We like to think we’re pretty positive (and fun!) here at Kitchn. But every once in a while, we have a little rant that we just have to get off our chests. For the most part, you guys agreed with everything we had to say (read: complain about) in 2017. Keep reading to see what we complained about the most.
This is an easy, rustic recipe that makes a great vegetarian meal or a pretty side dish for summer or autumn. It’s so simple: yellow squash layered in a jumble with sliced red potato and goat cheese. No cream needed at all.
As parents in the kitchen, much of our time is invested in quick weekday breakfasts and well-loved family favorite dinners that keep us gathered round the table. Our goals aren’t often about learning from our children or even really intentionally teaching them, but life lessons are a joyful by-product of dinner with kids.
Here are the best stories on life in the kitchen, around the table, and eating with kids from this past year.
It’s 20 degrees outside, but only in the sun. Your guests have trekked over for dinner, but before you can get down to making pasta together or get help setting the table, everyone needs to thaw out. There’s always mulled wine or spiked hot cider, but not every guest will want to start with booze. Enter: the tea steamer.
When it comes to breakfast it seems like all of us are pretty much on the same page with what we’re making. How can I be so sure? Well, there’s a distinct common theme in all the breakfast recipes you guys have been saving this year. It’s clear that you’re into make-ahead breakfasts, baked breakfast treats, and eggs.
Thinking about a New Year’s resolution to help you save money in 2018? Heck, even if you’re not, these stories might come in handy. Here are the best posts we ran in 2017 about saving money on groceries and other items.
The major downside of chopping onions is that they make you cry. In the past, we’ve talked about the five basic tips to cut onions without crying. They have to do with actual culinary tips as opposed to old-wives tales. We’ve also talked about things that sound a bit more out of sorts, like holding a piece of bread in your mouth while chopping or soaking your onions before chopping. And you know what? They all work! But what if they didn’t have to?
I have good news for anyone with good taste in books and who loves a great adventure. Limited-edition Lord of the Rings wine is now available to purchase and it actually sounds like it might be tasty.
When it comes to baking, there are two camps of people: those who like projects, and those who prefer to stick with the recipes that are easy enough to whip up on a weeknight. I fall firmly into the latter group. My favorite recipes are the ones that are simple, straightforward, and come together without any fuss, and we’ve shared quite a lot of these recipes on the site this year.
From one-bowl chocolate cake to peanut butter cookies, these were our most popular easy baking recipes of 2017.
Pork loin roast is a cut that most of us buy infrequently, favoring pork tenderloin for everyday dinners and saving this larger cut for special occasions. So if you’re headed for the grocery store with our pork loin dinner menu in hand and need a refresher, this is it. Here is everything you need to know about buying pork loin roast.