Asparagus is the highlight of spring, and it isn’t officially asparagus season until I’ve had it the best way possible: blanketed in tangy, buttery hollandaise sauce. The problem is, hollandaise is a bit of a...
Fun things happen in my kitchen when I’m rapidly throwing things together and calling them “dinner.” For example, on a recent weeknight I was feeling proud of my plan for a saucy sesame chicken...
Admittedly, the ingredient list for country captain chicken may give you pause at first glance—chicken with tomatoes, peppers, and…raisins? And curry powder? But I promise it adds up to something comforting and delicious. Hailing...
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with cooking bacon. I love most things about this magic meat: its enticing aroma, its beautiful marbling, and, naturally, its salty, savory flavor that enhances everything from collard...
Key Takeaways Scratches or nicks in nonstick pans can release microplastics and potentially harmful chemicals into your food.Heating nonstick pans above 500°F can degrade the coating, emitting toxic fumes that can be harmful.If a...
I love to use orange zest in my favorite biscotti recipe. I rinse the orange under running water, then dry it off before I get out the grater. But if I just want an...
On school days, the mornings always feel like a blur, especially during the wintertime in Seattle when it’s still somewhat dark at 8:00 a.m. These days, it’s been a constant challenge for me when...
In the winter, I eat a lot of kale (as one rightfully should when it’s in season). I make soups, salads, stews, and pesto, all with varying degrees of effort based on what I’m...
Jamie Oliver's Green Pasta is built for weeknight meals where the goal is to pull off sorry-not-sorry veggies-not-veggies that pack the nutrition while tasting like innocent mac 'n' cheese. It's on regular rotation with...
Having a variety of lunch options on hand makes prepping so much easier and, dare I say, a little more enjoyable. While I love staples like cold-cut sandwiches, hearty bean salads, and even stocking...
