Don't try too hard Rather than trying to impress people, it is actually the opposite that ultimately does impress, says Rosie Kellett, who hosts supper clubs in London and is the author of In for Dinner. My advice is keep it really simple. Cook something that you know you're going to nail and feeds the right amount of people. Go for the heavy-hitters that are solid gold in your repertoire.
It may sound weird, and it's definitely unconventional, but Ree Drummond's method for boiling an omelet in a bag is actually genius. You need to try this if you're among those of us who try to flip an omelet and quickly change the meal plan to scrambled eggs every time. On her Food Network show, " The Pioneer Woman," Drummond demonstrated how she makes an omelet by adding all the ingredients for the previously complicated egg dish to a boil-safe bag and cooking a tasty dish in minutes. After enjoying this dish, there are no messy pans to scrub because you can simply toss the bag in the trash.
I love cooking, I write about kitchen gadgets for a living after all, but cooking in bulk when you live alone can feel like a chore. And eating the same thing four days in a row can even get downright depressing. The way I've figured out how to enjoy it is by starting with basics-grains, roasted veggies, versatile proteins-and then jazzing them up with sauces, marinades, and dressings so they don't feel repetitive. That's where the Smart Stick comes in.
I love this recipe because it's so versatile. If you're missing artichokes or olives, try sun-dried tomato or capers. No chickpeas? White beans work or double the lentils. You really can't go wrong. The dressing is quick, easy and versatile and you can use it to create your own Mediterranean variations of this salad. Here are a few more reasons to love it:
There are different versions of whipped coffees around the world, and Dalgona is one of the easiest to create. However, it can be time-consuming; if you don't have an electric mixer, you could end up beating the mixture for 15 minutes. But if you make a big batch at the start of the week, you can freeze it and simply scoop the mixture on top of the milk or water when ready to serve.
As a food writer (and, you know, loving mother), I probably shouldn't admit this, but until I started using PackIt's modular lunch containers, I really hated packing my kids' lunches. Each box comes with two dividers that can be popped into any of the eleven grooves, so you can make your lunchbox work for your lunch, versus trying to cram food into fixed-size containers. They're super durable, completely dishwasher safe, and the lid is leakproof.
The back-to-school grind is a juggling act, but one that can be made a little bit easier when you're not tirelessly pitting cherries for a toddler's lunch like a footman at Versailles, or scrambling to make dinner from scratch. It's hard enough to get your kids dressed and out the door by 7:15 AM, and often that means scrambling to slap together a PB&J (no shame, we love a PB&J) when we might have preferred a more diversified meal.
School lunch prep shouldn't feel like solving a daily puzzle where everything goes wrong. The difference between lunch success and cafeteria disaster often comes down to having the right gear.
This hearty lentil loaf is perfect for holidays, meal prep, or feeding plant-based eaters. Ground flax and oats help bind everything together, while savoury ingredients like onion, celery, carrot, mushrooms, walnuts, and dried herbs provide flavor, finished with a classic ketchup glaze.
This Keto Big Mac Burger has everything you love about the fast-food original, only low carb, juicier, and packed with real flavor. With melty cheese, crisp lettuce, and plenty of sauce, this burger seriously outshines the drive-thru version.
Cooking three-ingredient recipes in the air fryer can optimize meal prep by combining speed and simplicity, producing surprisingly delicious results with minimal effort.
