There’s an upper echelon of our equipment reviews: The long-standing winners. That is the gear that has withstood years of constant evaluation, re-testing, and use in the Serious Eats test kitchen and our homes.  The OXO food scale is one such product. It’s simply the best kitchen scale there is—and we say that after testing … Read more

A certain kind of magic happens when you combine vegetables with a bit of binding and fry them until golden and crisp. Think of a solid okonomiyaki with cabbage, a hearty potato latke, a crispy pakora, or these delightful corn fritters. The combination always hits the spot.  MY CORN FRITTER CRITERIA While I’ll gladly eat … Read more

Home > Blog 09.18.23 component Mayo is a newer condiment to my repertoire, but I can’t seem to get enough now. Mayo helps create creamy dressings, spreads, and dips. And while I’ll usually make a homemade version, I also adore just gussying up a bit of premade mayonnaise. The easiest way to do this is … Read more

When it comes to beans, people often feel like they need to be extra, paired with many ingredients, and fussed over—often feeling that beans have no flavor. However, when given just a bit of love (like in these brothy beans), the taste and texture of beans are unmatched.  THE MAGIC OF BROTHY BEANS Cooking beans … Read more

One of my major weaknesses in gardening is over-planting cherry tomatoes. I let my fear of not having enough cherry tomatoes take over, and before I know it, I’m overwhelmed with tomatoes. What’s a girl to do? Well, one thing to be done is cook this lovely roasted tomato component that can be used as … Read more

Ranch seasoning is beloved by almost everyone, but store brands are loaded with MSG, milk proteins and other fillers. This Dairy Free Ranch Seasoning has all of the flavor of the classic, without the unwanted stuff – making it perfect for Squeaky Clean Keto or the Whole30. Whether you follow a dairy-free lifestyle, are on … Read more

This Keto Mississippi Pot Roast is a family friendly low carb dinner that is super easy to make and so delicious that you’ll want to keep it on repeat! If you use my dairy free ranch seasoning it is Whole30 and Squeaky Clean Keto compliant too! Welcome to the IBIH kitchen, where we’re diving into … Read more

Prepare the eggplant: Arrange eggplant slices on a large (half-sheet) baking pan in one layer. Sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons kosher salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Heat oven: To 425°F (220°C) degrees. Roast eggplant: Transfer eggplant slices to paper towels and blot them of as much excess water as possible. Dry the baking … Read more

This recipe is adapted from my 2018 Foolproof Cacio e Pepe, which uses a technique from the chef of Flavio Al Velavevodetto in Rome, which I learned via tour guide Elizabeth Minchilli. To understand why starting with a cold sauce works, read the 2018 headnote. You can watch me make this without corn on YouTube. … Read more

Flax Glowballs Vegan, oil-free, soy-free Yield10-12 large balls Prep time5 minutes Cook time0 minutes Chill time60 Total time5 minutes Ingredients 1 cup flax seeds, ground (or just use pre-ground) 1/2 cup rolled oats, ground into flour 1/4 cup Sucanat (or other dry sweetener like white sugar), or more to taste 1 cup mashed banana (~2 … Read more