When my husband, Andrew, and I first bound together our souls and wallets the year after we graduated from college and moved to a new state, we, like many who marry young, were completely broke. We moved to a tiny basement apartment in Charlottesville, Virginia, with popcorn ceilings and a musty odor. Like any other…
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The Secret to the Best Fried Eggs? A Drizzle of Smoky Herb Butter
My meal mantra as of late, due to fatigue from almost a year of nonstop cooking, has been simple: Put an egg on it. This is hardly a new notion, but it has provided me with great comfort throughout these unsettled months where I find myself staring into the fridge at a total loss of…
Add Flair to Your Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette
Toasted sesame oil adds an unmistakable flavor to dishes and is usually reserved for recipes with an Asian flair. However, recently I’ve discovered that if you add a small amount to a balsamic vinaigrette, you won’t be disappointed. It creates a delicious subtle nuttiness. The key to making a well-balanced vinaigrette is getting the right…
French Crepes, Finished With Fire
Crêpes Suzette, classically thin French crêpes drenched in an orange-butter sauce and flambéed tableside, is one of the most memorable French desserts. The recipe can vary from one cook to another, but in essence consists of delicate crêpes in a beurre Suzette, a sauce of sugar, butter, and orange juice and zest. For the finishing touch, the sauce…
One-Skillet Poultry Pot Pie Streamlines the Classic
The weather has been surprisingly cold for this Los Angeles resident. I have been craving a crusty, creamy pot pie but frankly was too lethargic to prepare the many steps of this classic American recipe. When I couldn’t find a restaurant serving it for carryout, I decided to streamline the stages of my older recipe….
No-Fail Popovers, No Specialty Pan Required
Buttered popovers are a great accompaniment to dinner, and they take far less time to make than rolls. Or drizzled with honey or smeared with jam, they make a delightful breakfast, brunch, or snack. The ideal popover is crisp and well browned on the outside and hollow on the inside, with inner walls that are…
The Simple Pleasure of a Bowl of Dip
Let’s be honest. Life has been a little stressful of late. In times of anxiety and uncertainty, some self-care is warranted. I am not talking cleanses and fasts, folks, I am talking indulgences, because, well, we deserve it. When our sheltering days are clocked by changes of clothing from morning PJs to home-office athleisure attire,…
Shrimp and Pesto Bowls Are the Ultimate Weeknight Dinner
These shrimp and pesto bowls are delicious, healthy, and pretty, and take less than 30 minutes to prep. In other words, they’re basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu, or edamame. Charred Shrimp and Pesto Bowls Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time:…
Not a Morning Person? This Make-Ahead Biscuit Bake Is for You
The secret to this extra crisp and pillowy breakfast strata? Two cans of large Southern homestyle biscuits. That’s right—instead of tearing up a loaf of bread, you’ll pop open a few cans of biscuits and pair them with bacon, kale, and lots of shredded cheese. A spicy egg custard holds it all together. Not a…
Your Air Fryer Is the Secret to Perfect Homemade French Fries
Ready for fast food-style french fries in the comfort of your own home, no deep-frying required? Yeah you are. Thanks to the air fryer, it’s never been easier to turn a humble spud into crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside fries—and you only need 15 minutes and one teaspoon of oil. Here’s how it’s done. The Best, Crispiest Air…
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