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2023
June

The Kitchn Archive: Jun 2023

Trader Joe’s Shawarma Chicken Hummus Bowls
Three quick ingredients make for the easiest meal ever.
Sheela Prakash
Jun 30, 2023
How To Brew Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is often described as being between green tea and black tea, so it makes sense that steeping techniques usually fall somewhere in the middle, too. Oolong tea comes in different oxidation levels and leaf shapes, so there is no one-size-fits-all method for steeping. This is also a wonderful tea for re-steeping, and you can discover new aromas and flavors with each new infusion. Oolong tea is often steeped in an Asian-style gaiwan or a clay Yixing teapot.
Emily Han
Jun 30, 2023
How To Clean a Coffee or Spice Grinder
I use my blade grinder a lot for grinding coffee and spices, and I used to find it almost impossible to keep it clean. The oils from coffee build up into a residue that can go funky and rancid, and if you switch it up and grind some spices, well, then things can get really messy. Then I learned a quick trick for blotting up those oils and spice fragments. Use rice to clean your coffee or spice grinder; grind the rice until it is pulverized, then wipe the inside clean with a paper towel.
Faith Durand
Jun 30, 2023
How to Turn a Side Salad into the Most Delicious Part of the Meal
No matter how you decide to dress your salad — up or down — it should taste delicious.
Faith Durand
Jun 30, 2023
See How This Dark Closet Became a Beautiful, Functional Pantry
It happened as part of a home renovation project.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 30, 2023
Surprise Cake Stands Are Exactly What They Sound Like
This is next-level surprise.
Alicia Betz
Jun 30, 2023
Our Complete Guide to the Best Fourth of July Home and Kitchen Sales
Save up to 75% off!
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Jun 30, 2023
This TikToker Used Thrifted Cabinets in Her Kitchen, and It Looks So Great
It’s so whimsical.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jun 30, 2023
10 Kitchen Deals You Can’t Afford to Miss From QVC’s Spectacular Fourth of July Sale
Kick back and shop some Fourth of July deals!
Morgan Pryor
Jun 30, 2023
All the Best Fourth of July Mattress Deals Going on Right Now
Save hundreds of dollars!
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Jun 30, 2023
Scrub Daddy’s New Summer Sponges Will Actually Make Cleaning Fun
Wait until you see these.
Nikol Slatinska
Jun 30, 2023
A Kitchen Had 4 Square Feet of Countertops Before This Clever Solution
Kitchen Tours
Now the kitchen has more space for cooking and entertaining.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 30, 2023
This Caprese Couscous Salad Will Be Your Most Requested Summer Side
Oh, and it's practically no-cook!
Sheela Prakash
Jun 30, 2023
The $3 Fridge Staple I Use to Make No-Bake Desserts All Summer
Groceries
It's the secret ingredient for super-creamy everything.
Michelle Tchea
Jun 30, 2023
How To Make a Quick Bowl of Polenta in the Microwave
Polenta is one of my very favorite breakfasts. I love the creamy, nutty taste of golden cornmeal in my bowl; it makes a lovely alternative to oatmeal or cold cereal. And it is even easier to whip up a bowl for breakfast than I realized, too. I used to just eat dinner leftovers for breakfast, but then I discovered that I can make a bowl of polenta in the microwave in five minutes.This will make one bowl of polenta, plenty for one person.
Faith Durand
Jun 30, 2023
Finding Self-Acceptance and Pride Through Banana Split Poke Cake
“Without fail, every time I meet someone new and they find out I’m a pastry chef, they’ll ask me, ‘What’s your favorite thing to bake?’ It took me nearly ten years before I turned the question into an opportunity to shed more light on who I am. My answer now? Poke cake.”
Justin Burke
Jun 30, 2023
Vietnamese-Inspired Rice Crisps
Sometimes, in the midst of cooking, a what if? can lead you towards an entirely new path. That’s what happened when I set out to make Vietnamese summer rolls wrapped in sheets of rice paper. “Can you fry rice paper?” my partner wondered as he eyed the translucent round sheets. “Let’s experiment,” I gamely replied.
Emily Han
Jun 30, 2023
How To Make Old-Fashioned Date Bars
Accidentally gluten-free, healthy-ish, and dang delicious.
Meghan Splawn
Jun 29, 2023
Ina Garten’s Roasted Eggplant Parmesan
It's the only way I'll make it from now on.
Grace Elkus
Jun 29, 2023
How To Halve an Egg for Baking
Halving a recipe can be a challenge for even the best bakers, and no ingredient has generated more questions on how to split in half than an egg. The problem is an egg has two distinct parts — a fat-rich yolk and a protein-rich white — and most baking recipes require a bit of both. It’s very simple; all you have to do is whisk before you can divide. Most baking recipes call for a large egg, which weighs approximately 1.75 ounces without the shell.
Meghan Splawn
Jun 29, 2023
Every Savory & Sweet Brunch Recipe You Could Ever Need (in One Place)
Here's more than 200 of our very best brunch recipes, from easy egg bakes to breakfast pastries.
Grace Elkus
Jun 29, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About 4th of July Sales — Plus Early Deals You Can Shop Right Now!
After all, what is the 4th of July without some great savings?
