Category: cooking

If you asked me for the one ingredient that I always have on deck, my answer is almost always lemons. Like many, I use them for every day cooking—in vinaigrettes, to squeeze over salmon, and to massage kale before adding to salads. But more importantly, I like to keep them around for when I’m baking....

Citrus season is in full swing, and if your kitchen is anything like the Food52 Test Kitchen, you are flush with spent lemons, limes, and oranges. While these zesty carcasses are great for composting, I wanted to share my favorite way to make the absolute most of these sweet and sour fruits. It only requires...

Peanut butter lovers: Have you tried making your own? I don’t know what took me so long to try it. It’s so easy to blend in a food processor and tastes incredible. Take your PB&J to the next level with homemade peanut butter. Homemade peanut butter is lusciously creamy, with rich and irresistible peanut flavor....

Creamy White Bean Chicken Enchilada Soup Cozy and delicious chicken enchilada soup made extra creamy thanks to blended white beans! There’s no cream or dairy in this flavorful enchilada chicken soup recipe, just wonderful veggies, lots of protein and warming spices. Serve with your favorite garnishes for the perfect lunch or dinner! As you may...