It’s sort of like frittata meets quiche meets Spanish tortilla. The torta has more structure than a frittata, it is sturdier than a quiche, it’s more delicately flavored than the tortilla. Like best friends in a sandbox, smoked salmon, leeks, potatoes, and dill play well together! They especially enjoy each other’s company in this recipe. The torta can be served warm or room temperature. You can make it ahead and reheat to serve....

Spaghetti squash is called such because the cooked flesh shreds into strands like spaghetti. You can use it as a lower carb and gluten-free replacement for spaghetti noodles in many recipes. Also, it being a winter squash, uncooked and whole, a spaghetti squash will last for months! The squash is very happy baked, shredded, and then tossed in a sauté with garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan. Some chopped greens thrown into the mix make it a meal....

Cooks prepare them in a lot of ways, but the most common is to throw them into a wok for a quick stir-fry with either dried red chiles or fresh (searingly spicy) green chiles. I’m partial to the dried chile version because it really brings out the flavor of the mushrooms. It’s fantastic paired with other Chinese dishes like a ginger-beef stir fry or a whole steamed fish, but it’s also flavorful enough to use as a vegetarian main with other vegetable side dishes, such as a Chinese cucumber salad or Sichuan-style long beans....

We all have dishes from our childhood that we look back on fondly—sometimes to the bafflement of those around us. For me, that dish is a Jell-O salad. For the uninitiated, Jell-O salads are an American classic. Flavored gelatin is mixed with everything from canned fruit to frozen peas, whipped cream to cottage cheese, and toasted nuts to salty pretzels. The final mix is poured into elaborate molds or layered into bars and served at family gatherings, holiday parties, and summer picnics as a main, side, or of course, dessert....

Once you’ve installed this energy-efficient cooktop, you might need to overhaul your set of pots and pans to something that is compatible. To help you get back to cooking, we’ve rounded up the top induction-compatible cookware sets, focusing on both their durability and the variety of the pieces included. We also put some of our top picks to the test in our dedicated testing lab, specifically looking at heat distribution and hot spots, the amount of splatter, ease of pouring, nonstick qualities, how hot the handles get, and how easy they were to clean....

When choosing an oven mitt, it’s good to keep in mind the length and width (some don’t provide nearly enough coverage while others can be too cumbersome, but that depends on your own limbs) and the material. There are several oven mitts to consider—some even with fingers!—from silicone to cloth, each with its own pros and cons. Here are the best oven mitts to keep by your stove. Big Red House’s oven mitts might just be the only ones you need to have in your kitchen....

There’s a variety of different sets on the market, with your first big decision being whether you want plastic or glass containers. Next, consider if you need stackable, space-saving sets for between-use storage. Also, think about whether you want to have round, square, or rectangular containers. In the end, the Rubbermaid Brilliance Storage 14-Piece Food Storage Set stood out among the rest for its 100 percent leakproof design. Ditch the stained and smelly mismatched deli containers and tired-out Tupperware and upgrade your kitchen with one of these fantastic sets....

As an enthusiastic, but decidedly amateur, baker, I’m following her advice. I certainly don’t need every gizmo and gadget around, but I want to make sure what I do have will last the test of time and help me make the best possible cakes, cookies, brownies, bread, and beyond. One thing I’ve realized while putting this list together is that you need to have equipment made from durable materials and can be used in my cooking projects as well....

Cookie presses are one of those kitchen tools that are just not completely straightforward. Their performance can’t be measured solely on the cookie press itself because its success depends so much on other factors. First, there’s the dough, and it does have to be the right kind of dough or it won’t go through the discs correctly. It also depends on the mood of the baker as a cookie press may not be technically difficult to use, but it does take a fair amount of patience....

Luckily, there’s a lot of iced tea makers out there to help you. Some manual options simply rely on an immersed basket to slowly steep your tea, and a few of those are useful for making iced coffee as well. Electric models can quickly brew up tea for you, iced and hot, and some of those feature advanced tea making. But because there are so many types of iced tea makers out there, we had one of our home cooks test out some of the best ones on the market, selected based on reviews and our own research....

