32 Best Ice Cream Recipes—Come Rain or Shine

There was a very wonderful time in my life when I ate ice cream five times a week, generally store-bought but occasionally homemade. When I ran out of Häagen-Dazs or Ben & Jerry’s, I turned to my clunky-yet-lovable Cuisinart to help me churn my own…

There was a very wonderful time in my life when I ate ice cream five times a week, generally store-bought but occasionally homemade. When I ran out of Häagen-Dazs or Ben & Jerry’s, I turned to my clunky-yet-lovable Cuisinart to help me churn my own vanilla ice cream with cookie dough chunks. It was times like those that I wished I had this list—a roundup of our very best ice cream flavors, from traditional to no-churn methods, plus some sherbet and sorbet recipes for good measure.


Our Coolest Ice Cream Recipes

1. No-Churn Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

We love an ice cream recipe that ditches the equipment altogether. Even with no churning, this is potentially the creamiest ice cream recipe ever.

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I Need to Know: What’s the Difference Between Mezcal & Tequila

Mezcal and tequila are often used interchangeably for cocktails (I’ll take two smoky mezcal margaritas, please), but the truth is that they’re two very different Mexican spirits. Ever heard the saying, “All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangle…

Mezcal and tequila are often used interchangeably for cocktails (I’ll take two smoky mezcal margaritas, please), but the truth is that they’re two very different Mexican spirits. Ever heard the saying, “All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares.” For starters, tequila is a type of mezcal, but mezcal is not a type of tequila. “The key differentiator is that while mezcal can be made from many varieties of agave, tequila can only be made from one: blue agave,” explains Autumn Chiklis, co-founder of The Pink Pig Tequila. Ahead, we break down the key differences between these two spirits.

Where They’re Made

Beyond the varieties of agave used to make mezcal and tequila, the two are produced in different parts of Mexico. According to Chiklis, there are nine regions throughout Mexico where mezcal can be produced (the most popular region being Oaxaca) and only five where tequila can be produced (the most well-known being Jalisco, where the actual town of Tequila is located).

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7 Vibrant Recipes From ‘Mi Cocina,’ Rick Martinez’s Ode to Mexico

Today marks a very important date in our calendar—the launch of Food52 resident Rick Martinez’s first cookbook, Mi Cocina.

“On September 12, 2019, I flew to Puebla to start a journey that would change my life forever,” Rick wrote in an Instagram capti…

Today marks a very important date in our calendar—the launch of Food52 resident Rick Martinez’s first cookbook, Mi Cocina.

“On September 12, 2019, I flew to Puebla to start a journey that would change my life forever,” Rick wrote in an Instagram caption today, celebrating the launch of Mi Cocina. The book takes home cooks on a journey across Mexico, with recipes inspired by the 20,000 miles that Rick traveled, including dishes like Tlayuda con Tasajo, Sopa de Lima, Puchero Tabasqueño, Torta de Lechón, and Tacos Gobernador.

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5 Best Springform Pans for Your Best Cheesecake Ever

For years, my springform pan sat untouched in my kitchen cabinet. I’d initially bought it to bake a cheesecake for my dad’s birthday (they’re his favorite), but the thought of a sunken dessert and scorching hot water bath was too intimidating, so I set…

For years, my springform pan sat untouched in my kitchen cabinet. I'd initially bought it to bake a cheesecake for my dad's birthday (they're his favorite), but the thought of a sunken dessert and scorching hot water bath was too intimidating, so I settled on buying one from a local bakery, which was, admittedly, just as good as homemade.

What I didn’t realize was that springform pans go beyond cheesecake and baked goods—you can make savory dishes like a deep-dish pizza or our Italian Easter pie. And when you’ve finished, you don’t need to worry about cleaning up because most springform pans have a nonstick coating that is totally dishwasher safe.

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6 Induction-Friendly Cookware Sets (Including Some You Probably Already Own)

Induction stovetops were first introduced at the World’s Fair in Chicago in 1933, but didn’t really take off until the 1970s, and then again in the mid-2000s. While induction cooktops are still less popular than electric or gas ranges, they’ve slowly b…

Induction stovetops were first introduced at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1933, but didn’t really take off until the 1970s, and then again in the mid-2000s. While induction cooktops are still less popular than electric or gas ranges, they’ve slowly but surely gained popularity among home cooks. Unlike electric cooktops, induction cooktops contain copper coils below the stovetop surface, which creates a magnetic current that heats the pan directly. An electric stovetop works by heating the cooking surface and thus heating the pan. That makes them particularly attractive for cooks with children, since the range cools instantly, reducing the chance of burns on little diners.

Since induction cooking works off a magnetic current, your cookware base must be magnetic, too. This doesn’t mean that you need to buy induction-ready cookware; most likely, most of the pots and pans that you already own can be used for induction cooking. An easy way to tell if what you have will work is to stick a magnet, any magnet, to the bottom of a pot or pan; if it sticks, that’s a sign that your cookware is induction friendly! As a rule of thumb, stainless-steel, cast-iron, and non-stick have magnetic bases and can be used on induction stoves; copper and aluminum cookware without a magnetic base are not suitable for induction cooking.

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Row 7 Seed Company Is Planting Its Roots in a New Food Movement

You can Grow Your Own Way. All spring and summer, we’re playing in the vegetable garden; join us for step-by-step guides, highly recommended tools, backyard tours, juicy-ripe recipes, and then some. Let’s get our hands dirty.
The first thing you need …

You can Grow Your Own Way. All spring and summer, we’re playing in the vegetable garden; join us for step-by-step guides, highly recommended tools, backyard tours, juicy-ripe recipes, and then some. Let’s get our hands dirty.

