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Is the Bristle-Free Scrub Daddy Grill Brush Any Good? Here’s my Honest Thoughts Original
Danielle Centoni Danielle Centoni Danielle Centoni is a James Beard Award-winning food writer, editor, recipe developer, and cookbook author based in Portland, Oregon. Her latest cookbook is "Fried Rice: 50 Ways to Stir Up The World's Favorite Grain." published now Add UsNew See more Apartment Therapy stories when you search on Google. We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.
I Tested 5 Methods for Cleaning Tarnished Silverware, and Found 2 Ridiculously Effective Tricks
This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Despite your best efforts to take care of your silverware, over time your forks, knives, spoons, and other utensils will eventually become dull and tarnished-looking. Annoyingly, removing the tarnish can be extra tedious if you don’t follow the right cleaning method.
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme
Roast Squash & Wilted Chard With Rosemary Goat Cheese This salad is also delicious with delicata squash in place of butternut. Roast 2 lb. delicata squash (halved, seeds removed, and cut into chunks) as directed. HANDS ON 20 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 25 min. 8 oz. goat cheese (chèvre) 4 oz. cream cheese ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 6 large garlic cloves, smashed 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 lemon 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp.
30 Surprising Ways to Use Dawn Dish Soap Outside of the Kitchen
It’s no secret that Dawn’s grease-cutting power makes it the go-to cleaner for the toughest kitchen jobs, including crusty casserole dishes and greasy cabinet doors. But there are dozens of other uses for this concentrated soap, both inside and outside your home. Turns out, there’s no need for expensive specialty cleaners when you have a bottle of the blue stuff around! Here are 30 surprising uses outside of the kitchen where you can put Dawn to good use.
5-Ingredient No-Cook Summer Sides
Creamy Corn, Plum, and Basil Salad Toss the sweet, raw kernels in a creamy dressing made with garlic-herb cheese—a happy companion to juicy plums and fresh basil. START TO FINISH 20 min. 1 5.2-oz. pkg. semisoft cheese with garlic and fine herbs 3 ears fresh sweet corn, shucked, kernels removed (about 3 cups kernels) 4 green onions, thinly sliced (½ cup) ½ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 1½ lb. red or purple plums or pluots,* halved and pitted 1.
What Are the Differences Between All of the All-Clad Lines?
Back in 1971, All-Clad was the first cookware manufacturer to use bonded metal, offering the heat conduction of aluminum with the durability and easy-care convenience of stainless steel. It was a game-changer and, 50 years later, the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer is still making the gold standard in high-quality cookware. So, in an effort to help you pick the line that’s right for you, we took a deep dive into all of the most popular options. Don’t go shopping until you read this.
My Honest Review of Those Gorgeous Pans You're Seeing All Over Instagram
Caraway, a direct-to-consumer cookware brand, has been taking over my social media pages in recent years with pots and pans in gorgeous colors and clean silhouettes. In fact, Caraway’s cookware is so pretty and so photography-friendly that you’ve probably seen it all over your own Instagram and TikTok — either in ads or your friends’ posts. Of course, you can’t (read: shouldn’t!) buy everything you see on social media, so we put the brand to the test.
Oregon Wine + Food The Cookbook
Over the past fifty years, Oregon has evolved into a top wine destination, distinguished by its ideal growing climate, offbeat sensibility, and innovative winemakers. Oregon Wine + Food celebrates this dynamic community with stories from 40 of the state’s most influential wine professionals alongside 80 recipes showcasing the region’s bounty.
This Immune-Supporting Soup Is My Go-To Whenever Someone Needs a Bowl of Comfort
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This Immune-Supporting Soup Is My Go-To Whenever Someone Needs a Bowl of Comfort
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This Immune-Supporting Soup Is My Go-To Whenever Someone Needs a Bowl of Comfort
And it has loads of 5-star ratings! Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD My friend’s husband was going through chemo, and I jumped on the Meal Train without hesitation. They had two little ones, she worked full-time, and they were in dire need of a lot of help, mainly in the form of dinner. But what to make? It had to be vegetarian, dairy-free, nutrient-dense, chemo-tolerant, easily transportable, effortlessly reheatable and, yes, kid-friendly.
This Immune-Supporting Soup Is My Go-To Whenever Someone Needs a Bowl of Comfort
And it has loads of 5-star ratings! Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD My friend’s husband was going through chemo, and I jumped on the Meal Train without hesitation. They had two little ones, she worked full-time, and they were in dire need of a lot of help, mainly in the form of dinner. But what to make? It had to be vegetarian, dairy-free, nutrient-dense, chemo-tolerant, easily transportable, effortlessly reheatable and, yes, kid-friendly.
