My mom is the child of Ukrainian immigrants, so she learned early on that if you couldn’t eat it fresh, you pickled it, stewed it, or turned it into stock....
Key Takeaways A couple tablespoons of tomato paste toasted in fat deepens beef‑stew flavor with rich umami. Toasting tomato paste before adding liquid brings out sweet, roasted complexity. This simple...
There are times when we all need an extra hand—the busy holiday season being one of those times. The microwave, designed for more than just reheating, has a lot to...
This time of year, I can’t help but have breakfast for a crowd on my brain. Between overnight house guests and brunch-y holidays gatherings, a morning meal that feeds plenty...
Wrapping chicken breasts in bacon keeps them tender and moist while adding smoky flavor. You only need chicken breasts, bacon, and your favorite spice blend to make this dish. Stretching...
Key Takeaways • Mayonnaise is the secret to better chicken breasts according to cookbook author J. Kenji López‑Alt.• Blend equal parts mayo with any marinade to help the marinade cling...
Mollie Katzen’s The Enchanted Broccoli Forest became my family’s most-used cookbook when my older brother decided to become a vegetarian in high school. My parents bought him a few vegetarian...
Butter isn’t just a supporting character in the kitchen—it’s the diva who shows up in a gold wrapper and steals the show the minute it hits warm bread. In baking,...
If you’re stressing about your upcoming holiday gathering, here’s a tip: Choose recipes that can be made ahead. When I’m hosting, I like to prepare as much as possible days...
Martha has done it again! Her easy three-ingredient steaks have quickly become one of my favorite dishes for date nights and holiday meals. As you can expect, she seasons the...