Kitchen Tips

Wisconsin’s devotion to brandy is well documented. In fact, half of the Korbel brandy sold around the world is poured right here in the Badger State. And much of it finds its way into our state drink (sorry, Bloody Mary): the Wisconsin Old Fashioned. The Wisconsin Old Fashioned is a […]

Sweet potatoes are everywhere during the holidays. They’re mashed into casseroles, roasted on sheet pans, and baked into pies. But while they’re a seasonal favorite, one mystery seems to pop up year after year: How do you actually know when a sweet potato has gone bad? We tapped someone who […]

Some memories stick with us forever—like the smell of Grandpa’s chili or the taste of Mom’s chicken casserole. Certain foods don’t just live in our taste buds; they find a place in our hearts. For me, one of those unforgettable foods is my grandma’s party mix. You might know it […]

Holiday baking season is in full swing. We’ve been waiting for one of our favorite recipes all year long: Joe Frogger cookies. While it’s likely that you’ve never even heard of a Joe Frogger before today, rest assured, it’s a cookie you won’t soon forget. Beyond being wholly comforting and […]

One thing that can derail your baking plans is discovering that the brown sugar your cookie recipe calls for is as hard as a rock. Luckily, we’ve got a super simple tip for keeping brown sugar soft and fresh from the start, preventing lumps—or the need to chip away at […]

Scrambled eggs are one of the first recipes many home cooks attempt to conquer. With this in mind, you might think the process of mastering how to make scrambled eggs would be easy. But if you have ever attempted to make scrambled eggs, you’ll know it’s a tricky endeavor. It […]

Lately, I can’t stop testing vintage recipes. Something feels deeply satisfying about revisiting cooking and baking methods from decades past. Recently, my editor pointed me toward a Reddit post about a Betty Crocker cookie recipe from 1963. I didn’t hesitate to give it a try. Betty Crocker’s Peanut Butter Quickies […]

I like OG stuff. Probably because at this point in my life, I, myself, am actually an “OG.” That means I like bands like Pearl Jam, any piece of black clothing, and Lisa Frank stickers. It also means that I’m not easily impressed. That’s why when I was tasked with […]

This year, I discovered a new hobby: digging up vintage recipes and testing them to see if old school dishes can still shine today. Recently, I came across a magazine clipping from March 1934 featuring a “Cream Snap” cookie that puts Crisco in the spotlight. While this cookie find feels […]

There’s nothing better than the smell of a hearty slow cooker meal wafting through the kitchen—and the rest of the house, too—when you step inside your home after a bitter cold day. Of the thousands of recipes our Allrecipes community saved over the past year, one slow cooker recipe emerged […]