The Kitchn Archive
2022
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The Kitchn Archive: Apr 2022

Frozen Grapes Are Kid- and Adult-Approved
The easiest snack that's also totally feel-good.
Meleyna Nomura
Apr 30, 2022
If You Like a Mint Julep, You'll Love a Whiskey Smash
A simple, refreshing, and totally classic bourbon cocktail.
Maria Do
Apr 30, 2022
The $10 Costco Snack I’m Stocking in My Freezer While I Gear Up for Summer
Groceries
"They are the perfect little something to cap off any warm-weather meal."
Heather McClees
Apr 30, 2022
A Week of Lazy Dinners That Starts with the Freezer Aisle
Because some days you just don't feel like doing a lot of cooking.
Kelli Foster
Apr 26, 2022
The 7 Online Shops You Need to Know if You Want to Grow Your Own Herbs or Veggies
Tips from The Kitchn
Don't bother with seeds.
Mike Irvine
Apr 30, 2022
Giada De Laurentiis’ Zucchini Spiedini Was Made with This Summer’s Grilling Season in Mind
Her zucchini spiedini are touted as a great side dish for spring and summer, made extra delicious with two things: prosciutto and lemony pesto. 
Cheryl Fenton
Apr 30, 2022
The Best Powdered Sugar Substitutes, According to a Baking Expert
Not only is it easy to make at home, but it's also easy to substitute.
Cory Fernandez
Apr 30, 2022
Before & After: A Cramped, Beige Kitchen Gets a Much More Practical Layout — And an Updated Look
Before & After
Before, anyone standing at the stove would be blocking the only entrance into the kitchen!
Kelly Dawson
Apr 30, 2022
The Viral Rice Dispenser TikTok Can’t Seem to Get Enough Of (Plus 5 Others We Love)
Shopping
Who doesn't love a chic kitchen organizer?
Sarah M. Vazquez
Apr 29, 2022
This Game-Changing Tool That Made Our Kitchn Essentials List Makes Doing the Dishes a Breeze
Shopping
This dual-purpose wonder leaves dirty plates and glasses sparkling.
Meredith Schwartz
Apr 29, 2022
The Surprising Truth About Crêpes Suzette
They're so much easier to make than you think.
Amelia Rampe
Apr 29, 2022
Cooking Whole Artichokes Is Easier than You Think
Here's a foolproof method.
Kristina Vänni
Apr 29, 2022
9 Margarita Recipes You’ll Want to Make All Summer Long
These refreshing drinks will make you want to stay home for happy hour.
Christine Byrne
Apr 19, 2022
These Expert-Approved Vanilla Extract Substitutes Work Like a Charm
These substitutes are full of flavor and super easy to find.
Cory Fernandez
Apr 29, 2022
Carvel Just Added a Strawberry Flavor to Its Signature Crunchies Lineup
Because spring wouldn't be spring without it.
Dai Poole
Apr 29, 2022
37 of the Coziest, Coolest Fire Pits We’ve Ever Seen
Design
Including a ridiculously awesome option for Star Wars fans.
Caroline Biggs
Apr 29, 2022
This $40 All-in-One Pan Might be the Last One You Ever Need (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)
And it comes in five gorgeous colorways.
Stella Totino
Apr 29, 2022
This Clever Trick Helps Make Buttercream Bright White (While Still Using Real Butter)
Perfectly white frosting without sacrificing flavor!
Laurel Randolph
Apr 29, 2022
Linoleum Is Making a Serious Comeback, and History Says It’s for a Good Reason
Trends
It got very popular in the 1990s ... and now it's back again!
Kathleen Siddell
Apr 29, 2022
This Recipe for Strawberries and Cream Sticky Buns Will Fill Your Weekend with Sweet, Sweet Joy
If you're looking for the perfect spring treat that is as fluffy as a pillow and includes a delicious strawberry preserves filling, this is the recipe for you. 
Nathan Hutsenpiller
Apr 29, 2022
The Trader Joe’s Bag of Frozen Vegetables I’m Buying on Repeat This Spring
Groceries
It's the perfect summer side dish, too!
Lauren Masur
Apr 20, 2022
Episode 7 of HBO Max’s “Julia” Offers Surprising Food for Thought
There is so much to discuss in this episode – it’s the TV equivalent of a great book club selection – and it’s worth watching with your friends.
Lois Alter Mark
Apr 29, 2022
7 Things You Should Never Do with Reusable Food Wrap, According to the People at Bee’s Wrap
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Don't wash it under hot water.
Rochelle Bilow
Apr 29, 2022
The 10 Most Popular New Recipes of April 2022
This is must-make spring fare.