The first thing you need to know about Dan Barber is, personality-wise, he’s the kid who is worrying aloud about being his class valedictorian even when everyone knows he has it in the bag. The chef behind Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns spends just as much time thinking about seeds as he does about what dishes to serve at his highly regarded restaurants.

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8 Online Flower Delivery Shops for the Prettiest Blooms

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and whether the mother figure in your life is impossible to shop for, or you just want to get her something that you know will make her happy, you can’t go wrong with sending flowers. Or, maybe you’re like me and …

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and whether the mother figure in your life is impossible to shop for, or you just want to get her something that you know will make her happy, you can’t go wrong with sending flowers. Or, maybe you’re like me and buy yourself fresh floral arrangements on a weekly basis to subtly signal to your partner or spouse that they don’t need to wait until Valentine’s Day to fill a vase with peonies (wink wink, nudge nudge). Even if you live across state lines, there are so many beautiful online flower delivery services (some of which offer same-day flowers for last-minute shoppers). Regardless of your motivation for ordering flowers, there’s a wide selection of blooms available to order online. We quite literally stopped to smell the roses to find the best online shops to get flowers delivered (including a few swoon-worthy recommendations from our own team members).


The Best Online Flower Delivery Shops

Photo by UrbanStems

1. UrbanStems

  • Prices: Starting at $45
  • Shipping Fees: Shipping is $10 for anything under $100 and free for orders $100+
  • Delivery: UrbanStems offers same-day delivery for New York City and DC Metro areas. Nationwide next-day delivery via FedEx if orders are placed before 2 p.m.

“I’ve lost count of how many online flower delivery companies I’ve tried, but my search officially ended when I discovered UrbanStems. Not only does it have the most beautiful bouquets (and modern ones, too—peep the dried floral arrangements if that’s your vibe) with easy-to-use filters to narrow the search, but it also delivers your pick on time, and in the freshest possible condition. I particularly love the extras it offers: vase pairings (for an extra fee) and prewritten cards if you’re all out of words. In any case, the blooms will do all the talking for you!” —Arati Menon, senior content lead, Home52

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6 Pancake Griddles for Your Best Breakfast Ever

I once binge-read a murder mystery novel titled In My Dreams, I Hold a Knife in which a group of friends gather for their 10-year college reunion and attempt to uncover the truth about their friend’s murder during her senior year. In my dreams, I too h…

I once binge-read a murder mystery novel titled In My Dreams, I Hold a Knife in which a group of friends gather for their 10-year college reunion and attempt to uncover the truth about their friend’s murder during her senior year. In my dreams, I too hold a knife—a butter knife— which I use to slice a stack of pancakes that tower as high as the Empire State Building. Maybe they’re all plain, maybe they’re alternating chocolate chip and banana pancakes, or because I’m dreaming, maybe they’re four dozen Pillsbury Unicorn pancakes. The mix-ins are less important than how they’re cooked—golden brown on both sides with a slightly pale equator and a fluffy, bubbly interior is preferable. 

The batter matters, as does what you use to grease the pan, but above all, the griddle makes the difference. Does the griddle make it easy to flip the pancakes? Do they cook evenly, batch after batch? And after pools of batter and butter have been poured onto the griddle, is it easy to clean? With these factors in mind, we rounded up the best pancake griddles for better breakfasts.

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How to Open a Coconut Safely

I wish I could tell you that I learned how to open a coconut while I was vacationing in Tahiti, or that I first cracked one open out of thirst-quenching necessity after a day spent surfing Oahu’s North Shore. But I’ve never been to Tahiti, and I immedi…

I wish I could tell you that I learned how to open a coconut while I was vacationing in Tahiti, or that I first cracked one open out of thirst-quenching necessity after a day spent surfing Oahu's North Shore. But I’ve never been to Tahiti, and I immediately run toward shore at the first sign of a 5-foot wave. No, I actually learned how to crack open a coconut in my kitchen, through trial and error, after being lured by a full stack of whole coconuts at the grocery store. I had grabbed one and placed it in my cart nonchalantly, hoping my fellow shoppers would catch a glimpse (you’re lying if you say you don’t glance sneakily at other people’s carts) and think I was the kind of cool person who consumed fresh coconut as often as a piece of toast. This is real, this is me. Narrator: It was not real. Let’s learn how to open a coconut together.


How to Open a Coconut

Step One

Locate the “three eyes” on the top of the coconut. Stare at the coconut and watch as it stares back at you. Use a metal skewer to poke and prod the eyes like an optometrist and find the one that feels the softest; once you do, push the skewer through to create a hole. You may need to use a mallet or hammer for added pressure, but do so carefully.

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11 Chicken Appetizers That Are the Life of the Party

When the Super Bowl, March Madness, or World Series is on TV, I’m not paying attention to the game. There’s only one thing that has my undivided attention and that’s the snacks. And what’s a game day spread without chicken wings, tenders, and potsticke…

When the Super Bowl, March Madness, or World Series is on TV, I’m not paying attention to the game. There’s only one thing that has my undivided attention and that’s the snacks. And what’s a game day spread without chicken wings, tenders, and potstickers?

Of course, these chicken appetizers have a life outside of the arena. Serve a platter of chicken meatballs for a holiday happy hour or make a batch of chicken nachos for a casual get-together with friends.

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