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2021
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The Kitchn Archive: May 2021

I Tried the British Cleaning Paste That’s All Over TikTok — Here’s My Honest Review
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Spoiler: It worked wonders on dirty backsplash grout!
Ashley Abramson
May 27, 2021
The Surprising $7 Gadget That Makes Any Hotel (or Airbnb) Stay Better
Shopping
Finally planning your next trip? Read this first!
Kristin Amico
May 26, 2021
I Tested Great Jones’ Stylish Dutch Oven — Here’s What I Thought (Bonus: It’s 20% Off Right Now!)
Shopping
At $116, it's a fraction of the price of a Le Creuset or a Staub!
Danielle Centoni
May 27, 2021
My Mom (and the Internet) Was Right: Dawn Powerwash Is the Best Way to Spend Less Time Doing Dishes
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Raise your hand if you're tired of all the dishes?
Lisa Freedman
May 27, 2021
I Tried the Super-Trendy Cereal That’s All Over Instagram to Find Out If It’s Worth the Hype (and Price Tag)
Product Review
Does it really taste as good as the sugary stuff?
Lauren Masur
May 31, 2021
The Game-Changing Meat Thermometer Our Editor-in-Chief Loves Is $30 Off Right Now — but Not for Long
Shopping
"A thermometer is a shortcut to precision, and in cooking now and forever."
Sholeen Damarwala
May 31, 2021
I Used Shaving Cream to Spot Clean My Oven — Here’s How It Went
Cleaning Tips from the Kitchn
Spoiler: I loved it!
Shifrah Combiths
May 26, 2021
The Surprising Snack That’s Seriously Perfect for Road Trips and Traveling
Groceries
It's probably been a while since you traveled. Allow us to help you pack!
Claire Margine
May 26, 2021
Edna Lewis’ No-Frills Pie Makes Rhubarb Shine in a Way I Didn’t Know Was Possible
Kitchn Love Letters
Throw a big dollop of whipped cream on top and you've got a little slice of heaven.
Nicole Rufus
May 30, 2021
Forget Charcuterie Boards: A Burrata Bar Is What Everyone *Really* Wants
Turn it into dinner or serve it to your guests — you can't go wrong.
Shelly Westerhausen Worcel
May 30, 2021
How To Salt-Bake a Whole Fish
It's easy enough for anytime cooking, but fancy enough to be the table showstopper.
Amelia Rampe
May 30, 2021
I Tried the Cool, New Cleaning Solution That’s All Over Instagram
Product Review
Are eco-friendly Blueland cleaning supplies worth the hype? Read on to find out!
Ashley Abramson
May 30, 2021
We Tried 12 Spaghetti Brands You Can Find at the Store and This Is Our Favorite
Taste Test
We tried the noodles right out of the pot, in a side-by-side comparison, and with a simple sauce. We really liked four brands but ultimately picked just one winner.
Danielle Centoni
May 28, 2021
Before & After: 3 Simple Paint Projects Turned This Very Brown Kitchen from Dated to Darling
Before & After
The homeowner only spent $500 and the after pics are ridiculous!
Megan Baker Detloff
May 30, 2021
The Best Wooden Spoon Isn’t Technically a Spoon
Tools
It's actually *pretty* too.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
May 29, 2021
5 Easy Veggie-Packed One-Bowl Meals to Make This Week
Next Week's Meal Plan
The beauty of these feel-good meals ​is that they are so, so versatile and endlessly adaptable.
Kelli Foster
May 29, 2021
My $7 Costco Splurge That Won Dinner Last Weekend
Carbs Are Heaven
My guests really did go wild!
Faith Durand
May 19, 2021
Ina Garten Shares the 4 Recipes She’s Making for Memorial Day Weekend
Those burgers!
Naomi Tomky
May 29, 2021
The 8 Single Best Things We’ve Ever Bought for Our Kitchen Sinks
Cleaning Tips From The Kitchn
Including a super smart strainer, a near perfect sponge holder, a fun faucet attachment, and more!
Michelle Lau
May 26, 2021
These 5-Ingredient Egg Sandwiches Will Make You So Excited for Breakfast
Snapshot Cooking
These will make you a morning person for sure.
Kelli Foster
May 26, 2021
This Coffee Subscription Service Totally Won Me Over — and So I Got Kitchn Readers a Special Discount
Shopping
Gift yourself and a loved one a delicious coffee-themed world tour they can enjoy without ever leaving their couch!
Sholeen Damarwala
May 29, 2021
Celebrity Chef Sheldon Simeon on Weeknight Dinner Strategies, the Importance of Pre-Dinner Snacks, and His Favorite Hawaiian Dishes
Sheldon Simeon's Weeknight Hawaiian
You’ve likely heard of Sheldon Simeon from his two stints on Top Chef, the long-running chef competition show. The Hawaiian chef came pretty close to winning (he landed in the top three both times), but more importantly, he won the hearts of viewers and took home the Fan Favorite Award. The awards have rolled in outside of reality TV, too.
Amelia Rampe
May 29, 2021
Before & After: This Dark, Dated Kitchen Gets a Smarter Layout and a Brighter Look
Before & After
It was so brown! And now it's so bright!
Sarah Everett
May 29, 2021
I’m Low-Key Obsessed With My Fiestaware Dishes — And They’re 51% off Right Now
Shopping
Plus, it's virtually indestructible!
