Poach an Egg Right in Your Instant Ramen
Instant ramen may be the perfect cheap food. It’s good by itself, but there’s always creative ways to transform it into something better. My favorite thing to do is to…
This Poached Chicken Is a Hug in a Bowl
Photo: Claire Lower Hello everyone, and welcome back to Prix Fixed, Lifehacker’s menu-planning advice column. This week’s email is a request for a meal to share with parents—parents that the…
Season Your Popsicles With Chili Salt
She craves the pop.Photo: Claire Lower I don’t know how up-to-date you are on the latest and greatest popsicle news, but Outshine is now making mango frozen fruit bars that…
How to Eat for Cheap (or Free) at Restaurants in June
Photo: witty234 (Shutterstock) Whether through an ongoing deal or due to a special occasion, restaurants nationwide are eager to hand out a bunch of free food and discounts this month.…
Why You Should Plant Your Windowsill Scallions Instead of Leaving Them in Water
Last summer, many of us learned to save our scallion butts, pop them in a glass of water, and watch as bright green shoots appeared before our eyes. This summer,…
This Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Is Incredibly Freezer-Friendly
Photo: Claire Lower Hello everyone, and welcome back to Prix Fixed, Lifehacker’s new menu-planning advice column. Whether you have a hot date, big anniversary, or are meeting the in-laws for…
How to Get a Free Pack of ‘Beyond’ Burgers This June
Photo: The Toidi (Shutterstock) It’s been a few years since Beyond Meat introduced their line of plant-based meat substitutes, but if you have yet to sample their wares, a chance…
The Best Way(s) to Reheat Leftover Pizza
Photo: Oksana Shufrych (Shutterstock) Few leftovers are as welcome as pizza—which is why it’s never a bad idea to practice smart pizza math and order a size up. And while…
Your Next Potato Salad Needs Roasted Potatoes
Photo: Claire Lower Roasting vegetables give them a deeper, sweeter, more complex flavor, which is why I wish they made their way into more salads. After all, there’s no rule…
Can You Make Bagels With Only Two Ingredients?
I try my best to keep an open mind when reading new and creative food hacks from around this world-wide web of ours. I mean, just imagine if I’d never…