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Allrecipes •

Tips for the Best Tomato Sandwich According to J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

Don't let those late-season tomatoes go to waste — there is still time to make the perfect tomato sandwich before summer officially ends.

We tried J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's tomato sandwich and it was riddled with genius ideas that take the sandwich game to a whole new level. Here are all the chef's tips for making the best tomato sandwich ever.

Start with the way you toast the bread. Lopez-Alt offers a brilliant idea for combining the best of both worlds when it comes to the bread in a tomato san...
Kids Discover •

Kids Discover Talks About How to Make a Cookbook with Robert Seixas from Delish - Kids Discover

Kids Discover got the chance to speak with Robert Seixas, Senior Food Director at Delish, to find out the answers to all our questions about how to make a cookbook and who gets to eat all the yummy food made along the way!How does a cookbook get made?We are lucky at Delish! We have created so many recipes that are so good. When we create our recipes and cookbooks, we first look at the approach from a “theme” perspective. What are we trying to say and why? And then we proceed with the “how-to” pa...
Kids Discover •

Kids Discover Talks with Cooking and Social Media Sensations, The CrunchBros - Kids Discover

“Jal meokgetseubnida!” and “Itadakimasu!” are what you will hear when you pull up a chair to eat with The CrunchBros!These phrases mean “I will eat well” and “thank you for this meal” in Korean and Japanese.Jeff and Jordan Kim are a father-son duo known as The CrunchBros and their family is made up of a background of Korean-American on Dad’s side and Japanese-American on Mom’s side, along with little sister, Kaiya.The CrunchBros are known for their “mukbangs” and share their fun style of making...
Kids Discover •

Saying Goodbye to Pope Francis - Kids Discover

Pope Francis, the world leader of the Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, shortly after Easter Sunday.  Pope Francis was 88 years old and spent his life speaking out for peace, equality and an end to poverty and suffering across the globe. He was known as a “Pope for everyone.” The pope is considered one of the world’s most powerful people for cultural and spiritual guidance. He is the head of the world’s largest non-government provider of education, health care and charities. The Po...
Kids Discover •

Kermit the Frog is a Graduation Speaker - Kids Discover

Everyone’s favorite frog will give a speech for the University of Maryland Class of 2025“Hi Ho! Kermit the Frog here!”These are the famous words of introduction Kermit has shared for years with viewers of Sesame Street. Now, he will be busy putting the finishing touches on his speech for the Class of 2025 at the University of Maryland.Most graduation speakers share experiences from their own school and life experiences when they speak to graduates on the important day.Kermit has talked publicly...
Kids Discover •

Kids Discover Talks with Ashley Moore from America’s Test Kitchen - Kids Discover

Look through the pages of a cookbook or food magazine and you will see juicy hamburgers dripping with cheese on toasted buns. Have you ever watched an ice cream sundae being made on television and it has cloudy puffs of whipped cream on top?Who makes the food look so delicious? Meet Ashley Moore!Ashley Moore is a host and on-screen test cook for Cook’s Country TV, a food stylist for America’s Test Kitchen and an instructor for America’s Test Kitchen Online Cooking School. She works to develop re...
Apartment Therapy •

This Dark, Overlooked Alcove Became My Favorite Spot to Work — For About $100

Sometimes there are corners of the house that just become forgotten. That was the case in my house with this bedroom alcove. It never got used for anything, but it did have one shelf where papers and books piled up on their way to someplace else. The alcove had the bones of being an interesting architectural feature, but it just wasn’t.

Sometimes there are corners of the house that just become forgotten. That was the case in my house with this bedroom alcove. It never got used for anything, but...
Kitchn •

I Tried Dozens of Ways to Clean My Greasy Cabinets — The "Magical" Solution Was Something I Already Had

Sticky and grimy — not the words you want to describe your kitchen cabinets. While the grease buildup on your cabinets may not be the first thing you notice when you walk into the kitchen, I always feel it when I go to open my wood cabinets. Slide your fingers down the front of a cabinet or look closely in the corners, and you’ll definitely see it.

