If you’re pressed for time in the morning, but still need a filling breakfast in order to function, I hear you. After finding myself in the same situation time and time again, I am advocating for whipping up some scrambled eggs in the microwave — yes, eggs in the microwave!  But first, some transparency: Eggs…

Fava beans might not be the first legume that comes to mind when you’re planning a meal, but you should consider stocking up on them. They not only taste great, but contain a whole lot of health benefits! With their bright green pods and nutty, almost cheesy flavor, one cup of fava beans (also known…

Learning how to cook ground beef isn’t exactly rocket science — but do you know the best way to get all the delicious flavor you can from the meaty goodness? If your go-to method doesn’t involve grabbing baking soda, the answer is “nope.” The experts at Cook’s Illustrated shared the simple tip: Dissolve a pinch…

Eggs are one of the most delicious (and nutritious) ways to start your day. Unless you have an aversion to the ingredient entirely, there’s nothing better than digging into a fresh batch of scrambled eggs — especially if you’ve added extra goodies like your favorite veggies and spices. That said, after reading about how a…

One of the most amazing benefits of chowing down on avocados (aside from their delicious taste, of course) is how helpful the superfood is for our health. You can focus on the fatty acids for your heart, or perhaps the high levels of potassium found in the pulp. Others love knowing their avocado toast comes…

Christmas ham is a delicious tradition countless families love digging into each year. But much like its holiday predecessor, the Thanksgiving turkey, there is the lingering danger of drying your dinner out while it cooks in the oven. Luckily, there’s a simple trick for locking in all the moisture and getting perfectly juicy and tender…

We might not be a member of the royal family, but that doesn’t mean we can’t eat like one! According to one of Queen Elizabeth’s former chefs, it’s as easy as whipping up a tasty loaf of banana bread — with a slightly indulgent twist on one of the ingredients. Instead of using regular vanilla extract, chef…

Moist, tender smoked beef brisket is a favorite among meat and barbecue-lovers. That’s why knowing how to reheat brisket is something you need to become familiar with, especially if you want to turn your leftovers into a dinner sensation after the barbecue is over. But like so many other cuts of meat, it’s tricky: Brisket…

Salt is easily the most used ingredient in our kitchen, but also the one we never give much thought to until we’re eating something that we think could use an extra pinch or two. And it’s not just savory recipes that benefit from the briny, bitter flavor — just ask anyone who’s ever tasted a…