Daily Treats

It’s no secret that Americans love hot dogs. We bought 905 million pounds of them last year, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council — and that figure only includes grocery store purchases, not hot dogs sold at ballparks or events. My husband and I are a part of that crowd. My husband specifically loves a good hot dog, so I recently surprised him with Pink’s Hot Dogs’ Best-Seller Hot Dog Kit from Goldbelly for a fun (and delicious) end-of-summer dinner. READ MORE... from Kitchn | Inspiring cooks, nourishing homes https://ift.tt/nbtgskV

Aji verde is probably one of the most recognizable and beloved Peruvian sauces. If you’ve ever eaten at a Peruvian restaurant — especially a pollo a la brasa spot — chances are you’ve had some version of it.There are countless ways to make it, and every restaurant and household seems to have its own recipe. This is my version. It’s creamy, bright, herbaceous, a little spicy, and, most importantly, you can put it on just about anything. READ MORE... from Kitchn | Inspiring cooks, nourishing homes https://ift.tt/2FAwVhj

Don’t sleep on the pot pie. READ MORE... from Kitchn | Inspiring cooks, nourishing homes https://ift.tt/vX9aAOY

For the past five years, I’ve been on a mission to cut back on the ultra-processed foods my family eats. While people define ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in a few different ways, the simplest way to think about them is foods made with ingredients you’d never find in your own kitchen. This has been no easy feat, given that nearly 75% of the U.S. food supply is ultra-processed.  We still keep boxes of macaroni and cheese in the cupboard, and my children eat cake at parties. READ MORE... from Kitchn | Inspiring cooks, nourishing homes https://ift.tt/e3V5v9Y

Jen Giacomazzi uses the same pots and pans to cook for her two kids as she does to cater a 50-person dinner party. As a private chef based in Orange County, California, she’s learned that the fanciest cookware isn’t always the most useful; what matters is gear that’s durable, easy to clean, and flexible enough to scale from Tuesday night quesadillas to a fancy five-course spread. Here are the seven workhorse pieces she consistently comes back to, at home and on the job. READ MORE... from Kitchn | Inspiring cooks, nourishing homes https://ift.tt/Nj1Xw0p

When I was a kid, I knew with every fiber of my being that Hamburger Helper was one of life’s truest, most delicious pleasures — specifically, the chili mac and beef stroganoff flavors. You couldn’t convince me otherwise. The way I reacted when I saw that box on the counter, you’d think I was headed to front row seats at a Spice Girls concert. READ MORE... from Kitchn | Inspiring cooks, nourishing homes https://ift.tt/Wb9FaMN