When you visit Pinterest today (or, if you’re like us, you’ve already been there!) you might notice that recipe pins from Real Simple and a handful of other sites look a little bit different. Now you can see all the ingredients involved in making a recipe right from the pin. We’re excited to be one of the first sites with […]
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How to Make Guacamole with Hard Avocados
Finding ripe avocados isn’t always easy. So when you’re stuck with the hard-as-rock variety—and you don’t have any time to let them soften—try this trick from California avocado grower Carol Steed: Place 2 peeled, pitted avocados in a blender with 1 cup peas (fresh, or frozen and thawed), and then pulse until smooth. The peas will help soften the consistency […]
How to Serve the Perfect Amount of Pasta
The serving size on boxes of spaghetti can be a bit ambiguous. How many people will two ounces serve and how do you easily measure two ounces anyway? If you’re constantly guessing how much pasta to cook and then packing away the leftovers, this surprising household item may make pasta night a little easier.
How to Select and Store Rhubarb
The sweet, tangy stalk is at its peak right now (something my mother knows well; I’m still dreaming of the strawberry rhubarb pie she served up over the weekend!) To help you take advantage of rhubarb season, here’s how to spot a winning bunch at the grocery store or farmer’s market. Look for thick, firm stalks with glossy, bright fuchsia […]
How to Make Your Morning Oatmeal More Exciting
Let’s face it—a bowl of oatmeal may be healthy, but it isn’t always the most thrilling breakfast in the world. You can jazz it up with standard toppings like cinnamon, maple syrup, raisins, and sliced bananas, but that can get a little tiresome, too. Here are some fresh new ways to serve up oatmeal: Try a tropical spin with fresh […]
1 Step to a Better Burger
Yes, you want your family to eat healthy, but sometimes that requires sacrificing taste—case in point: using lean ground beef to make hamburgers or meatballs. Now that grilling season is upon us, try this trick instead to make sure you don’t end up with dry burgers. Instead of choosing 90 percent lean ground beef, opt for ground chuck instead. It […]
How to Clean Burnt Food Spills in the Oven
We’ve all been there: the casserole or pie you’ve been baking has bubbled over and is now burnt onto the bottom of your oven. Before you reach for the cleaners that should really come with a haz-mat suit try this trick. Before the spill dries completely, cover it in regular table salt. The salt will soak up the spill, and […]
The 3 Most Important Knives to Have in Your Kitchen
Whether you’re stocking a new kitchen or just upgrading your existing one, these are the three knives that you must have: a chef’s knife, a paring knife, and a serrated knife. Not only can using the wrong knife for the job be frustrating, it can also be dangerous. Trying to cut through a butternut squash or a loaf of bread […]
The Easiest Way to Cook Bacon for a Crowd
I love serving bacon when I’m hosting a brunch, but I hate standing over the stove, frying up slices while my guests salivate hungrily, waiting for each precious strip. The easiest way to cook bacon for a crowd? Bake it in the oven. Here’s how: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking […]
