by Jane Sweeney | Nov 18, 2017 | Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks
If you’ve read Stacie’s brilliant How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey tutorial, you should be well prepared for the big day. But with so much going on in the kitchen, a little turkey trouble is bound to happen. My advice? Open a bottle of wine and breathe deep, because...
by Jane Sweeney | Nov 8, 2017 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, leave your Martha Stewart aspirations to the turkey and learn how to make perfect mashed potatoes in the microwave. Our method is so easy and creates creamy, delicious potatoes in no time. This genius kitchen hack also frees up a stovetop burner...
by Jane Sweeney | Oct 24, 2017 | Recipes
Over the years, I’ve baked countless versions of the classic Toll House cookie. So when I noticed that Instagram and even the New York Times were abuzz over Sarah Kieffer’s Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe from her mouthwatering The Vanilla Bean Blog, I assumed it was...
by Jane Sweeney | Oct 18, 2017 | Tips + Tricks
About a year ago, my mother-in-law spilled a bottle of vegetable oil. Using a handful of kitchen towels, I jumped in to help mop it up — which just made a bigger mess. Then, after hours of cleanup, I tossed the towels into the washing machine, and trying to be...
by Jane Sweeney | Oct 9, 2017 | Tips + Tricks, Recipes
With sports practice, late conference calls, and toddler meltdowns, getting a well-rounded dinner on the table can feel like a Herculean feat. Any shortcut that helps make a home cooked weeknight meal possible — especially a nutritious one — is like gold....