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More than fifty years ago, an eclectic crew brought their big dreams to an offbeat state. In a region mostly known for its vast forests, volcanic peaks, verdant valleys, and rain — so much rain — they wanted to plant grape vines. Despite a choir of skeptics from more established wine regions, this fearless collective of academics, scientists, cowboys, and artists stayed true to their vision. Now their stories are told around the table, renegade winemakers charting history.
Nonna’s Chicken with Farfalle
Nonna’s Chicken with Farfalle recipe by CHEF RUDY MARCHESI MONTINORE SERVES 6 TO 8 1 (4- to 5-lb) whole chicken Salt and black pepper, to taste ½ cup (½ oz) dried porcini mushrooms or a mix of dried shiitake and other wild mushrooms ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (divided) 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 Tbsp dried basil 1½ tsp dried thyme 1 ½ tsp dried marjoram or oregano, plus extra for garnish 1 ½ cups Pinot Noir 1 lb farfalle pasta ¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for...
Oregon Wine + Food The Cookbook
Over the past fifty years, Oregon has evolved into a top wine destination, distinguished by its ideal growing climate, offbeat sensibility, and innovative winemakers. Oregon Wine + Food celebrates this dynamic community with stories from 40 of the state’s most influential wine professionals alongside 80 recipes showcasing the region’s bounty.
I Tried Every Pack of Bacon I Could Find - Now This Is the Only One I’ll Buy
There are few things more disappointing than sub-par bacon. You get your tastebuds all revved up while you’re cooking it — because all bacon smells amazing when it cooks — but then you take a bite and instead of smoky-salty-porky bliss, you get greasy flab or dry, bland cardboard. It’s a classic bait-and-switch! To find out which brands are worth gracing your Sunday morning brunch spread, I took a deep dive in the bacon aisle at several supermarkets. Turns out, there’s a lot to choose from.
I Tried Every Pack of Bacon I Could Find — Now This Is the Only One I’ll Buy
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. There are few things more disappointing than sub-par bacon. You get your tastebuds all revved up while you’re cooking it — because all bacon smells amazing when it cooks — but then you take a bite and instead of smoky-salty-porky bliss, you get greasy flab or dry, bland cardboard.
I Researched 30 Yogurts and Now This Is the Only One I’ll Buy
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I recently spent hours examining every yogurt label I could find to determine which yogurts have the least amount of sugar. I was focusing on toddler yogurts for this story, but it got me thinking about the yogurts I eat too. It was shocking, truly, to discover most yogurts have loads of added sugar.
30 Surprising Ways to Use Dawn Dish Soap Outside of the Kitchen
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. It’s no secret that Dawn’s grease-cutting power makes it the go-to cleaner for the toughest kitchen jobs, including crusty casserole dishes and greasy cabinet doors. But there are dozens of other uses for this concentrated soap, both inside and outside your home.
Prime Day Is the Perfect Chance to Get This Affordable, Editor-Loved Dutch Oven for Way Less
Tools & Equipment facebook pinterest email copy URL comments We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Credit: Sarah Crowley I am a firm believer that everyone should own an enameled cast iron Dutch oven. They’re highly versatile, nonstick, and pretty enough to take right to the table for serving. Sounds great, right? There is one problem, though: They often have a hefty price tag.
I’ve Been Using This Gorgeous Baking Sheet for More Than Two Years And It’s Still Just as Pretty As It Was on Day 1 (And It’s on Sale!)
bakeware Black Friday & Cyber Monday cookware facebook pinterest email copy URL comments We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Credit: Joe Lingeman When it comes to cookware, there’s really nothing less interesting than the sheet pan. They’re flat, metal, and lack any distinguishing characteristics aside from eventual Rorschach-esque patterns of baked-on brown grease.
I Tried the Scrub Daddy Grill Brush — Here Are My Honest Thoughts
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I love cooking al fresco so much that I don’t think twice about grilling in the rain. I’ve even grilled in the snow (okay, definitely not my first choice, but I was recipe testing). That means on any given sunny day, you can absolutely bet I’ll be giving my outdoor grill a solid workout.
The Wacky-Looking Garlic Tool I Unexpectedly Fell in Love With
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I’m not usually a fan of single-purpose tools. Not only do I lack the kitchen storage space for them, but also the will to wash them. As I see it, if I’m already using a knife and it can get the job done, why would I want to get another thing dirty? Of course, some gadgets really do take the drudgery out of prep work, making things faster and easier.
My Honest Review of Those Caraway Pans You’ve Seen on Instagram — Plus, They’re All on Sale - Drudge Report
They’re gorgeous! But do they put form over function? READ MORE…
The Cookbook: Danielle Centoni and Kerry Newberry: Hardcover: 9781773271941: Powell's Books
Release Date: 7/26/2023 Upcoming Event Over the past fifty years, Oregon has evolved into a top wine destination, distinguished by its ideal growing climate, offbeat sensibility, and innovative winemakers. Danielle Centoni and Kerry Newberry’s Oregon Wine + Food (Figure 1) celebrates this dynamic community with stories from forty of the state’s most influential wine professionals alongside eighty recipes showcasing the region’s bounty.
