Did you know you can make an authentic-tasting Animal Style burger at home using an Oklahoma Joe’s Judge charcoal grill? I’ve been eager to recreate this In-N-Out classic for a while — it takes me back to grabbing a juicy Animal Style with my parents when I was a kid. This copycat recipe is straightforward, … Read more

One-pot meals often get a bad reputation—the kind where everything is tossed together and ends up tasting the same. But the Lodge Cast Iron Cook-It-All transforms one-pot cooking into something worth celebrating. The two-piece Lodge Cook-It-All includes a reversible grill/griddle and a wok-style lid that doubles as an oven. That combination lets you sear and … Read more

Texas toast bacon cheeseburgers are juicy beef patties served on thick-cut, garlic-butter Texas Toast instead of traditional burger buns. Use 80/20 ground beef seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; cook the patties on a hot griddle or skillet, top with American cheese and crispy bacon, and sandwich everything between two slices of griddled … Read more

Sausage Gouda and Pretzel Strata split 4 ways. Sharing is caring. Eggs are enjoying a big moment right now, and they’re no longer reserved for just brunch. From salads and sandwiches to pasta and pizza, a runny yolk is showing up everywhere. Nearly every restaurant has at least one egg-forward dish on the menu, and … Read more

Beet greens and stems are edible and delicious. This sautéed beet greens recipe shows an easy, quick way to use them. With only a few ingredients, it’s vegan, gluten-free and ready in about 20 minutes. We grow beets in the garden every year so I can make roasted beets and cold borscht, but when you … Read more

I’ve never used shortcuts like balsamic vinegar or added sugar when caramelising onions. Those additions may darken the colour or speed things up, but true caramelised onions come from patience—using only the onions’ natural sugars for deep, sweet flavour. Onions contain plenty of natural sugars, and caramelising them is similar to the chemical process used … Read more

Shortbread cookies are a holiday classic. Here are two easy variations you can bake for family and friends: pistachio–cranberry shortbreads and buttery cashew shortbreads. The recipes use the traditional 1:2:3 shortbread dough ratio for a tender, crumbly texture. Ingredients: Sugar: 100 gButter: 200 gFlour: 300 g (200 g all‑purpose flour + 100 g cornflour)A pinch … Read more

Dairy-free and gluten-free, this creamy Cajun chicken pasta is a lighter take on a comfort-food classic. Using cashew cream instead of dairy creates a cozy, wholesome weeknight meal packed with bold Cajun flavor. The best dairy-free Cajun chicken pasta Pasta night is a favorite here, especially when we make a flavorful, satisfying dish like this … Read more

This boneless leg of lamb is marinated with lemon zest, garlic, and rosemary, then slow-roasted for tender, juicy medium-rare slices. The simple gluten-free herb marinade also works well with thyme, oregano or mint. For a complete meal, roast halved baby potatoes in the pan with the lamb’s fat for crispy, flavorful potatoes. I used to … Read more