Why You Should Pre-Smash Your Burgers
It’s no secret why burger chains like Shake Shack, In-N-Out, and Smashburger have grown rapidly over the past decade: Their thin, moderately-sized burger patties show a deep and abiding understanding…
You Don’t Need Pasta for This Protein-Forward Lasagna
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Lasagna is already delicious, but maybe you’re looking to sneak in more protein and reduce some carbs, maybe digestive sensitivities stop you from loving pasta the…
Sauté Underwhelming Tomatoes in Butter
Photo: Claire Lower It is August, which means I should have had a decent tomato sandwich by now, but the weather in Portland is a mess, my garden is a…
Lentils Make the Best Fake Minced Meat
Photo: Nina Firsova (Shutterstock) It took me a few extra laps around the track of adulthood to find my cooking gene. My life had previously been spent trying to convince…
Don’t Eat This E. Coli-Tainted Ground Beef, USDA Says
Photo: HandmadePictures (Shutterstock) As a (relatively) inexpensive and versatile protein, ground beef is a staple in many meat-eating American households. In fact, you might have some in your refrigerator or…
Throw Away Your Trader Joe’s Chicken Patties, USDA Says
Photo: Logan Swenson (Shutterstock) Believe me, the thought of throwing away unused Trader Joe’s products breaks my heart. But if you’ve purchased some of the chains’s frozen chicken patties in…
How to Season Ground Meat ‘to Taste’
Photo: Africa Studio (Shutterstock) Whether you’re making meatballs, meatloaf, or some other food that requires seasoning a mass of raw ground meat, it can be hard to predict the flavor…