Kitchen Tips

As a food editor, I get served all sorts of food videos—and while they often vary widely in cuisine and technique, there are occasional recipes that seem to take over my feed. “Invisible Apple Cake” is one such recipe, and with such a compelling name, I was surprised that I […]

Growing up as a kid in a suburban Iowa town, I was raised on a steady diet of comfort food. Most nights after work, Mom and Dad would take turns whipping up dishes like casseroles, chili, pizza, chicken Parmesan, tacos, or waffles (breakfast for dinner for the win!)—all made from […]

Smith Island, one of the hundreds of islands in Maryland, is home to fewer than 400 residents. Nestled in the Chesapeake Bay, it’s only reachable by a ferry a few times a day. Given the inherent isolation of life on an island, culture and tradition at Smith Island has been […]

Each year as Thanksgiving approaches, one of the most commonly asked questions is how to switch up traditional sweet potato pie for something a bit new and different. Last year, I was in the same boat. I love keeping up with tradition when it comes to holiday menu planning, but […]

My grandma is famous for her Christmas cookies and candies. Every year, my sisters and I gather at her house to help her prepare the holiday goodies. Make no mistake—this isn’t your typical baking session. For the last 40 years, Grandma has churned out at least 12 types of holiday […]

The holidays are just around the corner, and everyone has their favorite dishes. One dish that I dream about throughout the year is my mom’s pineapple stuffing. While pineapple might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to stuffing, I promise it’s worth a try.  Typically, […]

When I’m craving a hearty cut of meat but don’t feel like splurging on steak, I always reach for a package of boneless or bone-in pork chops—usually sold for around $10 or less at my local supermarket. They deliver the rich, savory flavor I want from a knife-and-fork dinner at […]

Craving a fast, flavorful dinner with serious staying power? This Chef John’s version of drunken noodles (known in Thailand as pad kee mao, which translates to “drunkard’s stir-fry”) brings bold, spicy comfort to the table. Originally crafted by Thai street vendors, pad kee mao is a beloved stir-fried noodle dish […]

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 […]

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, […]