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 […]
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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 […]
My Mother-in-Law’s Stuffing Is the Dish I Look Forward to All Year
There’s traditional Thanksgiving stuffing—and then there’s my mother-in-law’s stuffing. It’s always the first holiday dish to disappear. Everyone takes heaping servings of this once-a-year savory delicacy. It’s actually so popular that she has started making double batches for Thanksgiving to ensure leftovers with turkey the next day. What’s her secret? […]
My Cousin’s Brussels Sprouts Converted My Entire Family—Here’s the Recipe
Brussels sprouts are one cruciferous vegetable that typically gets a bad rap. If you’re not a fan, though, you may soon become one after learning just how healthy they are—and how delicious they taste smothered in balsamic vinegar. It’s all about having the right recipe on deck. Brussels sprouts—named after […]
I Tried the ‘Invisible’ Apple Cake—And It’s Even Better Than It Looks
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 […]
I Ate This Semi-Homemade Meal Every Week as a Kid—25 Years Later, Here’s Why It’s Making a Major Comeback
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 […]
The Legendary Maryland Dessert With 8 Layers and 150 Years of History
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 […]