Kitchn Archive - October 2016
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Oct 24, 2016
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Roasting Vegetables
If roasted vegetables have you dreaming of the rich, caramelized edges of Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and carrots, make sure you know what mistakes to steer clear of for garantueed roasted veggie bliss. The key ingredient to superbly roasted veggies is the fat. Don’t use enough and vegetables turn out dry. Use too much, and they’re way too greasy.
Oct 23, 2016
Author Alice Hoffman Shares a Soup Recipe for Life
This month, we’re delighted to share four essays from The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook about the power of a simple bowl of soup. Today, bestselling author Alice Hoffman shares a family recipe for a life well-lived. Run away from men on horseback. Don’t breathe. Don’t cry out. Be silent and wait till they ride on. Then follow the path through the woods. Make sure there are potatoes in your suitcase. Ice can be melted from the river. Add berries to make tea.
Oct 23, 2016
The Top 10 Best Slow Cookers for Every Budget
(Image credit: Arlyn Hernandez) From Apartment Therapy → Just in Time for Fall: Our Top 10 Best Slow Cookers
Oct 23, 2016
How I Make Sourdough Bread Every Day
For a long time, I was intimidated by sourdough. I thought it was for professionals, a craft that needed years of study and career-deep attention. Ideally, long-fermented, naturally leavened breads would be baked in wood-fired ovens, the process harkening back to some impossible time when bread and life were perfect. I didn’t want to dedicate myself to that process. Then I went to the Eco Fair at my son’s school.
Oct 22, 2016
Can You Bake a Bundt Pan Recipe in a Regular Pan?
Beautiful Bundt cake recipes can give the Bundt-less fear of missing out, or FOMO. Seeing an incredible Bundt recipe may lead some home bakers to ponder “Can you bake a Bundt cake recipe in a regular pan?” The short answer is a resounding yes! But a little more guidance will help the Bundt-less cure their FOMO for Bundt cake baking. Here’s what you need to know about baking a Bundt cake recipe in a regular pan.
Oct 21, 2016
5 Ways to Use Grainy Mustard to Make Any Dish Pop
When it comes to mustard, the Germans have it right — keep several different types handy, and use it often. One of our favorites to always have at the ready is a jar of grainy mustard. Yes, it’s lovely spread on sandwiches and a must-have for sausage, but this tangy condiment can be the surprise addition that can bring almost any dish to life. A swipe of grainy mustard is the finishing touch you might not have realized your egg sandwich was craving.
Oct 21, 2016
9 Kitchens with Completely Unexpected Color
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → From a Little To A Lot: Kitchens with Completely Unexpected Color
Oct 21, 2016
When Is It Okay to Send a Thank You Email?
In the olden days, a thank you note was a handwritten note, sent through the mail on actual paper. Of course you’d send a card — what else were you going to do? Send a pigeon? It was a simpler time then, and a more lucrative era for the USPS. Now, we have email. I love email! Everyone can be connected all the time, for free, and you can get so many 40% off Gap coupons.
Oct 21, 2016
A Scientific Formula for Buying Halloween Candy
(Image credit: Sean Locke) shutterstock From Apartment Therapy → A Highly Scientific Formula for How Much Halloween Candy to Buy This Year
Oct 21, 2016
Date Night In Tips From Real Life Couples
Oct 21, 2016
Celebrate National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day with This No-Bake Treat
Today is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day, and since the weather is uncharacteristically warm for October, we’re celebrating with a no-bake version. This dessert is essentially a layered pudding. The base (or “crust”) is crumbled cookies mixed with butter, and the filling is a mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin purée, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and whipped topping (like Cool Whip).
Oct 21, 2016
5 Kitchen Design Ideas That’ll Save You Money
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → Sneaky Kitchen Design Ideas That’ll Save You Serious Money
Oct 20, 2016
8 Halloween Board Games for a Low-Key Night at Home
(Image credit: Taryn Williford) From Apartment Therapy → Halloween Board Games Perfect for a Low-Key Night at Home
Oct 20, 2016
The Best Oils for Roasting
Fat, specifically oil, is an essential component when roasting foods. Without it, you wouldn’t get that lovely crisp, brown caramelization that makes roasted veggies so amazing. There are so many different varieties, and the selection at stores only seems to be growing — so, which oil should you be using for roasting for both safety and flavor? From a safety standpoint, it’s important to understand the basics of an oil’s smoke point.
