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We Tried New Seasonal Fast-Food Items, and This Is the Best One

We Tried New Seasonal Fast-Food Items, and This Is the Best One

‘Tis the season to indulge—that’s how the saying goes, right? Bells are ringing, children singing, and if you’re choosing to celebrate the holidays with copious calorie consumption, we’re not here to judge…


Think Venison’s Too Gamey? You’re Not Cooking It Right

Dave Racicot has been a deer hunter longer than he’s been a professional chef, which is to say: a very long time…


The Best Smoothie Combinations for Faster Weight Loss, Says Dietitian

The base of a balanced smoothie for weight loss has a simple formula: a high fiber carb, a low-sugar liquid, and a protein. Most people forget about protein when building a smoothie, but it is a crucial part of a balanced breakfast. Especially for weight loss, high protein breakfasts increase the calories burned after the meal because protein has the highest thermic effect of food…


4 Best Sous Vide Machines for Cooking Restaurant-Quality Food, According to Professional Chefs

You don’t have to be a Michelin-star chef to master the technique of sous vide in the kitchen. This French method, in which food cooks in a vacuum-sealed bag typically placed in temperature-controlled water, allows for cooking a range of meats, fish and produce — from steak au poivre and halibut, to barbecue tofu and caramelized onions…


Best Gifts For Every Kind of Cook in Your Life, According to Our Editors

Whether you have a friend who’s expressed interest in learning to cook, a family member who started baking bread during quarantine and now wants to broaden their chef skills, or a loved one who’s been cooking for years, finding the perfect gift for them can be a difficult feat…


Vegetarian? More Like Planetarian — How Tiny Tweaks to Your Dinner Can Help Save the Planet

(CNN) Eating less meat and dairy is one of the ways we can have a positive impact on the future of the planet, as multiple studies on climate change have demonstrated…


Why You Should Treat Yourself to These Kitchen Upgrades This Season

The hardest-working room in the house takes a special hit this time of year with all the entertaining, cooking, and more. Why not show your kitchen how much it means to you with a few upgrades—many even doable in time for the holidays? We talked to some designers and home improvement experts to weigh in with inspiration and ideas for ways to give your kitchen an easy but meaningful refresh…