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Ingredient Spotlight: SPAM (And 5 SPAM Recipes)

Whether you love it, hate it or are totally baffled by it, there’s no denying the enduring presence of SPAM. In essence, SPAM is an affordable, pre-cooked, shelf-stable protein. If you haven’t heard of it or don’t cook with it, keeping a can or two in your pantry could transform your life. You know those moments when…


Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies

If you’re planning a picnic with the family, the last thing you want is to be weighed down with tons of utensils and heavy dishes. That’s why incredible sandwiches are such an eat-in-the-park classic. If you don’t want to worry about packing extra forks and knives when you can just use your hands. That’s why these strawberry…


How to Make Vinaigrette

There are some groceries that you should probably stop buying and make at home instead. Pancake mix, for one, is easy to craft using pantry staples, while stock is super easy to make using food scraps. But there’s one item you may still be buying that you should start making at home: salad dressing. There are countless ways to make…


Grilled Salmon With Peppered Soy Glaze

We know it’s not technically grilling season yet, but we are firmly of the belief that the grill is a year-round piece of equipment. And with the weather warming up, we can’t wait to escape our kitchens for the great outdoors. There are so many recipes to try on the grill, and grilled salmon is a…


How to Make Truly Authentic Ravioli

Ravioli is one of the most popular dishes at America’s best Italian restaurants, and for good reason. Soft pillows of pasta brimming with a cheese- or meat-based filling are hard to beat. But if you want to make this specialty in the comfort of your own home, it’s a little bit more complicated than you might…


Why Do Bagels Have Holes?

There are quite a few explanations out there for the hole in the middle of a bagel, one of those foods that you absolutely need to try when in New York City. Some of them are more viable than others, and a couple theories are downright wild. One less-wild theory is that the hole is there in order…


Once You Make Homemade Fruit Leather, You Might Never Buy the Packaged Stuff Again!

Have you ever eaten Fruit Roll-Ups? These chewy, fruity treats are produced by General Mills and have been in supermarkets since 1983. That’s a long time. But rolled fruit snacks have actually been around far longer. More than 100 years ago in New York City, a Syrian immigrant imported apricot paste and turned it into…


Slow Cooker Ginger Soy Pork Belly

If you’re tired of cooking the same cuts of meat every night, then consider giving pork belly a try. It’s so flavorful and tender that it can make dinner at home feel like you’re eating at a restaurant. And it’s perfect for the slow cooker, making it a winning weeknight meal. If you’re curious about pork belly…


Ramp and Mushroom Sauté

If you’re someone who struggles with what to make for dinner every night, then using seasonal fruits and vegetables as your guide may change the way you think about cooking. If you really want to get in tune with nature, then foraging is a great way to take advantage of edible wild food that grows…


Creamy, Cold Sesame Noodles Are Great Anytime

Cold sesame noodles are a refreshing delight — especially on a hot day or if you want a filling but flavorful on-the-go lunch. There are many versions of sesame noodles, notably ones from Sichuan and Taiwan, but they all contain Chinese sesame paste and other seasonings tossed with chewy noodles. There’s actually very little cooking…