Make This Single-serving, Crustless Pumpkin Pie in Your Microwave
Photo: Claire Lower For whatever reason, I hate-follow a bunch of keto-focused influencer accounts on Instagram. They’ll lure me in with a bunch of meat, then hit me with a…
How to Measure Any Ingredient
Believe it or not, adding a pinch of this, a handful of that, and a dash of “the good stuff” all counts as “measuring” your food; even if the unit…
The Kitchen Tools That Deserve a Spot in Your Utensil Holder
Building your official grown-up kitchen involves selecting big ticket items–cast iron skillets, stainless steel pans, and a set of knives you treat like family–but don’t forget about the little guys.…
Turn a Single Peach Into an Air Fried Cobbler for One
Local peaches are at their peak here in the PNW (Peachific Northwest), and I have been consuming two or three a day (sometimes in sandwich form). These peaches don’t need…
Your Kitchen Needs a Cup Full of Baby Spoons
Historically speaking, I am rarely around babies, or people who have babies, so I rarely think about or purchase baby stuff. But now my sister has a baby, and I…
The Easiest Way to Layer a Cocktail Without a Bar Spoon
Cocktails have gone off the deep-end with torched garnishes and smoke-brimming cloches, but you can still explore the world of fancy drinks at home without any special equipment. Take, for…
How to Scoop a Quenelle Like a Freakin’ Pro
You might not be familiar with the quenelle, but she’s commonly found in restaurants and, well, she’s kind of a big deal. Chefs quenelle lots of things, and for good…
How to Substitute Your Dried Thanksgiving Herbs for Fresh Ones
Photo: Brent Hofacker (Shutterstock) The other day I was looking for some sage, probably to make a test batch of this stuffing. It took three whole trips to three whole…
This Is Truly the Best Way to Eat a Grapefruit
Photo: Fotosr52 (Shutterstock) For most of my life, I thought I didn’t like grapefruit. I loved the flavor—grapefruit seltzer is the tops—and the scent, but the actual fruit? Too bitter,…
Stop Using Round Measuring Spoons
I don’t tend to make product recommendation or write reviews. With the exception of wildly popular appliances like the air fryer and Instant Pot, I try to ensure my recipes…