Anybody who’s eaten watermelon has likely heard the same warning: that if you eat a watermelon seed, it’ll grow in your stomach. Part of growing up is putting that myth to bed, but still, many shoppers still prefer to buy seedless watermelon anyway. Watermelon seeds are maligned for their unpleasant texture and disrupting the enjoyment of the watermelon-eating experience. But ...

Say you’re about to make a big sandwich for lunch. You’ve got your bread, juicy tomatoes, some garlic aioli, and your favorite pickles—but is the lunch meat still good? After all, a club sandwich isn’t a club without fresh ham and turkey. Opened packages of deli meat should be treated differently than sealed ones. And from “sell by” to “use ...

A fried egg with a beautifully runny yolk is one of life’s greatest little pleasures. Still, there’s no escaping those tiny asterisks that populate every brunch menu, directing us to the bottom-of-the-page warning that consuming such undercooked eggs may “increase (our) risk of foodborne illness.” With those asterisks taunting us every time we contemplate ordering eggs Benedict or even adding ...

For those of you unfamiliar with the phenomenon of sun tea, it’s basically exactly what it sounds like—tea that has been brewed by the heat of the sun, as opposed to in a kettle, on the stove, or in the microwave. Sun tea is a popular beverage, particularly in the American South, where the hot summer months are thought to ...

Introducing a fresh new take on pasta salad that’s much more exciting than a lot of the traditional options you see at potlucks. It’s bright green with a zesty green goddess dressing and some extra veggies mixed in to make it feel more like a salad than a pasta dish. Don’t worry though, there is still plenty of pasta. This ...

Let’s get one thing straight: I have nothing but love and admiration for Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding. It’s iconic for a reason, thanks to the perfectly creamy and fluffy layers. But I couldn’t help wondering… could it be better? Enter: better than Magnolia Bakery banana pudding. A very bold statement, I know. But once you’ve had a spoonful of this ...

Craving dumplings, but not the effort it takes to make them? Enter: my pork dumpling bowls. Homemade dumpling making can be a fun activity, but it can also be a challenging project. These deconstructed bowls are my favorite hack that delivers on the same salty-savory, soy sauce-soaked pork, shrimp, and cabbage filling, but combined with easy wheat noodles that mimic ...

A popular pasta dish from Rome, cacio e pepe literally translates to cheese and pepper. The combination is the definition of simple yet ridiculously satisfying. Pasta shouldn’t have all the fun, so I thought: Why not chicken-fy it? This recipe starts like all cacio e pepe recipes do, with pecorino romano and black pepper, but here’s where it deviates: I ...

Simple, satisfying, and oh so easy, avocado toast is a breakfast classic for a reason. That being said, classics can always be upgraded, and I’m here to introduce avocado toast’s next form: avocado toast focaccia. Featuring a fluffy yet crispy layer of bread with creamy mashed avocados, sweet and sour caramelized onions, and tangy and smoky goat cheese, this is ...

A no-bake dessert is a life-saver during the hot summer months, so a treat like this icebox cake is an ace up your sleeve. Delish has experimented with many different icebox combinations, from raspberry cheesecake lasagna to espresso martini icebox cake, but in my book, this blueberry version takes the cake (no pun intended). Layers of blueberry jam, whipped cream ...