Adina Steiman
Special Projects Editor Emeritus
Lover of matcha, hater of fennel, defender of crescent dough.
This Danish Dough Whisk Can Make Any Bread, Cake, or Muffin Better
No more over-mixed batter. No more dough hands.
The Underdog Kitchen Tool That Makes Everything Easier
Think of this kitchen tool as a bionic hand.
The Absolute Easiest Way to Make Homemade Pickles
Seriously: it doesn't get simpler than this.
8 Lunch Containers That Put Brown Bags to Shame
The best new totes, jars, and boxes don't just transport your food. They transform it.
11 Old-Fashioned Cooking Tools to Have In Your Kitchen
Turns out your grandmother's cooking gear is better than yours.
18 Ways to Make Chicken (Yes, Chicken) Exciting (Yes, Exciting) Again
Turns out you really can teach an old bird new tricks.
Strawberry Pretzel Salad Is the Strange Side Dish You Need for Thanksgiving
It's time that non-Southerners discovered this dish for themselves.
Why Creamed Dried Sweet Corn Should Be on Every Thanksgiving Table
This cult Pennsylvania Dutch dish deserves to be served from coast to coast this holiday.
Creamed Dried Sweet Corn With Onion and Chives
Step aside, cornbread. In Pennsylvania Dutch country, dried sweet corn is an essential part of the Thanksgiving table. Soak it in milk and cream for at least 4 hours (or up to overnight), then simmer it with a bit of sautéed onion for a luscious side dish that's as sweet as summer corn—and even more irresistible.
9 Food of the Month Clubs That Make for Perfect, Everlasting Gifts
Okay, maybe they aren't eternally everlasting. But these cheese clubs (and steak clubs) (and gelato clubs) will keep the holiday spirit going for at least a few months.
The Creamiest, Dreamiest Way to Cook Pasta
Just take a cue from pasta's Italian cousin, risotto.
How Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman Stays Sane on Thanksgiving
It's time for some #realtalk.
The 5-Second Trick That Makes Hummus Look Fancy
It might annoy your hungry family. But that's a small price to pay.
How to Make NYC's Famous Halal White Sauce
Put it on kebabs, put it on sandwiches—heck, just put a squeeze bottle of it on your desk and drink it.
Your BBQ Cookout Is Grossing Me Out (But I Can't Tell You)
Some folks need a grilling intervention. This article is for them (and the people that love them).
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This Multi-Seed Rosh Hashanah Challah Is the Ultimate Art Project
It's almost as fun as Play-Doh. And definitely more delicious.
There's a Rosh Hashanah Seder, and It's Just as Great as Passover
The Sephardic traditions of Rosh Hashanah fill the entire table—and cover a world of history.
6 Very Trendy Slow Cooker Cookbooks
Because—news flash!—the slow cooker is cool again. And now there are cool books to go with it.