Bring Your Own Spices When Flying To Counteract Altitude's Effect On Food
Airline meals are often nothing to write home about — and this odd fact may explain why. But fear not — bringing your own spices can elevate them.
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Stories By Elizabeth Okosun
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Almond Flour Is The Easy Swap For A Nutty-Flavored Coffee Cake
Intensify the flavor of your coffee cake by using almond flour, for a richer, nuttier taste that's got added protein and packs in plenty of moisture, too. -
Pesto Is The Fresh And Flavorful Sauce You Need To Brighten Crab Cakes
Like other fried seafood dishes, crab cakes are often eaten with tangy tartar sauce, the taste of this dish can be further elevated with the freshness of pesto. -
If You're Not Frying Your Eggs With Chickpeas, You're Doing It Wrong
A fried egg is a classic breakfast, but is always better with a companion. Try out frying your next egg with chickpeas for a delicious, protein-packed addition. -
Cayenne Pepper Gives A Much-Needed Kick To Sweet Potato Cornbread
Sweet potato and cornbread come together for a decadent dish. A touch of cayenne pepper takes things up a notch with an unexpected but welcome spicy kick. -
Change Up Your Usual Pasta Salad By Swapping In Spaghetti
There are a few rules that are more like suggestions in cooking. For example, never using spaghetti for pasta salad isn't a hard and fast rule. -
Stop Removing The Skin From Green Plantains Before You Cook Them
It's tempting to peel your green plantains before you cook with them, but this only makes things harder. Plus, those tough plantain skins are edible and useful! -
Topping Pizza With Salad May Feel Wrong But It Tastes So Right
It may just seem like a strange shortcut to eating more greens, but placing salad on top of pizza is more delicious than it seems. -
Add Salsa To Scalloped Potatoes For A Fresh Burst Of Flavor
Thinly sliced potatoes and cheese steeped in an herb-infused creamy sauce is one dish that never gets old. However, it never hurts to spice it up. -
Use Frozen Waffles To Make Game-Changing Breakfast Sandwiches
If you have a half-eaten box of frozen waffles sitting in your freezer, pile on the sausage, egg, and cheese to turn them into breakfast sandwiches. -
Put A Fall Twist On Classic Biscuits And Gravy With A Kiss Of Maple
Biscuits and gravy are the perfect combination of buttery, savory flavor. But with the addition of maple syrup, this classic is given an autumnal upgrade. -
The Easiest Way To Elevate The Flavor Of Canned French Onion Soup
Is your canned French onion soup turning out vastly inferior to the restaurant equivalent? You can elevate the flavor with this quick and easy trick. -
For An Easy Flavor Upgrade, Coat Your French Fries With Spices Before Frying
Add extra flavor to your french fries by coating the fries in a seasoned batter before frying. Your fries will be flavorful and perfectly crispy -
Cutting Onions And Garlic Ahead Of Time Means Less Flavor
Cutting onions or mincing cloves of garlic while simultaneously trying to cook other things can be a pain, so the desire to prepare ahead is understood. -
Homemade Yogurt Is Easier And More Affordable Than You Think
Making homemade yogurt may conjure up images of churning butter by hand or milking a stubborn cow. However, it's quite simple and completely affordable. -
Jazz Up Basic Pasta Salad With Canned Mandarins
If you can't get enough of that citrus taste, place canned mandarin oranges directly into your pasta salad for a more impactful twist. -
Try Dijon Mustard To Give A Tangy Punch To Your Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs are versatile and adaptable. One possibly unexpected way to kick them up a notch is to add Dijon mustard to give them a tangy punch. -
Ginger And Mint Are The Complex Flavors That Take Cod To The Next Level
In her recipe for Baked Ginger and Mint Cod, Jennine Rye details how cod is the perfect palate for experimenting with more complex tastes. -
The Simple Tip To Add More Flavor To Vegetables When Making Jambalaya
To infuse your veggies with the smoky, well-seasoned flavor of Andouille sausage, brown them in leftover oil, achieving a decadent, caramelized taste. -
Instead Of Baking Homemade Croutons, Fry Them For An Even More Flavorful Crunch
When making croutons at home, baking them in the oven might seem like the logical choice, but consider frying them instead for a more flavorful crunch. -
Sweeten Up Overnight Oats With The Addition Of Canned Pie Filling
The post-holiday season may seem like the only acceptable time to eat dessert for breakfast, but oats offer another option - enter pie-inspired overnight oats. -
Here's How To Ensure Your Squash Casserole Doesn't Turn Out Soggy
Nothing ruins a squash casserole like the dish turning out soggy. Luckily, there's an easy way to prevent this potential pitfall and ensure perfect squash. -
Skip The Soak And Make Chickpeas Faster With A Pressure Cooker
Chickpeas are a hearty, cost-effective ingredient, but prepping them can be a hassle. Skip the soak and use this trick to make chickpeas in half the time. -
Managing Expectations Will Lead To Better Baking Experiences With Your Air Fryer
Baking can be done in your air fryer, but it's not the same as baking in an oven. It's important to manage expectations for a better baking experience. -
Level Up Your Stock By Adding Some Fresh Ginger
Fresh ginger is the perfect way to level up your stock. With a warm, autumnal flavor and medicinal qualities, this star ingredient can elevate countless dishes. -
The Better Way To Drink Your Daily Apple Cider Vinegar Shot
While tangy apples and sugar sound incredible, even the most avid lovers of all things sour should dilute apple cider vinegar. It has a strong, dry taste. -
The Best Way To Cook Flounder For A Crispy And Flaky Texture
Flounder can be prepared in many different ways, but one cooking method is superior to all of the others if you are looking for a crispy, flaky texture.
