The Kitchn Archive: Jan 2025

I'll never make it another way.

The crunchy chickpeas are the best.

As much as we love baked chicken wings, air-fried chicken wings, and grilled chicken wings, for the the ultimate crispiest skin we recommend frying them. When the light breading hits the hot oil, it locks in moisture and adds crunch. We’ll walk you through how easy it is to fry restaurant-style chicken wings at home.These crispy wings are nicely spiced on their own, but they still benefit from a thick sauce like teriyaki, Buffalo, ranch, or whatever flavor profile you dream up.

Plus it cooks all in one pot.

It’s not authentic, but it is delicious.

Irresistibly tender every time.

Tuna melts are overrated.

It’s filled with tons of veggies and fruits.

Use any noodles you have on hand.

One-pot pastas are an absolute magic trick. Cook pasta start to finish in just one pot? No straining? And oh, wait — all the other ingredients for a delicious, well-rounded weeknight dinner cook right in the pot with the pasta? Amazing!The family-friendly pasta technique deserves a spot in your meal plan. Here are 30 one-pot pasta recipes to keep you happy and well-fed.

Orange bags of Hawaiian rolls are the first thing that greet me at my local grocer, so it’s no surprise that sliders are one of my favorite dinner ideas. This week I’m serving a classic: ham and cheese sliders. These sliders have it all: sweet slices of ham, irresistibly gooey Swiss cheese, squishy Hawaiian rolls, and a savory butter drizzled over top. Here’s how to make them. They’re perfect for every occasion.

Good enough to eat by itself.