If you’ve ever boiled eggs, then you’ve had the pleasure of peeling them. Sometimes the process goes well, but other times the shell feels like it’s superglued to the egg. It can be a frustrating experience, which is why many cooking and peeling methods exist that proclaim they’re the best. […]
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I Make the Best Meatballs—and Now I’m Finally Sharing My Secret
Homemade meatballs are weeknight dinner superstars in my house. We enjoy a solid rotation of beef, Italian sausage, and turkey meatballs prepared in traditional, Italian, or Greek styles. A favorite that I keep coming back to is a baked turkey iteration with chopped peppers and onion—and a secret ingredient that […]
This Family-Favorite Pork Chop Recipe Has Over 1,000 5-Star Reviews
Whether they’re thin and crispy steaks or tender center-cut loins, pork dishes of all stripes are a go-to for our readers. Cheaper than similar beef cuts, they’re packed with flavor and easy to whip up simply with a few recipe ground rules. This recipe, beloved by our readers, has accumulated […]
We Asked 6 Chefs Why Burgers Taste Better at Restaurants—Now We’ll Never Make Them the Same Way Again
We’ll let others settle the debate on whether smash burgers or steakhouse burgers reign supreme. That’s because we happen to think all burgers are pretty darn delicious—especially those we order out. Even with top-notch recipes like The Perfect Basic Burger, The Twenty Dollar Burger, and a Copycat In-N-Out Double-Double Animal-Style […]
The Vintage Mystery Meat Midwesterners Love
If you’re from Cleveland or Pittsburgh, you likely grew up on city chicken. If you’re from the Great Lakes region, we’ll bet you’re at least familiar with city chicken, even if your mom or grandma didn’t serve it. And if you’re from anywhere else, you’re here wondering what the deal […]
The 2-Minute Trick That Will Keep Your Dirty Dishes From Piling Up
The next time you throw your cereal bowl and spoon in the sink—pause, then ask yourself if you can wash those two measly dishes in two minutes or less. If the answer is yes, just do it. Wash them, then and there. And if the answer is no… wow, why […]
The 5-Ingredient Potluck Recipe My Mom Is Famous For
Family get-togethers throughout the year are a part of my family’s DNA. But it’s the unofficial kickoff to summer—aka Memorial Day weekend—that is one of my favorite times of year because it means summer barbecues and weekly family get-togethers are on the horizon. For me, those family potlucks occur on […]
A Gastroenterologist Explains Why You Can’t Poop on Vacation—and What Helps
Traveling is like a mini mental reset. However, your brain, nerves, and psyche aren’t the only system affected by traveling. A few days out of town can send your gut out of whack, and the last thing a vacation needs is a backed up gastric system. The good news is […]
The 5-Ingredient Lunar New Year Dessert My Mom Made All Year Long
At first glance, you might not expect which dessert takes center stage on a Lunar New Year table in China. Not the pillow-soft tang yuan filled with black sesame paste, nor the perfectly crisp sesame balls, or even ba bao fan—the “eight treasure rice” adorned with a mosaic of dried […]
I Tested 4 Ways to Store Avocados, and the Best One Makes Them Last 3 Extra Days
Call me basic, but I’m an avocado devotee. On toast, in salads, next to a fried egg—avocados make almost everything better. But they’re also maddeningly tricky. The window between rock-hard and overripe mush feels impossibly small, and knowing how to store them at different stages is a guessing game. In […]