[ad_1] Fourth of July weekend is just a stone’s throw away, and if you’ve been patiently tracking the price of a Kitchenaid stand mixer or Le Creuset Dutch oven, now’s the time to take action. At Serious Eats, we put stainless steel pans, blenders, gas grills, and much more through rigorous tests to find out […]

[ad_1] Why It Works A combination of silken tofu and sweetened condensed coconut milk provides a creamy base without dairy.  A stovetop custard, thickened with cornstarch, has no need for eggs.  Vanilla extract adds a rounded note like a Creamsicle without using dairy. I used to love Key lime pie so much that I’d order […]

[ad_1] Making hard-boiled eggs in the oven is an easy way to cook lots of eggs at once! No more pot watching on the stove, all you need is a muffin tin to hard boil (or hard bake) eggs. Perfect for snacking or a batch of egg salad! It doesn’t take long with this easy […]

[ad_1] Why It Works • Soft bolillo-style buns ensure the right bun-to-dog ratio and sturdiness needed to hold all the fillings. • Baking or air frying the bacon-wrapped hot dogs ensures the bacon is evenly crisp while the hot dogs remain juicy. Great American food cities like New York and Chicago have regional hot dogs […]

[ad_1] About the author Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire […]

[ad_1] Why It Works Docking the puff pastry with a fork and weighing it down with another sheet pan eliminates air pockets and keeps the pastry slim and crispy. Salting and draining the tomato slices extracts excess moisture and prevents the tart from becoming watery.  Whipping the ricotta incorporates air, making it fluffy and light. […]

[ad_1] Hello! And welcome to Holly’s Cooking Challenge. This month I will be making Zucchini Bread and I hope you join me! After you make your version of my Zucchini Bread (remember, any variation is fine!), send a picture of your creation to cookingchallenge@spendwithpennies.com. Make the recipe of the month (or a variation of it!). Snap […]

[ad_1] There’s a reason the s’more is synonymous with camping. Requiring just fire, sticks, and three store-bought ingredients, s’mores epitomize what campfire cooking is all about: making the most out of a limited amount of food and a dearth of cooking equipment. A staple of camping for nearly 100 years now—its lineage can be traced […]

[ad_1] Why It Works Grapefruit gives this water welcome acidity tinged with bitter notes from the oils present from the peel being muddled. Mashing a portion of the ingredients with a small amount of water extracts the essential flavor in a short steeping time. A final decorative garnish adds visual appeal and fresh flavor. In […]

[ad_1] Homemade marinara sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping. This easy sauce is made with canned tomatoes and a handful of seasonings simmered until thick and flavorful. Marinara sauce is a simple tomato sauce, perfect for pasta or preparing lasagna. Don’t let the simplicity fool you; it’s delicious. This sauce is easy to […]