Have a hankering for an old-fashioned pie just like Grandma used to make? Well, you’re in luck! Allrecipes community members have shared plenty of tried-and-true pie recipes from their grandmas’ kitchens through the years—and we’ve rounded up the very best ones right here. Whether you’re looking for a classic custard idea or a fruity favorite, you’ll find a new family tradition in this collection of grandmother-approved pie recipes.
Grapes are a perfect fridge staple. They’re handy to have on hand for a fruit salad, a lunch you’re packing for school or work, or directly from the bowl whenever you need an extra boost of energy. But, whether they come straight from the farmers’ market or the grocery store, you don’t want to gobble those grapes up right away. They’ll first need a little love and attention before they’re safe enough to snack on.
Yes! Grapes are part of the “Dirty Dozen,” a list compiled annually by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) to identify the foods most contaminated with pesticides. While the use of pesticides in farming is essential for protecting crops, they’re certainly not the healthiest for us to consume. According to the EWG, as of 2025, grapes are the fourth most contaminated crop, ranking behind only strawberries, spinach, kale, and other leafy greens.
If you buy organic produce, this may be less of a concern since organic produce generally contains fewer pesticide residues. However, buying organic can add up fairly quickly, so not everyone can opt for them.
Wasting food, even just a tablespoon or two of something, doesn’t sit well with me. I keep small amounts of leftover vegetables in a freezer container to use for chicken pot pie. I make breadcrumbs from stale bread. I freeze overripe fruit to use in smoothies or cocktails. Of course, I never throw away a Parmesan rind.
Before you think I sound like a perfectionist, I am the first to admit that I’m far from perfect. Some veggies do die in the crisper drawer. The final serving of a casserole that gets shoved to the back of the fridge often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. And one food that I seem to waste more than I’m proud to admit is tomato paste.
I often open a 6-ounce can of tomato paste that doesn’t get entirely used up in whatever recipe I’m cooking. Then the leftover tomato paste goes into a container and, like that final serving of a casserole, makes its way to the back of the fridge until it’s inevitably found with fuzz on the top.
And yes, I know the trick of spooning tomato paste into ice cube trays, freezing them, and then popping out the cubes to live in a freezer-safe bag until needed, but that’s three whole steps. Please don’t judge me, but that’s two more steps—despite good intentions—than I’m likely to do. Plus, who wants to stain their ice trays with tomatoes?
So when I saw a simple tip on TikTok to freeze tomato paste by the tablespoon that has just one step and no extra equipment, I thought it was genius.
Grocery shopping can be expensive. Who among us doesn’t know the feeling of coming home, looking at your bill, emptying the bags, and immediately thinking, “Did I even buy something to make for dinner?”
A simple way to cut down on your grocery bill is to keep your pantry stocked with inexpensive, essential items that can mix and match with any number of foods for endless meals.
Cheap doesn’t mean flavorless or flavor-free. No, this list of budget-friendly pantry essentials is designed to pack plenty of flavor and nutrition into everything it helps make. Stocking these wallet-friendly essentials will save you money, and it will also help you be a more agile cook, one that’s ready to adapt at a moment’s notice instead of going out for expensive takeout. Check out our list of must-have, budget-friendly pantry items and how you can use them in everyday meals.
When the sun sets on summer, it’s time to break out the warm and comforting meals of fall. As the leaves start to change, so will the ingredients in your kitchen. Think fresh fall squash, beans to make chili, and starches to throw into soups. While fall’s heavier foods lend themselves to feeding a crowd, you can cook for far fewer people this season with the following selection of small-scale dishes. If you’re having a quaint night in or just trying to use up leftover ingredients, these fall recipes for two are the perfect meal options.
Ground beef is such a versatile ingredient—and most of us always have a pound of it stashed in the freezer. But, the only thing we love more than finding new, tasty ways to use ground beef, is finding new ways to make an entire meal in just one pot. These recipes all create flavorful dishes in one skillet or pot, making them a breeze to cook and clean up.
