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The Kitchn Archive: Jun 2018

10 Cauliflower Bites We Can’t Get Enough Of
I think it’s pretty clear that we’re obsessed with cauliflower here at Kitchn. We’ve turned it into rice, mashed “potatoes,” pizza crust, soup, mac and cheese, tacos, lettuce wraps, and more, but our favorite way to eat it might just be in bite-sized form. Here are 10 ways to spice up everyone’s favorite floret-filled veggie. These bites from Kirbie’s Cravings are coated in a honey-garlic sauce, which gets a hint of spice from Sriracha.
Lauren Masur
Jun 30, 2018
We’re So Inspired by These #StandforKids Lemonade Stands
It is difficult enough for adults to process the Trump administration’s recent actions of separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border, let alone put them into words that make sense to children. But last weekend a powerful movement emerged in support of reuniting the families separated at the border, centered around a summertime staple that even children can understand: the lemonade stand.
Lauren Masur
Jun 29, 2018
This Is the Most Popular Snack at Trader Joe’s
Choosing a favorite product at Trader Joe’s feels nearly impossible. There are so many great things that are wonderful in their own unique ways. How could I possibly choose between the freeze-dried fruit that stops my toddler from being cranky and the lavender dryer sachets that make my sheets smell like I live at Buckingham Palace?
Elizabeth Licata
Jun 29, 2018
Why You Should Keep an Egg Cup on Your Bathroom Counter
If you aren’t already hip to the organizing potential of an egg cup — you know, those fancy little vessels designed to hold a single egg — now’s the time to smarten up. Believe it or not, those little egg-serving cuties actually offer up some serious storage opportunity, especially for your bathroom counter. Best of all: They’re easy to score for cheap at thrift stores, or maybe just borrow from your grandma’s personal collection.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 29, 2018
Not a Drill: Starbucks Is Giving Away Free Frappuccinos Today
It’s a summer Friday and the heat index in my city is over 105 degrees. So in truly excellent news, Starbucks announced that as a special treat it would be giving away free Frappuccinos this afternoon. Friday, June 29, 2018. That’s today. And that means it’s the perfect day to take an afternoon walk and try out any of Starbucks’ new Frappuccinos that you may have had your eye on. Serious Strawberry Frappuccino, here I come!
Elizabeth Licata
Jun 29, 2018
3 Things You Need If You Really Love Your Cast Iron Skillet
Once you and your skillet have these three things, you guys will wonder how you ever did without them.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Jun 29, 2018
6 Tips for Buying Produce at Costco, Sam’s, and BJ’s
Warehouse stores offer great value on many products, like produce, household goods, and seasonal supplies. And while most of the items in the store can sit on your shelves pretty much indefinitely, the fresh produce is a little more fickle. Most produce goes bad within a few days, or at best, up to a few weeks, depending on what it is and how it’s stored. So sadly, fruits and veggies bought in bulk can go bad before you have a chance to use them.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Jun 29, 2018
3 Kitchen Problems Only People Without Central Air Will Understand
When you don’t have central (or any kind of) air conditioning in your kitchen, you quickly realize a few things. I knew living in a (very!) old house would mean not wanting to turn on the oven from roughly June through September, but the last few summers had a few other surprises in store for me, as well. Here are the three biggest problems only people without air conditioning in their kitchen will understand. What’s that, dear husband?
Lisa Freedman
Jun 29, 2018
These Burrito-Stuffed Zucchini Boats Are Packed with Flavor
Kitchn’s Delicious Links column highlights recipes we’re excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites. Why eat a burrito bowl when you can have a boatload instead? Don’t get me wrong. I love eating everything out of a bowl these days, but something about stuffed zucchini feels healthier. These zucchini burrito boats from Making Thyme for Health are all the best parts of a burrito stuffed inside a hollowed summer squash.
