Ugly produce is the best bargain at farmers markets.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Ugly produce, misfit produce, whatever you want to call it: Those misshapen, bumpy, sometimes holey fruits and vegetables can…
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No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Be it lemon, chocolate, peanut butter, raspberry, banana or coconut; cheesecake-like or pudding-filled, a no-bake cream pie requires no heavy lifting (homemade pie dough,…
The historic setting, where chefs from all over the country come to prepare their finest cuisine, is an unlikely yet fitting place for a futuristic, trippy art-meets-dining meal. In December,…
How they work Food processors and blenders are similar in that both typically involve a motorized base and a repository for the food (bowl or jar) fitted with a blade.…
Ceviche-Style Shrimp Cocktail with Green Grapes.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post This recipe is made in the style of ceviche where citrus-marinated seafood gets tossed with a little jalapeño, scallions and a handful…
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Because I’ve been making fruit jams for most of my life, I know what the bubbles look like when the jam is ready. I recognize the crackle of the spatula…
“We talk about that stuff all the time in the neighborhood, honestly, because our community is constantly harassed by the police,” says Rhodes, 29. “I see it every night when…
Reducing sodium in your recipes isn’t an impossible endeavor … if you think about it strategically.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post The best way to do that is to avoid processed foods and…
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Sweet Pepper, Zucchini and Cheddar Clafoutis.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post We used to get pounds of advance-copy cookbooks from publishers at The Washington Post office each week, and ripping into envelopes and…
But now, some are seeking out alternatives to the widely available brand after activists called for a boycott of Goya after an appearance in the White House Rose Garden by…
Coronavirus cake baked by Classy Girl Cupcakes in Wisconsin.Courtesy of Classy Girl Cupcakes Some on social media were outraged by an image of a canape, apparently fashioned out of custard,…
There are many ways to use peels, stems and more in your cooking.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post But it’s time to give them a second look. These castoffs can be the secret…
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Not convinced? Science is here to explain why fermenting vegetables is not only perfectly safe but also surprisingly easy and rewarding. Spoiler: Microbes do most of the work. In our…
As the countertop appliance gets smarter and better, you should really be thinking more about the “oven” part of your toaster oven.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post “The penetration of toaster ovens…
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New Classic Cole Slaw.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post This is the version that’s on my table so often that making it feels breezily familiar – thinly slice the cabbage and onion, grate…
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The bar is set particularly high for items that, at least in theory, are single-purpose – or are billed that way, anyway. Because home cooks are often a resourceful bunch,…
Unlike ice cream, which takes more precision to perfect, ice pops (Popsicle is a trademark we try to avoid using generically) are relatively straightforward to improvise depending on what you…
Greek-ish Potato Nachos.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Potato nachos dish up the same fun, crunchy, pile-on-the-goodies, bar-food vibe as typical nachos, but in a better-for-you way because they are made with roasted…
A box of Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix and a bottle of Aunt Jemima Original Syrup. The Aunt Jemima line is going to be rebranded.Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press…
Whatever your answer, these days, cooking is pretty much a necessity. And whatever camp you fall into at any given moment, it’s safe to say that few of us are…
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