Potatoes are boiled in salted water, then smothered in a sauce made with fresh tomatoes, onions, cream, and cheese. So good! It’s like a cheesy, creamy, tomato-y pasta, except with potatoes instead of pasta. We’re also tossing in some oregano, cumin, and cilantro which work beautifully with the sauce. Recipes and photos have been updated; first published 2005. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Stir in the cream, cilantro, oregano, cumin....

With that in mind, we’ve curated a collection of 10 easy recipes that are suitable for new cooks. You’ll find a classic pasta with Bolognese sauce that doesn’t take all day, a not-too-spicy avocado and bean quesadilla, a sheet pan chicken dinner, and a simple pan-fried steak, among others. Here are a few tips to help you find success in the kitchen, regardless of the recipe: Read the recipe from start to finish before starting....

There aren’t many things that evoke my childhood memories like the smell of grilling meat. Growing up with a Korean mom, we had ribs or chicken on the grill almost every weekend in the summer and straight into fall. Whether marinated in a sweet soy sauce or basted with a spicy gochujang sauce, we always had that grill sizzling with delicious flavors! One of my mom’s easiest and tastiest recipes started with gochujang mixed with sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar, slathered all over chicken that she’d throw on the grill....

It may be the answer on a cold and chilly day, or just when you have no other ideas for dinner and need something fast and easy. Soup is warm, comforting, and always delicious. How to Make Hamburger Vegetable Soup This hamburger soup is a quick meal when you need it, but it tastes like it has been tucked away on the stove for hours. The key ingredient is, of course, hamburger meat....

They come up early in Spring, they’re easy to grow, and their roots fix nitrogen in the soil, helping to prepare the soil for vegetables planted later in the season. They are delicious, though you do have to work for it. Unless very young, the beans need to be shucked twice, first before cooking to remove the bean from the pod, and then after cooking to remove the tough outer membrane from the bean....

Another bonus? Instead of dealing with salad greens, which get soggy the longer they sit, this version holds up way better on a picnic table. Video: How to Make Greek Pasta Salad Choose Any Pasta You Like! Even Gluten-Free! Feel free to use your favorite pasta shape here. I liked rotini pasta the best, but penne or farfalle could also be excellent. I follow a gluten-free diet, so when testing this recipe, I tried it with a lentil-based pasta, regular gluten-free pasta, and a chickpea pasta....

But flank steak, also known as London Broil, is a delightful cut of meat. It cooks quickly, takes marinades beautifully, and is easy to serve to a crowd! You’ve probably eaten it before and never realized it because it’s the cut most often used for fajitas. The Secret to Tender, Juicy Flank Steak You really need a three-pronged approach. That’s it! What Makes a Good Flank Steak Marinade? Flank steak needs a little acid to help tenderize the fibrous muscle and provide flavor....

Make your own with this easy recipe. Keep the bottle for your own home bar, or generously give it away as a gift. What Is Campari? Campari is a blend of between 10 and 70 herbs, flowers, and roots infused into a high-proof alcohol and sweetened with sugar syrup. The Campari you find on store shelves is still made outside Milan, Italy according to Gaspare Campari’s original 1860 recipe. While their recipe is a closely held secret—it’s said that outside of the factory director, not a soul knows all of the herbs included—gentian, oranges, rhubarb, and ginseng will get you in the vicinity....

While you’ll find a “best by” date stamped on every dozen you take home from the grocery store, it can be confusing to know what that really means. Is it safe to cook with and eat your eggs if it’s past that date? In general, eggs should last from 4-5 weeks in the fridge. Here’s a bit more about why that’s a safe estimate. How to Read the Dates on an Egg Carton No two egg cartons are the same when it comes to the date stamped on them....

Hail, freezer! Freezing is the solution. Yes, you can indeed freeze wine. How to Freeze Wine Some recipes call for a lot of wine, and some call for just a few tablespoons. Here’s how to freeze wine for either: Large amounts of wine: If you are partial to dishes like coq au vin or beef bourguignon, which often call for a few cups of wine, then freeze your wine in a freezer-safe plastic tub or glass jar....

Here’s the easy way to frost a cake, from setting the layers and applying the crumb coat, to the finishing frosting and decorating. Before You Start But first, before you get started, make sure a few things are set and ready. Follow these three tips to ensure you give yourself the best possible chance to make a great-looking frosted layer cake! 1. Make sure the cake layers are completely cool and at room temperature....

Now that I’ve done it more than a few times I can think of several reasons, the first being who wants to heat up an oven to 450°F or higher on a hot summer day? Grilled Pizza is a Game-Changer If you use a grill to make pizza, you can keep the heat outside where it belongs. Grills also better mimic a wood fired oven than your conventional indoor oven....

Don’t stuff your buns in the bin just because it’s overcast or, like, winter. Learn how to make a burger indoors on the stove instead. Use 90/10 Ground Beef for Stovetop Burgers The best beef mix for burgers on the grill is 80/20, but it’s better to go for a leaner 90/10 mix when you’re cooking burgers on the stove so you don’t get too much fat melting into the skillet....

Why Is it Called Greek Yogurt? Not all yogurt in Greece is strained, and many cuisines besides Greek cuisine strain yogurt. Basically it’s a marketing term to refer to yogurt that’s been strained to make it thicker. Unstrained yogurt has plenty of integrity. It’s the original yogurt! Greek yogurt is nice for some things (making tzatziki, eating with berries) and regular old yogurt is better suited to other things, like marinades....

The process of pan-searing can be applied to various meats and vegetables; once you learn the method, you can easily adapt it as needed. Ready to get started? Read on below! Equipment You Need for Pan-Searing You will want to use a cast-iron pan or a stainless steel skillet or frying pan (not nonstick) for the best sear. Both of these pans are ideal for high-heat cooking, especially getting a solid, browned crust....

Many chefs prefer a water stone to an oil stone – water is more convenient and facilitates a faster knife sharpening. For this guide, we will be referring to water stones when using the term “whetstone.” How Do I Use a Whetstone? Whetstones come in different types of materials and coarseness. Coarse grit stones can be used on duller knives that need significantly more upkeep. Fine grit stones fine-tune the knives for greater precision and polishing....

Make them in advance on a lazy Sunday so they’re ready to grab for your work lunch, or pack a few in a bag for an easy picnic meal. What Is Barley, and Can I Substitute It With Anything? Barley is a whole grain with a very high fiber and protein content, so it’ll keep you full even if you don’t add any other protein to the jar. It’s chewy, stores well, and complements most add-ins, which makes it a great salad base....

Never Ever Ever Charge Your Potluck Guests You should never charge someone to come to a potluck. Nope, never, absolutely not. After all, the whole point of a potluck is to have your friends, family, and acquaintances bring something edible to enjoy with one another. And those who can’t cook or don’t have the time? They can bring wine. Or flowers. Or something pre-made from the grocery store. Or literally anything but cash....