Stock is made by gently simmering bones, seafood shells, or vegetables until their flavors are extracted. One key to making excellent stock: Avoid boiling it. Boiling agitates and breaks up the food pieces, resulting in a cloudy stock. (It’ll taste fine, if you insist on a hard boil, but it’s not what we are going for!) Instead, keep the stock at a gentle simmer and refrain from stirring it. Use a ladle or large spoon to skim the surface (you’ll see the gunk float to the top) as needed....

Hat Yai chicken originated from the Southern Thai city by the same name, but it’s not hard to see why the dish has traveled as far as Portland, Oregon and beyond. The chicken typically marinates in an explosive combination of aromatics—including garlic, cilantro stems, soy sauce, white pepper, and often cumin—and is served topped with fried shallots, often alongside sticky rice. But Hat Yai chicken’s shattering skin is the most memorable hallmark....

Many think the drink’s name is a reference to the need to water down strong, bitter Italian amaro to make it palatable to Americans. In fact, there is no clear, documented history behind the name. It may simply be a verbal embellishment on “amaro.” Regardless of where the name comes from, lovers of the Americano can all agree that this bittersweet aperitif is a delicious way to kick off happy hour or relax with a low ABV, day-drinking sipper....

Black olives are key here. They add a mildly salty flavor and a meaty texture that you need to contrast the creamy avocado. Don’t skip the step of toasting your corn kernels on top of the stove. This helps deepen their sweet flavor and adds a hint of char. If you have leftover grilled corn, then that would be even better! A salty, crumbly cheese like queso fresco (which is not quite as sharp as feta) adds a piquant pop....

To bring you the best home milk delivery services, we evaluated companies for numerous factors including delivery area, varieties of milk, customer satisfaction, and flexibility of the delivery schedule. Read on for our winners. Best Milk Delivery Services of 2022 Best Overall: Drink Milk In Glass Bottles Best for Organic Milk: Bay Area Milkman Best on a Budget: Oberweis Dairy Best for Non-Dairy Milk: Mylkman Best for Variety: Royal Crest Best for Same-Day Delivery: Instacart Best for Glass-Bottle Delivery: Manhattan Milk...

One of the great things about going on vacation is I get to hang out with my friends, and sometimes meet their friends, who sometimes have OMG-this-is-so-GOOD dishes that they bring over. This tomato pie recipe is a result of one of these encounters. The first time I heard of it (“tomato pie”, hmm, oooookaaaay) my brain suffered a little cognitive dissonance (never heard those two words, tomato and pie, joined at the hip like that before)....

The best bottled water delivery services offer consistent and flexible scheduling availability, numerous varieties of water types, such as sparkling and spring, and a moderate price point that is budget-friendly. Here are our top picks. Best Water Delivery Services of 2022 Best Overall: Water.com Best for Bottled Spring Water: Costco Best Value: Culligan Best for Distilled Water: Crystal Springs Best Subscription Service: Boxed Water Is Better Best for Water Jugs: Mountain Valley Best for Same-Day Delivery: Target...

Is that even a valid reason for liking a pasta shape? They are cute! They make any pasta dish look just a little bit fancy, like the pasta got all dressed up for a show. And each one is a perfect forkful size. For this bowtie pasta dish, I started with a classic—bowties with peas and prosciutto—but ditched the cream sauce that usually accompanies this dish. Instead, I lightened it up a bit by tossing everything with olive oil, black pepper, and Parmesan and added fresh baby arugula for some peppery greens....

It’s usually towards the end of winter that I start getting a craving for it. Not the chop variety, but a big old pot of stew or braised lamb shanks. Something hearty, something filling, something that will hold me through the week. For my birthday a few weeks ago we made rack of lamb with the chops served on puréed celery root. The flavors were so good together I decided to bring them alive in a stew....

Elise’s father is one of those people who has been known to drink buttermilk straight out of the glass. I think that’s, well, sort of gross. To me, buttermilk is a second string ingredient best left as a behind the scenes player. It should be the bridesmaid, never the bride. That is, in most cases. Buttermilk Panna Cotta, a Delicious and Smooth Pudding This is not one of those. Buttermilk pudding is something different entirely....

Meal delivery services may choose to cut costs by reducing their packaging, the number of ingredients, or even their marketing budgets in order to pass those savings on to you. And, while they still may not be as cost-effective as grocery shopping yourself, they’re certainly less expensive—and typically healthier—than ordering takeout. Read on for the cheapest meal delivery services. Cheapest Meal Delivery Services of 2022 Starts at $4.99: Dinnerly Starts at $4....

Ground beef versus chunks, pork versus beef, pinto versus kidney beans, beans versus no beans, red chili or green chili—the combinations, as the preferences for them, are endless. Ingredients in this Homemade Chili Recipe A few notes on this recipe. We use chuck roast because it holds up the best to long stewing. The meat and onions are cooked in bacon fat which contributes to the flavor. We include kidney beans because we like kidney beans, but you can substitute other beans or leave them out entirely....

Valentine’s Day tends to be one of those polarizing holidays. Some folks love all the romance that comes with it, while others find the pressure to make and do something special overwhelming. But the best present for yourself (and your loved ones) is a meal that feels like a treat but that won’t stress you out! That’s where this special French toast comes in. It’s the perfect balance of easy-to-make yet special occasion-worthy....

Hah! Once again, we’re kicking off the summer with a zucchini beast producing far more than we can eat. Fortunately, we have recipes like this one that use lots of zucchini, and we have friends and neighbors who happily accept the baked goods made from them. This chocolate zucchini bread, for example, uses 4 whole cups of freshly grated zucchini, for two loaves. That’s at least a day or two of produce from our plant....

What colors to use for the confectioners sugar icing? How many types of Jimmies and sprinkles? Oh! Maybe, red hots and sugar pearls! Whether or not you consider yourself artistic or creative, one of the great things about making sugar cookies is that you get to choose the cookie cutter shapes and the decorations. The possibilities are endless, and the cookies are sure to be show-stoppers on any holiday dessert tray....

Fast food is not always the best answer to “what’s for dinner?” and lucky for us, making Crunchwrap Supremes at home is easier than you think. In fact, call your family and friends into the kitchen to help. Prep the ingredients ahead of time and set them out for everyone to build their own. Then, pop them on the griddle to brown and warm through as they’re built. Tips for Making a Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme Practice makes perfect when it comes to assembling a Crunchwrap Supreme....

I love the simplicity of this late-summer soup. Tomatoes, onions, white beans, a little cheese, and basil. That’s all, folks. This is a soup that spans the seasons from late summer to early fall. Add a grilled cheese sandwich and everyone will be full and happy. You will also want to freeze a few portions for the cool, rainy and snowy days to come, when you don’t feel like cooking and fresh tomatoes are long gone....

Tofu is mild in flavor, so it’s first marinated in a combination of flavorful ingredients like soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil. The strong combination of flavors in the marinade helps to deeply flavor the tofu so that it’s delicious on its own as well as in salads, noodle dishes, or whatever else you please. An added bonus: air fryer tofu is ready from start to finish in under an hour and reheats marvelously....

In a house where both adults were active-duty military, anything that could be “cooked” without their help was highly sought after. Whether or not it was safe for us to do so at 10 years old, well, that was a different time, let’s just leave it at that. My passion for chicken pot pie was born. But, as I grew into adulthood, I realized the comfort dish I love is actually quite simple to make from scratch....