Sticky and grimy — not the words you want to describe your kitchen cabinets. While the grease buildup on your cabinets may not be the first thing yo...
Kitchn •

The Spice Rack Trick I’ve Been Doing Once a Year for Decades (It Keeps My Cabinets Spotless!)

When was the last time you cleared out your kitchen cabinet where you keep your dried herbs and spices? The gray winter days of February are the perfect time to refresh the contents of your cabinets and check on the jars of dried thyme, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and anything else you use to season your food. Making a regular winter check of the contents means keeping your ingredients at peak freshness for cooking and baking all year-round (plus, no more stress about expired ingredi...
Kids Discover •

How to Get Your Free Dr. Seuss Book to Celebrate His Birthday and National Read Across America Day - Kids Discover

Open the coverAnd take a lookSo much funIs inside a book!That’s a rhyme to get you ready for the birthday of Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day happening on March 2 to celebrate the magic of books.  Dr. Seuss Day shares the book party with Read Across America Day, established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998. These occasions are a celebration of reading as an activity to enjoy and share with families and young readers. To help kick off the festivities, parents with children...
Kids Discover •

How A Civil War Veteran’s Story Got an Ending in 2024 - Kids Discover

Have you heard a story about a relative being the first person in the family to go to college? Maybe you are lucky enough to spend an afternoon in the kitchen with Grandma and learn the secret ingredient in her tomato sauce.Family members can teach you about your relatives, where they came from and events through the years. These stories can also include cultural traditions, relatives overcoming challenges and funny stories about them growing up. Many people study and record their personal histo...
Kids Discover •

When You Win and When You Don’t - Kids Discover

How do we handle these feelings?
“Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose” is a sign that was displayed in center field at the old Yankee Stadium in New York which is now a baseball field for high school teams. The words are a reminder that baseball games are a game of chance. What does that mean? It means winning and losing are both possible. 
Contests, games, tournaments, and elections involve people participating in a competition. 
You have probably heard a lot of talk about the topic of “winni...
Kids Discover •

Author Interview About I am Billie Jean King - Kids Discover

When Billie Jean King first played the game of tennis she knew it was what she wanted to do with her life. As a young athlete she set a big goal for herself and began to work hard to become the top player in the world. She soon realized that the path would be much different for a young female athlete to become the best at her sport of tennis.
Billie Jean King became known as a player of fast speed on a tennis court with a tough game at the net and a strong backhand. She won many titles and was t...
Allrecipes •

This Is How Many Times You Can Actually Reuse Parchment Paper

Savvy bakers know that a key ingredient for batches of perfect cookies is a roll of parchment paper. A layer of the paper underneath cookie dough will allow it to bake more evenly. The nonstick quality will help also prevent baked goods from cracking or breaking when sliding a spatula under them and lifting them off the baking sheet when they are finished.

Sometimes when all is said and done, the paper hardly looks used at all. But can you reuse that parchment paper for another batch of your f...
Allrecipes •

This Is How Many Times You Can Actually Reuse Parchment Paper

Savvy bakers know that a key ingredient for batches of perfect cookies is a roll of parchment paper. A layer of the paper underneath cookie dough will allow it to bake more evenly. The nonstick quality will help also prevent baked goods from cracking or breaking when sliding a spatula under them and lifting them off the baking sheet when they are finished.

Sometimes when all is said and done, the paper hardly looks used at all. But can you reuse that parchment paper for another batch of your f...
Better Homes & Gardens •

Upgrade Your Kitchen With These Energy-Efficient Induction Ranges

The Bottom Line
The best induction ranges are easy to operate and should make your cooking tasks more efficient—both in time and energy. Overall, the LG 30 in. 6.3 cu. ft. Smart 5-Element Induction Range is a solid option for any home cook. It’s a comfortable introduction to induction cooking at a moderate price, offering five burner elements that can be adjusted to accommodate multiple sizes of pots and pans.

