Indoor cooking has never been more varied. Three countertop appliances consistently stand out for home cooks: the George Foreman Grill, the Ninja Foodi Grill, and the standalone air fryer. Each appliance delivers a different combination of convenience, health benefits, and cooking versatility. Choosing the right one depends on what you cook most often, how much … Read more

This air fryer chicken breast recipe is healthy, reliably juicy, and incredibly simple to prepare. Chicken breasts can be challenging to cook well: they dry out easily, become stringy, or taste bland. For busy cooks, rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken is a convenient shortcut, and many of us rely on beef and pork recipes more often. … Read more

Air Fryer Baby Potatoes — just 4 ingredients and about 12 minutes needed to make a simple, delicious side dish. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these little potatoes are an easy crowd-pleaser. Air Fryer Baby Potatoes pair well with beef, pork, chicken, or a simple salad. Potatoes cook exceptionally well in … Read more

This sparkling Thanksgiving gin cocktail is elegant and easy to make. Fresh raspberries and sage mingle with crisp Hendrick’s gin and a touch of Chambord raspberry liqueur, then everything is finished with bubbly champagne for a bright, festive drink to serve with dinner. A balanced, colorful gin cocktail for Thanksgiving This page may contain affiliate … Read more

Broccoli Cheddar Strata Cups — Easy Make-Ahead Grab-and-Go Breakfast The holidays are over and it’s time to get back into a routine. One challenge I face is making time for breakfast on weekday mornings. The solution that works for me is preparing breakfasts ahead of time on the weekend. This year I’m committing to prepping … Read more

In this vodcast I introduce my new member series, Mastering the Art of Fermentation. In Part 1 I: Explain the basic fermentation process, Clarify the differences between anaerobic lacto-fermentation and aerobic acetobacter fermentation, and Demonstrate how to ferment cabbage to make sauerkraut. Watch the Mastering the Art of Fermentation – Part 1 video These conversational … Read more

Easy vegan jello made with unsweetened fruit juice and agar agar seaweed gelatin flakes. Perfect for a fun snack or a light dessert! I remember pulling a big pan of jello out of the fridge as a kid and cutting it into giant, wobbly squares. Cherry was my favorite. After switching to a plant-based lifestyle, … Read more

If you’re an Aussie or Kiwi visiting Oʻahu and craving a taste of home, here are the best places on the island to find familiar flavours. Meat pies, top Aussie and Kiwi foods on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. Credit: @thekiwikorner Living in Honolulu as an Australian expat, I often miss the food I grew up with. Over … Read more

I’ve made this zucchini fritter recipe repeatedly over the last few weeks—more than four times—and I’m still not bored. Most nights I crave variety for dinner, but these fritters have become a go-to: crisp on the outside, tender and flavorful inside, and finished with a bright lemon-dill yogurt sauce. They strike the perfect balance of … Read more

UPPER WEST SIDE, NEW YORK CITY Classic Italian, pasta-focused menu; full gluten-free options; casual, family-friendly neighborhood restaurant Pappardella is a welcoming neighborhood restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side known for its pasta-forward Italian menu and approachable atmosphere. It first caught our attention as a convenient and satisfying option after visits to the American Museum of … Read more