In addition to its funny name, kohlrabi has an even funnier appearance — it looks kind of like an alien spaceship with its semi-flat, round body and skinny stalks. But as the saying goes, you should never judge a book by its cover, and that’s certainly true with kohlrabi. This is one vegetable that deserves a place in your kitchen. Whether it’s new to you, or a constant presence in your kitchen, here’s everything you should know about kohlrabi.
You know gelato and you know espresso, but do you know piada? These delicious sandwich wraps are sold on street corners throughout Italy, particularly in Emilia-Romagna, and are filled with everything from prosciutto and arugula to nutella and bananas. No plane tickets are necessary, though. Piada are incredibly easy to make at home. Think of piada (also called piadina) as a cross between Middle Eastern pita breads and Mexican flour tortillas.
We rely on chickpeas as our go-to ingredient for everything from dips and salads to stews and stir-fries, but chickpeas also have a sweet side. The most practical pulse gets playful here and gives these blondies more snack-worthy substance, not to mention a welcome protein boost. Blondies are the golden, vanilla-flavored cousin to brownies.
The first time I picked up a piece of honeycomb from my local farmers market, I was definitely intimidated. Honestly, I think I was drawn to just how pretty it looks. But once I got home, I had no clue about what to do with it. So it sat in my pantry for months before I had the courage to go back to the beekeeper at the market and ask him for advice. As it turns out, there are a whole lot of delicious ways to use it in the kitchen.
Grinding your own meat might seem like something best left to the trained professionals or the eager DIY crowd, but I truly feel that grinding your own meat should be an every day, every kitchen, affair. Small batches are easy to do with just a food processor, and then you get total control over the freshness, quality, and kinds of cuts going into the mix. Doesn’t that sound like a win-win situation?
I’ve been doing a lot of cooking this week, and it’s been really nice. When my marriage ended a year ago, I was suddenly thrown back into cooking by myself again, and at first I was lost at sea. I had forgotten everything I’d known — the touch and the feel of cooking — that I’d had ten years earlier when I was single.
When I was writing my first cookbook, Classic Snacks Made from Scratch, I unwittingly unleashed a monster. My picky-eater husband had heretofore steered way clear of jalapeño poppers, wary of their potential heat-seeking missile effect on his gentle palate. When I showed him how the method of pickling jalapeños softens their fiery edges, compounded by a soothing and creamy filling, everything changed.
This tangy cabbage kimchi tastes good with everything, from veggie fried rice to homemade dumplings.
This tangy cabbage kimchi tastes good with everything, from veggie fried rice to homemade dumplings.
The slow cooker (yes, the slow cooker!) is your answer to everything from breakfast casseroles to peach cobbler.
Pin it My motto in life? Give me toast, or give me death. That's a bit of stretch, but not too far given I'm very fond of the stuff and eat a slice of it every morning. Mostly I'm a swipe of Kerrygo
The creamy, buttery sauce will upgrade everything from eggs benedict to asparagus.
A Hawaiian-inspired recipe that tastes like that vacation you're craving.
Are you excited for grilling season? Personally, vegetables get me the most excited for grilling — not hamburgers or steak. Vegetables get so sexy and glamorous with a good set of grill marks, a little char around the edges, and that outdoorsy smoky flavor. These cauliflower “steaks” demonstrate that more than almost anything else I’ve grilled; their tongue-in-cheek name is a good indicator of how satisfying a centerpiece they make on any table, vegetarian or not.
Move over, ketchup and Sriracha! When it comes to versatile red condiments, harissa is my absolute favorite. This Tunisian chile sauce is a fantastic shortcut to spice up a meal and can be used with everything from meat to vegetables, couscous, roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, as a dip for bread … the list is truly endless. Making them is easy; you can blend the chiles into a thick paste with garlic, olive oil, and aromatic spices.
I’ve been doing a lot of cooking this week, and it’s been really nice. When my marriage ended a year ago, I was suddenly thrown back into cooking by myself again, and at first I was lost at sea. I had forgotten everything I’d known — the touch and the feel of cooking — that I’d had ten years earlier when I was single.
The microwave isn’t typically an appliance associated with making homemade bread. And while we won’t be using it for baking bread any time soon, it just might be your ticket to speeding up the proofing process. While professional bakers typically turn to proof boxes or dough proofers to create a warm, humid environment to encourage fermentation of the dough in yeast breads, that isn’t exactly an option for home cooks.
My introduction to cooking with miso paste came later in life. Last year, actually. After buying the largest container available I soon learned that most recipes call for a couple tablespoons, at most. I had more miso than I knew what to do with, but I refused to let it get lost in the depths of the refrigerator. Instead, I went on a mission to find ways (both obvious, and totally unexpected) to incorporate miso paste into everyday meals.
These are not just any soft and creamy scrambled eggs; these are the softest and the creamiest scrambled eggs of all time. These are the scrambled eggs that seal the deal on marriage proposals and earn you special brownie points every Mother’s Day brunch. These scrambled eggs put all others to shame. Want to know the secret to these swoony scrambled eggs? Here’s everything you need to make them for yourself.
We love a good cocktail party. Great drinks, delicious snacks, and lots of laughs with good friends. Whether yours is large or small, everyone you know or a few close friends, The Kitchn has some tips to make it the best one you’ve ever hosted. First things first: Let’s start with the drinks. The Kitchn’s 9 Bottle Bar column is a great place to start if you’re ready to build your bar, bottle by bottle, garnish by garnish.
A pumpkin pie primer for pie peace of mind.