I Tried 5 Ways to Clean a Greasy Grill Basket — And the Winner Was Seriously Impressive
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Grilling season is here, and that means barbecue tools are going into steady rotation.
The Quick, Easy Way I Remove Gunk and Grime from a Grill Brush Original
I’m pretty religious about scrubbing my grill grates before and after cooking. The last thing I want is last week’s (or, worse, last month’s) food sticking to tonight’s dinner. The funny thing is, I never really gave much thought to cleaning the grill brush. But after a particularly sticky cleanup job recently, I realized that leaving the old goo on the brush is no better than leaving it on the grates.
The Best Dish Soap You Can Buy at Costco
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I originally bought a Costco membership for the diapers. (Nobody has cheaper diapers than Costco.) But that was 18 years ago, and I’m still a member, still making bi-monthly treks to the hulking grocery warehouse — and no, not because I have kids in diapers (thank goodness!).
Foxhunt
Kirk Estopinal and I took the Pimm's cup down to its bones with just Pimm's, lemon, and sugar, and then juiced it back up with gin for some spine, plus Cynar for depth and finish. Peychaud's and Pimm's proved to be so good together, it was like they were separated at birth. With a little bit of a deeper, bitter edge to it than the Violet Hour's house Pimm's Cup, this was still a fairly delicate and mild drink that worked well in seasons other than just summer.
Bobby Burns
"Dare to be honest and fear no labor," wrote Scottish poet Robert Burns. It might be a perfect motto for the craft bartender if the "Auld Layne Sang" author hadn't also written, "I foresee that poverty and obscurity probably await me, and I am in some measure prepared and daily preparing to meet them." The writer casts a long shadow over Scottish literature indeed, but his namesake cocktail once seemed all but forgotten.
Any-Way-You-Like-Them Muffins
This basic muffin recipe has a neat trick: Instead of giving you instructions for making just one kind of muffin, it acts as a base recipe for making pretty much any kind of muffin you can imagine. We have a few variations here (including bacon muffins!) to get you started, but they're illustrative of the many other things you can try. You can use the raisin variation, for instance, to make chocolate chip muffins or the fresh blueberry instructions to make a cranberry version.
30 Unexpected Dawn Dish Soap Uses That Go Beyond the Kitchen
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. It’s no secret that Dawn’s grease-cutting power makes it the go-to cleaner for the toughest kitchen jobs, including crusty casserole dishes and greasy cabinet doors. But there are dozens of other uses for this concentrated soap, both inside and outside your home.
The Great Jones Baking Sheet Our Editors Love Now Comes In a Gorgeous New Color
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. When it comes to cookware, there’s really nothing less interesting than the sheet pan. They’re flat, metal, and lack any distinguishing characteristics aside from eventual Rorschach-esque patterns of baked-on brown grease.
Whipped Feta Dip Recipe
This trendy whipped feta dip is easy to make and a total crowdpleaser. Jump to Nutrition Facts When you start with something as flavorful as feta cheese, it doesn’t take more than a handful of other ingredients to create a dip that will have guests “mmmm-ing” at first bite. Add cream cheese to the feta, then whip in fresh dill and mint for one variation. Using fresh basil and dried tomatoes in oil makes a vibrant garnish for another variation.
30 Surprising Ways to Use Dawn Dish Soap Outside of the Kitchen
It’s no secret that Dawn’s grease-cutting power makes it the go-to cleaner for the toughest kitchen jobs, including crusty casserole dishes and greasy cabinet doors. But there are dozens of other uses for this concentrated soap, both inside and outside your home. Turns out, there’s no need for expensive specialty cleaners when you have a bottle of the blue stuff around! Here are 30 surprising uses outside of the kitchen where you can put Dawn to good use. 1. Spiff up patio furniture.
I Put a Ball of Aluminum Foil in My Dryer — Here’s What Happened Next
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I have a giant stack of microfiber towels I use for every kind of cleanup job imaginable, including polishing fingerprints off the fridge and wiping up spills. For more content like this follow These towels can get pretty gross, not to mention saturated in cleaning solutions, so I wash them in their own separate load.
We Tasted 26 Bags of Ready-to-Eat Popcorn - Here Are Our Favorites
Popcorn is one of our top snacks of all time. The love affair started as a substitute for potato chips: popcorn has the same deeply satisfying crispness factor, but without being deep fried. Popcorn not only tastes great plain, but is also a fantastic vehicle for creative flavor combinations. Plus, its a whole grain and requires exactly zero processing. For those of us who tend towards the crunchy end of the snacking spectrum, popcorn takes the proverbial cake.
