Casseroles are one of my favorite ways to load up on vegetables. They come in especially handy if you’re dealing with picky eaters, who probably won’t even notice you’ve packed in a few pounds of produce underneath that gooey layer of cheese! We love these 10 recipes for their crowd-pleasing potential and their wholesome qualities. Some are strictly vegetarian or even vegan, while others have some meat in the mix, but they all are easy and sure to be a hit at the dinner table.
So you’re hosting Mother’s Day brunch and, for whatever reason, you’re down to the wire with barely a plan in place. Mom is coming over in just a few hours and you haven’t put one thought into what to make. Don’t worry — you still have time to pull this off. And there’s no need to run out for a dozen doughnuts and a box of joe — you can do this just the way you pictured. This menu will help you put together a fast, fancy, and celebratory brunch together in little to no time. This menu feeds six people and can be made before mom arrives. We’ve even included a timeline on exactly how you to can pull this off. You’ve got this!
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Recently cacio e pepe, the classic Roman pasta of black pepper and Pecorino Romano cheese, has gained serious popularity. Its humble ingredients have transcended it to a full-blown culinary trend, popping up on restaurant menus and in food magazines and blogs not only in its traditional form, but also in unique interpretations like savory cookies, potatoes, and even ice cream.
But as much as I enjoy cacio e pepe, I haven’t jumped on the bandwagon because my heart belongs to another classic Roman pasta. And no, it’s not carbonara.
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You know to go to Target when you need trash bags and adorable decorative baskets, but have you thought about registering for your wedding there? You should!
For starters, the site and the registry app are both incredibly easy to navigate. And Target sells all the brands you know and love (think: KitchenAid, Nespresso, Vitamix, to name a few), and the oh-so-cute in-house brand, Threshold, which has never made something we didn’t want. Plus, we’re guessing your friends and family are shopping there anyway, so this makes the gift-getting process a little easier for them.
Here are 10 things you should register for.
We like to keep our Mother’s Day celebration low-key, which usually means breakfast in bed (or snuggled on the couch). Since my two kids like to help in the kitchen, we are always looking for recipes that they can safely help with, but are also delicious, easy on cleanup, and can be eaten without getting too many crumbs all over the sheets!
Here are 10 recipes that kids can make, plus a few tips for helping them do it.
I love to bake. I’ll bake for birthdays, holidays, parties, and random Wednesdays — as long as I have time. Unfortunately, I don’t always have 30 minutes to make from-scratch chocolate chip cookies or an afternoon to devote to making my famous pecan pie. But a gathering has to have a dessert, right?
There are plenty of times when things are just too crazy and I have to fall back on the store-bought stuff. And honestly, no one ever seems to mind. For one, it’s not like my friends and family would demand that I pull an all-nighter to make them a three-layer cake. I also have a roster of really good (like, really good) store-bought treats that always impress. I’ll pull out a fancy platter and call it a day. (Note: I never take credit for the baking, though — that would be unethical!)
Here are some of my go-to treats.
Festive spring celebrations call for an equally festive cocktail. If you’re hosting a group, be it for a bridal shower, brunch, or graduation party, it’s time to think big when it comes to the drink options. Skip the individual drinks in favor of an easy pitcher cocktail that will serve a crowd.
From fresh and fruity sangrias to pretty sparkling cocktails, plus a couple options that skip the booze, here are 18 pretty pitcher cocktails for spring celebrations. They come together easily and are just as refreshing as they are pretty.
At Kitchn, we have a love-love relationship with our microwaves. Of course we love it for all the obvious reasons — like warming our coffee in the morning and delivering near-instant popcorn gratification on movie night — but also for mug cakes, single-girl suppers of mac-and-cheese, and the quickest and easiest answer to breakfast (eggs in the microwave!). We even lean on it when migraines strike.
It’s an important appliance, and buying the right one matters. There are quite a few factors to take into consideration (like size, wattage, and special features), but today we’re looking at a very specific question: Is it worth it to get a drawer microwave? Or should you opt for the regular countertop variety? To help you on your microwave-buying quest, we’ve broken down the pros and cons of each kind.
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