And inevitably, the meal plan changes the week of execution. Our moods change and we switch up the order, or a meal gets bumped because of unforeseen events and I get a late start. But you know what? It’s okay. We cook the food eventually. We sit down to some form of dinner every night. That’s success in my book. It’s all worth it, because I know we’re covered. We hope our meal plans give you a little peace of mind, too....
A lot of dehydrators are extremely easy to use and they have some great features that make them fun to use as well. Some of these features include overheat protection, digital touch settings, and auto shut off. There are also options to expand the number of trays. Looking for your next dehydrator? The Nesco FD-1018A Gardenmaster is our top choice. Here’s our list of the best food dehydrators on the market....
You’ll likely be mixing cocktails in smaller batches and on less of an assembly line than they do in an actual bar. But, it still helps to have the best bar tools. To help get you there, I took my expertise and checked it out against the talents of four top-shelf cocktail professionals from around the country. They were all in agreement about the best bar tools, and that starts with a high-quality cocktail shaker....
Beet Salad with goat cheese is a classic! The best beet salads are very simple and only require a few ingredients. The flavor of beets pairs really well with the sharp, distinct flavors of goat cheese. A simple balsamic vinaigrette adds some tang, without overpowering the flavor of the beets. You can use mixed salad greens or baby spinach. There are several different options for cooking your beets for this recipe....
Think about a past situation where you’ve been in need of some slightly softened butter that wasn’t solid from the fridge or freezer, and didn’t have the patience to thaw things out or the desire to eat a firm pat of butter on your toast. Butter dishes might just be the solution to your problem! Our favorite one: the DOWAN Porcelain Butter Dish, because it has an effective, airtight seal, as well as ample width and depth that mean you’ll be able to store quite a bit of butter....
Casserole carriers are typically insulated bags with an aluminized lining that keeps hot food hot or cold food cold, all while storing your food upright in a secure bag. Whether you’re bringing a breakfast bake out for brunch with your friends or need to transport a tasty dinner to feed a crowd, carriers will help get your food there safely. To help you find your perfect match, I took home and tested some of the best casserole carriers available on the market, looking at factors such as capacity, material, shape, and durability....
These days, electric kettles come with updated features for safety and convenience, like expanded water capacity, automatic shutoff, and the ability to detach from the electric base while pouring. We sent our top picks to our home tester to determine which ones on the market perform best. She looked for attributes like speed to reach the boiling point, how the kettle poured, and how long the water stayed hot. She also made note of each kettle’s durability, cost value, design (yes, aesthetics matter!...
While consideration of options is important, it is also paramount to understand how to care for your knives once you decide what to buy. Some descriptions may say “dishwasher safe,” but like most chefs and avid home cooks will advise, handwashing knives will help them stay sharp and attractive longer. Dishwashers use high-powered spray, steam, and uniform baskets to clean cutlery. Sharp blades can be jostled against each other, opening the blade for rust and corrosion....
If you struggle to make rice or haven’t strayed far from pre-cooked bags of microwaveable rice, a rice cooker may be right for you. You can also use your rice cooker to make a variety of one-pot meals and side dishes, such as steamed vegetables, soup, porridge, risotto, and more. But there are a lot of options out there. To make the buying process easier, our editors took home some of the top rice cookers on the market and put them to the test....
If you don’t have sour cream, here are 5 quick and easy substitutes that’ll do the job, including a solid non-dairy sour cream substitute. What Is Sour Cream? Sour cream is a dairy product made by fermenting regular cream. When lactic acid is added to cream, it results in a thick and creamy ingredient that’s as rich as regular cream but also pleasantly tart. Sour cream’s rich flavor and texture is welcomed as a condiment in baked potatoes, soups, and chili, as well as an addition to dips and classic dishes like beef stroganoff, potato salad, and deviled eggs....
It’s simple to make, fun to construct, and tastes even better the next day – and the next! This is a traditional Italian recipe by Vanessa Martin, a well regarded Australian Italian Chef. Tiramisu – proper Italian recipe! There are many, many Tiramisu recipes out there in this big wide world. Some are complicated. Some are very shortcut, made using cream in a can. This is a proper Italian Tiramisu recipe....
Do you ever cook with tomatillos? They look like smallish green tomatoes, and are even called “tomate verde” in Mexico, and are used for making salsa verde and chile verde. Why Roast Tomatillos Tomatillos are typically boiled with some chiles to make the green salsa. But roasting them, as I’ve done in this recipe, will bring out more flavor. If you don’t have access to fresh tomatillos, you can use canned salsa verde for the sauce (sort of like using canned tomatoes versus fresh)....
Here’s the list! Starters Snack monsters unite! Lots of colourful options here for nibbly things that are easy to transport and no fiddly work on the day-of. Festive Italian Cheese Log Tastes even better than it looks! Just take it ready-made to wherever you’re going and add a big pile of Jatz on the side. I love that this is something a little different, just an idea that popped in my head one day!...
The Original Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe Tetrazzini is thought to have been originated in San Francisco, named after a famous opera singer of the early 1900s—Luisa Tetrazzini—who lived there for many years. To my mother, however, turkey Tetrazzini is just another way of saying turkey casserole. In her opinion casseroles are passé; she hasn’t made one in twenty years. (Note to readers: my mother is anything but a snob, although she can sound like one at times....
“So I was making whipped cream…” I already knew where he was going with it. He couldn’t get it to whip. Since there are a few common mistakes I went ahead and started my line of questioning. What kind of cream did you try to whip? What did it say on the label? Heavy Cream is your best bet for whipping. It whips easier and holds its whipped form better....
Chopped Macadamia Nuts: You can either buy macadamia nuts pre-chopped, or you can chop them yourself. We prefer a quick rough chop so that there are plenty of large chunks in the cookies. Should I Toast Macadamia Nuts? You don’t have to. But, toasting the nuts before adding them to your white chocolate macadamia nut cookies recipe will bring out more of their nutty and warm flavor! It’s an extra step, of course, but if you have a few minutes to spare you may want to try it!...
But Fahr, a recipe developer and writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Serious Eats, and Taste, isn’t out to reinvent the wheel. Rather, her recipes are designed to help burgeoning home cooks develop skills that are practical and get dinner on the table before midnight. “You want things to be different and interesting in a way that’s not boring to people, but I want it to fit into their lives seamlessly, not be like, ‘Oh my God, I have to learn this new thing....
Here’s a quick and easy zucchini fritter recipe that’s perfect for a side or snack. How to Make Zucchini Fritters This recipe uses a simple batter of zucchini, egg, flour, green onions, herbs and lemon. You gently fry the fritters in hot oil until lightly browned on both sides. We’re making a sour cream dipping sauce with lemon and garlic, or you could skip that and just serve with a dollop of yogurt....
The key is to pick the right type of dinner recipe and upping the amount you make. Do that and you can get leftovers into lunch containers before the dinner dishes are done. Here are a few tips for packing up leftovers: Invest in a sturdy thermos that keeps hot food hot. The old-school Thermos brand is a reliable option. Heat soup, chili, or any food that you want to keep warm until piping hot....
