Macerated berries on waffles? You won’t be able to resist.Next time you have more strawberries, blackberries or raspberries than you know what to do with, follow this simple step: Sprinkle sugar on them, toss them to coat, and let them sit for 30 minutes to?overnight.To amplify the flavor of berries, toss them?in sugar, then let sit for 30 minutes or more.The process o...

The KitchenAid stand mixer has become such a popular wedding present that some joke the city hall clerk hands you one along with your marriage license. And for good reason: The mixer helps home cooks and bakers make an incredible range of foods. From pavlova to fresh pasta to orange juice to carrot cake, the sky is truly the limit with the KitchenAid mixer.2019 marks Kitchen...

With such a hard winter, many of us are stuck inside. Might as well encourage friends and family to take the opportunity to get organized, as it is a perfect time to refresh, reorganize and deal with some of those tasks that have been pushed off for too long. So if you have any housewarmings, birthdays or special milestones during this time of year, a great gifting route is ...

A grilled pork chop makes a classic summer dinner for a low-key weeknight or a cookout with friends, but you may be inclined to shy away from it if you haven’t yet mastered the technique of making one. After all, in the words of outdoor cooking expert Fred Thompson, a badly-grilled pork chop “can be the most leathery piece of meat you have ever tried to eat.̶...

Michael Solomonov knows a thing or three about putting together a Passover menu. Not only is he a three-time James Beard Award winner, he’s also the author of Israeli Soul and the chef/owner of the nationally acclaimed Zahav restaurant in Philadelphia. At Zahav, Solomonov frequently makes matzo in his wood-burning oven and he’s created all sorts of surprising dis...

Around the holidays, were reminded how thoughtful our friends and families are. They host parties, provide housing for out-of-town guests, and give awesome gifts. With so many forms of communication, its easy to send a quick email or text to thank people for their generosity, but taking the time to write a handwritten note is so much more meaningful.Thank you notes show your...

Today we're missing of our founder, Chuck Williams, who would've turned 104 on this day. Though he died in 2015 at the age of 100, his love for great food and hospitality, his deep appreciation for quality products, his eye-opening recipes, and most of all, his kindness continue to live on with us.Remember him with us by learning more about his story and making one of his re...

Is this the weekend you decide to do something for your (hungry) future self? Everyonebusy working moms and dads, high school kids, and tiny totsgets hungry with no notice sometimes, right when the refrigerator is bare. Making meatballs, pot pies, and lasagnasfor the freezer is fine and good, but making those big-batch, hands-on recipes can take timelots of time. Enter these...

There is organizing and then there is kitchen organizing. And while the two equally involve thoughtful planning and strategy, the difference with kitchen organization is that it needs not only be practical, functional, aesthetically pleasing, but also make you an even better cook. Belle English, our Test Kitchen Cook, believes that key kitchen organization should be tackled...

Risotto is probably one of those dishes you only order when you’re out. That means you’re at the chef’s mercy. Does she know to keep all the liquids warm? Will she toast the little grains of rice beforehand? And will she use top-notch asparagus and freshly zested lemon if she’s making the gorgeous risotto shown here? It’s time to take matte...