Oct 19, 2016
Denim Is a Do For Your Dining Table
Oct 19, 2016
The IKEA Dining Chair that Works with Any Style
(Image credit: Lauren Kolyn) From Apartment Therapy → Proof that IKEA’s TOBIAS Chair Works With Any Style
Oct 19, 2016
Brownies Go Boo! With an Orange Cream Cheese Swirl
Maybe you’re looking for a little bit fancier way to jazz up a batch of brownies than a sprinkling of powdered sugar or the addition of everyone’s favorite Halloween candy. Look no further than these cheesecakec-marbled brownies. Sure, they look gorgeous, but they taste even better! Simply by adding a swirl of orange-scented cream cheese to your favorite brownie batter, you’re creating a Halloween-themed pan of brownies that will knock the socks off your book club friends.
Oct 19, 2016
A Mini-Makeover for Your Rental Kitchen Cabinets
(Image credit: Emily Billings) From Apartment Therapy → How To Make Over Your Rental Kitchen Cabinets for as Little as $20
Oct 19, 2016
A Bright Banana Bash
Oct 19, 2016
You’re Only 2 Minutes Away from This Sweet Potato Brownie
If you’re a fan of mug cakes (Kitchn editors certainly are!), this sweet potato brownie is going to be a new favorite. With only two minutes in the microwave, you can have a warm, fudgy treat whenever the mood strikes. If you have cooked sweet potato on hand, either left over from dinner last night or for meal prep you did on Sunday, you can use it here. Otherwise, canned sweet potato purée works just fine.
Oct 19, 2016
3 Tips for Better Cooking with Beer
The fizzy bite of beer makes it a useful ingredient in your cooking. We love bringing it to our favorite dishes in fall and winter, but we keep a few key tips in mind to get the most out of its flavor. Here’s what you need to know for better cooking with beer. When using beer in marinades, brines, vinaigrettes, and even lightly cooked dips, be sure to balance beer’s bite to avoid it overwhelming the recipe.
Oct 18, 2016
Recipe: Ina Garten’s Parmesan Roasted Zucchini
When you’re planning a date night in, you want recipes that deliver on flavor and presentation, but don’t take all evening to prepare. This recipe for Parmesan roasted zucchini from Ina Garten’s new cookbook, Cooking for Jeffrey, is a perfect fit for all your side dish needs. This recipe is easily scalable, whether you’re making it for two for a cozy evening at home or for a larger group for a potluck or dinner party.
Oct 18, 2016
Your Guide to Asking Personal Questions Without Sounding Rude
(Image credit: David Dines) From Apartment Therapy → Curious Questions You Might Not Realize Sound Rude (And How to Rephrase Them)
Oct 18, 2016
11 Beautiful Backsplashes That Truly Steal the Show
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → Truly Beautiful Backsplashes: Take Your Kitchen to the Next Level
Oct 18, 2016
Turn Delicata Squash into Crispy “Onion Rings”
When I first saw the photo for this recipe, I thought onion rings! Then I thought doughnuts! But I was truly surprised to learn that they are, in fact, fried rings of delicata squash. Unlike some other varieties, the skin of this squash is edible. You simply slice the delicata into rings, then coat it in batter before frying it up until golden-brown.
Oct 18, 2016
Recipe: Coconut and Ginger Oatmeal
Want to know what goes together like chocolate and peanut butter or apple and cinnamon? The earthy-sweet combo of coconut and ginger. Here the two join forces to create the creamiest bowl of richly spiced oatmeal sure to warm up your morning routine. Thanks to the combination of coconut and ginger, this oatmeal manages to feel fresh in its flavor and comforting at the same time.
