The Punchy Homemade Chex Mix I Bring to All My Holiday Parties Works
Why It Works Toasting the cereal and peanuts brings out their rich, nutty flavors.Toasting whole spices before grinding them helps release their aromatic flavors.Using a combination of Sichuan ...
Green Beans and Potatoes – Spend With Pennies
Ready in minutes, Green Beans and Potatoes is a side dish you can make all year long. Green beans, potatoes, and onions are seasoned and cooked in butter for a delicious budget-friendly side ...
Peugeot Paris Pepper Mill Review
I must make a confession: I have been sleeping on the beauty of freshly cracked pepper at home. I blame those silly little plastic built-in grinders you buy in the spice aisle at the grocery store. ...
Green Bean Casserole – Spend With Pennies
Everyone loves this classic holiday side dish—and it takes about 5 minutes to prepare. This Green Bean Casserole recipe has tender green beans and crispy fried onions in a cream shortcut sauce. ...
Shoofly Pie – Spend With Pennies
This classic shoofly pie has a bold molasses flavor and is quick to prep. Shoofly pie filling contains staple ingredients with molasses and warm spices. It’s topped with a buttery crumb topping ...
We Taste-Tested Nine Canned Pumpkins—Here Are Our Favorites
Many, many years ago, I was the kind of person who roasted and puréed my own pumpkin for pie filling. I do not know what I was thinking, and I don’t know what I was trying to prove, because it ...
The Most Important Differences, According to an Expert
How glorious are alliums? In just about every world cuisine, onions and their allium brethren—which includes garlic, chives, scallions, leeks, and shallots—form the foundation of myriad savory ...
Spatchcock Turkey – Spend With Pennies
Butterflying a turkey helps it cook in a fraction of the time! With this spatchcock turkey recipe, a large turkey is butterflied and cooks quickly with juicy meat and extra crispy skin! While ...
A Pro Chef Explains the Most Important Differences
Many cooks call chicken stock and chicken broth “liquid gold,” and it’s easy to understand why. These versatile products form the backbone of countless dishes from many cuisines, including soups, ...
When to Use Salted vs. Unsalted Butter, According to Our Highly Opinionated Team
As a highly opinionated group, our team doesn’t always agree on some key culinary questions. We’ve had many arguments about whether a hot dog is a sandwich, if ketchup belongs on a bacon, egg, and ...
How to Make Restaurant-Quality Roasted Cauliflower Soup at Home
Why It Works Cutting the cauliflower into larger florets and roasting it at very high heat ensures rapid browning without excessive drying.Thinning the soup as needed after blending guarantees you ...
Lemon Rosemary Chicken Soup Recipe
Chicken: I typically use pulled and shredded rotisserie chicken. You can also use raw chicken breasts or thighs, add them to the pot with the simmering broth, and let them cook for about 10-12 ...
