Moms pretty much deserve a slice of cake every day. While that probably doesn’t happen, there’s no better time than Mother’s Day to bake up a big cake to celebrate everything she does 365 days a year.
These lovely cakes run the gamut of quick and easy to project-worthy, depending on how much time you have. No matter what, though, they’ll be an impressive way to show Mom how much you appreciate her.
Kitchn editors are scattered around the country, and it’s finally starting to feel a lot like summer — for all of us. So naturally we’re thinking about things like cold brew, ice cream, and, of course, picnics.
One of our biggest outdoor dining essentials? A good wine glass for al fresco sipping. Here are three of our favorites. (Bonus: One’s on sale.)
If you saw the headline of this story and thought to yourself, because Trader Joe’s has fun, yummy frozen snacks and meals that I can’t get at my mainstream supermarket, you’d be half right.
We actually have a lot of freezer aisle-related stories coming up in July (when it’s bound to be way too hot and we’ll all want to stick our heads in one of those cases) and we’ll be talking about Trader Joe’s freezer goodies a lot. In the meantime, though, we saw this story on NPR and found it super interesting.
Having your kids help in the kitchen is one of the best ways to get them interested in cooking and trying different foods. And kids who feel like they can cook are more likely to be more adventurous and healthful eaters as adults!
Now Disney is looking to bring kids into the food world with a new cooking video channel for kids called Disney Eats.
Le Creuset makes some of the world’s most beautiful Dutch ovens. They’re solid and chic and they come in such an array of colors that many people have spent hours trying to figure out what color of Dutch oven they want to use for the rest of their lives. (They last forever, so it’s basically a lifetime commitment.)
But Le Creuset is a lot more than Dutch ovens. That heavy cast iron casserole might get a person through winter, but now that it’s summer Le Creuset is thinking of ice cream.
There are few things more satisfying than the cool, caffeine-giving sip of a cup of iced coffee. Somehow it tastes even better when it is conveniently prepared by someone else — like when I’m swinging by my local coffee stop just before carpool pickup.
The first secret to enjoying cold brew at home is to make a big batch in advance that will take you less time than hopping in the car and whipping through a Starbuck drive-thru. The second secret? Using the same technique that Starbucks — and other big coffee shops — use to make cold brew in bulk.
You’ll just need some coffee beans, a jar, and a cold overnight soak. Here’s how to make Starbucks-style cold brew coffee at home.
I have fallen in love with a creamy, flavorful pasta sauce that could not be easier to make. It’s as simple as whirling a couple of ripe avocados, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of oil in a blender while your favorite pasta cooks. The avocado makes for an incredibly creamy mild base, while a generous amount of garlic and basil work together to give the sauce a punch of flavor similar to pesto, but without any cheese or nuts.
This pasta sauce is a game-changer for weeknight dinners, potluck pasta salads, and your work-day lunch box. Here’s how to make it.
The Target shopping experience is the subject of many an internet ode. It’s both parts relaxing and an easy way to spend a lot more money than you ever intended.
If you’d like to enjoy the Target shopping experience without the temptation of impulse purchases, however, this news may be just what you’re waiting for: The retailer now has same-day grocery delivery service in select areas, powered by Shipt.
Here at Kitchn we’re big fans of what Editor-in-Chief Faith Durand calls “salad swag.” When you’re making a salad for lunch, you typically always have greens and maybe a dressing — but the fun stuff, the “swag,” is where things actually get interesting. Maybe you add some shrimp, avocado, and corn (like here). Or maybe it’s chicken, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices (like here).Whatever you choose for “swag”, there’s no wrong answer, but playing around in the kitchen is always encouraged.
Today Trader Joe’s came out with its Fearless Flyer for May and I was so excited to see that the grocer is making this swag concept so much easier with a new Seedy Salad Almond Topper. In fact, it might just be the most exciting product I’ve seen at Trader Joe’s in some time.
Attention everyone! I have very important news and you’re going to want to be the first of your friends to know. Our collective cooking queen Ina Garten just announced on Instagram that she has a new cookbook coming out in October. The cookbook is called Cook Like a Pro named after, we’re guessing, her new cooking show on Food Network. Garten describes the book as being “full of delicious and accessible recipes, tips, and techniques for home cooks so you can cook with confidence.” Amen to that.