Lauren Masur
Jun 29, 2018
Jell-O’s New Edible Building Blocks Will Make You Want to Play with Your Food
Jell-O is already one of the most fun foods. It’s just so jiggly! No matter how old you are, that wiggle is amusing. That’s why we have things like Jell-O shapes, Jell-O shots, and Jell-O wrestling. Now Jell-O has just come out with the coolest new idea: Jell-O molds that let kids make edible blocks they can stack into cars, buildings, and animals, and still eat afterwards. Technically it’s designed for kids, but I am definitely going to need to play with these.
Elizabeth Licata
Jun 28, 2018
Anthony Bourdain’s Biography Will Be Coming Out Next Year
The world is still grieving the sudden and tragic death of Anthony Bourdain three weeks ago. He was an icon in the food world, and he inspired millions of people to think more about food, travel, and other people. Now it looks like there will be a new book about Anthony Bourdain coming out next year, and it’s described as an “oral biography” full of stories from the people closest to him. Cookbook author Paula Forbes posted the news to Twitter.
Elizabeth Licata
Jun 28, 2018
This Beauty Trend Will Also Make for Better Grilling
Like most of the internet, I’ve recently fallen in love with the podcast Forever35. Hosts Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer talk about self-care — everything from facial serums to meal planning — and have a huge Facebook community that exchanges daily updates, questions, and advice about it all. As a fan and fellow self-care lover, I’ve put some of their advice into practice in my own home — but most surprisingly at the grill, too.
Meghan Splawn
Jun 28, 2018
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See How Some of Our Favorite Food Bloggers Have Kicked Off Grilling Season
There are so many things to love about summer. Standing by the grill, a cold drink in one hand and a juicy burger in the other. That perfect diamond pattern seared into grass-fed steaks as you take them off the grill. The sound of charcoal being poured into a portable grill while you’re half-asleep under a beach umbrella.
Creative Studio
Jun 28, 2018
Here’s a Smart Tip for Marinated Tomato and Burrata Salad
Kitchn’s Delicious Links column highlights recipes we’re excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites. Who doesn’t love a recipe that is easy to make and easy on the eyes?
Lauren Masur
Jun 28, 2018
3 No-Fail Ways of Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck with Your Produce
One of the best lessons I’ve learned when it comes to saving money on groceries is to simply just waste less food. If you actually eat something, then it’s money well spent! So it kills me to throw away fresh fruits and veggies just because something has gone bad before I’ve gotten to it. Over the years, I’ve picked up three little secrets that help me with this. Here’s how I get the most bang for my buck in the produce section at any grocery store.
Heather McClees
Jun 27, 2018
The Smart Omelet Tip You Might Have Missed in Queer Eye Season 2
There is so much to love in the second season of Netflix’s Queer Eye. When it came out two weeks ago I basically spent the entire weekend on my couch binge-watching the whole thing. It’s one of the those shows that really is as joyful, fun, and magnetic as it seems. And despite what people say, there really are a ton of smart cooking tips sprinkled throughout the series.
Meghan Splawn
Jun 27, 2018
Behold the Melty Goodness of Caprese-Stuffed Mushrooms
Kitchn’s Delicious Links column highlights recipes we’re excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites. Name something that a portobello mushroom can’t do. You can grill them, bake them, fry them, swap them in for burger patties, throw them into veggie wraps, turn them into mini pizzas — the list goes on. Here at Kitchn, we’ve even gone as far as to call them the “steak of the vegetarian world.
Lauren Masur
Jun 27, 2018
Trader Joe’s New Cookies Are Basically Thin Mints in Disguise
In excellent news for anybody who has ever eaten a whole sleeve of Thin Mints in one sitting — so, basically all of us — Trader Joe’s just introduced a new chocolate mint cookie that looks a whole lot like the best Girl Scout cookie. Just last month Trader Joe’s introduced its new Spicy Cheese Crunchies, which are essentially a healthier version of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
Elizabeth Licata
Jun 26, 2018
The Best Thing You Get from Sonic Isn’t on the Menu
I like to think I’m an unfussy person when it comes to most things kitchen and cooking — until it comes to ice. I have opinions there. If you give me options, I like it crushed. I know it melts quickly, and it really takes up a ton of space in the glass, but I just love the experience of taking a sip of a drink and having a bunch of itty-bitty glaciers to crunch on.