What to Know About Induction Ranges Before Shopping
Size and Oven Capacity...
Parade •

My Dad Cracked the Code to the Best Summer Soup 

“Is this cold soup?”“It’s a chilled soup,” my father would say. “And it is perfect for a warm evening like this.”When he’d mention the idea of a chilled soup, it was usually a new concept for family friends at the dinner table, but they were willing to try it because my father was a good cook and always created interesting and delicious meals. Some nights it would be a cool tomato gazpacho with crusty garlic croutons, while other nights we’d have his corn chowder with crispy pancetta pieces scat...
Parade •

My Dad Cracked the Code to the Best Summer Soup 

“Is this cold soup?”“It’s a chilled soup,” my father would say. “And it is perfect for a warm evening like this.”When he’d mention the idea of a chilled soup, it was usually a new concept for family friends at the dinner table, but they were willing to try it because my father was a good cook and always created interesting and delicious meals. Some nights it would be a cool tomato gazpacho with crusty garlic croutons, while other nights we’d have his corn chowder with crispy pancetta pieces scat...
Parade •

My Dad Cracked the Code to the Best Summer Soup 

“Is this cold soup?”“It’s a chilled soup,” my father would say. “And it is perfect for a warm evening like this.”When he’d mention the idea of a chilled soup, it was usually a new concept for family friends at the dinner table, but they were willing to try it because my father was a good cook and always created interesting and delicious meals. Some nights it would be a cool tomato gazpacho with crusty garlic croutons, while other nights we’d have his corn chowder with crispy pancetta pieces scat...
Parade •

The Secret Ingredient for Creamy Cacio e Pepe Every Time

When dinner needs to hit the table quickly, and you aren’t sure what’s in the fridge, a simple pot of pasta is a great go-to. It’s simple, comforting and will please pretty much everyone at the table.Here at Parade, we’re big fans of cacio e pepe, the classic creamy Roman pasta dish. In just a few minutes, we can gather the “cacio” (cheese), the “pepe” (black pepper) and a box of spaghetti for a delicious pasta dinner. The silky sauce is a mixture of pasta water and cheese, so you don’t even hav...
Parade •

The Secret Ingredient for Creamy Cacio e Pepe Every Time

When dinner needs to hit the table quickly, and you aren’t sure what’s in the fridge, a simple pot of pasta is a great go-to. It’s simple, comforting and will please pretty much everyone at the table.Here at Parade, we’re big fans of cacio e pepe, the classic creamy Roman pasta dish. In just a few minutes, we can gather the “cacio” (cheese), the “pepe” (black pepper) and a box of spaghetti for a delicious pasta dinner. The silky sauce is a mixture of pasta water and cheese, so you don’t even hav...
Better Homes & Gardens •

We Tested 14 Refrigerators in Our Own Kitchens—These 6 Were the Best

The Bottom Line
For a refrigerator with ample, customizable storage space and features that make everyday use a breeze, the LG LRFLC2706S checks all the boxes.

If you aren’t looking for a French-door model, we recommend the Whirlpool WRS321SDHZ, which provides a surprising amount of room for a side-by-side model with space for larger trays and items like sheet cakes.

Our Testing Process
To find the best refrigerators, we looked for highly rated models across major brands at various pr...
Better Homes & Gardens •

We Tested 14 Refrigerators in Our Own Kitchens—These 6 Were the Best

The Bottom Line
For a refrigerator with ample, customizable storage space and features that make everyday use a breeze, the LG LRFLC2706S checks all the boxes.

If you aren’t looking for a French-door model, we recommend the Whirlpool WRS321SDHZ, which provides a surprising amount of room for a side-by-side model with space for larger trays and items like sheet cakes.

Our Testing Process
To find the best refrigerators, we looked for highly rated models across major brands at various pr...
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