The Pickle-Brined Chicken I Make for Fast Weeknight Dinners
I fell into pickle-brining by accident: one weekend I had more pickle juice than pickles and a fridge full of chicken. I tossed the breasts into the jar juice, intended …
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The Dill Pickle Hummus I Make for Fast, Flavorful Snacking
I make this dill pickle hummus on afternoons when I want something bright, creamy, and a little unexpected on the table. The first time I combined tangy pickle brine with …
How I Finally Nailed Mixed Berry Pavlova for Dinner Parties
I learned to love pavlova the hard way: through a trail of cracked shells, weeping toppings, and under-whipped whites. In my kitchen I tested oven times, egg temperatures, and different …
The Nachos Recipe I Make Every Game Day — Ready in 30 Minutes
I make these loaded nachos whenever friends drop by on short notice or when the game clock is tight. I like recipes that let me do a little prep, step …
My Go-To Smashed Pickle Salad — Tangy, Crunchy, Done Fast
I make smashed pickle salad when I want something bright and fast on the table. I keep a jar of good pickles in my fridge for sandwiches, charcuterie and nights …
The Strawberry Cheesecake Cake I Bring to Every Summer Party
I make this Strawberry Cheesecake Cake every summer when guests start drifting outside with plates in hand and cold drinks on the table. I love how the bright red strawberries …
The Briny Margarita I Make for Summer BBQs: Dill Pickle Margarita
I started making this dill pickle margarita the summer I wanted a cocktail that could stand up to char and smoke. I kept coming back to the same idea: a …
The Party Dip I Make Every Tailgate: Fried Pickle Dip
I make this Fried Pickle Dip whenever I know I’ll be walking into a room full of hungry people. I love how the bright pickle tang cuts through the rich …
The Lemony Savoy Cabbage Salad I Make in 15 Minutes
I first started making this lemony Savoy cabbage salad on nights when I had 15 minutes and a fridge full of odds and ends. In my kitchen it became the …
The Chili-Lime Mango Chicken Skewers I Make for Summer Parties
I make these chili-lime mango chicken skewers all summer long. They’re one of those recipes I reach for when friends text, “We’ll bring drinks — what can you grill?” The …