Hali Bey Ramdene
Jun 26, 2018
Cold Brew Basics: The 1-2-3 Plan for Better Caffeination at Home
I’m not one to be hyperbolic about food stuff, but mastering cold brew at home is a game-changer. For starters, nothing will make you feel like you’ve got yourself together in the morning like having iced coffee ready to go in your fridge. Making cold brew at home is going to save you so much time (and money) this summer that you might actually find a minute to meditate in the morning — or catch up on email, if that’s more your speed.
Meghan Splawn
Jun 26, 2018
Kitchn 100: Our Editors Reveal Their Absolute Favorite Groceries
The Kitchn Editors
Jun 26, 2018
10 Home Cooks on How to Minimize Kitchen Time on Vacation
For most of us, there is a time for really relishing an afternoon in the kitchen. When it’s rainy, we might settle in for an afternoon of pasta-making bliss, or throw open all the windows while jam bubbles away on the stove. Then again, sometimes we want to do other things, like take full advantage of lovely weather with a long hike, or sit in one place reading for hours at a stretch.
Jess Thomson
Jun 26, 2018
These Firecracker Chicken Meatballs Will Be a Fan Favorite
Kitchn’s Delicious Links column highlights recipes we’re excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites. If you’re looking for a way to spice up the dinner rotation this week, we’ve got you covered with these sweet-yet-spicy firecracker chicken meatballs from Little Spice Jar.
Lauren Masur
Jun 26, 2018
The Silliest and Easiest Way to Clean a Dirty Whisk
Whisks can be tough to clean. All those skinny tines are great for emulsifying a vinaigrette or beating eggs whites, but they create lots of hard-to-reach spots to clean later. And especially when you’re cooking with bacteria-prone foods (like eggs!) or clingy, oily ones (like olive oil!), you really want to make sure your whisk gets thoroughly cleaned. I’ve spent a fair amount of time wedging soapy sponges between the tines, trying to clean each one off individually.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Jun 26, 2018
23 Ways to Use String Lights — Beyond Your Patio, That Is
String lights, globe lights, fairy lights — no matter what you call them, they’ve proved their staying power. String lights have become the secret weapon for (professional and amateur) decorators, coming in all shapes, sizes, and colors. And, there are so many ways that you can use them to dress up a place in a modern, chic way. Here are some of our favorite ways to experiment with string lights — beyond the super-expected patio treatment, that is. 1.
Marlen Komar
Jun 25, 2018
The One-Ingredient Trick for Making Better S’mores
The world is full of billion-dollar ideas I can’t believe I didn’t think of first, like Spanx, Instant Pots, and Harry Potter. Now the geniuses over at Delish have posted a video showing how to make Rolo-stuffed toasted marshmallows that is making everyone say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” and also “I need to go light something on fire so I can try this out right away.
Elizabeth Licata
Jun 25, 2018
An Ingenious Tip for Fresh-Tasting Herbs Year-Round
While I don’t yet have the space in my life for a full-fledged garden, I have happily maintained a small herb garden on my balcony for years. By this time in the summer, it’s overflowing with so much green that I can hardly manage it all, despite constantly clipping sprigs of basil, rosemary, or parsley for whatever I am cooking. So I am always on the hunt for ways to trim down my plants and preserve their goodness for the colder months ahead, when things are much less abundant.
Sheela Prakash
Jun 25, 2018
These Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower Bites Are Irresistible
Kitchn’s Delicious Links column highlights recipes we’re excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites. Last weekend I consumed one of the top five appetizers I’ve ever eaten in my life at a semi-unexpected location: the spicy buffalo cauliflower at California Pizza Kitchen.
Lauren Masur
Jun 25, 2018
3 Surprising Things That Are Totally Better in a Cast Iron Skillet
As a cast iron-loving cook, I sometimes get weary of all the rumors about things you should not cook in cast iron pans (spoiler: there is nothing you can’t cook in your cast iron if it is well-seasoned). Cast iron skillets are classic cookware, often passed down through generations because they are nearly indestructible and get better the more you use them.
