Recipes

For many home cooks, the word “sauce” conjures not-so-nice imagery: another dirty pan hogging the sink; a Hollandaise that might break; a Mexican mol requiring a ton of dicing. But a pan sauce is among the home cook’s best friends. Executed correctly, the making of it essentially cleans the pan you’ve used for searing meat. In the process, you’r...

If you haven’t jumped on the mug cake train yet, well, it’s time to. What we love about it is that it can be whipped up in just a few minutes, is perfectly portion-controlled for those nights when you’re craving just a little bit of sweet, and can be made in your microwave and well, a mug.And while there are hundreds upon hundreds of versions on the interwe...

Loosely inspired by Thailand’s delicious dish larb gai, this simple weeknight stunner is easy to prepare and fast to get on the table. It’s carb-free, too, thanks to the crisp Romaine wraps swaddling a delicious mix of chicken, garlic, hot pepper flakes and cilantro. Nothing in this ingredient list should prove daunting: Instead of hard-to-find fresh chiles, the ...

By now, you’ve undoubtably seen that terrible video of the sea turtle with the plastic straw up its nose? (If you haven’t, and you want to Google it, just be warned that it’s absolutely heartbreaking.) While the War Against Plastic Straws is a valid fight worth fighting, it’s not only?iced latte sippers that need an overhaul. See, 18 billion pounds of...

We looked at some of the most-Googled questions about knives and knife skills and then decided to answer all those queries by turning to THE pro: Chef Thomas Keller. Not only does the renowned, award-winning chef (obviously) use knives every dayat The French Laundry and any of his other restaurants in the Thomas Keller Restaurant Grouphe also just spent a lot of time thinkin...

Ah, summer. The fun in the sun! The backyard cookouts! And all that zucchini! Chances areif you’re reading this post, anywayright about now, you’re finding yourself with a surplus of zucchini. Whether you grew it yourself, got it at the weekend farmers market, or picked up too much at the grocery store, you should never let this versatile summer squash go to wast...

This apple crisp from Pinch of Yum is made sweet with a touch of honey. Photo credit: Pinch of YumIn the Jewish tradition, apples are paired with honey, and the two are served together in early autumn to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the new year. There’s a underlying meaninghoney and apples symbolizes life’s sweetnessbut the two also make for a wildly delicious and s...

We don’t need to talk about the fact that we’re almost upon the tail end of summer. Let’s just set aside that harrowing concept for a second. But if we were talking or thinking about it, we might suggest you squeeze in one last picnic before the weather turns. And consider this: Be an environmentalist at this last outdoor fiesta. Skip plastic wrap and plast...

We love these beautiful new copper mugs, which have a hammered texture and festive color that’s perfect for the holidays. To learn more about how they’re made, we turned to Alexia Chimenti, a designer on our Product Development team, who explained exactly what makes them so special.“We were inspired by the shape of the mug, with its big bowl for swirling an...

Scalloped French Madeleines are gorgeous and tasty on their own, but they also make a remarkably pretty palette for decoration. (All you need in order to make them is the right pan!) The video below illustrates five genius ways to decorate the sweet treats so beloved by Marcel Proust and our founder, Chuck Williams. Whether you’re a fan of chocolate drizzle or lemon ic...