Oct 17, 2016
These Are the 25 Most Popular Halloween Candies
(Image credit: Janel Laban) From Apartment Therapy → A Definitive Ranking of The 25 Most Popular Halloween Candies
Oct 17, 2016
Halloween Dip-Dyed Marshmallows
Looking for a Halloween treat you can give as a sweet little gift? With a bit of food coloring and a tiny bit of artistic direction, you can turn marshmallows into colorful treats that are as enjoyable to make as they are to eat. Start by grabbing three small bowls, filling them with water, and adding a few drops of food coloring (yellow, orange, and black) to each one. Then simply dip large marshmallows into the bowls.
Oct 17, 2016
Green Wine Exists and It’s Made Out of Weed
A few months ago Spanish startup Gïk received quite a bit of attention for its naturally colored blue wineLos Angeles Times Don’t expect to find it at your local Trader Joe’s wine shop anytime soon. California is the only state where this green wine is commercially available with a medical marijuana card. Canna Vine certainly isn’t the first one to create weed wine.
Oct 17, 2016
An Introvert’s Guide to Traveling Alone
From Apartment Therapy → How To Travel Alone If You’re An Introvert
Oct 17, 2016
Playwright Sheila Callaghan on Soup Gone Wrong
This month, we’re delighted to share four essays from The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook about the power of a simple bowl of soup. Playwright Sheila Callaghan continues our series today with a story about good intentions gone dreadfully wrong. One Thanksgiving years ago, I was meeting my future husband’s extended family for the first time. His mother and her people are from Cyprus, and his father and his people are from Greece. At the time they all lived in Toledo, Ohio.
Oct 16, 2016
What Is Dashi, and How Should You Use It Beyond Miso Soup?
Think of dashi as a delicate vegetable broth. Japanese cooking uses this cornerstone ingredient in much of the cuisine — so much so, that Japanese cooks make dashi daily or rely on dashi powder or packets to prepare the broth. Dashi can not be replaced or replicated with any other stock or broth, making it a powerful tool for cooking and eating. Dashi, sometimes called sea stock, is an all-purpose vegetable broth.
Oct 16, 2016
5 Things We Do for Better Tomato Soup
Rich tomato soup is a classic recipe rivaled only by maybe chicken noodle or matzo ball in nostalgia. While you might have a go-to recipe, there are always things you can do to soup to boost the flavor. For tomato soup in particular, here are a few things you can do to make it better every time. This probably isn’t a surprise, as basil and tomatoes are a delicious duo.
Oct 16, 2016
10 Things You Should Do in the First 10 Minutes of Your Day
(Image credit: Abby Stone) From Apartment Therapy → 10 Things To Do the First 10 Minutes of Your Day
Oct 16, 2016
Are You the Kind of Cook Who Keeps a Bag of Bones in the Freezer?
As we head into soup season (otherwise known as fall and winter), I believe we are divided into two camps of home cooks: those who keep a bag of bones in the freezer and those who don’t (yet!). Which camp do you fall in? Are you the kind of cook who keeps a bag of bones in the freezer for soup-making? We’ve preached about the value of stashing vegetable scraps and Parmesan rinds in the freezer to boost the flavor of stocks, soups, and sauces. Well, bones are no different!
Oct 15, 2016
13 Stunning Kitchens from All Around the World
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → Global Flavors: 13 Gorgeous Kitchens from All Around the World
Oct 15, 2016
The Secret to Richer Chicken Broth
Chicken broth can be made from almost any chicken parts and vegetables. A few chicken breasts poached in water makes a light chicken broth; the leftover bones from a roast chicken simmered for hours makes a basic broth that’s probably familiar to most cooks. But if a rich, meaty chicken broth full of flavor and body is your objective, you need chicken wings. Whether used on their own or in partnership with other chicken parts, chicken wings are the secret to richer chicken broth.
Oct 14, 2016
2016’s Most Popular Cocktail Is…
Oct 14, 2016
161 Ways to Add More Storage to Every Room in Your Home
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → The Big List of Small Space Solutions: 161 Ways to Add a Little More Storage to Every Room in Your Home
Oct 14, 2016