Onions are part of nearly every savory dish (or they should be) and part of decades of cooking culture. Crisp and raw alongside tangy, spicy barbecue, caramelized and hot on a sizzling fajita griddle, diced on to-go burgers, chopped to meld into soups and stews, sweet and crunchy as batter-dipped rings—the uses and recipes for…
How to Reheat Ribs
You had an amazing, gut-busting barbecue cookout—those meaty, delectable ribs were probably fall-off-the-bone tender and you’re lucky enough to have a few left over the next day. Leftover ribs can be so delicious because that seasoning has had all night to meld with the meat. It’s tempting to pop those babies in the microwave to…
Kale and Leek Rice Casserole with Chicken
Did you forget to take chicken out of the freezer? No problem! This is a hearty hot dish that can be thrown together quickly. I pulled my chicken breast pieces straight out of the freezer because I had cut and prepped my chicken, placed them flat into baggies and then quickly froze them when I…
How To Thicken Alfredo Sauce
Oh, those creamy noodles piled high, sauced with that distinctive tangy parmesan, rich butter, and flavorful garlic! The delectable aroma of pungent and sweet Italian cheeses. Yesss! Maybe your favorite dish has tender slices of chicken, or is heavy with pink shrimp and fragrant chopped basil! Who has time for thin, weak sauce, though? Here’s…
Different Types of Onions: How to Choose the Right Onion for the Job
Kids think an onion is just a stinky vegetable that makes you cry. (Okay, we grownups think that too sometimes.) But when you start cooking you realize an onion isn’t just an onion: it’s one of the kitchen’s most basic and important seasonings. When you get your own kitchen and you start making meals, you…
How to Store Avocado
We have a buy-one-avocado-at-a-time rule in our house unless we have ABSOLUTE plans to make guacamole within 24 hours. The reason we have this rule is because we struggle to keep avocados fresh, green, and firm before using them. We always “think” that we will surely eat that second or third avocado in plenty of…
How Long to Cook Bacon in Oven
America seems to have a love affair with sexy, luscious bacon. Imagine: The delightful smoky snap as you sink your teeth into a mile-high BLT… or the unmistakable aroma of sizzling, tender beef filet hugged by thick, juicy bacon strips on the grill. Bacon is everywhere—elevating the humble breakfast egg or featured in beer-and-bacon flights…
How to Cook Rice Perfectly
In many Asian households, rice is considered a food staple. Its neutral taste goes well with almost anything because it elevates the taste of other dishes really well. But it can be a challenge to get rice to a perfect consistency—not too chewy, not too mushy—and ready for your meal in time. Quick Navigation What…
Easy Dip Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is on a Sunday this year, which means you’re already considering a fun potluck (right?) with Cinco de Mayo finger foods, maybe some Mexican appetizer dip, to share among your family and friends. Everyone’s bringing something—maybe you’re the host or maybe you’re the visitor, but remember, it’s okay to take it easy!…
What is the Main Difference between Chow Mein and Chop Suey?
If there’s any cuisine that I believe has taken the world by storm, it is definitely Chinese cuisine. And I’d admit that Chinese cuisine has also taken over my kitchen by storm. Who honestly doesn’t love Chinese food? It can be fancy and sophisticated but can also be greasy takeout. And the best thing about…