It’s no secret that spending the better part of the last year at home pushed many Americans to get more comfortable in their kitchens. Our spring study that focused on home entertaining revealed that while many Americans may have missed restaurant dining due to the pandemic, less than a quarter of respondents—20…
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Spicy Chicken Larb (Larb Gai)
In 30 minutes or less, you can make chicken larb (larb gai), a dish that will tingle your senses and fill your kitchen with fresh aromas. Larb gai originated in Laos, but you can also find the dish in northern Thailand (brought over by Laotians) where it is served with…
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Just when you thought chicken parm couldn’t get any better, here comes chicken parmesan meatballs. This fun and easy spin on the Italian staple features our ground chicken and the dish’s essential ingredients.
8 Light Lunches You Can Make in Minutes
You’ve been working all morning, and the afternoon rolls in. Your stomach rumbles, but you’ve got no idea what to grab for lunch. You can’t stand the thought of eating another turkey sandwich, and you really don’t want to shell out money on takeout. Luckily, you can whip up a…
Blackened Cod Tacos
Mix it up on Taco Tuesday with this simple recipe for blackened cod tacos. Fish is a great candidate for “blackening, ” a technique for flavoring and cooking proteins in Cajun cooking. We skip the initial coating in butter to streamline the process a bit. Cooking on relatively high heat…
Hearty Beef Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Off Right
While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about breakfast, beef can be utilized in so many ways, from steak and eggs, to corned beef hash, to ground beef in frittatas. The next time you pick up steaks or ground beef, consider whipping…
Caribbean Grilled Lobster Tails with Rum BBQ Sauce
Make your guests feel like royalty with these amazing grilled lobster tails inspired by Caribbean flavors. These lobster tails are shelled, basted with a citrus herb marinade, then grilled to perfection. The zesty rum barbecue sauce on the side takes things to the next level. It’s excellent served with slaw,…
The Essential Kitchen Tools for Aspiring Chefs
From razor-sharp chef’s knives to a quality cast iron pan to the right type of meat thermometer, Chef Yankel breaks down the essential tools every home cook should have in their kitchen. Chef Yankel covers: Chef’s knives and sharpening. Dutch ovens and cast iron pans. The right type of cutting…
Lobster Tacos with Mango Slaw
This easy lobster recipe is perfect for any time of year, but we’re loving it for the summer. Quick to prep and cook, it’s ideal for a weekday lunch or even a weekend barbecue. Featuring a summery mango slaw and basil aioli, this is the perfect dish to cap off…
What’s the Difference Between Connecticut and Maine Lobster Rolls?
Summer in New England would not be complete without lobster rolls. Today, you can find lobster rolls anywhere from fine restaurants to curbside food trucks, but this top-tier crustacean hasn’t always been so prevalent, or popular. And while we often think of Maine as the birthplace of everything having to…
Cooking with Global Flavors: Sauces, Spices, and Pastes Inspired by Food Cultures from Around the World
To get big flavors at dinner, we often need something we just don’t have much of: Time. We also want to eat well and responsibly. This means avoiding quick fixes like overly processed foods and ingredients riddled with preservatives. That’s why we’re looking to a few stellar companies who are…
6 Summer Snacks for Any Outdoor Gathering
Be it a day at the beach, a hike in the woods, a family sporting event, or an afternoon in the park, you’re going to get hungry. Hot, summer days can often sap our appetites, which makes having healthy, delicious food choices on hand even more essential. As you head…