Is It Safe to Put Hot Food Straight Into the Fridge? My Mother Always Said No
Many of us were taught to let leftovers cool on the stove first. Here’s what food-safety experts say today, and the one trick for a big pot of soup.
Turkey Cranberry and Brie Sandwich (Warm and Melty)Q
Sliced turkey, creamy brie and cranberry sauce pressed warm on ciabatta. The best thing to do with Thanksgiving leftovers.
Crack Chicken Chili (Dump and Go)
A creamy white chicken chili with ranch, bacon, corn, beans and cream cheese. Everything goes in the pot at once.
My Friend Leaves the Thanksgiving Turkey Out All Night to Cool Before the Fridge. Is That Safe?
Many families let the turkey sit out after dinner so it doesn’t ‘warm up the fridge.’ Here’s why that old habit is risky, and the fast, safe way to cool leftovers.
Can You Refreeze Meat After It’s Thawed? The Simple Rule to Remember
You thawed too much chicken or ground beef. Can it go back in the freezer? The answer depends on how you thawed it. Here’s the simple rule.
Thawed Shrimp Left Pink Liquid in the Bowl? Here’s What It Is
Frozen shrimp often leave a pinkish liquid as they thaw. It’s not blood. Here’s what it is, when it’s fine, and the signs that shrimp have gone bad.
How Long Does Leftover Turkey Really Last in the Fridge?
After the holiday meal, how many days do you have to eat the turkey? Here’s the safe answer, how to store it right, and how long it keeps in the freezer.
Crockpot Pumpkin Chili (Hearty Beef and Bean Fall Chili)
A thick, hearty beef and bean chili with a can of pumpkin stirred in for extra body and a little fall sweetness. You won’t taste pumpkin pie, just a richer, cozier chili.
Crescent Mummy Hot Dogs (4 Ingredients, 25 Minutes)Q
Hot dogs wrapped in strips of crescent dough and baked until golden, with two little mustard eyes. Four ingredients, 25 minutes, and the easiest Halloween supper or party snack there is.
10 Restaurant-Style Dinners You Can Make at Home Without Making It a Project
Restaurant food often tastes better for a few simple reasons: hot pans, properly seasoned ingredients, and sauces that get a little attention. You don’t need a culinary school kitchen to get there. The goal isn’t to copy every last detail from a restaurant plate. It’s to make a dinner with a crisp crust, glossy sauce, tender meat, or melted cheese—the parts that make a meal feel special. 1. Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta and Margherita Pizza Creamy garlic shrimp pasta comes together quickly, but timing matters. Cook the pasta until it still has a little bite, then finish it in the …