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Budget-Friendly Weekly Meal Plan: Shop Once, Eat Smart All Week
Running to the grocery store every day will be a thing of the past when you plan ahead. Shop for these five weeknight- and budget-friendly recipes — that just happen to be healthy-ish too — on the weekend to make dinners through the week a breeze. Plus, download our free grocery list to make shopping a breeze.
What is Aquafaba and How to Use It
I bet you've been tossing out one of the most important ingredients found in vegan pantries — aquafaba — it makes a great egg substitute for making meringues and so much more.
A Guide to the Different Types of Salt
Don’t think for a moment that salt is just salt or that all salts are created equal. If you’re into cooking, here’s the information you need to know to make all your food taste even better.
When to Buy Organic + The Clean 15
The nonprofit Environmental Working Group recently released its “Dirty Dozen” list — produce with the highest pesticide residue levels. These fruits and vegetables are the most important to buy organic, ranked from the worst toxic offenders(1) to the least (12).
The Clean 15 is the Environmental Working Group’s list of fruits and vegetables that are unnecessary to buy organic. Here's the full scoop on when you may want to consider buying organic and when you can opt for non-organic pr…
Grilling & Baking in Quarantine
We're living in unprecedented times in the middle of this health crisis. Many people are turning to the kitchen for solace, sustenance, and entertainment. Here's one Cuisine staffer's story, plus some favorite recipes for grilling and baking while you're spending more time at home.
Rejuvenate Your Gut Health
The digestive system is one of your most important allies to being happier and healthier, and new research proves it. Do your body some good by tweaking what you eat, including consuming more fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics. Why not consider a “workout” routine to include your gut? You’ll likely feel better, have more energy, strengthen your immune system, and you may even lose a little weight.
Best Amazon Meal Prep Containers
For those who are ready to go all in with this meal prep and planning, you might be wondering what are some of our favorite Amazon meal prep containers or ways to store the meals? Let us help you narrow down your Amazon search.
How to Stock Your Pantry, Fridge & Freezer
Most modern definitions of pantry stretch to include the refrigerator and freezer as well as more traditional dry goods. A well-stocked pantry puts a delicious weeknight dinner within reach at any time – and helps you stay prepared in case of emergencies. Whether you're a beginner cook or a pro, you can put a meal on the table anytime with this comprehensive list.
All About Cast Iron
Grandma didn’t need an arsenal of fancy pans — her cooking revolved around a trusty cast-iron skillet. But is it still relevant in today’s more sophisticated kitchens? An understanding of cast iron, its benefits, and how to properly care for it just might make you a convert.
The Secrets to the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Want to know the secrets to making the best chocolate chip cookies? We're spilling everything, from if you should use butter or shortening to which kind of chocolate chips to use. Plus, grab our recipe for the best chocolate chip cookies.
The Ultimate Meal Planning Guide
How do you get dinner on the table — almost every day — without becoming bored or losing your motivation? We answer that age-old question by sharing a few of our personal experiences and giving you our best meal prep and meal planning tips. Find what works for you, something you can stick with, and you may just find yourself enjoying weeknight cooking.
Hidden Valley Ranch Packet: Just How Versatile is it?
If you've only ever thought to use a Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning packet to make dressing, I can tell you, you're missing out. Spice up your life, and all sorts of dishes with this savory ranch seasoning.
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Spiced Apple Butter
Spiced Apple Butter is a tasty way to put fresh fall apples to good use and this one shouldn’t be missed. Sugar and spices make it sweet and homespun, but cider vinegar, thyme, and bay leaf add depth. Then, slather this flavorful butter on biscuits for the perfect fall breakfast.
Tomato Jam
Once you try Marisa McClellan’s Tomato Jam you’ll understand why we’re highlighting this preserve. It’s savory and sweet, with a punch of heat, and has a variety of clever uses. So head to your garden, pick some tomatoes, and get jammin’.
Cantaloupe Agua Fresca with Fresh Basil
This non-alcoholic fruit drink is perfect for sipping on a summer afternoon. Savor the sweet flavor of ripe cantaloupe in this refreshing agua fresca. Not a fan of having pieces of basil in your drink? Strain the agua fresca before serving.
Coconut Rice with Lemon Grass
Since rice is eaten at nearly every Indonesian meal, don’t pass on this one. Lemon grass and coconut milk make for a fragrant, ultra-creamy side dish. Serve with Grilled Chicken Thighs with sambal marinade.
Three Peas Salad
Just-picked produce makes for ultimate summer side dishes. With fresh sugar snap peas, green peas, and pea shoots, this brilliantly flavored green salad is perfect on any dinner table.
Puff Pastry Pinwheels with Boursin Cheese
Puff pastry is a French delicacy made by rolling cold butter into multiple layers of dough. When baked, the butter melts and creates steam, causing the dough to puff. While all that buttery, crispy goodness sounds great on its own, if you spread Boursin cheese all over it before baking and roll it up into pinwheels, it's even better.
Beef Stroganoff Soup with Fresh Dill
Beef stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food. Full of tender strips of flavorful steak, mushrooms sautéed in butter for a rich sauce, and egg noodles topped with sour cream, it just doesn’t get much better than that. Unless of course the classic dish is rearranged into a quick-to-make, satisfying soup — now that’s something everyone is sure to get on board with!
For the best flavor and texture in this soup, rib-eye steak can’t be beat — its marbling keeps the meat moist even if it’s c…
Cranberry Sauce with Crème de Cassis & Currants
What’s Thanksgiving without the sides, especially the iconic jewel-red cranberry sauce? Cranberries simmered in crème de cassis makes a wonderful tart foil to the richness of the rest of your Thanksgiving meal.
Honeydew Mojito with Cucumber Simple Syrup
Cool off with these ice cold mojito cocktails made with refreshing cucumber, honeydew melon, mint and lime. Top off with rum and club soda and you have reason enough to raise a glass and celebrate.
Bloody Mary Pops
For a savory, boozy popsicle, give these Bloody Mary Pops a try — they’re perfect for a brunch on the patio. Inspired by the classic brunch cocktail, these alcohol-infused pops have all the traditional flavors of a Bloody Mary, but in a refreshing, conveniently packed form.
Cucumber-Soju Coolers
These vibrant Cucumber Soju-Coolers are the perfect refreshing accompaniment to a spicy meal. Fresh mint, cucumber, lime, and just a touch of sweetness come together for the perfect summer drink. Word to the wise, it’s nearly impossible to have just one.
Considered Korea’s national alcohol, Soju, at its most basic, is a colorless, 20–24 percent alcohol-by-volume spirit. It’s neutral-tasting, like vodka, and is traditionally made from rice. But modern producers often use other starch…
Homemade Yogurt
Creamy Homemade Yogurt is so luscious in taste and texture, and so simple to make, once you try it, you may never purchase it again. When you make yogurt at home, you control everything about it — quality of ingredients, thickness, and tartness of the finished product. Incubate your yogurt based on your taste preferences; more time for more tartness. For thinner yogurt, skip the nonfat dry milk.