TikTok’s Upside-Down Puff Pastry Hack Is Actually Pretty Good
Sometimes I wonder if TikTok is just a collection of food “hacks” that aren’t hacking anything, or if it’s some great conspiracy to get me to do silly things, like…
Three Things You Should Do With That Crusty Maple Syrup Bottle (Before Tossing It)
Maple syrup is so good, it’s hard to believe it comes out of a tree. Or maybe it’s easy to believe. Trees also give us peaches, olives, and lemons, three…
Replace Mayo With Brine for a Better Tuna Salad
I have no qualms about mixing mayonnaise with an item and declaring it “salad.” Indeed, I love a good bacon pickle salad any day. However, for the past year or…
These Birthday Cake Waffles Are Almost Too Easy
I’ve waffled many things, but few batters, which is odd given the intended purpose of the waffle maker. I can count the number of times I’ve made actual waffles in…
Ramen-Fried Eggs Are a Textural Delight
The ramen fried egg is an umami-packed breakfast full of satisfying textures, with instant ramen acting as the transformative canvas of choice. Depending on how you cook them, ramen noodles…
You Should Poach an Egg in Maple Syrup
It’s rare for me to experience professional jealousy, but it does happen, and I got hit pretty hard with it yesterday morning when I read this Maple-Poached Egg recipe on…
Five Asian Sauces That Make Everything Taste Better
I was obsessed with helping my mom cook growing up (hard to believe, I’m sure). Though she would dabble in making Italian food, and try out popular boxed ingredients of…
Make This Creamy Vinaigrette
Photo: Claire Lower I have my vinaigrette formula locked down. Equal parts acid and fat, with a bit of Dijon mustard, a spoonful of some sort of liquid sweetener, and…
Use Crushed Cookies on Your Next Crumb Cake
The love of crumb cake runs deep in my family. You might know it as coffee cake, streusel, or—as my dad calls it—crumb buns, but no matter the name, I…
You Only Need Two Trader Joe’s Ingredients to Make This Quick, Cheap Noodle Bowl
Instant noodles are one of my favorite convenience foods. They’re cheap and quick to make, and you can add all sorts of stuff to them bulk them up. Instant ramen…