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The Kitchn Archive: Apr 2020

You Officially Have Plans on Sunday: We’re All Making Lasagna with Samin Nosrat
Samin wants to bring everyone together at a time when we need it most.
Naomi Tomky
Apr 30, 2020
The Best Vinegar Is Cheap and Overlooked. Let’s Change That.
If there's only one type of vinegar that's worth keeping around, I firmly believe this one is it. (And no, it's not balsamic.)
Sheela Prakash
Apr 28, 2020
Out of Broth? Here’s What to Use Instead.
Your beer and wine stash is key.
Meghan Splawn
Apr 30, 2020
9 Things These Pros Would Never Pay for in Their Own Kitchen Remodel
Tips from The Kitchn
There's some good flooring, tile, and cabinet advice in here.
Erin Johnson
Apr 30, 2020
Starting Monday, You Must Wear a Face Mask When Shopping at Costco
"Members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco," the announcement explains.
Isadora Baum
Apr 30, 2020
You Only Need 3 Ingredients for This Shortcut Green Goddess Sauce
It's a creamy, herby, umami dream.
Meghan Splawn
Apr 30, 2020
Sweet and Sour Kombucha-Miso Sauce Is an Instant Flavor Booster
Drizzle it on salads, grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and more.
Meghan Splawn
Apr 30, 2020
The Easy, Cheesy Risotto Recipe That Absolutely Anyone Can Make
It's endlessly adaptable to whatever's in your kitchen.
Sara Tane
Apr 30, 2020
This Tart, Sparkling Fruit Shrub Is Our Non-Alcoholic Beverage Obsession
If you've never had a shrub, or sipping vinegar, now's the time to try it.
Joshua Thomas Gandee
Apr 30, 2020
7 Food-Themed Board Games for When You’re Hungry for Some Fun
Shopping
Beat the quarantine boredom with these delicious finds.
Vanessa Spilios
Apr 30, 2020
Need Some Help in the Kitchen? Amazon Just Made All of Its Food Network Content Free on Their Devices.
You have to own an Amazon Echo, Fire tablet, or Fire TV.
Naomi Tomky
Apr 30, 2020
These Were the 10 Most Popular Recipes This Month
Ease and comfort were the name of the game.
Kelli Foster
Apr 29, 2020
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Masks for Wearing to the Grocery Store (and Beyond)
Shopping
To mask or not to mask? That is no longer the question.
Lauren Masur
Apr 30, 2020
Easy 3-Ingredient Pasta Salad Ideas for Whatever You Have in Your Pantry
Pasta plus three: These pasta salads are delicious enough for potlucks and quick enough for lunch. Learn them all by heart!
Sheela Prakash
Apr 27, 2020
Every Cook Needs Three Thermometers (And One of Them Is a Magic Wand)
Kitchn Essentials
Yes, you need all three of these.
Faith Durand
Apr 29, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Substituting Butter for Oil in Cooking
Swaps and Substitutions
Yes, you can totally pan-fry and more with butter.
Meghan Splawn
Apr 29, 2020
Your Best Bet for Removing Crayon from Walls Is Already in Your Fridge
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
There was seriously no trace of crayon left behind!
Arielle Tschinkel
Apr 28, 2020
I’m So Sick and Tired of Cooking. This Is the One Thing That’s Actually Helping.
It's making a difference in the way I eat, and helps me feel like I have a handle on the day, even for just a little while.
Kelli Foster
Apr 29, 2020
This Zero-Proof Cocktail Tastes Just Like a Pimm's Cup
And there are plenty of ways to make it.
Joshua Thomas Gandee
Apr 28, 2020
I Haven’t Left My Home in 40 Days. Here’s the One Recipe I’ve Used Over and Over Again.
Staying Home
Have random beans, vegetables, or meat that you don't know what to do with? This sauce can help.
Elizabeth Licata
Apr 29, 2020
Amazon Reviewers Swear This Is the Secret to Clutter-Free Drawers — and It’s 40% off Right Now
Shopping
Because your kitchen drawer shouldn't be a junk drawer.
Cara Lynn Shultz
Apr 28, 2020
5 Super-Simple Tequila Cocktails That Aren’t Margaritas
Go beyond the margarita.
Sheela Prakash
Apr 26, 2020
John Krasinski Hosted the Most Heartwarming Virtual Potluck with Celebrity Chefs
This made me feel a little bit better about the world right now.
Isadora Baum
Apr 28, 2020
Some of Our Favorite Cleaning Products from The Laundress Are 25% Off Right Now
Shopping
Just in time for spring cleaning!
Sholeen Damarwala
Apr 28, 2020
The Santoku Knife That Sold Out in Hours Is Back — and Better Than Before
Shopping
The cult-favorite knife is back with a surprising twist!
