This Texas chili is rich and hearty with just the right amount of heat. The beef is wonderfully tender and perfectly absorbs the smoky, savory seasoning of the pepper paste and spices.
How to Keep Your Brown Sugar Fresh (and Soft)
One thing that can derail your baking plans is discovering that the brown sugar your cookie recipe calls for is as hard as a rock. Luckily, we’ve got a super simple tip for keeping brown sugar soft and fresh from the start, preventing lumps—or the need to chip away at that solid block of golden goodness (we’ve all been there).
Brown sugar can be one of the more temperamental baking ingredients in your pantry arsenal. From the get-go, it’s best to store brown sugar in a cool, dry space, and in an airtight and moisture-proof container such as a secure resealable bag, or a glass or plastic canister with an airtight lid. Once you’ve got that covered, adding a moisture source is a wildly effective extra measure for maintaining the softness and freshness of your brown sugar. Read on to discover my go-to trick that works like a charm every single time.
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34 Easy Snacks to Make on a Snow Day
These easy snacks are the perfect way to treat the kids (or yourself!) on a snow day.
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13 Recipes That Taste Better the Next Day
From curries to banana bread, you’ll be grateful for these leftovers
Dishes That Shine as Leftovers
Let’s be honest: Eating leftovers can sometimes feel like a chore. A once-crisp salad will wilt, juicy chicken breast will dry out and fluffy rice will lose its soft texture. Meal prep can be a practical solution to our busy schedules, but it doesn’t always leave us with food we’re excited to eat. That’s where these recipes come in. We’ve rounded up dishes don’t merely keep well — they actually improve with time. Curries are a whole category of dishes that tend to taste better with time. The more time the spices have to mingle, the more the flavors will come together. There are many versions of chana masala, and this one features a thick sauce that goes perfectly over rice. You’ll find that the flavors come through even more boldly in the leftovers, and as a bonus, this dish freezes very well.
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Cabbage Roll Casserole
My cabbage roll casserole has all the ingredients of stuffed cabbage rolls but is a lot easier to make! This basic recipe will appeal to everyone but if you prefer more flavor, consider adding crushed garlic, paprika, thyme, or cayenne pepper.
Cabbage roll casserole is the saucy, satisfying 9×13 dish that will take your weeknight dinners from boring to bold. Enjoy a casserole dish that combines seasoned ground beef, chopped cabbage, and fluffy white rice with tomato sauce and beef broth for a wonderfully cozy bite.
Learn how to make cabbage roll casserole, plus get tips on how to make it your own and what side dishes to pair it with for a fabulous meal.
How to Make Cabbage Roll Casserole
Tender chopped cabbage with rich, meaty flavor is just a few steps away. You’ll find the full recipe below with step-by-step instructions, but here’s what you can expect when you make this top-rated recipe:
- Brown the beef and drain the grease.
- Add the cabbage, sauce, onion, rice, and salt. Pour broth over the top.
- Bake for one hour, stir, and continue baking until the cabbage is tender.
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63 Chicken Thigh Recipes You’ll Make All the Time
Chicken thighs are the unsung heroes of the protein realm. Whether you bake, braise, glaze or grill them, they always cook up juicy and delicious.
Our Best Ideas for Chicken Thighs
We love chicken thighs because they stand up to (and thrive) under almost any circumstances. They stay juicy when they’re grilled or baked in the oven, develop a nice crisp when broiled or air-fried and end up fall-off-the-bone tender when slow-cooked or braised. Add to that the fact that they play nicely with a myriad of spices and marinades and it’s easy to see why they’re our go-to option when we need an easy chicken dinner. Plus, they’re usually less expensive than chicken breasts—win! So, how do you know which kind to choose? Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a good low-maintenance pick but we prefer the bone-in, skin-on ones because the bones add tons of flavor and, when seared, the skin cooks up to crunchy perfection. Just take this recipe for example. A dry brine combined with slow roasting keeps the meat juicy while a quick flash under the broiler at the end of the cooking process renders the skin crisp and golden.
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73 Cheap Dinner Ideas for Weeknight Meals
Easy weeknight meals on a budget are possible. We’ve rounded up our favorite cheap dinner ideas that will easily feed a family of four without breaking the bank.
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9 Best Food Storage Containers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Tested by Lambeth Hochwald
If you’ve ever opened up a cabinet or drawer and watched as every single piece of plastic came tumbling out, you know how frustrating it can be to have a food-storage-container collection consisting of missing lids, stained containers or odd-shaped items that don’t match. Whether you’re trying to incorporate more produce into your diet and are looking for ways to keep your fruit fresh or just want to ensure your pantry staples reach their maximum shelf life, the proper storage is necessary (and available). That’s why we decided to do some container research for you. Here, your shopping list of nine food storage containers to consider buying for everything from meal prep and storing leftovers to bulk food storage.
This article has been reviewed since its original publish date for accuracy, pricing and availability. We stand by our list of topfood storage container picks.
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110 Healthy Dinners That Are Ready in 40 Minutes or Less
Healthy food fast? Yes, it’s possible! These quick and easy meals are on the table in no time.
Quick and Healthy Dinner Ideas
Healthy eating can mean a lot of different things. For some of us it means incorporating more low-carb or Whole30-friendly meals into our weekly routine. For others it’s all about following a Mediterranean diet or committing to meal prep and eating more protein or plant-based foods. However you define it and put it into practice, we can all agree on two things: healthy eating nourishes us and fills our plates with plenty of wholesome ingredients. That’s the idea behind these quick and easy any-night dinner recipes, including this fun take on enchiladas. It has the same great smoky spicy, sweet flavor you’d find in the classic version—but this one will fill up on squash, broccoli and black beans (instead of cheese and tortillas). Serve with a garnish of cilantro, fresh lime juice, diced avocado and a bit of shredded cheese for maximum enchilada feels.
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This Is How to Tell When Your Olive Oil Is Bad
Olive oil is one of cooking’s most versatile ingredients. From using it to make salad dressings, to fry veggies, or even just to accompany bread, it has a multitude of uses.
It also has a range of qualities and varieties. Picking the right olive oil can be a bigger decision than one might think. So when you get your hands on the right bottle of olive oil, it can be tempting to save it. For instance, maybe you found the perfect, bulk-sized jug of olive oil and plan to use it for a while. Or maybe you grabbed a nice bottle on a trip and want to set it aside for a rainy day.
But, just like most good things, olive oil doesn’t last forever. So, before you store it, make sure you know how to keep it from going to waste.
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