But while it may seem easy to buy the first microwave that appears on your online search results, or to purchase the first one you run into that’s on sale at the department store, in reality, it’s very important to choose the right appliance for you and your needs. The first thing to consider is the proper size and style for your kitchen, whether it’s a countertop, drawer, or over-the-range model....

Selection is a very subjective affair. There are serrated knives or non-serrated knives, wooden handles or resin handles, rustic looks or more delicate aesthetics, budget or high-end price tags; the landscape is wide. When choosing steak knives, there is also the consideration of how much work you want to put into maintenance, like sharpening and polishing. Our team put our top three choices to the test to see if these are the best of the best....

Any Fans of Trader Joe’s Out There? Recently, I noticed that cowboy caviar was gaining some traction on TikTok and was reminded of this nostalgic party app I loved when I was younger. How could I not revisit it? For this recipe, I made one stop at Trader Joe’s and I’m using only their products—HUGE fan here! This is going to take your summer entertaining game to the next level. Upon entering the store, I immediately realized that Trader Joe’s is already ahead of the trend and sells a jarred cowboy caviar....

Stuffing still gets a place of honor on my holiday table. Vegan mushroom stuffing is one of my favorite variations thanks to the depth of earthy flavor and variation in texture. As an added bonus, it will easily please vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike. What Makes This Stuffing Special Loaded with classic stuffing aromatics—onion, celery, garlic, and herbs—it gets the majority of its flavor and texture from a mix of mushrooms....

Whiskey Sours have been around for a long time, and at their simplest they’re made with just whiskey, citrus, and a sweet ingredient, like simple syrup. But add just one or two special ingredients to that recipe, and you have a very different drink entirely. The History of the Whiskey Sour The recipe for a Whiskey Sour first appeared in print in 1862, in a book called The Bartender’s Guide by Jerry Thomas....

A quick and easy Italian sausage spaghetti sauce works beautifully with white beans as well as pasta. And it’s a great way to lower the carb content and up the protein of the dish without sacrificing flavor. You can either cook the beans from scratch on the stove (we’re using a Tuscan approach found in Saveur Magazine), cook them in a pressure cooker, or use canned beans. By the way, you know how they always say to “rinse and drain” the beans if using canned beans?...

This truly is an anytime-of-day cake, whether you eat it for dessert, breakfast, or with your afternoon cup of tea or coffee. Serve it as-is, dust it with powdered sugar, pile it with whipped cream and fresh berries or even a dollop of yogurt. This is a humble, homey, delicately sweet treat that will become a household favorite. The Origins of Yogurt Cake Yogurt cake, or gâteau au yaourt, is a classic French baked good....

The name Pilau, just like the term pilaf, derives from the Persian term polow, which is rice mixed with things like spices, nuts, and meat. For this recipe, basmati rice is infused with aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon and cloves bloomed in butter then cooked in coconut milk to deliver a comforting and flavorful foundation to pair with vegetables, beans, meat or meat stews. Tips for Making Zanzibar Pilau This recipe requires rinsing the rice and the then letting it soak in cold water for at least 10 minutes, but up to 30 minutes....

Whether your garden is bursting at the seams with zucchini or you just need a new, exciting way to prepare summer squash, this side dish is an all around winner. Enjoy it alongside chicken, tofu, fish, or beef, or keep your meal vegetarian and serve it over rice or your favorite grain. How to Pick the Best Zucchini When it comes to picking out zucchini at the store, make sure that they’re firm and without any bruising or blemishes....

I’ve been writing you letters before you were born—all delivered to an email address that I’ll present in the future, like a time capsule of love—but this letter feels different. For one, you’d be able to read some of these words. At night, instead of playing with dolls or drawing, you now curl up with a book. Yesterday, you read a picture book version of “Anne of Green Gables” to a friend, acting out the scenes with such vivacity that I could identify them from downstairs, where I sat unabashedly eavesdropping....