Sometimes a basic vinaigrette just won’t do. Sometimes we need a velvety, creamy dressing drizzled on our greens. And yet ranch dressing can sometimes feel a little … salad-bar-at-the-steakhouse? Occasionally, yes, I love it. But this dressing, well, this has a little more ooh-la-la in its favor. And it’s so, so easy.
When you go to a great bar, you know what to order. Whether it’s a vintage Champagne, locally brewed beer, or the joint’s signature molecular gastronomy cocktail, you know you’re getting a great drink of some sort.
But what about when you aren’t at a destination bar? When you’re just looking for a drink before a concert, when you’re on the road and looking for anywhere to rest your weary feet, or when you need to whet your whistle in a dodgy part of town? That’s where the rest of the bars come in. Not just the dive bars — the questionable bars; the ones that pop up in touristy locations; the ones that look really old or like they try too hard. You know the type.
What do food and drink people order when they find themselves in these locales? Here’s what we found out.
Winter is acting like that clueless party guest who just will not leave, even though we’ve put away all the food and keep gesturing towards the door. Just when we think he’s gone and we can all get ready for spring, winter comes bursting back in as though he just thought of another story we all have to hear right away.
But the one upside to this deeply annoying weather pattern is that it is the perfect season for risotto. The grocery stores and farmers markets are all full of gorgeous fresh vegetables, but it’s still chilly enough that a hearty, creamy, slow-cooked risotto sounds very appealing.
The bok choy at my local Japanese market looked so fresh and green the other day that I had to pick some up. I also scored a few packets of fresh udon noodles and a bunch of spring onions. Cooked in some chicken broth back home, I had a very satisfying bowl of soup within 15 minutes of walking in the door.
When it comes to KitchenAid, there’s no shortage of bright, fun colors to choose from. If you’re willing to go a bit more staid (or super bold), you should get in on this deal: Originally $50, the Contour Silver and Empire Red mini food processors are currently only $30 on Amazon.
Stella Parks is the the brains behind the BraveTart blog and cookbook, former pastry chef, and Pastry Wizard at Serious Eats. When I wondered how best to store the leftovers from my Carrot Sheet Cake and keep them tasting fresh, she’s who I turned to for advice. Ever wondered whether cake needs to be refrigerated? Or how best to keep it from drying out? Stella gives us (and you!) all the answers.
We know that it’s way better for the environment (and our wallets) to eschew disposable bottles of water in favor of reusable ones. Luckily, thanks to brands like Soma, it’s easier than ever to motivate yourself with pretty water bottles that you will love keeping on your desk.
But there’s just one major problem: Many water bottles have necks that are too narrow to allow for ice cubes to pass through. And a lot of us prefer cold water!
We have a lot of love for Costco. In fact, when it came time to make a list of the things Kitchn editors never buy at the warehouse store, we could only come up with five things! Because, for the most part, Costco is pretty darn great. The groceries are high in quality and low in price. What’s not to love?
Well, there is one thing …
There is something truly special about fresh flowers on a cake. My own wedding cake was dressed with lavender and herbs, and I can’t help but want to break out the heart eyes emoji whenever I see a cake decorated with fresh flowers on the internet or in real life.
If you’re looking to decorate your own cake with fresh flowers, where do you start? Is it as simple as just piling them on top of the frosting? Here’s what you need to know to achieve show-stopping cake status with the flourish of fresh flowers.
It’s snowing in April; the weather keeps faking us out into thinking spring is here and then yanking the warmth out from under us like Lucy Van Pelt with the football. But Dunkin’ Donuts has a special treat coming up that might make everyone feel better — this week they’re giving out free cups of coffee.