Can you microwave paper plates? We take a look at whether these kitchen staples are microwave-safe. Keeping things clean is tough at a party or potluck. Think about your last backyard barbecue or birthday party; dirty dishes end up stacked high and haphazardly and silverware gets scattered everywhere. Sound familiar? Now is not the time … Read more
You know the drill: You get ready to chop potatoes for dinner and notice some unwelcome “eyes.” Immediately, you wonder, Are sprouted potatoes safe to eat? We’ve all been there: You see a giant bag of potatoes on sale at the grocery store and jump on it. You can always whip up quick potato recipes, … Read more
Shrimp and asparagus pasta sounds fancy and tastes incredible—but even home cooks who shy away from seafood can easily master it. With its succulent pink shrimp, bright, herbal sauce and heaps of angel hair noodles, shrimp asparagus pasta looks like a dish you’d splurge on at a fancy restaurant. However, I’m happy to say that … Read more
When breakfast is over, here’s how to get the lingering bacon smell out of your house. Bacon is delicious. Whether enjoyed with eggs for breakfast or on top of a cheeseburger at lunch, it’s hard to run out of ways to eat bacon. However, after you’ve made your bacon and appreciated that fragrant aroma, you’re … Read more
Tex-Mex meets Italian in this cowboy spaghetti, a hearty pasta casserole that bursts with bold flavor thanks to bacon, ground beef and savory beans. In the 1960s and ’70s, Italian film directors began making low-budget Western movies that were dubbed “spaghetti Westerns.” Cowboy spaghetti is the culinary equivalent: a mashup of cozy Italian staple foods … Read more
This guide explains how to grow cucumbers, including how to grow cucumbers from seed, when to plant and a trick to produce cukes with no bitterness. Cucumbers can be one of the most rewarding vegetables you grow in your garden. They grow quickly and just a few plants can give you an abundance of cucumbers … Read more
Summer was made for pasta salad, and this creamy, colorful dish is my go-to. My mom whipped it up in the ’90s when every pasta salad was smothered with Italian dressing. That version wasn’t my mom’s speed, so she took a risk and switched it up with mayo. She nervously brought it to a pool … Read more
Lemon lovers, rejoice: Four-ingredient lemon dump cake with cream cheese is one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever make. You don’t even need a mixing bowl to pull it off! Dump cake is one of the easiest desserts to make. The four-ingredient cake gets its name because the components are literally “dumped” into a baking … Read more
Peanut butter oatmeal balls are the ultimate make-ahead snack. This no-bake recipe is chewy, nutty, naturally sweetened and includes chocolate—perfect for an afternoon energy boost or satisfying a sweet craving. Peanut butter oatmeal balls are the perfect bite-sized treats to meal prep for grab-and-go snacks or little pick-me-ups throughout the week. This healthy snack is … Read more
Light, sweet and perfectly airy, this easy homemade vanilla frosting recipe makes a delicious topping for cakes, cupcakes, desserts and sweet breads. If you love to bake, learning how to make vanilla frosting is a delicious way to make homemade confections even more decadent. Our recipe for homemade vanilla frosting is easy and approachable, so … Read more