Vanessa Spilios
Apr 28, 2020
Your 4 Best Options for Finding a Local Compost Service
Composting
Because we firmly believe the best way for most people to compost is to pass your scraps off to someone else.
Rochelle Bilow
Apr 27, 2020
Once You Try This Extra-Creamy Honey Mustard, You'll Never Make It Any Other Way
It's great for salads, sandwiches, and chicken fingers, too.
Meghan Splawn
Apr 28, 2020
The Best Substitutes for Evaporated Milk Are Already in Your Kitchen
So you can still bake those 7-layer bars!
Meghan Splawn
Apr 28, 2020
Out of Granulated Sugar? Here’s What to Use Instead.
No sugar? No problem! These smart substitutions are already in your kitchen.
Meghan Splawn
Apr 28, 2020
I’m Seriously Obsessed with These Tiny $7 Sporks (I Use Them for Dinner Every Single Night)
I have a thing for small silverware.
Isadora Baum
Apr 28, 2020
Out of All-Purpose Flour? Here's What to Use Instead.
Yes, you can still bake if you're out of all-purpose flour.
Meghan Splawn
Apr 28, 2020
This Smoky Watermelon Agua Fresca Is Easy to Make and Impossibly Refreshing
You'll be happy to have a batch of this in the fridge.
Joshua Thomas Gandee
Apr 28, 2020
Nancy Meyers’ Real-Life Kitchen Is Even Dreamier than the Ones in Her Movies
She has TWO kitchen islands!
Terri Pous
Apr 28, 2020
The Cult-Favorite Dutch Oven We’re Obsessed With Is 20% Off Right Now
Shopping
You don't want to miss out on this rare sale!
Vanessa Spilios
Apr 28, 2020
A Vibrant, Veggie-Packed Salad to Break You Out of Your Cheesy Carb Routine
Tonight We Veg
And you can make it with practically any veggies you've got.
Grace Elkus
Apr 28, 2020
Here’s Why Trader Joe’s Isn’t Doing Delivery or Pickup
Trader Joe's marketing director Tara Miller, says that "while other retailers were cutting staff and adding things like self-checkout, curbside pickup and, outsourcing delivery options, we were hiring more crew, and we continue to do that."
Naomi Tomky
Apr 27, 2020
Homesick Is Having Rare Sale on All Their Candles — Including One That Smells Like Grandma’s Kitchen
Shopping
Stock up on comforting scents that smell like home!
Tim Minerd
Apr 27, 2020
This 1-Minute Red Pepper Romesco Is Kind of Life-Changing
It lends nutty, smoky flavor to everything it touches.
Meghan Splawn
Apr 27, 2020
You Need to See Rachael Ray’s Gorgeous Kitchen and Pantry in Upstate New York
“I drew this house on a piece of paper and decorated it before it was ever built,” she explains.
Isadora Baum
Apr 27, 2020
I Tried 3 DIY Grout Cleaners — And One of Them Seriously Blew Me Away
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Try the winning method on your floors or even your backsplash!
Laura Schocker
Apr 23, 2020
People Were So Excited About Ina Garten’s Overnight Mac and Cheese Recipe That They Crashed Her Website
Yup, that’s right — the comfort food-craving masses of quarantine forced Ina to upgrade her server.
Naomi Tomky
Apr 27, 2020
10 Delicious Ways to Use Up All Those Frozen Veggies You Bought
Here are 10 delicious ways to use up your stash, from simple side dishes to veg-centric main courses.
Ivy Manning
Apr 27, 2020
Transform a Can of Crescent Roll Dough into Lemon-Raspbery Cream Cheese Bars
They're easy to make, call for just a handful of ingredients, and are endlessly adaptable to whatever you've got on hand.
Sheela Prakash
Apr 27, 2020
Before & After: This Kitchen with “Endless Knotty Pine” Gets a Gorgeous Refresh
Before & After
We have before and after photos of the entire house.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 22, 2020
“I’d Rather Cancel the Cable than Risk Our Health.” How 2 Seattle Tattoo Artists Are Feeding Their Family Right Now.
The Way We Eat
April and Jeff recently closed their two tattoo parlors due to coronavirus and are home 24/7 with two teenage daughters. Here's what they're eating.
Lauren Masur
Apr 26, 2020
Jamie Oliver's Ingenious Pepper Tip
So easy, so smart!
Meghan Splawn
Apr 23, 2020
5 Extra-Easy Dinners That Start with 2 Cups of Leftover Rice
Snapshot Cooking
From cheesy burritos to a creamy chicken soup.
Kelli Foster
Apr 23, 2020
Quarantine Has Changed My Grocery Shopping Profoundly. Here Are the Changes I Hope Stick.
Groceries
"I’ve had to completely change the way I approach my family’s meals, it’s been a powerful wake-up call."
Danielle Centoni
Apr 25, 2020