Meghan Splawn
Jun 24, 2018
How To Make the Easiest Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip seems relegated to tailgating sessions and football-watching parties, but why? This creamy, spicy dip is packed with protein and can be a vehicle for eating more vegetables if you serve it that way. This easy version of Buffalo chicken dip is perfect for a quick dinner dip or just the right size to serve a small crowd at your next get-together. My favorite part is using just one pan so that it can be served and reheated in the same dish. Ready to make dip for dinner?
Meghan Splawn
Jun 24, 2018
5 Things You Should Never Do When Making Banana Ice Cream
This summer we think you should give banana ice cream, also known as nice cream, a try. Why? Well, for one it’s the easiest freezer treat that you can make without an ice cream maker. Nice cream is also full of fruit, easily customizable, and so dang delicious you’ll be eating it for breakfast too.
Meghan Splawn
Jun 22, 2018
This Baked “Fried” Chicken Is Calling Your Name
Kitchn’s Delicious Links column highlights recipes we’re excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites. Whenever we had chicken cutlets for dinner when I was growing up, my mom would eat them so fast that she’d get the hiccups.
Lauren Masur
Jun 22, 2018
Drunk Man Leaves One-Star Review for His Parents’ Fridge
OK, let’s be honest: We’ve all probably stepped out of an Uber, fumbled with our front-door locks, and belatedly realized that we shouldn’t have had that last glass of wine. The next morning usually arrives with a headache, a dry mouth, and a solemn promise that you’re one and done at the next after-work happy hour. But 21-year-old David Garavaglia — and his family — woke up to something unexpected after he spent a night out being cheerfully overserved.
Jelisa Castrodale
Jun 21, 2018
12-Year-Old Calls 911 Over Bad Salad. Twice.
What do you do when you get food you don’t like? Do you take a taste and decide to leave it on your plate? Do you force yourself to eat it just to be polite and not wasteful? Insulting the food or throwing a tantrum might seem like the worst possible responses to an unappetizing dish, but it turns out there is something worse you could do. This week a 12-year-old Canadian boy made the news because he actually called 911 twice to report his parents for making a salad he did not like.
Elizabeth Licata
Jun 21, 2018
The Biggest Reason You’re Still Drowning in Clutter (And What to Do About It)
Do you regularly put in real, genuine effort to declutter your kitchen, but still find yourself being overwhelmed by all the stuff? Do you ever wonder where it all comes from? There could be one thing that you’re doing that’s keeping the clutter levels high; see if it’s something you can eliminate from your life to help eliminate your clutter. In other words, you’re keeping things just in case.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 21, 2018
This Is When You Can Find the Cheapest Grapes — And How to Pick ‘Em
It’s happened to everyone: You see what seems like a good price on grapes and eagerly add the bag to your cart. Then, when you get to the register, you learn with dismay that your fruity purchase came out to … $12. Say what? Because grapes are priced per pound, their total cost can often take unknowing consumers by surprise. Here’s the lowdown on when to buy grapes, what to pay, and how to pick the best ones.
Susan Shain
Jun 21, 2018
Make These Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups for a Low-Carb Dinner
Kitchn’s Delicious Links column highlights recipes we’re excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites. Ever since I got the chance to chat with Ali Maffucci, the zoodle-loving founder of Inspiralized, I’ve been racking my brain for zucchini’s next big break. There must be at least one mind-blowingly revolutionary use for summer squash that we just haven’t discovered yet, right? Right?
Lauren Masur
Jun 21, 2018
Those “Use By” Dates on Food Are Confusing a Lot of People
People throw away billions of dollars worth of perfectly good food every year. Nobody wants to waste food, but it’s an easy thing to do when you’re standing in front of the refrigerator wondering, “How long has this been here? Is this still good?” And the labels on food packages are not nearly as useful as one might think. In fact, some grocery stores say food labels in the U.S.
Elizabeth Licata
Jun 20, 2018
Should You Buy a Blender or a Stick Blender? We Can Help You Decide!
