In theory, using fruits and vegetables to sweeten the crumb of a cake is a wonderful thing. In practice, sometimes the vegetables people use are carrots. Though I am personally a fan of carrot cake, I’ve found that it’s a controversial dessert choice. Some people are just not fans of having a vegetable most often associated with crudite in their cake. And so […]

Despite how many stories we may publish about it, the MyRecipes staff remains divided on cake. Half of us aren’t fans whatsoever, while the other half are loyal diehards. That said, whether you love it or hate it, you’re eventually probably going to have to bake one. But if you’re making it from scratch, which box from the grocery store […]

Your herb garden and spice drawer probably have some of the usual suspects: rosemary, basil, coriander, mint, and parsley. How about borage? Also known as starflower or bee bush, borage is an herb that flowers with delicate, pretty blue flowers. The stems, leaves, and flowers are all edible, and they add an unusual note to your food. They taste a little bit crisp […]

What would you say if I told you you could win a $6 trip to Hawaii? “Sign me up,” right? Cool. Now, what if I told you that your dream island getaway would last less than one day and would consist of nothing but a few hours of eating Arby’s sandwiches on a beach? Yeahhhhh. “Arby’s $6 Hawaiian Getaway flies […]

Active Time: :10 MinsTotal Time:55 Mins Yield: :Serves 6 This warm, roasted tomato soup is perfect for weeknights and weekends alike. Pair this soup with a grilled cheese sandwich, and you’re all set. An immersion blender, one of our favorite kitchen gadgets, makes pureeing this rich and creamy soup a snap. If you don’t have this kitchen tool, try this Southern […]

Chef’s Note “I took this casserole to a church function and it was a hit! Easy to cut in half.With medium head of cabbage and onion. Just use 1 type of soup.Cream of Celery soup can be substituted.” READY IN: 50mins SERVES: 20 UNITS: US IngredientsNutrition 1 largehead of cabbage 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 1 […]

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min. Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 pounds beef top round steak 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons onion soup mix 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon ground oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 medium potatoes (7 to 8 […]

Welcome to Snapshot Cooking, the home of Kitchn’s easiest recipes. These mini recipes are so simple you can practically cook from the before-and-after snapshot itself. Meatballs are the ultimate family meal. You can make them with any type of protein, add noodles or veggies, and know that everyone (even the fussy toddler) enjoys them. Although I once considered meatballs a […]

“Steaming the kale removes some of the bitterness. The salad dressing ties all the flavors together. A quartet of super foods (kale, quinoa, avocado, and olive oil) make this a healthy meal!” Ingredients Adjust US Metric Salad 2/3 cup quinoa 1 1/3 cups water 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces 1/2 avocado – peeled, pitted, and diced 1/2 cup […]

Photo by Marge Perry This go-to meal, ready in less than 20 minutes, has all the elements of a classic chicken Caesar salad—but instead of tossing them together, we celebrate each on its own. We believe this is the only Caesar dressing you’ll ever need. We stir in a little grated Parmesan and use it as a dip, too.Roasting romaine […]