This Miso-Roasted Cabbage Will Be the Surprise Hit of Your Thanksgiving
The first time I was invited to a vegetarian Thanksgiving, I remember feeling slighted. I was going to miss out on the very point of the day—the bird. Instead, I…
You Should Waffle Some Instant Mashed Potatoes
I have a secret shame, and his name is Bob. Bob’s Red Mill Instant Mashed Potatoes, to be exact. I originally bought them to thicken up soups, but things have…
You Should Poach Your Next Chicken
If you read about cooking online, you’ve no doubt seen several listicles that tout the many uses of a single, humble chicken. At this point, you know what a chicken…
Hear Me Out: Pickle Spaghetti
Pickle fans love taking what is supposed to be an accent—a sour and pungent adornment—and forcing it into a main role. We’ll try any pickled-flavored snack that comes to market,…
This Caramelized Pickle Dip Slaps
When I was 10, I “wrote” a parody version of Melissa Etheridge’s “I’m the Only One,” switching out the sapphic longing for pickle cravings. Unfortunately, the only lyrics I can…
Tuck a Pickle Into a Crispy Cheese Blanket
Photo: Claire Lower I am a big fan of pairing pickles and dairy.I am a big fan of pairing pickles and dairy.I am a big fan of pairing pickles and…
You Can Turn a Bag of Frozen Hash Browns Into a Pot of Soup
Photo: Claire Lower I am, as I write this, very cozy. With the weather being what it is (cold), it’s the only way to be. Being cozy is related to…
Why You Should Make Your Latkes With Potatoes and Nothing Else
Over two thousand years ago, a motley crew of Jews rebelled against their Greek occupiers and reclaimed the Second Temple in ancient Jerusalem. Later, some rabbis added an apocryphal tale…
13 Exciting Ways to Eat Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
Photo: Claire Lower Thanksgiving leftovers are more fun to eat than the actual, proper Thanksgiving meal. The leftovers are where you can get creative, inspired, and unhinged. Sandwiches, soup, fried…
Two Things You Should Never Do While Making Mashed Potatoes
Photo: DronG (Shutterstock) A lot of people like to refer to fall and winter as “soup season,” but I’ve always considered these colder months to be “mashed potato season.” Whether…