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 […]
Kitchen Tips
This Science-Baked Noodle Trick Is a Must-Try for Soup Season
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 […]
The Vintage, No-Bake Cookie That Deserves a Spot on Your Holiday Cookie Plate
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 […]
This Homemade Sweet-Nutty Holiday Treat Is My Favorite Thing To Gift
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 […]
This 5-Ingredient Recipe is a Southern Holiday Tradition
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 […]
The Beloved Midwestern Dessert That Belongs on Your Holiday Table
What’s chocolatey and beloved for its creamy lumps? That’s Bumpy Cake—the Michigan‑born dessert that looks like a giant Hostess Ho Ho but tastes 100 times better. This iconic treat features a rich chocolate devil’s food cake topped with buttercream “bumps” and cloaked in glossy fudge icing, giving it a signature […]
The 3-Ingredient Skillet Dinner I Make Once a Week
During our busiest months, I slice and sauté kielbasa sausage, green cabbage, and white onion in a cast iron skillet at least once a week. Super fast and easy to prepare after a long workday or shuttling our kid to and from evening hockey practice, this dish is a classic […]
The Kitschy Vintage Appetizer My Mom Makes Every Holiday Season
As the holidays start to roll around, I start to crave dishes from my childhood. The recipes I ate for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years as a child are the same foods I eat—and make—today. There’s such a strong nostalgic tie to the holidays, and in my opinion, there’s no […]
The Super Cheesy Pasta Our Test Kitchen Calls a ‘Cheater Recipe’
Olive Garden diners enjoy that moment when their hot dish is put in front of them, and the server lets them know it can be topped with as much cheese as they want. Just say “when.” It’s not just Parmesan that the restaurant’s diners enjoy, though. They love all the […]
The Cookie Recipe That Made a 98-Year-Old Grandma An Iowa Legend
Mildred Ricke is best known for her perfect attendance at her ball games and recitals, affinity for pink nail polish—and famous cookies. In fact, the 98-year-old’s cookies are so legendary that they made their way from Iowa to Colorado—thanks to Kelli Chiri, one of her nine grandchildren. For five years, […]