Meghan Splawn's Recent Articles
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50+ Delicious Desserts to Celebrate Easter With
Whether you're hosting Easter brunch or just looking for a dessert to bring to a lunch potluck, you can't go wrong with these.
5 Easy Ways I’m Keeping My Family Fed During Spring Sports Season
Here are the strategies I'm using during this hectic time.
I (Finally) Tried the Air Fryer — Here’s What I Thought of It
Tools
It's surprised me in a lot of ways.
Partner
Pizza and Burger Lovers Rejoice in “Cheeseburger” French Bread Pizza
This Plant-Based Burger Pizza Has It All
This cheeseburger-inspired twist on French bread pizza swaps traditional pizza sauce for "special sauce" and cheddar for mozzarella, and it can be made plant-based with Impossible plant-based meat for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
How I Prep 2 Weeks of Freezer Snacks for My Whole Family in Just 2 Hours
Power Hour Meal Prep
If you're as tired of the endless cooking as I am, you need this freezer snack plan.
I Use This Little Slicer Way More Often than I Use My Chef’s Knife
Tools
Unlike my chef's knife, this can actually go in the dishwasher.
30+ Fast and Easy Sides to Serve with Fish
These quick dishes pair perfectly with everything from salmon to shrimp.
25 of Our Favorite Beef Brisket Side Dishes
Kugel, radishes, and crisp asparagus — the gang's all here!
20 Super Bowl Recipes You Still Have Time to Make
Don't worry — we forgot about the big game too.
10 Easy Desserts You Can Make in Your Instant Pot
If you're going to try just one recipe from this list, make it Instant Pot cheesecake.
How To Make Classic Linzer Cookies
A rich and tender cookie with a tart, jammy center.
4 Easy Meals for Thanksgiving Week So You Can Relax and Enjoy the Holiday
The star meal of this week will be Thanksgiving — but here's what I'm eating before and after it.
10 Kitchen Tools You Should Definitely Have on Hand Before Thanksgiving Day
Tools
Make sure you have these 10 things for cooking the best Thanksgiving dinner yet.
How To Make Southern-Style Grits
Southern grits are rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make.
How to Cook Chicken Breast in a Pan on the Stove
Pan-seared chicken breast for a gold chicken dinner.
Good Creamed Spinach Is a Life-Changing Revelation. Here's How to Make It.
It's pure luxury for your taste buds.
How To Make the Best Lemon-Coconut Cake from Scratch
Luscious bright lemon and creamy coconut are perfectly paired in this decadent layer cake.
We Tried 5 Methods for Browning Ground Beef and the Winner Is a Game-Changer
Skills Showdown
Adding just one pantry ingredient gives you tender, browned beef.
The Sandwich Bread That Kitchn Editors Unanimously Agree On
Groceries
It's the best thing since, um, sliced bread.
The 3 Different Kinds of Cake Pans Every Home Baker Should Own
Shopping
If you want to bake better cakes, start with better pans.
How I Prep a Week of Easy Instant Pot Dinners
Power Hour Meal Prep
It's a week of make-ahead family favorites — like chicken tacos and Italian beef sandwiches.
We Tried 6 Methods for Grilling Chicken and Found a New Favorite
Skills Showdown
The winner gives you tender, juicy perfection every time.
80+ Recipes That Will Cure Your Chicken Breast Boredom
Got chicken in the fridge? Make one of these tonight!
The 3-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Lunch I Cannot Stop Eating
This cheap, easy-to-prep lunch formula is one I keep coming back to.
3 Types of Kid-Safe Knives That Are Perfect for Tiny Chefs
Now as a mom of two, I know that kid-friendly knives are powerful tools for teaching my children confidence in the kitchen.
35+ Classic Recipes for a Perfect BBQ
From sweet and tangy barbecue sauce to buttermilk ranch potato salad to finger-lickin' grilled chicken, here are 35+ essential BBQ dishes for all your backyard soirées.
Your Air Fryer Is the Secret to the Easiest Homemade Potato Chips
Extra crispy and perfectly salted — no hot oil required.
I Tried 6 Methods for Cooking Pancakes and I Have a New Forever Favorite
Skills Showdown
My sister-in-law was right!
Our Favorite 49 Cookout Recipes To Save Right Now
Join us in eating this menu on repeat all summer long.
King Arthur’s Lemon Puff Pancake Is Pure Breakfast Magic
Recipe Review
It's part crepe, part pancake, and part popover — and as delicious as it sounds.
We Tried 4 Popular Methods for Dicing an Avocado and the Winner Was Also the Easiest
Skills Showdown
For guacamole, smoothies, salads, avocado toast, and so much more!
Rachael Ray Just Taught Me the Fastest Way to Make Guacamole
I Tried It
Here's how to dice avocados for guacamole — and more — using a tool that home bakers rely on.
Do These "Magic Bagels" Really Stay Fresh for Days? We Put Them to the Test.
I had to know if they would live up to their name.
The Tender Braised Pork Ragù That Brought Me Back to Myself During Postpartum Depression
The Comfort Food Collection
This pork shoulder ragù is so restorative that this is now the recipe I reach for time and time again when I need to come back to myself.
The Pantry Ingredient That Makes Homemade Ranch Taste Like Your Favorite Bottled Dressing
It made me an advocate for homemade dressings once again.
We Tried 6 Methods for Blind Baking a Pie Crust and the Winner Was a Sweet Surprise
Skills Showdown
Ahead of all the cool, creamy pies we plan to bake this spring and summer, we put 6 popular methods for binding baking pie crusts to the test.
One Writer Tested 400 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes to Find the Perfect One. But Is It Actually Good?
Here's what happened when we tested it out for ourselves.
Here's How to Make Basque Cheesecake at Home (Prepare to Fall in Love)
Not only is Basque cheesecake (or burnt Basque cheesecake) incredibly delicious, but it's also simple to make at home.
Ranch Biscuits Are Like Regular Biscuits, Only Better
Most Wanted
This over-the-top recipe is designed for the ranch-obsessed
Martha Stewart Just Taught Me the Secret to the Best Pancakes Ever
I Tried It
It's the only way I'll do it from now on.
The Secret to Better Salad Dressing Can Be Found in the Baking Aisle
It might seem surprising, but it really makes sense!
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Are Golden, Gooey, and Absolutely Foolproof
Want crispy bread and gooey cheese every time you make a grilled cheese? Your air fryer is the answer.
Cheesy Instant Pot Chili Mac Is Ready in 20 Minutes
The perfect mash-up of two comfort food favorites.