Three Ways to Make Pigs in a Blanket, Already Perfect, Even Better
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann My most looked-forward-to appetizer at any casual party is pigs in a blanket. I expect to see them at least three times a year—Christmas Eve, New…
Your ‘Olive Oil’ Bottle Is Lying to You
Photo: katrin.plvd (Shutterstock) Given my state of origin (Mississippi), it’s not surprising that my favorite cooking fats are bacon grease and butter. They make food taste like home, but they…
When It’s OK to Cook Dry Pasta Directly in Your Sauce, and When It Isn’t
Photo: Claire Lower One main aspect of food writing is identifying recipes and methods that let you get food on the table and into your mouth as quickly and with…
Timpano Should Be a Thanksgiving Staple
Many of us have thrown off that comforting blanket of tradition and familiarity to ask the big question: How did turkey—a meat that is easily dried out and often described…
What to Bring (and What to Leave at Home) When You’re Using a ‘Fully Stocked’ Kitchen
Photo: Serge Ka (Shutterstock) I don’t care what the ad says, the kitchen at your rental place will not be “fully stocked.” I’m a travel minimalist whose happiest vacations required…
You’ve Breaded an Eggplant for the Last Time
Photo: A.A. Newton When consumed in casseroles and sandwiches, “breaded and fried” seems to be the default preparation method for eggplant. As a person of Southern origin, I am not…
10 Ways to Eat Cheap and Healthy When You Don’t Have a Full Kitchen
Photo: Monthira (Shutterstock) The redditors at r/EatCheapAndHealthy have come through for us when we were looking for cheap and healthy cold lunches, and cheap and healthy dinners for when we’re…
You Should Grill Homemade Pizzas
Photo: Claire Lower When I think of grilled pizzas, I think of the HBO show “Girls.” I truly hate this for me, but anytime I serve, eat, or ponder a…
Get Paid to Travel Around Your State Tasting the Best Pizza
Photo: SupercuteNinja (Shutterstock) Are you the person your friends and family turn to when they need a pizza recommendation? If not, do you want to be? If so, you may…
Top Your Vegan Pasta With Fried Breadcrumbs
Nothing finishes off a bowl of pasta like grated parmesan or pecorino—unless you’re vegan. Good vegan hard cheeses are probably out there somewhere, but I have yet to find a…