There are certain things I’ll always prefer to make at home—guacamole, pizza dough, pizza sauce… honestly, most sauces. Hummus is firmly on that list. I’ve tried to like the store-bought versions, but they always taste a little off—too plastic-y, too acidic, or just weirdly flat. They go bad quickly, lack flavor, and don’t come close...
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34 Easy Memorial Day Recipes for Effortless Summer Celebrating
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer—and the best way to celebrate is with good food, sunshine, and a laid-back outdoor hang. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to the beach, or just craving an easy long-weekend dinner, these easy Memorial Day recipes are made for warm weather and minimal prep. Think juicy...
Almond Lemon Raspberry Poppy Seed Cake
Almond Lemon Raspberry Poppy Seed Cake Gorgeous lemon raspberry cake made with fresh lemon juice and zest, raspberries, poppy seeds, and a luscious lemon raspberry frosting. This lemon poppy seed cake is gluten-free thanks to almond flour and oat flour, and is easily made dairy-free. Perfect for spring and summer holidays and sharing with loved...
From Florida Zucchini to New York Ramps, Spring Is (Finally) Doing Its Thing
Welcome to the latest edition of Food52 Founder Amanda Hesser’s weekly newsletter, Hey There, It’s Amanda, packed with food, travel, and shopping tips, Food52 doings, and other matters that catch her eye. Get inspired—sign up here for her emails. I’m in Florida, visiting my mom Judy, otherwise known as the Oven-Fried Chicken Lady. I was...
Best Gifts for College Graduates, According to Recent Graduates
It’s graduation season (again!)—here’s what college grads actually want. It’s that time of year when graduation invites start rolling in and your weekends fill up with ceremonies, parties, and post-grad send-offs. And with that comes the inevitable question: What do you get a college graduate? Especially if you haven’t seen them since they were 10,...