Now, I finally understand why everyone loves the Betty Crocker. “Bulky, Hard To Clean, And Takes Up Too Much Space.” That’s what I thought of the Betty Crocker Pizza Maker. That’s what I thought until I found myself pulling it out, time and again. What is it about the Betty? Somehow, it’s always making its…
Tips & Tricks
What to Serve to Start the Fast on Shabbos
It’s a tricky meal. It’s shalosh seudos time-when we’re typically serving lighter foods. But it’s also the last meal before the fast. We asked our readers for ideas: what are you serving to start the fast on Shabbos? Besides for ideas, people also sent us some tips, like: It’s not good to have protein before…
How to Prepare a Pizza in an Ooni Pizza Oven
If you’re more passionate about pizza than grilled meats, the Ooni is the item you want on your deck. What’s great about the Ooni pizza oven? It’s as convenient as a classic grill, and makes amazing pizza in minutes. If hot dogs and hamburgers don’t get you excited, but pizza does, the Ooni is a…
How to Freeze Pasta in Portions
Save the tantrums and always have pasta a minute away. C’mon, there’s one (at least!) in every family: that kid who will only eat pasta. No matter what else you make for dinner, they want noodles and only noodles. They jump for joy when you don’t have time to cook and make a pot of…
What’s the Difference Between 1st and 2nd Cut Brisket?
Are the recipes for 1st and 2nd Cut Brisket interchangeable? Or are they completely different meats? We have a bunch of recipes that call for 2nd cut brisket, like this one (see the original version in Dinner Done), this one over here and this crockpot version for a set-it-and-forget it type of main dish. Oh, wait,…
Don’t Put Away That Leftover Corn On the Cob Yet
If you do it the right way, there’s a better chance it will get eaten. You know how sometimes you can buy super fresh corn on the cob for a great price? You get caught up in the farmers market vibe and put 10 ears in your bag. Or you buy that pack of 8…
The Colander/Scoop That’s Simply Genius
You’ll wonder what made them take so long to come up with this idea. It’s not another gadget. I give you my word. A few weeks ago, I was storying my dinner prep. I was frying the chicken strips for one of my (many) favorite Dinner Done recipes, the Crispy Chicken on page 112 (it’s only…
Checking Lettuce: A Great Hack to Make It Easier
All you need is the right lighting. We get lots of emails… all day, everyday. We like getting your feedback on recipes or articles, we love getting your emails of support and appreciation (makes it all worth it and fuels us anew). Sometimes, not often, we get the best emails: the ones where you share…
Cutting French Fries Is Suddenly Way Easier
Is your food processor always out when prepping for Pesach? Now you can use it to cut French fries! Chana Sarah Posen has shared great hacks with all of us in the past, including a 9×13 oven peanut chews (no-pot required) and a no-bake oreo pop that’s great for a simcha. When we saw her using a french…
How to Plate a Gorgeous Dessert Using Sorbet
We can’t wait to serve delicious sorbet spectacularly (but still easy!). Victoria: I’ve been buying, serving, and enjoying Cream Sorbet and Gelato for years–whenever I pick up some quarts for Shabbat from Cream in Lakewood, I feel like I have my own little gourmet dessert secret. So when Renee was hired to style photos for…
