Dish Types

Day 3: Wednesday, March 5 Assignment: Find 5 new recipes to make for breakfast The Cooking Cure: See all assignments so far here. Earlier this week, we took a good hard look at our breakfast routines, and yesterday, we set some brand new breakfast goals for ourselves — now comes a really fun assignment! Today, we’re asking you to get cozy on the couch with your laptop or a pile of favorite cookbooks (or both!

If you’re anything like me, the emergence from bed in the morning is propelled by the thought of that first cup of coffee, steaming hot, that warms your hands and gets the day perked up. Here’s a little habit I’ve fallen into lately to make that first cup of coffee stay hotter longer. We keep our kitchen pretty chilly in the wintertime, and I was noticing that my coffee mug felt positively frosty when I pulled it out of the drawer.

Q: I’m an exchange student living in Shanghai for the semester. My kitchen is pretty limited. I have two burners and a fridge/freezer, a frying pan and a cheap pot. And since I only have two months left, I’m not exactly interested in buying any more kitchen appliances or pans.The pasta, stir-frys and egg dishes I’ve been making have kept me pretty content with savory food, but I’m at a loss for dessert.

As I was planning my Mother’s Day brunch a few weeks ago, I looked back through our tips and advice for making brunch ahead of time and discovered that we have written quite a lot on this topic over the years. What can I say — most of us aren’t morning people! When making brunch, we like to get a head start.

It's simple, refreshing, and doesn't involve lemons.

Popcorn is easily one of my favorite snacks — it’s high in fiber and I love that if I munch on it one piece at a time, it takes a while to eat so that I can stretch out snack time. Sweet or savory? Doesn’t matter to me since I love it all. Making popcorn doesn’t have to involve buying a box of microwave popcorn that has a lot of artificial flavorings and weird chemicals in it.

Learn how each variety is special in its own way.

As a kid, pancakes weren’t pancakes without the good stuff. And by the good stuff, I mean real maple syrup — not that artificially flavored, corn syrup-laden imposter. We’d pick up a big jug in the spring and it would last us through the year, for special weekend breakfasts and early morning oatmeal. Now, as an adult, my pantry isn’t fully stocked unless there’s a bottle of maple syrup in it. But lately I’ve discovered that just one bottle won’t cut it.

Here's how to get the perfect amount of salt on the glass.

Use it to make a French dip, noodles, and more!

It has nothing to do with lime, the pit, or plastic wrap.

And you probably already have some in your fridge!

It's a simple trick, but it's a "game-changer."

The easiest snack that's also totally feel-good.

Not only is it easy to make at home, but it's also easy to substitute.

These substitutes are full of flavor and super easy to find.

Jazz up your salad bowl with one of these tasty greens.

It's time to learn more about that drink you love so much.

You likely already everything you need.

This hack couldn't be easier and takes just seconds.

Here are the strategies I'm using during this hectic time.

This might become your new favorite way of making garlic bread.

We promise, this trick won't get stale!

Stuffed bagels? Sign us up!

This might be the one time that butter isn't better.

This trick for making soup toppers is so unbelievably easy!

So similar, yet so very different.

Warm up with a bowl tonight.

Expert baker Jerrelle Guy shares her secrets.

Expert baker Jerrelle Guy shares her secrets.

Every cookie you'll need to celebrate the season and to send across the country.

Shannon Sharna explains how to braid challah bread in four different styles.

Dipping and handling included.

It’s the easiest way to get flavor into *all* the nooks and crannies.

The key to perfectly flat frosting.

Grandma did it, and so should you.

Courtesy of Daphne Oz's grandmother.

It's wine's easygoing, effervescent cousin.

Its the easiest and most delicious way to shake up your morning routine.

They're the ultimate nostalgic treat.

Get that professional-looking split top.

It's called rapping, and it's a serious game-changer.

When it comes to pies, it’s hard to beat a crumb crust. Grind up some graham crackers or cookies, mix in some butter, press it into a pie pan, and you’re good to go. But have you ventured outside the cracker and cookie aisle to see what else might benefit from the crumb treatment? I hadn’t until I saw Kelly Senyei — the chef behind Just a Taste and the author of recently released The Secret Ingredient Cookbook — grinding up waffle cones on Instagram.

No blanching required.

Here are a few tips we're borrowing from the French for taking salad out of side-dish territory and making it the main event.

We looked at texture, taste, ease, and time to find the method mostly likely to lead to success.

Baker Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes let everyone in on her secret to getting a picture-perfect, pristine cake that retains its shape.

You could say that we cracked the code.

My sister-in-law was right!

Want to really master coffee at home? Start here.

You'll get berries in every bite.

How my 11-year old discovered that our coffee frother was the secret to soft, fluffy eggs.

It's 100% worth the extra work.

Here's everything you need to know about espresso powder — what it actually is, how to use it, and what to use if you don't have any on hand!

There’s something that truly can’t compare to the warm, sweet scent of vanilla. Beloved in everything from ice cream to cakes, a vanilla is as much a scent as it is a powerful flavor. Even in chocolate recipes, vanilla acts as a secret ingredient that makes everything taste just a little bit better. You’ll most often see vanilla extract called for in recipes, but there’s a whole world of vanilla products to explore.

Keep this flavorful ingredient on hand for more than teriyaki and miso soup.

The more you know, the better your morning cup of Joe!

It made me an advocate for homemade dressings once again.

It might seem surprising, but it really makes sense!

Popcorn is a fun, filling snack. We put 8 methods for popping it to the test to find the very best.

It's pantry-friendly, too.

While almost all beers are made from the same base ingredients, they aren't all the same. Here's what you need to know about the differences between these two classic beer styles.

They're just so pretty.

Up your knowledge on these baking basics.

The recipe includes the usual suspects (flour, sugar, eggs, butter, cocoa powder), but there's one extra ingredient in both the cake and the frosting.

If you've never worked with yeast before or, like me, haven't been successful in proofing your yeast, here's everything you need to know about getting started with dry yeast.

Just one broken snowflake and a cracked Mandelbrot!

Hint: It is sitting right on your counter.

It's earthy, sweet, and perfect for taking your fall cocktails to the next level.

One ingredient, many ingenious (yet easy) desserts. Here's how to become a whipped cream wizard.

Do not waste that dirty pan!

Stock is one of the kitchen's greatest magic tricks. Here are the five rules to this magic.