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 29, 2023
Before and After: A Small NYC Kitchen’s $3,600 Redo Has Smart Takeaways for Renters
Small-space tips and renter-friendly advice incoming!
Sarah Everett
Jun 29, 2023
Dine Outdoors on a Budget with These 10 Table Sets Under $300
Upgrade your outdoor dining experience without breaking the bank.
Kristin Appenbrink
Jun 29, 2023
Coffee Cake Tip: Two Loaf Pans = One Baking Dish
We have a favorite sour cream-pecan coffee cake that is made in a loaf pan, as so many breakfast breads and coffee cakes are. It makes two loaf pans, specifically. But we only have one loaf pan, and we needed to bake the whole batch of batter quickly for a crowd.The solution? A 9×13 baking dish. The batter that fills two loaf pans is perfect for one baking dish.
Elizabeth Passarella
Jun 29, 2023
Before & After: A Builder-Grade Rental Kitchen Gets a Cottagecore Makeover for $300
Proof that a small budget can make a big impact.
Brigitt Earley
Jun 29, 2023
This “Shatterproof Glassware” Is Worth the Hype — And It’s on Sale
Shopping
I dropped these on the floor and they still look great!
Justine Lee
Jun 29, 2023
You Can Save $60 Right Now When You Buy the Always Pan and Perfect Pot
Shopping
An iconic duo at a steal!
Erin Cavoto
Jun 29, 2023
Yes, Costco Is Cracking Down on Membership Sharing
Have you seen the new changes yet?
Dante Parker
Jun 29, 2023
After Visiting Paris, I Can’t Stop Putting Butter on My Sandwiches
I couldn’t let go of this culinary revelation even after I returned home.
Lexi Williams
Jun 29, 2023
That All-White HomeGoods Pineapple Stool Looks Even Better Painted
It goes with all the other fruit stools.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jun 29, 2023
This Nice-Smelling (and Eco-Friendly!) Kitchen Cleaner Is Basically Summer in a Bottle
It fights grease, grime, and odors without any harsh chemicals.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Jun 29, 2023
My New Favorite Cold Brew Has Saved My Mornings — And Helps a Doggone Good Cause (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)
Shopping
The blend has notes of dark chocolate, marshmallow, graham cracker, hazelnut, and vanilla bean, making it perfect for sipping.
Mark Marino
Jun 29, 2023
Staub is Offering Sizzling Fourth of July Deals on their Classic Cocotte and More Classic Cookware
These deals won't last forever.
Ian Burke
Jun 29, 2023
Food52’s July Fourth Sale Has All the Kitchen Gear My Airbnb Guests Love
Shopping
As well as essentials I use in my own kitchen!
Ariel Kanter
Jun 29, 2023
This Aldi Cutting Board Is Blowing Up on TikTok
It even grates your veggies.
Nathan Hutsenpiller
Jun 29, 2023
12 Wonderful Ways to Eat Your Oats
Think a hot bowl of stove-cooked oatmeal is the only way to eat your oats? Think again. From jam-filled granola bars and vegan oat pancakes, to sandwich bread and breakfast cookies, there are plenty of delicious ways to enjoy this heart-healthy pantry staple.
Kristin Appenbrink
Jun 29, 2023
11 Satisfying Low-Carb Breakfasts You Can Eat on the Go
Grab and go is the name of the game.
Sheela Prakash
Jun 29, 2023
10 Baked Goods You Can Stress-Bake Now and Eat for Breakfast Later
RECIPES
From sweet cinnamon rolls to savory cheddar biscuits.
Jesse Szewczyk
Jun 29, 2023
The Surprising New Spread That’s Going on All My Burgers
Groceries
It elevates burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more.
Lauren Manaker
Jun 29, 2023
10 Brunch Recipes to Feed a Crowd
I strongly recommend rounding out your brunch spread with a seasonal fruit salad that's just as hearty as it is fresh.
Kelli Foster
Jun 29, 2023
Our 20 Most Popular Brunch Recipes of All Time
Recipes from the Kitchn
Treat yourself to brunch this weekend!
Faith Durand
Jun 29, 2023
10 Heart-Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings
Keep things wholesome even if you're running out the door.
Sheela Prakash
Jun 29, 2023
11 Filling Breakfasts That Are Also Good for Your Gut
Breakfast is the easiest meal of the day to load up on probiotic foods.
Kelli Foster
Jun 29, 2023
6 Breads That Go Perfectly With Soup
We love a good soup or stew around here. But do you know what elevates soup into a whole cozy experience? Bread. Picture it: Spoon in one hand, a nice chunk of crusty bread in the other, ready to soak up all the flavors. We have so many warm and comforting soup recipes for chilly weather. And right here we have the absolute best breads to accompany those soups — like, soup soul mates. For real.
Sara Kate Gillingham
Jun 29, 2023
Our Best Roll, Biscuits & Bread Recipes for Thanksgiving
Just say yes to the bread basket.
Kelli Foster
Jun 29, 2023
For the Best Chicken Meatballs, Cook Them Like the Japanese Street Vendors Do
Warning: You'll want to drizzle the sauce over everything.
Sahara Bohoskey
Jun 29, 2023
Banana Bread Is Basically the Reason Bananas Exist — Here Are 5 Easy Recipes
There's really no wrong time for a slice.
Sheela Prakash
Jun 29, 2023