It happens every year at this time and you know it. Whatever your normal — and hopefully healthy — eating pattern is, you lose it. Normally I have a very balanced dieteggnogroast beef Take Tuesday night for example: I went into a dinner party situation wanting to eat light and not drink alcohol. Two blinks of the eye later I found a margarita in one hand and a goat cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped date in the other. Pretty soon there were pork loin sandwiches and chile rellenos.
This tangy cabbage kimchi tastes good with everything, from veggie fried rice to homemade dumplings.
Replace a bunch of disposable plastic, cut down on your utility and clothing bills, and make your food last SO much longer.
Eating spicy food is an energizing experience. Adding another round of cracked pepper to your recipe is great and all, but cayenne, paprika, jalapeño, and chilies can make otherwise plain food feel more alive and tingling with flavor. You may sweat, your tongue may burn a little, but it all just tastes (and feels!) so good. These recipes can ease you into just a little heat, and a little sunshine.
If you’ve had corned beef or pastrami before, then you’ve had brisket. This large piece of flavor-packed beef is often cured or smoked, but it’s also one of the best cuts for braising and slow cooking. There’s much to learn, though, when it comes to what brisket is and how it differs from other types of meat. Let’s talk about where this hefty piece of beef comes from and how to buy and cook it!
Move over, ketchup and Sriracha! When it comes to versatile red condiments, harissa is my absolute favorite. This Tunisian chile sauce is a fantastic shortcut to spice up a meal and can be used with everything from meat to vegetables, couscous, roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, as a dip for bread … the list is truly endless. Making them is easy; you can blend the chiles into a thick paste with garlic, olive oil, and aromatic spices.
As the weather gets warmer, I like to do everything I can with cucumbers — including using up the peel. Like any good Southerner, I often make marinated cucumbers, or “refrigerator pickles.” This quick mix of thinly sliced and peeled cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, salt, and chili flakes is a fail-proof and delicious side salad, but it always leaves me with a heaping pile of peels I hate to throw away.
Packed with lively flavor and color, this carrot-ginger dressing is a staple we use to brighten up everything from salad greens to vegetarian bowls, pita sandwiches, and cold soba noodles. This is an easy, handy recipe to have on hand for quick weeknight dinners or lunches to take to work. You can make the dressing thick or thin it with water … either way, if you’re like us, you might find it – and the foods it’s paired with – disappearing rather quickly!
The word “perfect” is a one-size-fits-all label in the blogosphere, applied to everything from our lipstick du jour or the latest chocolate cookie to blow our minds. So when I use the word perfect to describe the dessert that I think has it all, the dessert that everyone should have memorized and ready to go, I do so with some trepidation. Does perfect go too far? No, it doesn’t.
I'm often skeptical of "magical" recipes — but this one really surprised me.
Learn how to wrap brie in puff pastry with the toppings of your choice for an easy app to serve all holiday season.
Watch the video to learn how to make marinara pasta sauce.
Chicken Caesar wraps have had their time to shine, but now we forge ahead with a well-deserved (and much-needed) update. Inspired by the lunchtime classic, this salmon-packed version has everything you’d expect, with a twist. Crisp romaine is swapped for leafy kale, while rich and flaky canned salmon takes the place of chicken. To make this no-cook meal complete, everything is tossed with creamy Caesar dressing and shredded Parmesan before getting folded into your favorite tortilla.
This might not resemble the kind of toast you’re used to having for breakfast, but just trust me — this bread is everything you want in the first meal of the day. It tastes of maple, cinnamon, and dried apricots, but all those nuts and seeds keep the sweetness grounded. It’s simultaneously crunchy and chewy, good on its own, but even better when toasted.
A sweet-salty alternative to your standard nut butter to jazz up breakfast time.
If you love pork chops, this is the cut you need to know about.
Everything you need to know about making sourdough bread from scratch.
Everything you need to know about making sourdough bread from scratch.
This recipe delivers spiced, tender shredded beef from the Instant Pot in less than an hour. Here's everything you need to know to make it.
The thickener, flour substitute, and more that you can't be without!
If you can't hang with Ina in East Hampton, this is the next best thing.
This is the salad dressing that The Kitchn editors use week after week. The best news: All you need to do is memorize our simple formula for oil and vinegar, then mix in some flavor.
It’s hard to deny just how much Julia Child taught us about cooking. Thanks to Julia, we know how to make perfect poached eggs, whip up mayonnaise by hand, and avert serious kitchen disasters. But perhaps one of the most valuable things she instilled in us is her appreciation for butter — and lots of it. Butter played a role in practically all of her cooking — especially in many of her most famous recipes.
I’ve been doing a lot of cooking this week, and it’s been really nice. When my marriage ended a year ago, I was suddenly thrown back into cooking by myself again, and at first I was lost at sea. I had forgotten everything I’d known — the touch and the feel of cooking — that I’d had ten years earlier when I was single.
Get the step-by-step guide for this chicken and broccoli stir-fry that doesn't require a wok.
This tangy cabbage kimchi tastes good with everything, from veggie fried rice to homemade dumplings.
If you think frozen pork dumplings from the store are addictive, then just you wait until you try these homemade fellas. They are everything you want in a dumpling: plump and nicely chewy, filled with tender pork, flavored with fresh ginger, green onion, and sesame oil. Bet you can’t eat just one. Whether you’re celebrating the Lunar New Year with friends this week or stocking your freezer for a busy month ahead, these dumplings should definitely be on your list.
As far as holiday gifts are concerned, I believe homemade foods are the only way to go. They are economical, from the heart and fun to enjoy together. I give a jar of basic tangy vinaigrette every year, to the delight and impress of many friends. Little do they know how easy it is to assemble. I usually have everything on hand to whip up a few jars!Making vinaigrette was my first job in the kitchen, as my parents prepared weekday dinners.
