Once Halloween has passed us by, it can feel as though a holiday flood gate has opened and party invites, get together requests and lists of things to buy and coordinate just seem to take over. Be a...
Have you ever mixed up a batch of pancake batter, (because they sounded so amazing 15 minutes earlier when you were in bed), only to find yourself in front of the stove, spatula in hand, thinking "I ...
There comes a time in everyone's life when you're standing in the kitchen at 2am (pants optional) testing recipes. The quickly approaching morning sun seems irrelevant when you're busy creating the s...
When it comes to jazzing up couscous, you can pretty much run wild. Almonds, pomegranate seeds, chorizo, saffron ... Check out these ten inspiring and fast recipes (all cook in under 30 minutes, and...
One of our favorite (not to mention nostalgic) quick meals is none other than, The Sloppy Joe. It's perfect for a quick dinner, lunch or even snack, especially when you rely on your freezer... ...
Flat Iron Steak is a fantastic cut of meat to have on hand for a quick, midweek supper. Besides lending itself to a speedy preparation (it only requires a few minutes in the skillet and a few more to...
Bagged meals found in the frozen section at your local grocer can make for a quick weeknight meal. Unfortunately, they come with a heavy price tag and don't always leave you satisfied after a long d...
When we're busy and famished and need to make a fast, healthy dinner, we turn to quinoa. Though great on its own, the easy-to-cook super seed can also be combined with nuts, herbs, vegetables, or pr...
We know what you're thinking, because we thought the same thing at first! Cheesecake in 2 minutes and made in the microwave?! It doesn't sound like a good idea, let alone delicious one. But our fe...
If we had to name the ultimate Fair Food, hands down it would have to be funnel cakes. The sweet smell of fluffy, frying bread in combination with powdered sugar is enough to make even the stronges...
It's late July and unless you live in San Francisco where it was 60 and foggy this weekend, you probably don't want to stand over a hot stove today. And if you've planted a big garden, you may be loo...
Raise your hand if you've been there: You're at work all day, but you're going to a party or picnic after work (perhaps something like the Symphony in the Park tonight in NYC) and you need to bring...
It's summer and it's time for pickles! While I'm a big fan of canning, sometimes the thought of standing over a stove in the dead-heat of summer is just too much. Enter the refrigerator pickle, a qu...
Last night we made a very simple, quick dinner—spaghetti, broccoli, and tomato sauce—and it was even easier because we put everything that needed to boil in the same big pot. It takes a little fin...
In our home we face diabetic challenges and issues with dairy. Plus, to be honest, we're not big breakfast eaters. But that's not really an option when you need to keep your blood sugar level and s...
We have an indecisive sweet tooth. We hold the same passion for desserts that are ridiculously fussy and complicated, as we do for ones that involve a single bowl and whisk that can be whipped up in...
There may just be a new Top Crust in town, ladies and gentlemen! We've loved and cherished our thin crust pizza dough for years, but that doesn't mean we can't have a little variety! Last night we n...
My mystery box offered up several Little Gems lettuces last week, a most pleasant event indeed! We featured them here a few years back but they’re well worth revisiting. Little Gems look like tiny...
A friend of ours was in an accident recently and broke her leg, requiring surgery. She's unable to walk for the next few months, and a group of us are banding together to prepare foods that she can s...
Even if you have a garden full of arugula and other healthy greens, summer eating doesn't have to be only about virtuous salads. You've got to balance those greens with a decadent grilled cheese sandw...
We're curious - what do you have in your freezer, dear Kitchn readers? We thought it would be fun to start a discussion where you all talk about what you have in their freezer. Want to know what's i...
This week in the San Francisco Chronicle Food section: prepared foods for Passover, two recipes for lamb, spoonbread, and more....
This week in the San Francisco Chronicle: recipes for absinthe cocktails, ways to win over beet haters, fish tacos, and pecorino senese cheese....
Some of you probably started brining your homemade corned beef days ago. Other enterprising types made a beef and Guinness stew in the slow cooker this morning. But there's still hope for the procras...
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