Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images Long-time fans of TV personality Alton Brown know him as a food scientist, former Food Network star, and home chef. While he first made a name for himself on his long-running documentary series “Good Eats,” Brown is also beloved for his light-hearted approach to home cooking. This makes his recipes feel both…

Bright, flavorful carrots are easy to cook, as long as you have the right touch—we’ve got a few tips to help you make sure they turn out tender and not mushy. By lightly cooking carrots, you enhance their natural sweetness—you also get more nutrients by cooking them than by eating them raw (some nutrients in…

Frozen yogurt bark, homemade ice cream and easy pumpkin loaves: You can count on Jennifer Garner to make incredibly delicious and super-simple recipes for any-level home chef to follow on her Instagram. But you may be wondering what—or rather, who—inspires the actor to whip up these tasty concoctions. In a 2023 interview with Harper’s Bazaar,…

Picture this: It’s Thanksgiving Day and you suddenly realize that your turkey is in the freezer. Panic ensues… Thanksgiving is surely ruined! But before you start thinking about calling it quits, here’s some good news: you can still cook a frozen turkey! Sure, you might not have enough time for traditional thawing methods. But there…

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Static Media / Getty There’s something undeniably fascinating about watching the sort of cooking shows that are the stuff of dreams for most of us. There are glimpses into the kitchens of the ultra-elegant, Michelin-starred restaurants, beautiful cuisines of countries so far away you’re not…

Where chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Erika Council grew up in North Carolina, baking an exceptional biscuit meant you were a loved and respected member of the community. “Everyone who was revered could make really good biscuits and cornbread,” recalls Council. “I wanted people to talk about me like that, so the older I got,…

Sixth-generation Idaho potato farmer Brian Murdock offers “Sunday Morning” viewers some simple recipes and cooking tips for spuds.  Fry Sauce Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise (do not use Miracle Whip)2 Tablespoons ketchup  Instructions: Stir until all is mixed together and there are no lumps.  To add a little spice and variation you can add either 1…

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner or are a guest who has been asked to bring something, coming up with menu options can be challenging.   And while the turkey is the centerpiece of the table, it’s often the side dishes that are the biggest hits, especially those family favorites that you only eat once a…

As a longtime judge on Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America, celebrity chef Anne Burrell has seen it all. “Over the years, there have been so many bad dishes,” says the 55-year-old. The grossest? Okra with egg noodles, sardines and hot dogs! Her advice to newbies this holiday season is don’t try to do too…