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How to use up overripe tomatoes – and bruised ones too! 4 delicious ideas.

by Jane Sweeney | Aug 13, 2019 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

Every year I grow as many tomato plants as my garden will hold. If I’m lucky and #thosedarnsquirrels don’t eat them all, I have a bounty of juicy red and yellow fruit that lasts through September. Inevitably some tomatoes will ripen too quickly or blister in the sun....

Baking tricks: How to remove brownies from the pan without them falling apart

by Jane Sweeney | Jul 3, 2019 | Tips + Tricks

On a recent thread in our Recipe Rescue Facebook group, I noticed a particularly long discussion around the topic of the best way to cut brownies. Specifically, how to remove brownies from the pan without them breaking into pieces. The author posted a photo of an...

The best way to grill sausage for all your summer cookouts and barbecues.

by Jane Sweeney | Jul 1, 2019 | Party!, Recipes, Tips + Tricks

Fourth of July is coming up and grilled sausages are on the menu for our cookout. They’re one of my favorite things to grill pretty much anytime the sun is shining, but especially for summer holiday gatherings. Buy a variety of sausages, prep all the mustards and...

Dreams do come true. This knife never needs sharpening.

by Anne Wolfe Postic | Jun 5, 2019 | Shopping Finds, Tips + Tricks

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.

by Jane Sweeney | May 29, 2019 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

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 to...