This salad is one of the most unusual things that we have ever made. When I say ever, I mean my entire adult life ever. You truly MUST try this and let us know what you think. We made it for a group of about 10 people and everyone had extreme reactions. They either loved it … Read more
Friends and food go together like peanut butter and jelly. This is why we always find ourselves discussing food with our closest friends. We debate recipes. We eat together. We discuss meal plans. It is just what we do. Just the other day, I brought up grilling corn and how to grill corn with friends. … Read more
Fast and easy aren’t just for microwaved frozen meals. Today, I cooked a super simple lunch instead of going out to grab something. Zucchini is in season right this very instant, and of course CHEESE is always welcome in this house. It’s a rich but not dense, and it took me only 25 minutes to … Read more
Do you like green beans? As an adult, I love them but when I was a kid they were the cause of me sitting at the table forever. Did you ever have that issue when you were a kid? My uncle would tell me that I couldn’t get up from the table until I cleared … Read more
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 … Read more
Most Recommended Plastic Cutting Board Trying to choose the best cutting board is no easy feat, but once we got it figured out, we’re well equipped to cook up a storm. What is the best kind of cutting board? Is it wood, plastic, or something else completely? What kind of cutting board is best for … Read more
Fruity yet zesty.Light but satisfying.Best thing on the table! These are just a few comments we got back from a party of taste-testers last week. When I opened the container that it was in people legit started gathering around just to look at it. People would walk by, stop, look and say “Oh, what is … Read more
OUR FAVORITE KITCHEN SPONGEKitchen sponges are gross. They really are but they are also super handy. Oddly, they are something that I am also constantly losing. I lose them in plain sight. It makes me crazy. Generally they are in a soapy bowl or under something on my kitchen cabinet. It is critical that we … Read more
My grandmother used to cook everything on a cast iron skillet. I couldn’t understand this because there were plenty of non-stick skillets to choose from. She was insistent though and never changed her ways. After becoming an adult and living a few years, I began to understand the appeal. Why use a cast iron skillet?They … Read more
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 … Read more