cooking basics

Watermelon Salsa

This fresh watermelon salsa pairs sweet melon with lime, jalapeño, and cilantro for a zingy dip! Great with perfect with…

Easy Miso Glaze

This 5-minute miso glaze recipe is perfect for adding to salmon, tofu, and vegetables! My go-to sauce adds instant savory…

How to Make Pickled Red Onions

Learn how to make pickled red onions at home! Customize with flavor variations and add a little tang to salads, tacos, and burgers.
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Homemade Lemonade

This homemade lemonade recipe is so refreshing on a hot day! Made with 3 simple ingredients—water, lemon juice, and simple syrup—it’s sweet, citrusy, and deliciously tart. In the summer, I’d happily drink an ice-cold glass every day. (Not s…

Honey Butter

All you need is the right ratio for the perfect honey butter. Plus, we have a few flavor variations, including cinnamon and vanilla bean—yum!
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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Skip the store-bought bottle and make your own teriyaki sauce! It’s so easy and flavorful, you’ll want to have it on hand at all times.
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Raspberry Syrup

This raspberry syrup recipe is full of fresh berry flavor! This versatile sweetener is perfect for using in cocktails or…

Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Turn fresh or frozen blueberries into homemade blueberry syrup. Easy to make and stays fresh for up to 1 month!
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Pickled Jalapeños

Pickled jalapenos are super easy to make and they go great on burgers, sandwiches, salads, and tacos. You’ll always want a jar in your fridge!
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Homemade Strawberry Syrup

Make homemade strawberry syrup at home! Perfect for adding to your favorite drinks, topping pancakes or waffles, or drizzling over ice cream.
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How to Make Iced Coffee

Iced coffee is my favorite way to start a warm spring or summer day. Sorry, hot coffee—when the temps are high enough, only the iced stuff will do. In the last few years, iced coffee drinks have exploded in popularity. But I find that people often get …

How to Sauté Onions

In just 10 minutes, you can make tender, perfectly golden-brown sautéed onions. I’m sharing all of my pro onion chopping and sauté secrets.

How To Brown Butter

Learn how to brown butter! I’m always a fan of simplicity when it comes to baking. But for the right recipe, even I will admit that pulling out an extra pan and taking a few minutes to brown butter is worth it. Brown butter has a rich, nutty scen…

Dutch Baby

This Dutch baby pancake is for you if 1) you love popovers, 2) you love crepes, and/or 3) you want making brunch to be as easy as possible. This recipe couldn’t be simpler! Unlike stovetop pancakes, a Dutch baby bakes in a hot skillet in the oven…

Easy Scones

The best scones are buttery, flaky, and moist inside. They’re crisp and crumbly around the edges, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. Scones can get a bad rap for being bland or dry (my husband Jack swore he didn’t like them fo…

Pickled Serrano Peppers

Move over, jalapeños! Serrano peppers are my current chile obsession for one simple reason: they’re spicier. Serrano vs. Jalapeño Peppers On the Scoville Scale, the official system for measuring the pungency of peppers, serrano peppers score high…

Grilled Asparagus

Grilled asparagus is the best spring and summer side dish! It’s tender, juicy, and lightly charred, and it cooks in minutes on the grill. Seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, pepper, and maybe a squeeze of lemon juice, it pairs perfectly with al…

Poppy Seed Dressing

I can already tell that this poppy seed dressing is going to be the star of my spring and summer salad dressing rotation. It’s lightly creamy, sweet, and tangy, perfect for adding a pop of bright flavor to green salads, slaws, and more. I first s…

Hollandaise Sauce

Have you ever made homemade hollandaise sauce? I won’t judge if you say no. This classic French sauce is an emulsion of egg yolks, melted butter, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. For YEARS, it was something I only ate on eggs Benedict at brunch r…

How to Boil Eggs

Learn the best method for how to boil eggs to get the perfect hard boiled egg every time. We’re here to give you all the tips and tricks!
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Easy Refried Beans

refried beans in blue bowlIf you’re looking for a simple side dish for Taco Tuesday or any meal, my EASY Refried Beans are the perfect recipe. You can make this recipe with black beans or pinto beans! With just a few ingredients they’re perfect in quesadillas, on salads, or as a side dish. I started making these beans about…

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