Thanksgiving always seems to sneak up on me. I’m usually rushing to tie up loose ends with work so I can take time to relax with my family. With so much preparation going into the big day, I keep the other dinners this week simple, healthy, and affordable.
We’re in the Thanksgiving home stretch here, and people have turkey and stuffing and mashed potatoes on the brain. But as you ramp up for the big day, don’t forget that you do have to eat dinner this week — preferably something wholesome and quick like this skillet chicken with sweet potatoes.
When you pack your bags for a trip, you’re bringing along something you don’t need (something you probably don’t even realize is in there!): air. It’s in between your clothes, and inside the fibers of the cotton and the weave of the wool. Air might not weigh much, but it takes up valuable room that could be filled with necessities.
We’ve learned to live with it, but for those times when you need to get more stuff into your luggage, there’s an appliance we can borrow from the kitchen.
Mornings are hard. Whether you have a tiny human or a not-so-tiny dog who wakes you up at 3:30 a.m. because it’s time for breakfast, or you’re just trying to get all your clothes buttoned right before you rush out the door to work, it can be difficult to find the time to feed yourself. But breakfast is important! Maybe it’s not the most important meal of the day — that’s up for debate — but eating something means you won’t be ready to gnaw your own hand off by 11 a.m. Also, breakfast is delicious.
So, what should you eat if you’re short on time? We threw this question out to our readers and here’s what they had to say.
With all the holiday parties and potlucks coming up over the next couple of months, you’re going to need an impressive yet easy appetizer. This bacon baked brie bread bowl is just the ticket. Bring it with you and you’re guaranteed to be invited back next year.
This past year I’ve been lucky enough to take Kitchn readers on the road. We’ve traveled to destinations mostly near and some far; we’ve peeked into locals’ kitchens and picked their brains on the very best places to eat, drink, and shop; and we’ve filled our bellies with classic dishes and our bags with edible souvenirs.
It’s been one delicious ride, and I can’t think of any better way to look back on 2017 than with our most popular travel recipes. From the “best” key lime pie to Monday night rice and beans, these are the dishes that had you guys clicking.
Carrageenan. You’ve likely seen this word on hundreds of labels, since it’s used in everything from non-dairy milks to salad dressings. It’s even lurking in your lunch meat. But what exactly is it and why is it so controversial?
Is there nothing more comforting and delicious than mashed potatoes? This warm, creamy, dairy-laden starch might be more of an indulgence than everyday fare these days, but even if you only have them once a year (Thanksgiving!), I say go all out and do it right. Read on for a recipe for classic mashed potatoes, with recommendations for potato type, dairy additions, and mashing methods.
Wherever in the world you’re traveling, cafés — old, majestic ones that illuminate nostalgic interiors and minimalist Fair Trade shrines where baristas explain the differences between their Kenyan and Rwandan roasts — are the backbone of a great trip. Prime people-watching is always a draw, but so is the chance to delve deeper into a country’s culture by savoring the coffee specialties (and irresistible desserts) beloved by locals.
Here’s what a coffee break looks like in 17 different countries around the world.
This time of year, with all the parties and the punches and the cookies, so many websites and magazine articles tell us how to avoid this and deny ourselves that. I saw a couple blog posts recommending things like “Weigh yourself every day!” or “Wear your tightest clothes so you will be uncomfortable and won’t eat much!” or “Only make food you hate!”
Seriously? These are all things that will make you feel extremely guilty, unhappy in your body, and like food is the enemy, turning situations that should be fun into stressful internal battles of will. That makes me really sad.