When I think of Stephen King, it’s not necessarily in the context of dinner. He did, however, go viral a few years ago when he tweeted his recipe for microwaved salmon, and today I...
If there's one vegetable I make sure I have at all times, it's frozen peas. They're affordable, ready in a flash, keep for months, and fit into dozens of dishes from cuisines the world...
At the grocery store, the first thing I notice when shopping for eggs is the price. This is particularly the case now, what with avian flu causing egg shortages that lead to higher sales...
Even after formal culinary training, I still get a little nervous about cooking fish at home. First, the stakes are high. These days, a high-quality piece of fish is hard to come by (and...
Using homemade stock takes any simple soup, grain dish, or sauce from mediocre to exquisite because of its thick, velvety texture and its full-bodied flavor. Plus, there is nothing more satisfying than transforming simple...
I've always had a soft spot for beautiful home organization tools and high-end storage containers, but I can rarely justify the splurge. So when I first spotted Dollar Tree’s gold-trimmed vanity organizers on social...
There’s no denying that a cast iron skillet is a must-have in every kitchen. When I started putting together my own cookware collection, finding a reliable cast iron piece was at the top of...
The great thing about cooking is that there are plenty of ways to accomplish the same task. For example, I can make a salad dressing by using a whisk and large bowl to combine...
I went to a cooking class looking to improve my cooking skills, but I ended up with a marriage proposal. In my early 20s, I decided to take a cooking class because I was...
To me, the humble cabbage is the superhero of vegetables. That unassuming pale green ball at the farmers market might not look like much, but apply a little finesse and it transforms, like Superman...
