Like my grandma, I also love cobbler in the summer because it satisfies the urge for a dessert with a bubbling fruit filling and buttery, biscuit-like topping. Although I sadly don’t have my grandmother’s recipe, I love making this cobbler with summer cherries because it’s hands-down the seasonal fruit I look forward to most. I scoop up as many as I can once they hit the markets. The Best Cherries for Cobbler This cobbler uses sweet cherries in the filling, like Bing or Rainier....

It feels like once a week I’m whipping together some kind of party food, and among my friends, I’ve become the person notorious for showing up with something that is heavy on the vegetable side, but still delicious. Vegan Bean Dip This sweet potato dip is sneaky . Its base is simple: roasted sweet potatoes and white beans (canned or made from scratch on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker)....

Choosing a range hood is daunting, though. There are so many on the market, and it’s hard to know which ones are stylish as well as functional. Like most modern appliances, range hoods come in different varieties of mounting styles. They can be mounted under your cabinets or to the wall, or they can have the chimney design. There’s also the option to have a duct or not. If you’re looking for a wall-mounted option, the Viking 36-Inch Wall Mount Convertible Chimney Range Hood is our top choice....

Another bonus: ceramic knives don’t rust, and they don’t absorb smells, which is a big plus for me, as I use a lot of garlic. A potential downside is that ceramic’s hardness is accompanied by brittleness, so they’re definitely not for cutting meat on the bone or trying to hack through anything frozen—they’ll chip, snap, or break. Like any knife, look for “craftsmanship, care, and detail,” when seeking one out, says Elan Wenzel, founder and owner of Element Knife Company in Colorado....

If you’re looking for your first kitchen scale, consider what you want from the purchase: How much counter space or storage space is available in your kitchen? Are you most interested in baking or cooking? There’s also the question of preference between a low-tech traditional analog scale, a battery-operated scale, or an electric scale that doesn’t require batteries. In general, kitchen scales are a very flexible tool, but be sure to check the details, particularly whether the weight capacity of the scale is high enough for your needs in the kitchen....

But what kind to buy? Complex lunchers will appreciate multiple compartments or tiers to pull their meal together. There’s an increasing amount of well-made lunch boxes based on bento boxes and tiffin boxes, each keeping everything separate. For your youngsters, who we’ve included here too, you’ll want to have enough room for a balanced meal, the reusable water bottle, and maybe a snack or two. And all of them have to be durable to survive the drops that inevitably happen during your commutes....

To help you find the best placemat to fit your needs and lifestyle, I’ve scoured the internet to find the best and highest-rated options on the market. I made sure to look at factors such as the material they’re made from, their shape and aesthetic, whether they’re water- or heat-resistant, how easy they are to clean, and more. So whether it’s easier cleanup, style, or durability you’re after, here’s my list of the best placemats so you can find the right one for your needs....

Though the end results are similar, there are different types of spiralizers, such as handheld, electric, stand mixer attachments, and more. Depending on your needs, one type of spiralizer may be a better fit for you than the others. To help you figure out which one is best for you, we did the research to find some of the most popular and well-rated spiralizers on the market, and then sent these to our product tester, Jaqueline Weiss, to put to the test in her home kitchen....

Sure, you can use a mixer or whip the cream by hand, but a whipped cream dispenser makes it so much easier. It’s also a more eco-friendly and healthier option than buying prepackaged whipped cream in an aerosol can. Based on quality, performance, and ease of use and cleaning, I chose the iSi Gourmet Whip Cream and Food Whipper as my top choice. Whatever your whipped cream-making needs are, we’re here to help you navigate the options....

If only I had discovered Sister Colette back then. Her TikTok videos would have set my mind at ease—no, I would not blow up my kitchen nor improperly pressure can my favorite Early Girl tomatoes. Sister Colette says her passion and goal is simple when it comes to teaching about canning “It’s to remove the fear, anxiety, and apprehension that many of us have when it comes to learning and practicing this necessary skill....

This recipe takes a detour from traditional fried rice, the well-known Chinese invention of leftover rice and vegetables cooked in a wok with some scrambled eggs in the mix. Here you start with onion, ginger, garlic, and leftover rice, and so far, you’re in the ballpark of the original. But that’s where the similarity ends. Cumin, turmeric, chickpeas, tomatoes, and shredded kale add a different twist. The egg (optional) goes on top of, not in, the rice....

The secret is using avocados. You won’t really taste the avocado in the finished pudding, but it helps give it a thick and creamy consistency. Depending on the size of your avocados, you may end up needing to add a tad bit more coconut milk or sweetener to get the right pudding-like texture. But add gradually, as you don’t want to make the pudding too thin. The coconut cream also comes together quickly once you’ve chilled the coconut milk....

With the right mix of spices and flavors, tofu can be transformed into a substitute for scrambled eggs. This recipe uses nutritional yeast and a creamy chili lime aioli to mimic the savory, umami flavors found in a typical egg-based breakfast. Nutritional yeast, found in most grocery stores, is a dairy-free seasoning that has an indulgent cheesy flavor. This tofu scramble is served over a bowl of greens, brown rice, beans, and an assortment of veggies like tomatoes, red onions, and avocado....

Chilled soups used to be a lot more popular than they are these days, especially before WWII and modern air conditioning. The original Vichyssoise is a cream bomb, calling for a quart of broth, 2 cups of milk, and 3 cups of cream, for eight servings. Yikes. That’s almost a half cup of cream per serving! Our version is decidedly lighter, though still quite creamy because we use Yukon gold potatoes, which are naturally creamy potatoes (they make great mashed potatoes too)....

That said, some people love it and those people are in good luck, because usually just just 1/4 teaspoon is all that’s needed for a good amount of almond-y flavor, which means it’s unlikely that anyone would run out of almond extract quickly. (Unless you’re in full-on Crescent Cookie mode, in which case, stock up!) What to Know About Almond Extract Though it may seem like a straightforward ingredient, there’s a lot to learn about almond extract, namely that it might not be made from almonds at all....

What is Coriander? Coriander refers to the dried fruits of the coriander plant, whose leaves are also called cilantro. That’s right: coriander seeds and cilantro are both edible parts of the same plant! British chefs and recipes refer to cilantro as coriander, but in the United States coriander means the seeds, which are considered a spice.The plant itself has a large span of native growing regions, from Southern Europe to Southwestern Asia, which also informs the cuisines where it’s most used....

I could list one hundred reasons why baking bread at home is a good idea. Chief among them is that your house will never smell more comforting or homey than when a loaf of bread is rising to golden perfection in your oven. All the other reasons like the subtle nutty flavor and added fiber in your diet are good, too, but oh, my word, the smell of freshly baked bread is to an adult what petting a kitten is to child—all comfort and love....

Knowing that a home cooked meal is a healthier choice, as well as an act of loving care for my partner, I came up with a simple method that drastically minimizes the quantity of my dish usage. I’m delighted to share this magic tool of mine: It’s called a loaf pan, and I bet it’s in one of your kitchen cabinets right now. Read on to learn why it’s a many-hit wonder when it comes to dinner for one or two....

Plus, corned beef isn’t just for St. Patrick’s Day. We have a dozen recipes for corned beef that will inspire you to prepare it in more than one way and more than once a year.

Still don’t see what you’re looking for? You can’t go wrong with a gift card to a favorite local restaurant. Independent restaurants are suffering now, so a gift card is not only thoughtful to the recipient, but to the business. And here’s one gift you can give that’s free. Ask your favorite cook what they’ve been making lately. There are few things cooks love more than getting a chance to tell you about their passion....