We can probably all agree that there’s no better way to spend a warm summer evening than by firing up the backyard grill and cooking an assortment of meats and sides. But what about in the middle of December? If your grill isn’t the first thing you’d think of when it comes to cooking Christmas dinner, our friends…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means a lot of you have already begun preparing for next Thursday’s festivities. And many of you may be facing the annual dilemma: what else do I cook besides a turkey? If so, we’ve got a few traditional side dishes for you to check out. They’re all pretty easy to cook, and…
From spicy Buffalo wings to crispy french fries, everyone has their favorite deep-fried food, and nothing hits the spot quite like it. But, like most things that taste good, fried foods aren’t particularly good for you. Sure, baking, steaming, or boiling are all healthier methods of cooking—but they don’t give you that satisfying comfort food texture or taste.…
For those of us who spend half of the year or more cooped up inside, there is no greater way to welcome the arrival of spring weather than that first day of cooking outside. Sure, some may brave the elements for a perfect porterhouse in the middle of the winter, but most of us give up on grilling…
With everyone spending so much time at home, I think we’re all finding ourselves searching for new recipes to try. This is a great time to introduce some fun and easy recipes to your routine, meals that you can have a good time making and eating. These comfort food recipes are great for a family who needs a…
Today is Mardis Gras, aka Fat Tuesday, a day devoted to unrepentant gluttony. For those of us in the Chicagoland area, the quintessential way to mark the occasion is by enjoying paczki, a decadent donut-type dessert that hails from Poland. Others may be more familiar with king cake or various other traditional Mardis Gras foods. Whatever your go-to…
Sure, it’s called the Big Game weekend (well, technically it has a different name that we’re not legally allowed to use), but for many people, the actual game isn’t the main draw. For countless fans around the country, that particular Sunday is a day to hang out with friends, laugh at commercials, and enjoy an endless spread of…
Sometimes you have a sweet tooth craving you need to satisfy, but you don’t want to go to the time and effort to bake a full-size recipe. Enter the mug cake (or cookie, or cinnamon bun, or pretty much any other dessert of your choice). These delicious desserts in a mug take only five minutes to mix and…
’Tis the season for holidays, tailgating and Friendsgivings galore, which means it’s also time to cook for a crowd! We’re rounding up some of the best appetizers, sides and desserts to whip up the next time you get invited to a big dinner party. These are the most potluck-friendly dishes imaginable, meaning they’re easy to bring along in…
Mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and turkey sandwiches for days-these are hallmarks of a good Thanksgiving season. All Americans know that the centerpiece of the holiday table is undoubtedly the bird, but this tasty entrée can be tough (quite literally) to get right. As such, for about as long as Thanksgiving has been around—that’s about 400 years, if you…
