In a pinch, canned soup has saved me more times than I can count. For our busy family, it’s a worthwhile pantry staple. It can be lunch on a hectic afternoon, an easy dinner when cooking feels like too much, or a comforting meal when you’re so sick that even the world’s easiest chicken soup…
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I’m a Chef, and You’re Allowed To Like Your Steak Well Done
There are many ways to order a steak, but order one well done at a nice restaurant, and be prepared to get the side eye. I’ve heard stories of chefs scoffing when patrons ordered their precious steaks fully cooked, and plenty of hardcore meat eaters view a well-done steak with disdain. I’m here to tell…
I Asked 4 Chefs if You Should Cover Pasta While It Boils—They All Said the Same Thing
My husband is an excellent sous chef, but he’s hopeless cooking on his own. Most of the time, he has me right beside him in the kitchen, so he doesn’t need to retain any cooking knowledge. In his defense, I like having control in the kitchen. However, that also means he asks a lot of…
This $1.50 Dollar Tree Find Looks Like It Came Straight From Anthropologie
My kids are obsessed with Halloween decorations—the bigger, the better. I don’t love the idea of giant inflatables on the front lawn, though. I have a more understated style, and honestly, where do people store them after Halloween? If it were solely up to me, I’d skip the extravagant decorations and pick up a handful…
The Best Ingredient To Thicken Chili When It’s Thin and Watery
Have you ever looked forward to eating a pot of chili that’s been simmering for hours, only to lift the lid and find it’s more like soup? I have, and it’s not fun. The good news is there’s a quick and easy fix that brings it back to the stewy, traditional consistency that I, and…
My Dad’s Clever Trick Means I Always Have a Perfectly Ripe Banana
My dad is particular about his breakfast. He eats the same meal every morning: jam-smeared toast, a melon wedge, and, most importantly, hot oatmeal topped with blueberries and sliced banana. Over the years, Dad has schooled me in banana selection. He doesn’t just set a bunch in the cart. That, he explained, would mean eating…
5 Trader Joe’s Fall Finds I Wait All Year To Buy
If you ask me, there’s no season that Trader Joe’s does better than fall. The warm, cozy flavors of autumn are showcased throughout its baked goods and pantry items, and even in its wine section. But there are a few special items that I wait all year to buy as soon as they hit the…
I’ll Never Buy Rao’s Pasta Sauce Again—This Cheaper Brand Is Better
Now that it’s officially fall, I’m craving delicious, warm comfort foods. A heaping bowl of broccoli cheddar soup, a hearty portion of chili, or a big slice of lasagna are what I’m always in the mood for when dinnertime rolls around. As I fine-tune my fall meal rotation, I usually do a pantry sweep to…
The Best Cut of Steak for Beginners, According to a Chef
Some meals are intimidating to cook: They’re time-intensive, have a slim margin of error, or require expensive ingredients. Steak is one of those meals that can inspire a fear of failure. Now’s the time to face your fears. One of the keys to cooking a steak successfully is choosing the right cut. If it’s your…
15 New Recipes Readers Loved Most in September
We’re back with another look at the new recipes our readers couldn’t get enough of in September. This month’s favorites lean into cozy fall comfort, with hearty casseroles, slow-cooker dinners, warming soups, and plenty of sweet treats. There’s also a playful cowgirl-inspired streak running through the collection, along with easy weeknight meals and nostalgic classics….