In life, there are “stick people” and “jar people.” And people who are both! We’re talking about blenders here. See, a stick blender is very different from a traditional blender with a jar or pitcher. Some home cooks can get by with just one or the other, while super serious smoothie- and soup-makers will say they need both. Of course, there are pros and cons to each type of blender — here they are!
Sharon Franke
Jun 20, 2018
This $4 Salad Kit Might Be Your New Favorite Work Lunch
I work from home, and have for the past few years. When this comes up in polite conversation, people either respond by listing all of the reasons why they couldn’t do it (“Don’t you, like, just want to do laundry all the time?” one woman recently asked me. No. No, I do not.) or by telling me how lucky I am not to be in an office. There are benefits, no doubt.
Jelisa Castrodale
Jun 20, 2018
The One Thing I’ll Never Buy at Anthropologie Ever Again
It’s easy to go overboard at Anthro. So many cute hooks! Gift-y monogramed mugs! All those cheese knives! And more! It’s actually pretty hard for me to show some restraint in that store. Luckily, though, there is one thing I will never buy or waste time looking at ever again. Can you guess what it is? The one thing I’ll never buy at Anthro ever again: measuring cups! You know that whole fool-me-once saying?
Lisa Freedman
Jun 20, 2018
This Balsamic Chicken Cobb Salad Is Perfect for Summer
Kitchn’s Delicious Links column highlights recipes we’re excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites. Since it’s no longer bearable to crank up the oven come dinnertime, so begins my hunt for an inventory of satisfying dinner salads to help beat the heat. In order to qualify as a “dinner salad,” said salad must keep all those who consume it full until breakfast.
Lauren Masur
Jun 19, 2018
What Kind of Grocery Shopper Are You? Take Our Grocery Shopping Survey!
If there is one thing you, our readers, share with us, your friendly editors, it is a love of grocery shopping. No matter what you eat and how, the grocery store is a weekly reality for most of us; and from best buys at Costco and Trader Joe’s to budget-saving tips, we know you love to talk about grocery shopping. But we want to do even more for you and do it better. So we’re launching a survey today to ask a little more about your grocery shopping habits.
Faith Durand
Jun 18, 2018
This Is America’s Favorite Grocery Store for 2018
We all have our favorite grocery stores. Are you a Whole Foods, or a Publix? Do you care more about low prices, good produce, or a huge selection, or do you go to whichever store has the most convenient location? Well, the annual Market Force grocery store survey for 2018 has been released, and it looks like Wegmans is America’s favorite grocery store for the third year in a row.
Elizabeth Licata
Jun 18, 2018
5 Things I Bought with My Ex-Boyfriend’s Costco Card
A breakup is one of those dates that you don’t intentionally try to remember and don’t ever mean to commemorate. But then you’ll notice a random summer Thursday on the calendar, and it hits you why you woke up feeling slightly disconnected from … everything.
Jelisa Castrodale
Jun 18, 2018
10 Tips That Will Help You Do Most of Your Summer Cooking on the Grill (Because Air Conditioning Gets Expensive!)
Raise your hand if summer heat — and a lack of central air — has ever brought you to the point where you lie on your kitchen floor in utter defeat, overheating and cursing and wondering if you’ll ever have the gumption to light a stove burner again. You too? Well, give me that hand. Let me help you up off the floor … and lead you outside to the grill.
Casey Barber
Jun 18, 2018
Make These Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos Tonight
Kitchn’s Delicious Links column highlights recipes we’re excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites. I’ve been on a taco kick lately. I make them at home, order them in restaurants, and even buy them from food trucks or street fairs when the weather gets nice. Since tacos are so incredibly customizable, it’s a hard food group to get sick of. (Yes, I just called tacos a food group.
Lauren Masur
Jun 18, 2018
Your Farmers Market Probably Has Better Deals than You Think
“Bring your checkbook,” my neighbor joked from across the street as he watched my husband and I, reusable bags purposefully slung over our shoulders, leaving for our local farmers market one Sunday morning. We waved and shrugged, feeling just a little bit like suckers. I live in the Studio City section of Los Angeles — a few hours car ride from California’s Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world.
Maria Speidel
Jun 16, 2018