Netflix’s “Nailed It” is a baking show for the rest of us. And our kids, too.
For those of us who have ever struggled to make a simple batch of edible cupcakes, or bake a cake we saw on Pinterest that might actually look like the one on Pinterest – Netflix’s Nailed It is the show we’ve been waiting for. Inspired by all of the baking-fail memes...
Web coolness: Dunkin’ sneakers, Easter help galore, shag rug cakes, and warning labels on coffee?
Dunkin' afficionados (i.e. all New Englanders): you can now purchase Dunkin' Donuts sneakers by a major local sneaker manufacturer, just in time for the Boston Marathon! (And did you know there are Pizza Hut shoes, too? And they actually order pizza?) Easter is here!...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from a healthier pasta classic to a one-pan steak dinner.
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a healthier pasta classic to a one-pan steak dinner, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up before the weekend’s...
6 yummy recipes for Easter cookies and treats that kids of all ages can make with (ahem) minimal adult help.
It's T-minus almost no days until Easter, which means I've been searching for recipes for Easter cookies! But not just any Easter cookies -- the kinds my kids can make all by themselves. (Well, with just a little help from me.) See, my kids have a very sensitive radar...
5 amazing Passover brisket recipes from Jewish food bloggers who know how it’s done.
Passover's coming up fast, which means it's time to start thinking about that delicious brisket. As anyone who's cooked this cut of meat before knows, it's fairly easy to make -- and love! -- but hard to perfect. Thankfully we're calling on the expertise of a few of...
6 companies making Easter chocolates for kids with food allergies. Because everyone deserves a chocolate bunny.
As a parent of a child with food allergies, I know what a big deal it is to find allergy-friendly Easter chocolate. Delivering on Easter Bunny expectations can be tricky, especially when it comes to chocolate. Thankfully, there are some great chocolate choices...
Thinking beyond the Easter basket with an Easter Cookie DŌ delivery
If you're looking to send something a little more special than a typical Easter basket, have I got the idea for you: Cookie dough! Really! Because it's not just any cookie dough -- I'm talking the outrageous Easter four-pack from Cookie DŌ. NYC families know about the...
7 amazing make-ahead Easter brunch recipes: Sides, mains, and yes, dessert!
When the Commodores sang the song Easy Like Sunday Morning, clearly they didn't have a wiggly one-year-old they were trying to dress in suspenders while also cooking an elaborate brunch on their Sunday mornings! Know what I'm talking about? Then these fabulous...
Web coolness: Easter egg options, pickle juice slushies, and more!
Two thumbs up for this new Krispy Kreme Reese's donut. [Photo via Krispy Kreme] Calling all fermented food fans: pickle juice slushies are coming this summer! Plus, last year's Unicorn Frappuccino has been updated as the Crystal Ball Frappuccino. And add Unicorn Magic...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from creamy vegan ramen to a lemony one-pan chicken dinner.
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From creamy vegan ramen to a lemony one-pan chicken dinner, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up before the weekend’s...
Jennifer Garner’s Pretend Cooking Show will make you love cooking. And Jennifer.
I just watched all three episodes of Jennifer Garner’s Pretend Cooking Show and I think I’m hooked. And actually, I'm surprised. Let’s face it – we’ve all grown a little weary of most cooking shows, right? You can’t change the channel without seeing someone torturing...
This easy DIY Easter cookie kit helps you make no-fail perfect creations!
If you're as mesmerized by the incredible, intricate cookie designs on instagram feeds like ABC Bakery or Dous Dolce as I am, you're going to want to try this new DIY Easter cookie kit we found from Red Velvet NYC -- complete with decorating diagrams, so you can't...
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This trick for reviving stale bread really works! | Testing Cooking Tricks
Bread past its prime will ruin your day -- or at the very least, your sandwich. Did you know there's a trick for saving stale bread -- and that this cool food hack really works? Turns out that running a stale loaf under water (no, really) and steaming it off in the...
5 easy kitchen habits you can start today to help save the environment.
Earth Day is a great time to assess our eco-friendly habits, especially in the kitchen where there are so many opportunities to make a positive impact. But I get it: I'm lazy, and changing habits is hard. Sadly, when it comes to the environment, laziness is no...
How to clean your can opener in three steps (because, believe me, it needs cleaning).
Now that I'm officially freaked out about the germs on my dish sponge, I've started thinking about the cleanliness of my other kitchen items. And it isn't great. A 2013 study found that things like blenders, sinks, and countertops are hotbeds for salmonella, e....
8 reasons to appreciate your picky eaters. We’ve got silver linings galore!
Are your kids picky eaters? We've got some around here too, so we get it. But instead of your standard "how to get picky eaters to eat more foods" post -- though we have lots of those too -- I wanted to let you know maybe you don't need to sweat it so much....
The brilliant secret to using that very last bit of Dijon mustard in the jar.
I'm going to teach you the most amazing trick ever, to keep you from wasting even one drop of delicious Dijon mustard. But first, let's pick a mustard. I must say, I find that Trader Joe's Dijon mustard is by far the best Dijon mustard by taste and value. At $1.99...
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5 yummy 30-minute marinades for meat, fish, even veggies. We’re here for you, our fellow procrastinators!
I was so grateful to find these 30-minute marinades because, y'all, as a new mom, I can hardly remember to thaw the meat I'm going to cook, much thaw it and lovingly marinate it for ten hours. We're talking 30+ hours of prep at that point, and unless Paul Hollywood...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from a San Antonio specialty to Mama’s Arroz con Pollo.
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a San Antonio specialty to Mama's Arroz con Pollo, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up before the weekend’s...
5 eco-friendly burger recipes that could help save the planet. Yes, really.
In honor of Earth Day this Sunday, my family has been taking a hard look at our eating habits. And I bet you know where this is going from the headline, right? Cows. It's no secret that our collective love for beef is having a harmful impact on the environment. In...
How to make your own onigirazu, or sushi sandwiches like you may start seeing at Whole Foods.
What do you get when you cross sushi with a sandwich? A Japanese dish called onigirazu, which is a seaweed-wrapped rice ball – with fillings – that is not pressed into the traditional round or triangular shape. Turns out our very own Whole Foods has been testing...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from a 15-minute stir fry to a chicken parm pasta skillet.
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a 15-minute stir fry to a chicken parm pasta skillet, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up before the...