The Best Portland, Oregon Food Trucks That Offer Wedding Catering
What better way is there to celebrate Portland’s food carts than to have one cater a wedding? While wedding catering often comes with white glove service and a daunting bill to match, tapping a local food cart offers something much more relaxed that will feel unique to the event. There’s nothing like some fresh wood-fired pizzas or stuffed arepas to keep guests talking long after the ceremony.
I Use Le Creuset’s Bread Oven Every Week — And It's One of Oprah’s Favorite Things This Year
I Use Le Creuset’s Bread Oven Every Week — And It’s One of Oprah’s Favorite Things This Year Danielle Centoni We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Cast iron Dutch ovens are as indispensable to home bread bakers as they are to home cooks making braises and stews.
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* SWEET & SPICY PORK KABOBS Jufran banana “ketchup,” a Filipino condiment, serves as the base for the brushing sauce that gives pork kabobs a sweet-sour flavor and caramelized char. Buy it online or use our stir-together, homemade version. SWEET & SPICY PORK KABOBS HANDS-ON TIME 30 min. TOTAL TIME 4 hr. 30 min. 2 lb. pork tenderloin 6 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce ½ cup Jufran Banana Sauce* ¼ cup lemon-lime soda 2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar 2 Tbsp.
We Tried 5 Methods to Clean a Greasy Grill Basket — And There Was One Clear Winner
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Grilling season is here, and that means barbecue tools are going into steady rotation.
I Tried Scrub Daddy’s New Grill Cleaning Tool and I Have Mixed Reviews
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I love cooking al fresco so much that I don’t think twice about grilling in the rain. I’ve even grilled in the snow (okay, definitely not my first choice, but I was recipe testing). That means on any given sunny day, you can absolutely bet I’ll be giving my outdoor grill a solid workout.
The Worst Grill-Cleaning Mistakes You’re Probably Making (and How to Avoid Them)
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. As the days get longer and the weather warms, we’re all looking for more ways to take cooking outdoors. But for the most successful grilling season, you’ll want to keep your grill in tip-top shape. To help you get the best results all summer long, we’ve rounded up the worst grill-cleaning mistakes you can make — and how to avoid them.
Pesto Chicken and Radicchio Skewers
Recipe Summary Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs ¼ cup pesto ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 small, round head radicchio Fresh basil (optional) Parmesan Cream Sauce Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Set a resealable plastic bag in a shallow dish. In the bag, combine pesto, lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and 1/2 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Add chicken, seal, and turn to coat; refrigerate 4 to 8 hours.
Kofta Kabobs
Recipe Summary Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves ½ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves ½ cup onion, cut into chunks 3 large garlic cloves 2 green onions, cut into chunks 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander ¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ pound ground lamb ½ pound ground beef Mint, Carrot, and Cucumber Cacik Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Place mushrooms in a food processor and pulse until...
Apercot Spritz
Sweet and fruity apricot nectar gets a subtle bitter twist with the addition of Aperol, and the gorgeous apricot color is a spirit-lifter all on its own. If you want this sunny, fruity take on the Aperol Spritz to be a little sweeter, add the larger amount of apricot nectar. Ingredients Makes 1 1½ oz. Aperol 1½ to 2 oz. apricot nectar, chilled ½ oz. fresh lemon juice 2 oz. prosecco, chilled 1 oz.
Cynar-Berry Spritz
Skip the cranberry cocktail juice and go for the full-strength option for this flavorful take on the spritz. Cynar’s herbal, honey-like sweetness is all you need to offset cranberry’s natural tannic tartness. If you need to sweeten it up, add a little simple syrup to taste or use cranberry juice cocktail and only 2 ounces of prosecco. Ingredients Makes 1 3 oz. unsweetened 100 percent cranberry juice, chilled 1 oz. Cynar 4 oz.
I Tried an Old-School Laundry Trick to Make My White Towels Look Like New Again
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. There aren’t many laundry boosters that have been in constant circulation for more than 100 years, but Mrs. Stewart’s Concentrated Liquid Bluing launched in 1883 — and it’s still going strong today. If you’re not familiar with the little blue bottle sporting a portrait of a stern, old-fashioned matron on the label, Mrs.
This $23 Bread Knife Is the Best Thing Since … Well … You Know
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you don’t have the right tool, slicing bread can be a pain. A chef’s knife doesn’t work — the loaf squishes, the crust tears, sadness ensues. The same goes for cutting a tomato. That’s why every kitchen needs a great serrated knife. You could spend anywhere from $50 to $150-plus on a German- or Japanese-made serrated knife that would surely get the job done.
We Tried 5 of the Most Popular Plant-Based Options at Fast Food Chains
From chicken nuggets to cheeseburgers, there’s been an explosion in plant-based meat-alternative options at fast food chains across the country. This is due in large part to producers like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, who have created incredibly realistic plant-based proteins that look, smell, and taste similar to the real thing.
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