The Kitchn Archive: Mar 28, 2018

The Internet Isn’t Sure How to Feel About This $250 Egg Spoon

I am an unrepentant cheapskate, someone who is familiar with every Dollar Menu within a 10-mile radius and also someone whose friends have asked her to please stop using each Keurig K-Cup more than once. I recently ordered the sous-vide egg bites at Starbucks, and when my four-bite breakfast came out to five bucks with tax, I decided that I’d stick to scrambling more affordable eggs in my own kitchen.

Jelisa Castrodale

Mar 28, 2018

5 Easy 3-Ingredient Pizza Sauces

You can make some pretty awesome pizza sauces from things you likely already have in your pantry. It doesn’t even have to be tomato-based (but I will argue a pizza party without a red-sauce pizza really isn’t a party at all). I love riffing though, whether that means making a creamy Alfredo-inspired sauce or an herby pesto. Lean on any of these five (three-ingredient) sauces the next time it’s homemade pizza night and you’ll forget all about that jarred stuff.

Sheela Prakash

Mar 28, 2018

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Brisket in the Slow Cooker

Brisket isn’t a dish you make every day (most of us only cook it a few times a year), so it helps to have a refresher — especially when making it in the slow cooker. Just a few tips will ensure your brisket braises into its tangy, tender best. Avoid these common pitfalls and you’ll be rewarded with a fork-tender brisket you will be proud to serve.

Meghan Splawn

Mar 28, 2018

Passover 101: What Is the Afikomen?

Allow us to explain.

Lisa Freedman

Mar 28, 2018

Your Quick Cleaning Checklist to Tackle 10 Minutes Before Company Arrives

Company’s coming! Now! Whether you’re hosting book club, having your in-laws over for a special celebration, or throwing a full-on party, having guests over is a good reason for many of us to fly into a full-fledged cleaning frenzy. And if you’re like me, that cleaning frenzy often turns into hyper-focusing on all the things that are messy and dirty in the house (which turns into, let’s be honest, wasting time cleaning things that no one cares about).

Ayn-Monique Klahre

Mar 28, 2018

Make This One-Pot Cashew Chicken & Rice Tonight

Cashew chicken is a popular Chinese takeout order, but why call for delivery when you can make your own cashew chicken so easily at home? This recipe cooks in one skillet — rice included! — which means dinner and cleanup are both a cinch. This recipe is super versatile. For one, the author offers two cooking methods here: stovetop and Instant Pot.

Lauren Kodiak

Mar 28, 2018

This Is A Finger Lime

Mar 28, 2018