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2021
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The Kitchn Archive: Apr 2021

I Tried Every Single Jarred Pasta Sauce at Trader Joe’s — These Are the Ones I’ll Buy Again
Taste Test
I picked up 14 different jars and gave them a try!
Lauren Masur
Apr 30, 2021
I Tried the DoubleTree Signature Cookie Recipe
The never-before released recipe is now available to the public.
Grace Elkus
Apr 30, 2021
4 Ways You Can Help India’s COVID-19 Crisis Right Now
Every dollar counts.
Nicoletta Richardson
Apr 30, 2021
Meera Sodha's Chile Ramen Has a French Twist
Recipe
Sticky onions combine with miso, stock, and sake to make a very special-tasting soup.
Meera Sodha
Apr 30, 2021
5 Cleaning Lessons I Learned When I Moved in with My In-Laws
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
One tip has made vacuuming so much easier!
Jordan Snowden
Apr 22, 2021
Take Your Stand Mixer to the Next Level with KitchenAid’s Sale on Attachments and Accessories
Shopping
Well hello there, Mother's Day presents!
Tim Minerd
Apr 30, 2021
Martha Stewart's Chocolate Cake Nearly Burned My House Down, but It Was Worth It
Recipe Review
It's got six layers of cake, homemade caramel, and a seriously stunning frosting. Need I say more?
Meghan Splawn
Apr 30, 2021
Everything I Threw Out of My Kitchen After I Went to Culinary School
Shopping
Professional cooks don't have more tools. They don't even have more expensive tools. Honestly, they just have the right tools.
Becky Duffett
Apr 30, 2021
This Versatile Le Creuset Pan Will Be the MVP of Your Kitchen — and It’s 40 Percent Off Right Now
Shopping
From searing to sauteing to braising to frying, this pan does it all.
Celia Shatzman
Apr 30, 2021
Ina Garten Inspired Me to Get These Giant Canisters — I Have Zero Regrets
Shopping
They're just $20 each and have been especially useful during the pandemic.
Meleyna Nomura
Apr 22, 2021
The Perfect Hot Sauce for Anyone Who Can’t Handle the Heat
Groceries
"I’ve tried and tried to be a hot sauce kind of person. Turns out, I’m just a big baby."
Rochelle Bilow
Apr 30, 2021
Bring Some Happy to Your Table with Macy’s Massive Fiestaware Sale
Shopping
Score an extra 30 percent off pitchers, plates, flatware, and more.
Vanessa Spilios
Apr 30, 2021
People Are Eating This 4-Ingredient Pickled Garlic Snack by the Jarful (It’s So Good)
It's the internet's new favorite snack.
Naomi Tomky
Apr 30, 2021
Ginger-Mint Juleps with Fresh Pineapple Are a Sweet & Spicy Take on the Classic
The ultimate Kentucky Derby sipper.
Nealey Dozier
Apr 26, 2021
Chips Mayai Packs French Fries Into an Omelet (It's As Good As It Sounds)
Brunch Fest
It's about to become your new favorite brunch.
Kiano Moju
Apr 30, 2021
Cheung Fun Is the Easiest Dim Sum Dish You Can Make at Home
Brunch Fest
In my family, brunch isn't complete without it.
Kristina Cho
Apr 30, 2021
This Cheesy, Saucy Hot Brown Sandwich Is Kentucky's Original Hangover Cure
The open-faced turkey sandwich features crispy bacon and creamy Mornay sauce.
Casey Barber
Apr 26, 2021
Meera Sodha's Silken Tofu Is Spicy, Sour, Salty, and Crunchy
Recipe
Basically, it's all the things.
Meera Sodha
Apr 29, 2021
7 Little Luxuries That’ll Instantly Upgrade Your Kitchen — Starting at Just $7.95
Shopping
You deserve it! And so does your kitchen!
Ella Cerón
Apr 29, 2021
Amazon Is Testing Its Palm-Scanning Payment Option at Whole Foods
Forgot your wallet but need to buy milk? No problem.
Krishna Thakker
Apr 29, 2021
Amazon Shoppers Swear By This Carafe for Making Perfect Iced Tea — and It’s 40 Percent Off Right Now
Shopping
One reviewer simply calls it the "PERFECT CARAFE!"
Tim Minerd
Apr 29, 2021
I Tried the Winner of Trader Joe’s Grilled Cheese Contest (There Were 1,700 Submissions)
Recipe Review
Does the grand prize winner live up to the hype?
Sara Tane
Apr 29, 2021
This Classic 3-Ingredient Gin Cocktail Is Easy to Make and Easier to Sip
It's oh-so refreshing and perfectly sweet.
Sheela Prakash
Apr 29, 2021
My Orthodox Easter Isn’t Complete Without This Vintage Egg Holder
Tools
The lucky egg sits in it until next year.
Ashley Bardhan
Apr 26, 2021
We Asked Trader Joe’s Employees for Their Least Favorite Freezer Finds — Here’s What They Said (and What You Should Get Instead)
Groceries
Stumbling upon a less favorable Trader Joe's item happens only once in a blue moon.
