A slow cooker can work wonders for so many ingredients, but where it really shines is with inexpensive cuts of meat. It can turn a plain pound of ground beef into something that’s moist, juicy, and extra flavorful, thanks to it’s slow and steady cook time.
These seven recipes prove you can churn out a whole lot of crowd-pleasing dinners with the help of the trusty appliance.
As of 2016, almond milk was the most popular milk of all milks in the United States. And even with all the newcomers — cashew milk, coconut milk, hemp milk, oat milk — we’d guess it’s still the darling of the “mylks.” But does it deserve its spotlight in the non-dairy section of your supermarket?
Here are a few things you should know about almond milk.
There’s so much to love about the classic Italian-American combination of pasta and meatballs — the simplicity, the ease of customization, and the absolutely delicious way it perfumes your house with cozy smells. This time around, double down on everything you love about this combo in the form of a baked casserole to serve the hungriest of crowds.
To keep things interesting we’re introducing a smoky element with the addition of canned, fire-roasted tomatoes.
Let’s face it — sometimes the side dishes are just better. Yes, chicken is great, and we’ll never say no to a burger, but aren’t we really just here for the luscious steak fries, perfectly crunchy slaw, and irresistible veggie casseroles?
Today we’re celebrating the supporting cast of the dinner table with our 27 favorite scene-stealing side dishes.
When I was growing up, I wanted nothing more than to bring a big bowl of buttery popcorn and glass of chocolate milk upstairs to my room. But there was just no way that would ever fly with my mom. She had no real issue with what I wanted to eat — it was where I wanted to eat it.
Many of us get our first cooking lessons at home. People who grow up to work in restaurants or attend culinary school or become world-famous chefs usually pick up a few tricks at home before they go (even if it’s just the proper way to cut a peanut butter sandwich).
Even celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis learned some tricks she still uses from her mother, actress and writer Veronica De Laurentiis. And she says her mother’s best cooking lesson was to always be resourceful with leftovers.
By my best estimation, I’ve made about 1,273 batches of hummus since my hummus-loving kiddo was old enough for solids. Having tried every method (dried beans, canned beans, tahini, peanut butter instead of tahini, and the like), I can reliably say that making hummus with canned chickpeas gives me the easiest everyday hummus I can make week after week.
The most surprising finding after all of these hummus batches isn’t the method, but the right ingredient for the job — which is why I grab only one brand of canned chickpeas for making hummus.
For as long as I’ve cooked pasta, I’ve cooked it just like everyone else — bring a pot of water to a boil, dump in noodles, cook until al dente, drain, and toss in the sauce of choosing. Things were going along swimmingly (I was eating great pasta at home) until I learned I could be eating even better pasta.
You see, you may have noticed that your favorite Italian restaurant always seems to make their pasta taste just a tiny bit better than yours — the pasta seems to be cooked more perfectly and it’s more well-coated in the sauce. Turns out there’s one thing they do differently that matters a whole lot: They undercook it.
You’ll almost never find our kitchens without a can or two of black beans stocked in the pantry. This versatile ingredient can be used in so many different ways. From soups and chilis to enchiladas and salads, the possibilities are seemingly endless. We chose our 17 favorite black bean recipes to get you started with something new.
You guys! We are so close to finally getting back into grilling season! Before you can fire things up, though, it’s a good idea to give your gas grill a good cleaning. (Maybe you didn’t clean it super well before you packed it away for winter or maybe it just got a little gross while it waited for you.)
Here’s how to do it.
Oh, and one quick note: While you generally don’t have to scrub down your gas grill to shiny perfection after each use, you should give it a deep clean once in a while to make sure it runs safely and efficiently. So keep this page bookmarked in case you need to refer back to it throughout the summer.