Our test kitchen goes through pounds and pounds (and pounds) of butter every week. Maybe it’s for sautéeing kale, mashing potatoes, or scrambling eggs. But, most often, it’s for baking. I don’t need to tell you that unsalted butter is the default for baked goods, from chocolate chip cookies to pound cakes to pie crusts....
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When Do You Begin Your Thanksgiving Prep? Summer Is Not Too Early for This Mom.
As part of our 52 Days of Thanksgiving, we’re giving you all the tools and tips to pull off the best Thanksgiving ever, from setting a stylish table to curating the ultimate menu. Sign up for emails here to unlock the secrets of planning the most memorable feast of the year. This summer, we shared a story on...
The Gifts on Amanda Hesser’s Wish List
Making a wish list when I live in a world of new, beautifully-designed products is a monumental task—there are so many things that I’d love to have! I kept this year’s holiday wish list focused on excellent ingredients (Haku fish sauce), sustainability (reusable produce bags), and timeless home goods (popcorn grid coverlet). 1. Haku Japanese...
Tomato & Chickpea Pasta with Goat Cheese
This wholesome tomato pasta recipe makes a wonderful weeknight dinner! This feel-good recipe is warm, comforting, and lightly creamy, but not heavy. It’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors—roasted cherry tomatoes, hearty chickpeas, creamy goat cheese, pops of briny olives, and garlic. Each one benefits from the heat of the oven, and the end result is just...
34 Easy Soup Recipes to Slurp All Winter Long
A simmering pot of soup brimming with chunky vegetables and warm spices is a hallmark of fall and winter cooking. Soup should be easy to make and comforting to consume. While many recipes require hours to make and a dozen or more ingredients, simple soups that take less than an hour and employ basic pantry...