Whether you bought pre-shredded cheese or grated a block yourself, leftover shredded cheese never needs to go to waste. It’s one of the most useful ingredients to have on hand — with shredded cheese in the fridge you can quickly transform simple meals into comforting, flavorful dishes. Below are common types of shredded cheese, what … Read more

I’ve opened hundreds of jars of salsa over the years — mostly the classic tomato kind. My kids love chips and salsa, and running out of either always causes a little household panic. I also enjoy making my own salsas. Over time I’ve built up a collection of fruit-based salsas — and since botanically tomatoes … Read more

Pork is a household favorite: versatile like chicken, loved by most, and perfect for leftovers. Below are nine easy pork recipes to refresh your weeknight dinners. Each selection is simple to prepare and full of flavor. 9 Easy Pork Recipes for Dinner Fall-Apart Roasted Pork Shoulder with Rosemary, Mustard, and Garlic A super-tender slow-roasted pork … Read more

Steamed broccoli is one of the quickest, healthiest, and most versatile side dishes you can make. If you don’t have a steamer basket, you only need a pot with a tight-fitting lid and a small amount of water to produce steam and cook bright green broccoli. You can steam it to be crisp, crisp-tender, or … Read more

Guava is a tropical fruit commonly enjoyed fresh, in beverages, and in fruit salads. Native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America, guava is now cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The flavor of guava is often described as a cross between pear and strawberry. Most varieties are sweet when ripe, … Read more

I enjoy slaw year-round, but summer is definitely peak slaw season. Few warm‑weather gatherings—barbecues, picnics, or potlucks—feel complete without a bowl or two of slaw on the table. Slaw is also one of my favorite taco and sandwich toppings. It brightens flaky fish tacos, turkey or beef tacos, fried fish sandwiches, burgers, and pulled pork … Read more

If you’ve ever checked the clock at 5:00 and realized dinner isn’t even started, you don’t have to default to frozen meals or takeout. With a few smart supermarket strategies, you can dramatically reduce prep and cook time and get a satisfying meal on the table without starting from scratch. Below are practical, easy-to-use tips … Read more

Here’s a simple truth I’m keeping close as we move into the new year after a long, indulgent holiday stretch: you can’t cook what you don’t have. Between Thanksgiving, my younger son’s birthday (which gets extra attention because it falls during the holidays), holiday parties and New Year’s celebrations, we’ve hosted guests back-to-back for what … Read more

Chayote (pronounced “chai-oh-tay”) is a green squash originally from Mexico. Although botanically a fruit, it is used as a vegetable in cooking. Chayote has been cultivated in Central America for centuries and is widely used in Mexican and Guatemalan cuisines. In the United States it is most common in the Southwest but can be found … Read more

Puff pastry often brings dessert to mind, but it’s remarkably versatile for savory dishes too. You see it on chicken pot pies or wrapped around meat, like in a classic Beef Wellington, but it also makes a simple, elegant crunchy garnish: puff pastry croutons. These croutons are easy to customize. Cut them with cookie cutters … Read more