The Dangerous Stovetop Mistake Everyone Makes

After sanitation (always begin with washing hands!) and knife handling, one of the first things I taught my son about kitchen safety was how to avoid burns. When we’re cooking with two or more pots and pans on the stovetop, things can get hectic and accidents are more likely to […]

The 4-Ingredient Chicken Recipe That Wins Blue Ribbons

When you think of what dinner strikes the perfect balance between ease and elegance, nothing is up to the task like a roast chicken. Cooking someone a roasted chicken is like saying “I love you” in delectable food form. And while it’s easy to make, there are many recipes to […]

This Grandpa’s Famous Carrot Cake Has a Genius Secret Ingredient

How are we getting through this bitterly cold winter? Fantasizing about all the baking we’ll do next season. There’s so much to get excited about when it comes to spring baking: luscious lemon bars, fresh rhubarb pies, and lavender shortbread cookies, to name a few. But, without a doubt, the […]

The 70-Year-Old Recipe That Tastes Like a Million Bucks

Neiman Marcus has been synonymous with over-the-top luxury since its opening in Dallas, Texas, in 1907. Throughout the years, the department store’s high-end fashion has drawn the likes of Coco Chanel, Gloria Vanderbilt, Howard Hughes, and Anna Wintour. While the couture there might be a little too rich for the […]

This Unlikely Ingredient Quickly Thickens Soup in Seconds

Creamy, rich soups are one of winter’s best comfort foods. There are plenty of ways to thicken homemade soup, but until recently, we had never considered leftover French fries. Turns out, this method for making soup even creamier is a clever way to use those soggy fries from last night’s […]

This 4-Ingredient Dip Disappears Immediately at Any Potluck

I’ll be the first to admit that when I’m cooking for a potluck, I’m usually looking for an easy recipe with as many shortcuts as possible. Hey, just because it’s only a few ingredients and takes 20 minutes doesn’t mean it won’t taste good or that you didn’t make it […]