Julian Montijo
Apr 29, 2021
These Lemon Roll Biscuits Are the Perfect Spring Breakfast
Kitchn Collective
“It's the biscuit dough that makes this recipe so sensational,” writes Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes.
Elizabeth Licata
Apr 29, 2021
This Powerful Mini Juicer from One of Our Favorite Brands Is on Sale for $60 — But Only for Today
Shopping
The compact machine makes juices, smoothies, and even frozen treats!
Phoebe Sklansky
Apr 29, 2021
These 3-Ingredient Steak Bite Dinners Are Ready in 15 Minutes
Snapshot Cooking
They're weeknight dinner heroes.
Patty Catalano
Apr 29, 2021
Ina Garten’s Twist on Spaghetti Carbonara Is the Ultimate Spring Dinner
Recipe Review
In addition to all the usual carbonara suspects, the pasta is speckled with loads of spring veggies like asparagus, snow peas, and English peas.
Sheela Prakash
Apr 29, 2021
Mujadara Is a Powerhouse Blend of Rice, Lentils, and Deeply Caramelized Onions
Serve it over greens, stuff into a pita, or enjoy straight from the pan.
Maureen Abood
Apr 29, 2021
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My Perfect Week: A Pescatarian Brings Variety and Sustainability to Her Weekly Food Diary
Georgina, Kitchn’s influencer and talent manager, is the latest staffer to share her Perfect Week with us, a diary of everything she ate last week including a carefully curated selection of groceries delivered right to her home from Imperfect Foods. Georgina is a pescatarian and she takes sustainability in the kitchen seriously.
Tim Minerd
Apr 29, 2021
The 10 Most Popular Recipes of April 2021
You might be surprised what was number one.
Sheela Prakash
Apr 29, 2021
I Live in the Caribbean and Here Are 5 Mosquito Solutions That Locals Swear By
Shopping
Surefire advice from people who battle these pesky insects year-round.
Amy Gordon
Apr 28, 2021
This $15 Amazon Find Makes Gardening So Much Easier
Shopping
My victory garden has never looked better!
Amy Gordon
Apr 28, 2021
I Tried a Bunch of Groceries from Target’s New “Favorite Day” Line — Here’s What I’ll Be Buying Again
Groceries
My absolute favorite is basically a muffin in bread form!
Lisa Freedman
Apr 28, 2021
Walmart Just Kicked Off a Huge Sale with Some of Their Best Kitchen Deals This Year — See Our Top Picks
Shopping
Save big on must-haves from Dyson, Instant Pot, Pyrex, Lodge, and more.
Vanessa Spilios
Apr 28, 2021
These Chef-Approved “Spaghetti Pancakes” Are a Great Way to Use Up Leftovers
It's all about the crispy edges.
Kelsey Ogletree
Apr 28, 2021
This Under-the-Radar Online Store for Super-Cool Kitchen Finds Is Having a Surprise Sale — and Things Are Selling Fast
Shopping
With prices starting at $20, it's the perfect place to snag something for your own kitchen, or even find a gift for a loved one!
Tim Minerd
Apr 28, 2021
The Internet Can’t Get Enough of This 3-Ingredient Instant Ramen Trick
Recipe Review
It's supposed to make your ramen broth taste like it's been simmering for hours.
Naomi Tomky
Apr 28, 2021
OXO Is Having a Huge Sale on Glass Bakeware That’s Perfect for Serving and Storing
Including one set that includes *almost* everything your mom will need to make whatever strikes her fancy.
Vanessa Spilios
Apr 28, 2021
This Super-Tiny Pot May Seem a Bit Extra, but I Actually Use It All the Time
Shopping
Wait until you see the little wooden handle!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Apr 28, 2021
Here’s What Potato Chip Flavor You Are, Based on Your Zodiac
Whether you’re a zodiac sign skeptic or someone who consults your birth chart on the regular to make decisions (ahem, like reaching for a snack), here’s a look at what potato chip best aligns with your unique personality.
Julianne Ishler
Apr 28, 2021
Aldi Just Launched a New Meal Kit That You Should Stash in Your Freezer ASAP
Groceries
Best served with margaritas.
Lauren Masur
Apr 28, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with a Plastic Bag
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
Got a bag full of other bags? Read this!
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 22, 2021
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Cast Iron Skillet
Tips from The Kitchn
You can use soap! It doesn't actually heat up all that evenly!
Sharon Franke
Apr 28, 2021
Wayfair’s Epic Way Day Event Is Here and These Are Our Favorite Kitchen and Dining Space Deals
Save big on dining furniture, large and small appliances, living room decor, and so much more!
Mark Marino
Apr 28, 2021
This Lush and Creamy Rice Pudding Is My Forever Favorite Comfort Food
Kitchn Love Letters
It's always there for me in times of need.
Arlyn Osborne
Apr 28, 2021
The Veggie-Packed Pasta I Can't Get Enough of Right Now
Tonight We Veg
The lemony ricotta sauce is 100 percent irresistible.
Grace Elkus
Apr 28, 2021