Kitchen Tips

What is cooking without onions? Think about it. From butter chicken curry to French onion soup to pasta Bolognese, so many recipes from all over the world rely on some kind of allium as a foundation. It’s no wonder onions are among the first things we learn to cut. And […]

Visiting a Wisconsin Supper Club should be a goal on every true foodie’s bucket list. Sure, the rest of the country may have steakhouses, meat and threes, red-sauce restaurants, or cocktail lounges—but there’s just no imitating the classic Midwestern Supper Club.  These historic institutions perfectly blend fine dining and casual […]

I absolutely can’t resist adding a little bit of something sweet—especially if it’s tart or spiced—to something savory. With so much delicious, decadent, rich food on the plate, it’s helpful to have a gravy that’s velvety smooth, but also sharp enough to cut through it all. This recipe for Apple […]

As an Allrecipes editor, I’ve learned that “best” is a bold claim. Hundreds of users tag their recipes that way each year—and while most are absolutely delicious, only a few truly earn the title. One such recipe? Best Green Bean Casserole. The holiday side dish, which is beloved by more […]

Good manners go a long way. It’s what my parents always told me, and that bit of advice has served me well. I’m the kind of person that brings a gift to the host and puts their napkin in their lap; I help in the kitchen and I do the […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]