Blog

For the Crispiest Roasted Potatoes, Cook Them Like the British Do

September 7, 2025

Why Make This Roughing up boiled potatoes creates more surface area, resulting in extra crispy roasted edges.  Finishing potatoes in the oven on a hot sheet pan in hot fat...

Blog

I Asked 3 Chefs the Best Way To Roast Vegetables—They All Said the Same Thing

September 7, 2025

Key Takeaways • 425 °F is ideal: It’s hot enough to achieve caramelization and browning, but not so hot that vegetables burn before cooking through.• Vegetables should be tossed with olive...

Blog

Alton Brown’s Trick for Making Perfect Brown Rice Every Single Time

September 7, 2025

Key Takeaways • Alton Brown recommends baking brown rice in a preheated 375 °F oven.• This method helps achieve uniform, fluffy results without the unpredictability of stovetop cooking. As far as...

Blog

Italian Seasoning

September 7, 2025

About the author Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified...

Blog

16 Easy, Kid-Friendly Recipes for Busy Weeknights

September 7, 2025

If there’s one thing I’m not looking forward to about starting and raising a family, it’s trying to figure out how to cook to please everyone’s tastes. I was a...