Chef John knows Italian food. Over the years, he’s covered all the Italian essentials — simple sauces, lasagnas, minestrone soup — and explored some exciting outliers — Tuscan black pepper beef anyone? Mmm, we love them all! This Italian-inspired collection features some of our all-time favorite Chef John recipes.
How do you peel a hard-boiled egg without the shell sticking? And how do you peel hard-boiled eggs without tearing them up? Some say easy peeling starts with how you cook eggs, whether it’s adding baking soda, salt, or vinegar to the water. Others say your peeling technique matters most, from enlisting a spoon or a jar to dousing eggs with water.
So, what is the easiest way to peel hard-boiled eggs? I tested six of the most popular methods on the internet to find out.
My grandmother’s hamburger casserole is classic comfort food! Featuring ground beef, noodles, and a creamy cheese sauce, this simple recipe dates back to the 1940’s. You can tweak the amount of cheese and sour cream depending on what you’ve got in the fridge — it’ll still turn out great!
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Updated on November 8, 2023
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We all have our own ideas about what makes a dish comforting. For some of us it’s the meltey, cheese-topped goodness of chicken Parmesan or macaroni and cheese; for others, the stick-to-your-ribs feeling you get when you tuck into a pile of potatoes. There’s one thing we can all agree on, though—and that’s the idea that comfort food shouldn’t be a hassle. That’s why we love these no-fuss recipes. They’re flavorful and satisfying (and exactly what you want to eat when you’re in the mood for some good, old-fashioned comfort) but they’re also completely doable. From baked pasta and meatloaf to fried chicken and pizza, you’ll be cooking up all your favorites in no time. Looking for a place to start? We recommend chili mac. This version is inspired by the flavors of Texas chili—cubed beef, chiles, spice and no beans. Traditional Texas chili takes hours to achieve its super-tender beef and famous long-simmered flavor, so we turned to the pressure cooker to help bring it together quickly. We also brought in that creamy queso-dip secret ingredient, processed cheese, for a perfect velvety finish to our dish.
There are so many delicious and varying dishes across Korea, especially between regions. Each one a tribute to the bounty of the surrounding land and sea. From spicy-sweet noodles and soul-comforting stews to savory pork belly and plenty of banchan, you’ll find plates and bowls filled with rice, vegetables, seafood and all things fermented. Some of these recipes are more traditional and others are inspired but they all share one thing in common: the widely held Korean belief that when you eat well, you are well.
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