The Kitchn Archive: Feb 2021

Toni Tipton-Martin’s Coconut Cake Is a Delicious Lesson in Black Culinary Traditions

Kitchn Love Letters

It boasts four layers of yellow cake with tangy lemon curd in between, all frosted in buttercream and covered in coconut.

Amelia Rampe

Feb 28, 2021

This $125 Espresso Machine Rivals Those Fancy Models That Cost Thousands

Shopping

It's perfect for DIY cappuccinos, lattes, and mochas.

Nicholas Dekker

Feb 28, 2021

5 Salt-Free Seasonings That Are Still Super Flavorful

Try these alternatives (salternatives?) in your favorite dishes.

Mikela Kinnison

Feb 25, 2021

Steal Back Some Time with Melissa Clark’s Ingenious Tip for Blanching Greens

It uses fewer dishes, too.

Naomi Tomky

Feb 28, 2021

The $8 Amazon Find That’ll Help You Keep Your Countertops Nice and Clean

Shopping

No more puddles of pasta sauce to wipe up!

Lisa Freedman

Feb 25, 2021

These 5-Ingredient Skillet Chicken Dinners Are Weeknight Magic

Snapshot Cooking

From saucy chicken Parm with pasta to honey-garlic chicken and Brussels sprouts, these dinners are sure to become regulars on your roster.

Sheela Prakash

Feb 27, 2021

10 Pantry Ingredients Sunny Anderson Always Has on Hand — Plus, All the Clever Ways She Uses Them Up

Groceries

Do you have any of these in your pantry?

Lauren Masur

Feb 27, 2021

The Single Best Thing I Ever Did for My Pantry Has Nothing to Do with Cleaning or Organizing

Tips from The Kitchn

"It was a literal lightbulb moment."

Ashley Poskin

Feb 22, 2021

Before & After: A 2-Week, $900 Redo Gives a Dated Kitchen an Incredible New Life

Before & After

The secret weapon? Paint!

Megan Baker Detloff

Feb 19, 2021

These Soft & Fluffy Fonio Pancakes Are Packed with Protein

The perfect weekend breakfast.

Nicole Rufus

Feb 27, 2021

Macy’s Is Having a Huge Sale on Kitchen Essentials From Instant Pot, Ninja, Breville, and More Top Brands

Shopping

With prices so low, you definitely don't want to miss this sale!

Tim Minerd

Feb 26, 2021

Meet the Second-Generation Spirits Maker Who Launched a Rum That Pays Homage To Her Filipino-Polish Heritage

Shopping

"I had this 'aha' moment where I realized that I could launch this rum that I wish existed, which was more modern, convivial, and approachable for a millennial while celebrating the Filipino heritage that I’m so proud of."

Sholeen Damarwala

Feb 26, 2021

Costco to Increase Minimum Wage to $16 an Hour Because It’s “Good Business”

Costco's CEO W. Craig Jelinek also pointed out that among their almost 200,000 employees, the average rate for hourly workers in the U.S. is already around $24.

Naomi Tomky

Feb 26, 2021

What Your Dream Kitchen Cabinet Color Says About You

Tips from The Kitchn

Are you measured and steady? A daredevil? Balanced? Let's take a look!

Kelsey Mulvey

Feb 26, 2021

This Cheesy French Onion Galette Always Cures My Cooking Fatigue

It boasts a buttery crust, mounds of melty Gruyère cheese, and, of course, a big batch of caramelized onions.

Sheela Prakash

Feb 26, 2021

Yes, there was lots of chocolate.

Sheela Prakash

Feb 26, 2021

Aldi Just Announced Dozens of New Items Hitting Shelves in March

Groceries

Hot sauce seasoning?!

Lauren Masur

Feb 26, 2021

I Tried the Nonstick Skillet That Wirecutter Loves — Here’s What I Thought

Tools

I used this $34 skillet for months, cooking eggs, crêpes, pancakes, hash browns, tofu, and salmon fillets.

Danielle Centoni

Feb 19, 2021

I Tried Making 2-Ingredient Vegetarian “Chicken” and Here’s What Happened

I Tried It

All you need is flour and water.

