If you’ve ever stood in the produce aisle wondering how to eat a kumquat, you’re not alone. These small citrus fruits are typically eaten whole—the sweet peel balanced by a tart center. With thin, flavorful skin and a compact, zesty interior, kumquats are versatile in both sweet and savory dishes. This guide explains how to … Read more

If you’re hosting a sizable holiday gathering or any large party—graduation, engagement, summer soiree—a buffet is one of the smartest ways to serve. A table piled with attractive food already looks great, but with a little planning and attention to styling you can turn the buffet into a centerpiece of your décor and atmosphere. What’s … Read more

If your pantry is anything like mine, it’s stocked with an assortment of canned tomatoes: crushed (in juice or puree), whole, diced, and petite diced. Canned tomatoes are a versatile pantry staple — essential for pasta sauces but also the backbone of countless soups, stews, chilis, braises, and more. Canned varieties include reduced-sodium and no-salt … Read more

Baby pearl onions are endlessly charming. From classic Thanksgiving sides like Creamed Pearl Onions to a tray of roasted vegetables, pearl onions add a small, elegant touch to many dishes. The only downside is that peeling them can be tedious. Frozen, peeled pearl onions are convenient, but when you want fresh ones without spending ages … Read more

Vidalia onions are among the sweetest and most beloved members of the onion family. They’re a specific type of sweet onion grown around Vidalia, Georgia; while other sweet varieties exist—like Maui from Hawaii and Walla Walla from Washington—Vidalias are prized for their particularly mild, sweet flavor. If the sharp bite of common onions is too … Read more

Knowing how to thaw a whole turkey or turkey breast properly is essential for holiday meals or any special gathering. Planning ahead — making space in the refrigerator and allowing enough time to thaw safely (never at room temperature) — is half the job. Frozen turkeys are convenient outside of the holiday season and are … Read more

Juicy, sweet-tart fresh pomegranates are a seasonal treat. The idea of removing the arils can seem intimidating, but it’s simple and well worth the effort. With a little practice you’ll quickly be seeding pomegranates and adding the jewel-like arils to salads, cocktails, entrees, grazing boards, and more. They’re great in salads like Brussels Sprouts with … Read more

Recipes that use cubed chicken cook quickly, making them ideal for weeknight dinners and quick lunches. Some recipes begin with raw, cubed chicken, while others call for cooked cubes. You’ll find stir-fries, sautés, pasta dishes, stews, salads, and soups here—plenty of versatile options to suit whatever you have in the fridge. Cubed chicken is a … Read more

Kiwano Horned Melons Kiwano, commonly called horned melon, is a strikingly unusual fruit. Both its exterior and interior set it apart from more familiar fruits, offering a memorable look and a refreshing, mildly tart flavor. What Do Kiwano Look Like? Kiwano are oval fruits covered in pronounced, horn-like spikes. Their skin turns yellow to orange … Read more

Oregano is one of my favorite herbs, whether fresh or dried, and I always keep a spare jar on hand. It’s an herb I can’t afford to run out of. What is Oregano? Oregano is a flowering herb originally from the Mediterranean, now cultivated across much of the Northern Hemisphere. Plants can reach about three … Read more