Summers are for sandwiches. Burgers and hot dogs might be what your taste buds initially gravitate toward, but we’re putting an unsung hero in the running for best sandwich: pulled pork. Succulent and juicy, pulled pork can be made in…
When it comes to making a sweet treat at home, self-doubt can creep in if you are not an avid baker. But there are ways to whip up dessert without turning on the oven, like making a hot fudge or…
If you enjoy Mexican food, you’ve no doubt come across the quesadilla. This simple, flat, rich, and flavorful specialty consists of hot and crispy tortillas enveloping ingredients such as cheese, meats, vegetables, spices, and herbs. In its simplest form, it’s…
There are few condiments more iconic than ketchup. Between its bright red color, sweet-tangy taste, and versatile deliciousness, ketchup has become a staple in American cuisine. For most people, tomatoes come to mind when they think of ketchup, but you…
Tossed into a summer salad, frozen into refreshing popsicles, or mixed into a salsa, there are a myriad of delicious ways to make the most of a perfectly ripe watermelon. Cut into wedges, triangles, or chunks, this hydrating fruit is…
The potato is consistently ranked as one of the most consumed vegetables in America — and for good reason. This ever-versatile vegetable can be found in many forms such as french fries, chips, hash browns, mashed potatoes, tater tots, and…
Store-bought jam is a staple pantry item in many homes because of its range of fruity flavors, affordability, and the myriad ways to use it. You don’t have the hassle of buying, cooking, and mashing fruit like you would when…
There are few ingredients as emblematic to Levantine cuisine as za’atar is. Most Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian, and Jordanian households have a jar of za’atar in their pantry, whether it’s store bought or homemade. It’s as important to the levant as…
The frozen aisle at the grocery store is like a treasure trove of products, some of which you may have never thought would come in a frozen variety. One such item is frozen lemonade concentrate. The grocery store already sells…
As the weather warms up, there are ample opportunities for smoking meat outside. Although there’s an easy way to smoke meat right in your kitchen, it doesn’t yield the same results as smoking outdoors does. Even then, it’s hard to…