If you’re anything like me, you’ve always got a hyperfixation snack—kind of like a favorite song you play on repeat and somehow never get sick of. I’ve gone through plenty of snack phases: chocolate-hazelnut Pirouettes, kettle corn, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cashew Clusters (yes, I have a serious sweet tooth—thanks for […]
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The No-Cook Appetizer of Our Dreams
Social media may be a wealth of viral tunes and fashion tips, but it’s also given us lots of our favorite snacks in recent years. From balsamic-glazed Chippy Boys to crisp cucumber salads, foodie content creators on TikTok and other platforms are always giving us our next crave-worthy snack recipes—and […]
My Chinese Grandpa Drank This Daily—and Now I Do, Too
For as long as I can remember, I’ve preferred my water warm. Not iced or straight from the fridge, but just warm enough to sip slowly. When I was a kid, my mom would heat up a mug of water in the microwave for me to drink before bed, the […]
I Tested Our 5 Most Popular Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipes and Found My New Favorite Party Snack
No Super Bowl party (or maybe no party of any kind) would be complete without a tray of Buffalo chicken wings. There’s just something about the crispy, deep-fried wings paired with a buttery, vinegary hot sauce that can’t be beat. Put a platter of Buffalo chicken wings out with celery, […]
The Best Way to Cut Brownies Has Been Hiding in Our Kitchens the Whole Time
Whether you’re baking them from scratch or from a box, brownies never disappoint. You can dress them up or go with a simple bake-sale classic brownie; you can make them fudgy or cakey, or even make all-edge brownies. And while we know that looks don’t matter as much as taste […]
This ‘Secret Sauce’ Turns a Simple Chicken Dinner Into a 5-Star Meal
It’s hard to deny the appeal of a peppery cream sauce. Just as cacio e pepe surged among cheesy pasta lovers, this recipe is circulating as a trendy chicken dish for similar reasons. Thanks to the classic method of making “au poivre,” this dish is creamy, peppery, and gloriously decadent. […]
This $5 One-Pot Bean Recipe Is My New Favorite Weeknight Dinner
It seems like each year I save hundreds of recipes that I just never really get to—but that’s going to change in 2026. This year, I’m benching many of my regular recipes and really starting to try out new options to help expand my palette (and hopefully skillset, too). While […]
My Mother-In-Law’s Slider Recipe Is Always the First To Go at a Potluck
There’s never a bad time for a toasty, melty, pull-apart tray of sliders. They make for a convenient handheld snack that’s both cravable and satisfying in one pillowy bundle. A pulled pork version is great at a barbecue alongside pasta salad and watermelon. Ham and cheese are fun for book […]
My Grandpa’s 2-Ingredient Dessert Recipe Was Famous at His Restaurant
In the kitchen my grandma is known—even renowned—for her cooking. As a longtime restaurant owner and chef, she’s the default go-to when it comes to advice and recipes for Thai curry, noodles, and rice dishes. Meanwhile, my grandpa has carved out his own reputation as a master of sweets. When […]
The Lazy Cooking Shortcut I’ll Never Apologize For
What I’m about to say might be disturbing to some people and, for that, I am truly sorry. But I’ve remained silent for too long. This has to be said: Jarred garlic isn’t that bad. In fact, it’s the lazy cooking shortcut I rely on again and again—and I’m not […]