In my pre-chef days, the word “sirloin” conjured up visions of a nicely charred, glistening slab of meat at a steakhouse. Today, I know it to be one of the most versatile, not to mention inexpensive, cuts of beef you can cook with. All you have to do is peruse the butcher’s case to see … Read more

This sweet, Southern-inspired cheese ball channels all the best flavors of a classic pecan pie—from the crunchy pecan coating to the gooey, caramel center. The cream cheese base is enriched with vanilla pudding mix to create a smooth, almost cookie dough-like texture that’s perfect for scooping with apple slices, graham crackers, or pretzel chips. This … Read more

Best electrolyte drinks Best electrolyte tablets Best tasting electrolytes: Hux Hydration, from £19 Best all-rounder electrolytes: Phizz Daily 3-in-1, £16 Best electrolytes for value for money: SiS Hydro tablets, from £8 Best chews Best electrolytes for convenience: Salt Stick Electrolyte Fast Chews, £3.75 Best oral rehydration solution Best electrolytes for after illness: DiaCare oral rehydration … Read more

Inflammation gets all the buzz as a bad word, but the news is not all negative. Short-term inflammation–often from an illness or injury–is normal and important for healing, but chronic inflammation is problematic. It’s linked with chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and more. Even if you don’t have a chronic disease, long-term inflammation … Read more

Whether you’re baking Irish soda bread, simmering a sauce, cooking a custard, or just whipping up some sugar cookies, timing is crucial. Who wants to put a batch of bagels in the oven at 2 a.m.? Knowing how long each step of a recipe should take is a vital part of planning, so it’s maddening … Read more

The old adage “necessity is the mother of invention” often applies in the kitchen: We substitute or make do with what we have on hand. The phrase takes on a heightened meaning for Allrecipes Allstar Nosheen Babar, a first-generation Pakistani immigrant. When she moved to a small Mississippi town without any Pakistani food within a … Read more

Matthew McConaughey’s Texas pride runs deep—not only through his role as a professor at the University of Texas or his dedication to the Longhorns football team but also in his love for Lone Star flavors. Fans might know about his cheeseburger obsession from his memoir, “Greenlights,” but McConaughey recently revealed another simple, yet quintessentially Texan … Read more

Brussels sprouts get crispy and caramelized in the oven, making them a simple but delicious side dish for any fall meal. These sprouts get tossed with tasty ingredients like honey and balsamic vinegar or garlic and Parmesan cheese for an extra punch of flavor. Recipes like our Maple-Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts or our Parmesan-Crusted Brussels … Read more

Why It Works Adding warm broth and melted butter when mashing the plantains prevents the starchy mofongo mixture from drying out. Pork cracklings add meaty flavor and a crunchy texture that’s a welcome contrast to the soft mashed plantain mixture. Using a Puerto Rican pilón or mortar and pestle to prepare individual servings guarantees properly … Read more