Naomi Tomky

Feb 26, 2021

We Tried 5 Brands of Chicken Broth, and Here Is the Winner

Groceries

The winner was clear!

Christine Gallary

Feb 23, 2021

You Might as Well Call These Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes “Billionaires” (Because They’re That Rich)

Delicious Links

The secret is in the coconut milk.

Elizabeth Licata

Feb 26, 2021

5-Ingredient Sesame-Ginger Skillet Chicken Is Always a Dinner Win

Pair it with steamed rice and you've got the perfect weeknight meal.

Sheela Prakash

Feb 26, 2021

10 Smart Tips from People Who Actually Love to Clean

Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn

We absolutely love the idea of chore clothes!

Ashley Abramson

Feb 22, 2021

How McDonald's Cheeseburgers Helped Me Fall Back in Love with Cooking

Personal Essay

It all started with a tip from Chrissy Teigen.

AB Chao

Feb 26, 2021

The $18 Butter Dish That Amazon Shoppers Say is The Cadillac of Butter Dishes

Shopping

The OXO Good Grips Butter Dish is the platonic ideal of butter dishes.

Lauren Masur

Feb 25, 2021

11 New Trader Joe’s Items That Just Hit Stores

Groceries

Thai noodle bowls, macadamia nut blossom honey, fried ravioli, and more.

Lauren Masur

Feb 25, 2021

Our Favorite Small Appliance Brand Launched *the* Cutest $10 Waffle Maker Just in Time for Easter

Shopping

Hop on over to Bed Bath & Beyond and snag your own mini bunny waffle maker ASAP!

Vanessa Spilios

Feb 25, 2021

Your Ultimate List of Where (and How) to Buy Food Online Right Now

Groceries

Bookmark it!

Lauren Masur

Feb 23, 2021

Our Editor-in-Chief’s Favorite Meat Thermometer Is Truly a “Magic Wand” — and It’s $30 Off Right Now

Shopping

Score this sweet deal on a kitchen essential you'll use every single day.

Sholeen Damarwala

Feb 25, 2021

5 Things I Learned About Cast Iron Skillets When I Inherited My Old Roommate’s Pan

Tips from The Kitchn

"I was a cast iron novice until I just ... started using it."

Ella Cerón

Feb 19, 2021

Don’t Miss Reese Witherspoon’s Literary-Inspired Cooking Show on Instagram

There are only 3 episodes left!

Arielle Tschinkel

Feb 25, 2021

Forget All Other Cheesecake Recipes. This Is the ONLY One You Need.

It lives up to its name and then some.

Kelli Foster

Feb 25, 2021

I Tried the Most Popular Levain Bakery Copycat Recipe and Can’t Believe How Good It Is

Recipe Review

They're shockingly similar to the original.

Nicole Rufus

Feb 25, 2021

I Tried Sarah Kieffer’s Pan-Banging Sugar Cookies to See What All the Hype Was About

Recipe Review

Step 1: Warn your roommates about the noise.

Jesse Szewczyk

Feb 25, 2021

I Tried This Wildly Popular Tip for Prepping Herbs and I’m Honestly Impressed

This will save you a little time in the kitchen.

Ashley Abramson

Feb 25, 2021

The Best Way to Prep Lettuce for a Salad Is by Violently Smashing It on a Table (No Really, I Swear!)

According to a now-viral TikTok video by @nutritionbabe, if you hold your romaine upright and smash the bottom against your countertop, you’ll end up with perfectly cut lettuce.

Ashley Abramson

Feb 25, 2021

I Tried This Brilliant “Egg Pocket” Trick for Making Breakfast Sandwiches

I Tried It

Everyone knows that anything with pockets is better — dresses, skirts, cardigans, AND sandwiches.

Sara Tane

Feb 25, 2021

We Tried 8 Methods for Popping Popcorn and the Winner Is a Delightful Throwback

Skills Showdown

Popcorn is a fun, filling snack. We put 8 methods for popping it to the test to find the very best.

Ann Taylor Pittman

Feb 25, 2021