4 Japanese fluffy pancake recipes worth attempting this weekend
Move over, boxed pancake mix; we still like you, but the new hot food trend that we are excited to try is Japanese fluffy pancakes. Think, light soufflé-inspired breakfast pastries drizzled with syrup and fresh fruit. It's easy to see why Japanese Fluffy Pancakes are...
The best Trader Joe’s products for Memorial Day from a professionally trained cook – apps, drinks, grilling shortcuts and more!
The best Trader Joe’s products for Memorial Day are all right here. And I know, because I spent forever combing the aisles (real and virtual) to find everything from quick sandwich toppers to flavor-packed marinades. They're perfect for easy cooking, snacking and...
10 outrageous Game of Thrones desserts to celebrate 8 outrageous seasons. And now our watch has ended.
These clever Game of Thrones desserts are for those of you, like me, fully prepared to be eating my Game of Thrones feelings potentially into the weeks to come. Maybe you're tuning into the Game of Thrones series finale after 8 years of die-hard fandom (or longer if...
When is a tie not a tie? When it’s this creative Father’s Day gourmet gift box
I've loved Man Crates for a while now, as a source for great gourmet gifts for Father's Day -- though to quote that old Irish Spring Commercial, "but I like them too!" This year for Father's Day, they're out with this hilarious tie box filled with artisanal jerkys....
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including mango chicken tacos that will make you feel like you’re at the beach
A new batch of weekly meal plan recommendations are here, with easy, low-stress meals your whole family will enjoy. We promise, these five recipes will get you through this week ahead easily and deliciously. We've been hearing your requests for more vegetarian options...
Cook in the Blank is like MadLibs meets practical cookbook…and it’s genius
I'm not a seven-nights-a-week home cook, not by far, so Food 52's new Cook In the Blank absolutely intrigued me. I'm down for all the motivation I can find for homemade dinners, and a cookbook that's subtitled The Fun, Freewheeling Game Plan That Takes You From Zero...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including the most outrageously delicious burger toppings
A new batch of weekly meal plan recommendations are here, with easy, low-stress meals your whole family will enjoy. We promise, these five recipes will get you through this week ahead easily and deliciously. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up on...
6 family-friendly meatball variations for dinner: Make on weekends, devour all month.
Dear meatballs, I love everything about you. I love that you can be healthy or decadent, quick or slow cooking, meaty or vegan, and that you can easily span multiple meals. Meatballs are a blank canvas for spices, herbs, sauce; the options are endless. And meatballs...
5 beautiful and easy Mother’s Day cakes the kids can make themselves
This Mother's Day, we think mom should get a break from the cooking (unless that's her happy place, of course), so we've found 5 beautiful and easy Mother's Day cakes that the kids can make themselves. We're looking at sheet cakes that don't require crumb coats or...
How to make crispy, chicken cutlets: A 10-minute main that goes with just about anything.
If my family could pick only a few dishes to put in our dinner rotation, breaded chicken cutlets would be at the top of the list. Learning how to make perfectly crispy chicken cutlets is easy, and once you do it a few times, you won’t even need a recipe. Even so, I...
These OMG Mother’s Day cupcakes give back to other moms too
This Mother's Day, I've been so moved to discover the fabulous Mother's Day cupcake collaboration between Baked by Melissa and Every Mother Counts that's helping provide maternal care to mothers who need it. And okay, especially because supporting this cause involves...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including better-than-takeout Orange Chicken
A new batch of weekly meal plan recommendations are here, with easy, low-stress meals your whole family will enjoy. We promise, these five recipes will get you through this week ahead easily and deliciously. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up on...
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Our favorite corn on the cob hacks and serving ideas you have to try this summer.
Corn on the cob is one of the best things about summer. You can't even argue with me! It's convenient, delicious, and corn is in plentiful supply. So I love these corn on the cob hacks, which make one of our summer favorites even more fun. Whether you're planning a...
Dreams do come true. This knife never needs sharpening.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a perfectly sharp knife appear on your doorstep every few months? And yes, that also sounds like a premise for a bad horror movie, but this is different, I promise. Experienced cooks know how important a sharp knife is to culinary...
How to grill potatoes: 3 simple methods for a perfect summer side dish.
I don’t know if it’s the Irish in me, but I’m an ardent four-season potato fan. Every winter I tend to crank up the oven and roast them, savoring each golden, crisp skin and soft, pillowy interior. And as summer approaches, there’s no reason we can’t grill potatoes...
Best kitchen mat to help with back problems: Reader Q&A
When a member of our Recipe Rescue Facebook group asked for a kitchen mat that would ease back strain while she's prepping dinner on her kitchen's stone floors, the group came through big time! Here are multiple readers' picks for the best kitchen mat to help with...
8 tips for how to make an impressive cheese plate with basic supermarket ingredients
If you ask me, the most important aspect of throwing any cocktail or dinner party host to know is how to make a cheese plate. And not just any cheese plate, but knowing how to put one together that looks fancy, even when it’s made with affordable supermarket...
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Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals using June’s freshest produce
This week's weekly meal plan recommendations are here, and we've found some easy meals to get you through the rest of the week all using June's best, freshest produce like watermelon, zucchini, swiss chard, avocados and peas. Yay for summer! So grab a pen, make...
Our favorite last-minute food gifts for Dad: Make them, buy them, order them, or get the kids on it!
We always love helping you all out with great last minute gifts for Dad, Grandpa, your stepdad, or anyone you're celebrating this Father's Day. Because it helps us out too! While Father's Day gifts have been on our minds -- and our shopping lists -- for weeks...
Our favorite corn on the cob hacks and serving ideas you have to try this summer.
Corn on the cob is one of the best things about summer. You can't even argue with me! It's convenient, delicious, and corn is in plentiful supply. So I love these corn on the cob hacks, which make one of our summer favorites even more fun. Whether you're planning a...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including an easy foil pack dinner the kids will love
A new batch of weekly meal plan recommendations are here, and we've found some easy meals to get you through the rest of the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up on ingredients before the weekend’s over to make your weeknights that much...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including fun ideas like a burger upgrade and a party platter for dinner
A new batch of weekly meal plan recommendations are here, and we've found some easy meals to get you through the rest of the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up on ingredients before the weekend’s over to make your weeknights that much...
