Whether mashed, sliced, diced, or dolloped, avocados are always delicious. On toast, in salad, turned into guacamole, and smothered on a breakfast burrito—I want it all. The only problem with avocados? It can be tough to tell from the outside which fruits will reveal a perfectly green, smooth center, or […]
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The 10-Minute Dinner Our Editors Can’t Stop Making
It should come as no surprise that the main topic of conversation at Allrecipes is, well, recipes. It’s what we do! When someone on staff finds a recipe they really love, it’s all we can seem to talk about—and our current favorite, Easiest Sheet Pan Tacos, comes from our very […]
The 3-Ingredient Pasta Recipe I Can’t Stop Making
I grew up frequenting Olive Garden for its breadsticks, salad, and, most of all, pasta dishes. And I’ll be honest, the Five Cheese Ziti and Fettuccine Alfredo still hold up. However, becoming an adult is realizing that you don’t actually have to go to an Italian restaurant to have delicious […]
I Asked 4 Chefs the Best Way To Cook Bacon, and They All Said the Same Thing
There are almost as many ways to cook bacon as there are slices in the package. Some home cooks like to air-fry bacon or deep-fry it, and others are keen on cooking bacon in cast iron. Hurried cooks often microwave the meat, while those who have the time occasionally swear […]
For the Most Flavorful Chili, I Always Add a Tablespoons of This to the Pot
A great chili makes for a crowded table: A queue forms, bowls and spoons become currency, and crackers are hoarded. Chili just has this effect on people, especially when the air grows colder and nights begin earlier. Hearty ingredients, tender meat, and seasonings make a meal worth eating over and […]
This $1 Ramen Dinner Is the One My Family Requests Most
I’ve cooked for television. I’ve cooked for judges and I’ve even cooked for chefs who scare me a little. And yet one of my family’s (Ok, my children’s) most requested dinners starts with a 99-cent packet of instant ramen that lives in the back of my pantry. This is not […]
The 10-Minute Recipe I Make at Least Once a Week
I love cabbage for approximately 1,000 reasons. It’s cheap, nutritious, versatile, and gut-friendly. If stored properly, a cabbage can last from 3 weeks to 2 months in your fridge. Cabbage has been a staple in my house for the last decade and is the star of this recipe. It is […]
The Noodle Recipe Everyone Begs My Mom To Make Every Chinese New Year
My mom always goes big for Chinese New Year. To celebrate the holiday—which honors the first new moon of the lunar calendar used in many Asian countries and the rotation of the Chinese zodiac—she prepares a huge Chinese-style feast of symbolic dishes. She picks up 10 rotisserie chickens from Costco […]
‘Death by Garlic’ Pasta Is the Ultimate Anti-Date Night Dish—and Reviewers Can’t Get Enough of It
With a recipe name like “Death by Garlic,” you know exactly what you’re in for. Submitted by Allrecipes community member Terry Stirling, this unapologetically garlicky pasta earned its dramatic moniker from Terry’s brothers, who quickly learned an important lesson: If one person at the table eats it, everyone else should, […]
This 1-Ingredient Swap Saves Me Hundreds of Dollars Each Year
If you’ve been feeling the squeeze at the grocery store lately, you’re not alone. It seems as though every weekly shop comes with an unwanted price hike, for everything from pantry staples to fresh produce. Over time, those price hikes can really add up. While we (unfortunately) cannot change the […]