Sholeen Damarwala
May 29, 2021
Sheldon Simeon’s Crispy Fried Pork Belly Is Everything
Sheldon Simeon's Weeknight Hawaiian
When the skin hits the hot oil, it expands and blisters into airy, crackly deliciousness, like a puff of salt and pork fat.
Sheldon Simeon
May 29, 2021
Sheldon Simeon’s Kamaboko Dip Is the Ultimate Hawaiian Appetizer
Sheldon Simeon's Weeknight Hawaiian
It's packed with bold flavor and it's fun to make, too.
Sheldon Simeon
May 29, 2021
Sheldon Simeon’s One-Pot Chicken Hekka Is the Ultimate Clean-out-the-Fridge Meal
Sheldon Simeon's Weeknight Hawaiian
You can use any veggies you've got.
Sheldon Simeon
May 29, 2021
The 10 Most Popular Recipes of May 2021
From strawberry pound cake to Italian-inspired pork chops, and everything in between.
Sheela Prakash
May 28, 2021
Zwilling Just Slashed Prices on Editor-Favorite Knives for Memorial Day — Here Are 6 Deals We’re Most Excited About
Shopping
You'll use number one to slice, dice, and chop up pretty much *everything*.
Celia Shatzman
May 28, 2021
This Mixed Grill Will Be the Star of Your Summer Party Spread
It's got a little something for everyone.
Amelia Rampe
May 28, 2021
7 Everyday Items You’re Tossing Out That You Should Definitely Be Reusing
Tips from The Kitchn
Do not waste these things!
Caroline Biggs
May 28, 2021
5 Ways COVID-19 Has Completely Changed Farmers Markets
Groceries
These changes are likely here to stay, too.
Lauren David
May 28, 2021
5 Things You Should Never Do at the Farmers Market, According to a Former Market Manager
Groceries
Both first-timers and farmers market regulars make these mistakes.
Lauren David
May 28, 2021
The Best Gift to Give Yourself Before Vacation
Tips from The Kitchn
Because most of us are out of practice with this whole "vacation" thing, I'm sharing my single best strategy to ease the transition back to real life.
Trish Friesen
May 26, 2021
4 Must-Make Brunch Recipes from Our Trusted Kitchn Collective
Kitchn Collective
From sheet pan breakfast pizza to green shakshuka, here’s what they had to say.
Elizabeth Licata
May 28, 2021
The 50 Best Groceries to Buy at Trader Joe’s, According to the Store’s Biggest Fans
Groceries
Pancake bread! Unexpected cheddar! Riced cauliflower! And more!
Lauren Masur
May 26, 2021
The Brilliant TikTok Trick That’ll Make Eating Outside a Million Times Better This Summer
It's so simple.
Naomi Tomky
May 28, 2021
9 Brilliant Ways to Use All Those Awkward Spaces in Your Kitchen
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
That space above your upper cabinets? The little sliver of space next to your fridge? Those inches add up!
Ashley Abramson
May 28, 2021
3-Ingredient Pommes Anna Is the Classic French Side Dish Everyone Should Know
Say hello to your new favorite way to cook potatoes.
Christine Gallary
May 28, 2021
Meal Prep Plan: How I Prep a Week of Easy Vegan Meals
Power Hour Meal Prep
Here, you'll turn a variety of colorful fresh vegetables and plant-based proteins into a mix of easy and totally satisfying breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to get you through the week.
Kelli Foster
May 28, 2021
The Best Memorial Day Deals on Le Creuset, Vitamix, and More Top Kitchen Brands
Shopping
Whatever's on your wishlist — there's a deal for you!
Sholeen Damarwala
May 27, 2021
Macy’s Epic Memorial Day Sale Has Incredible Savings on All-Clad, Vitamix, Fiesta, and More Reader-Favorite Brands
Shopping
Run, don't walk.
Vanessa Spilios
May 27, 2021
Busy Cooks Deserve Good Rest: The Best Memorial Day Mattress Deals (and Free Gifts!) You Can Score Right Now
Shopping
Rest easy knowing you got the best deal.
Jasmine Grant
May 27, 2021
10 Deals You Can’t Afford To Miss From Bed Bath & Beyond’s Epic Memorial Day Sale
Shopping
Score incredible savings on top brands like Ninja, Staub, Nespresso, KitchenAid, Shark, Zwilling, and more.
Vanessa Spilios
May 27, 2021
This OXO Sale Has Everything You Need To Take Your Grilling Game to the Next Level
Shopping
Stock up on every single tool you need for your summer cookouts!
Tim Minerd
May 27, 2021
Staub’s Early Memorial Day Sale Includes the Perfect Pan for Grilling Season— and 5 Other Can’t-Miss Deals
Shopping
Including that iconic Dutch oven for almost 60 percent off!
AnnMarie Mattila
May 27, 2021
Walmart’s Memorial Day Sale Is On and These Are the Best Kitchen Deals to Snag ASAP
Shopping
Score incredible deals on top brands like Lodge, Instant Pot, Shark and many more!
Tim Minerd
May 27, 2021
The Mango-Avocado Quinoa Salad I'm Making All Summer Long
Most Wanted
Just wait until you taste the creamy mango dressing.
Nicole Rufus
May 27, 2021