French Onion Pork Chops


French onion soup is one of my favorite cold-weather comfort foods. These pork chops transform everything I love about the classic into a hearty skillet dinner. The chops are nestled in a rich, savory gravy loaded with deeply caramelized onions, fresh thyme, a splash of dry sherry, and plenty of beefy flavor. A blanket of nutty Gruyère is the finishing touch, which is browned under the broiler just before serving.
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Chile Relleno Soup


Let’s talk about chiles rellenos. I love chiles rellenos. Smoky poblano peppers are stuffed with cheese, sometimes dredged and pan-fried, then simmered in a flavorful broth. They’re one of my favorite meals, but making them is another story. My kitchen usually ends up a mess, with multiple pots to wash and flour scattered everywhere.
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I Compared Gordon Ramsay’s Favorite Pans Against All-Clad, and Found a Clear Winner


Stainless steel and cast iron have their time and place in the kitchen, but for everyday cooking I turn to nonstick. As a shopping writer, I’ve tested tons of nonstick cookware, but there are some brands that I return to time and again. HexClad and All-Clad are two of those brands. HexClad is a Gordon Ramsay-backed brand known for its hybrid cookware that offers the slickness of nonstick with the ability to sear like stainless steel.
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I Tried 60 Sakara Meals for 4 Weeks in a Row, and Was Shocked by the Delicious Flavors and Generous Portions


I’ve tried a lot of great meal kits and meal delivery services in the last year or two. One I’ve always been curious about is Sakara. The 14-year-old plant-based brand specializes in nutritious meals delivered right to your door. Here’s the catch: Unlike other meal services I’ve tried, this is by far the most expensive. So naturally, my biggest question coming into this testing process was if Sakara would truly be worth it on a week-to-week basis.
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Fishwife Just Released Its First-Ever Tinned Fish Advent Calendar That’s Guaranteed to Sell Out


My pantry is constantly stocked with Fishwife’s tinned fish. I’ve tried a bunch of varieties from the brand, including smoked salmon, smoked rainbow trout, and albacore tuna, and they’ve all been absolutely delicious. Naturally, when I found out the woman-founded brand was dropping its very first Advent calendar, I was all over it. Although it officially drops today, Fishwife was nice enough to send me one ahead of time to review. (Work perks!
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