delicious treats.  But despite how fancy we get, it’s […]

When I’m looking for ways to give loved ones something special—something that says I really care and I took the time to make this for you—I give food. A small, home-cooked token of holiday warmth and thoughtfulness goes a long way.  For a gift that is less time-consuming than a […]

When the holiday season rolls around, I’m always looking for something festive to make in outrageous quantities—without a lot of fuss. Cookie swaps are the name of the game in this regard, with seemingly endless recipes from which to borrow inspiration, bake, and share, but I personally struggle with not […]