Kelli Foster
Apr 29, 2022
Aldi Just Leaked Info on Its Summer Drink Collection — It Includes Lots of Bottles of $4 Wine, Hard Seltzers, and More
Groceries
The Sweet Mango Wine is back!
Mara Weinraub
Apr 29, 2022
I Tested Dozens of Reusable Bags — These Are the Absolute Best Ones Out There
The Kitchn Best List
Including a set of 8 for $30.
Katie Leaird
Apr 29, 2022
Meal Prep Plan: A Week of Ina Garten-Inspired Meals
Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for two — inspired by the brilliant Ina Garten. How easy was that?
Meghan Splawn
Apr 26, 2022
This Under-$12 Bug Repellent Magically Keeps Insects Away — and You Don’t Need to Put It on Your Skin
Shopping
I'm gifting one to everyone I know with a backyard or patio.
Kendall Cornish
Apr 28, 2022
Little Caesars Copycat Breadsticks Are Buttery, Garlicky, Cheesy Perfection
Breadsticks! Breadsticks!
Christine Gallary
Apr 28, 2022
How to Make the Best Turmeric Rice
A vibrant side dish to pair with just about anything.
Kristina Vänni
Apr 28, 2022
Our Cheat Sheet to Salad Greens
Jazz up your salad bowl with one of these tasty greens.
Casey Barber
Apr 28, 2022
This Instagram Post Makes Me Want a Dinner Invite to Matthew McConaughey’s House SO Badly
Camila Alves McConaughey's signature side dish just may be better than french fries.
Rochelle Bilow
Apr 28, 2022
7 Ways to Make Your Home Look Cleaner — Without Actually Cleaning It
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Tuck those chairs in around the table!
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 28, 2022
The Space-Saving Amazon Find That Takes the Hassle Out of Opening Jars (and It’s on Sale!)
Shopping
Kiss that strain and struggle goodbye, and start opening jars with ease.
Meredith Schwartz
Apr 28, 2022
How To Make Great French Toast at Home
This is the ideal French toast: browned and crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
Dana Velden
Apr 20, 2022
There’s a New “Black Panther”-Inspired Cookbook and It’s Packed with Cultural Flavor
The new cookbook may be inspired by a fictional country, but these dishes deserve a place in the real world.
Carlos Matias
Apr 28, 2022
Dunkin’ Welcomes Summer Early with New Sweet and Savory Lineup
What do you get when you mix the Mango Pineapple Refresher and the Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese? One happy me.
Aly Walansky
Apr 28, 2022
The $26 Amazon Find That Makes Cleaning Pet Hair and Under Furniture a Total Breeze
Shopping
It's like having three specialized cleaning tools in one.
Amy Gordon
Apr 28, 2022
Spicy Crab Dip Pasta Bake Is Exactly as Amazing as it Sounds
If crowd-pleasing baked crab dip got together with creamy, cheesy pasta, you'd get this win-win of an appetizer-turned-dinner dish.
Hana Asbrink
Apr 28, 2022
Here’s How to Take Care of Those Trendy Flowers You’ve Been Seeing All Over at Trader Joe’s
Tips from The Kitchn
They're as confusing as they are beautiful. Luckily, they're easy to care for!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 28, 2022
KitchenAid Is Having an Epic Spring Sale That Includes Stand Mixers and More Kitchn Favorites
Shopping
Snag stand mixers, immersion blenders, coffee makers, and so much more on major sale.
Stella Totino
Apr 28, 2022
I Tried This Wildly Simple Recipe for 4-Ingredient Potato Cheese Sticks and They’re So Good, I Ate the Full Batch
Four ingredients, broken down into three easy steps, culminating in a delicious snack.
Nathan Hutsenpiller
Apr 28, 2022
I’m a Chemist and My Husband Is an EMT — We Just Spent $264 on Groceries at Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Sam’s Club
Grocery Diaries
Here's everything we bought and what we made last week.
Mara Weinraub
Apr 28, 2022
4 Things You Should Know About Dusting and Mopping, According to the People at Swiffer
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Dirt on the kitchen floor is different than the dirt in the rest of your house.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 28, 2022
The 6 Best Substitutes for White Wine Vinegar
It's easy to substitute for white wine vinegar — here's how.
Emily Saladino
Apr 28, 2022
Great Jones Just Dropped a Limited-Edition Kitchen Accessory That’ll Perfectly Complement Your Cookware
Shopping
Great Jones is stirring it up once again!
Stella Totino
Apr 27, 2022
Creole Shrimp Burgers Are a Fresh & Spicy Take on Burger Night
Burger night just got even better.
Patty Catalano
Apr 26, 2022
Pastina Is Creamy, Cheesy Comfort Food
It's the Italian equivalent to buttered noodles.
Kristina Vänni
Apr 27, 2022