Fragrant Jasmine Rice

Cooking delicious, versatile rice is easy with this foolproof recipe. But once you practice this simple technique, you’ll be steaming to perfection in no time. All you need is a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid, rice, water, and kosher salt. Carson Downing, Props: Lexi Juhl, Food: Kelsey Moylan This recipe is for white jasmine rice, the most commonly available bang out. You may also see brown jasmine rice, which takes significantly longer to cook....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Gary Lewis

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May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 37 words · Erik Simmons

Freezing Food

Some foods do great in the freezer, while others should never be frozenlikeever. Explore Shopping and Storing

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 17 words · Kathleen Boyd

French Country Decor 101: How to Get This Cozy-Yet-Elegant Style

We’re feeling the romance with this idyllic decor style. Its no wonder the timeless aestheticwhich indeed is inspired by Frances pastoral charmis enjoying a resurgence right now. French country decor offers precisely that. Photo:Andreas von Einsiedel/Getty Images What Is French Country Decor? Its no wonder that the French country aesthetic is enjoying a nice surge in popularity right now. Its hard not to feel drawn into the effortless romance, pastoral charm, and earthy allure....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Eric Torres

French Lavender: How To Grow and Care for It in Your Yard

This calming plant can actually blossom in many front yards with proper care. These native Mediterranean plants are popular in gardens throughout the world. French lavender’s signature calming scent is often used in essential oils and perfumes. Photo:Kosta Nikolopoulos/Getty Images This fringed look makes the plant stand out from other lavender varieties. Here’s how to grow and maintain French lavender in your own front yard. Growing Conditions Mariia Demchenko/Getty Images...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Emily Gordon

French Onion Casserole

The irresistible creaminess of mac and cheese marries the richness of French onion soup in this baked pasta recipe. This French onion soup casserole is an indulgent and slightly more refined take on classic mac and cheese. Then, the pasta is coated in a thick sauce of jammy caramelized onions mingled with Gruyere and cheddar. Photo: Antonis Achilleos The casserole is garnished with fresh, earthy thyme leaves, which contrasts well with its full-bodied interior....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Elizabeth Lopez MD

French Onion Soup Bites

These jammy, crispy, cheesy bites are so good they wont last youve been warned. In comes this bite-size appetizer that borrows all the best parts of the beloved classic. Caramelized onions are much sweeter than raw onions, and have a wonderfully jammy texture. Photo:Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Natalie Ghazali Stir the onion mixture frequently. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the onions to continue to cook....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Suzanne Mendoza

French Toast Casserole With Pecans and Raisins

This delectable brunch recipe serves up to eight people. Stir in the pecans and raisins. Arrange the bread in an overlapping pattern in a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Photo: Charles Masters Pour over any remaining liquid, nuts, and raisins from the bowl. Sprinkle with the raw sugar. Bake until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve warm, with additional maple syrup....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Candace Lambert

Fresh Herbs vs. Dried Herbs: When to Use Each So Your Food Has Maximum Flavor

Plus, how to substitute one for the other. Food preservation not only allows for a longer lifespan, its also sometimes more cost effective than buying fresh. However, there are times when fresh just cant be beat. Photo:Getty Images With different purposes and uses, heres when to use fresh herbs vs. dried herbs, and vice versa. What Are Fresh Herbs? There are thousands of plants with herbal uses. A plant is considered an herb if its used for medicinal, culinary, or fragrance purposes....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Carlos Thomas

Fresh Tomatoes Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk—Here’s What to Do if You Have the Impacted Tomatoes

Take a quick look before you toss them in your salad. If you’ve recently purchased fresh tomatoes, be on the lookout for the following products. These other sizes, however, all bear the lot codes R4467 or R4470. U.S. Food & Drug Administration What Is Salmonella? Salmonella is a bacteria that can be a common cause of food contamination and illnesses. So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Bailey Newton

Fresh Vegetables Sold at Walmart, Kroger Recalled in 18 States Due to Listeria

The recall impacts cucumbers, jalapenos, and more. Claudio Caridi/Getty Images Its time to check yourproduce drawer!

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 16 words · Derek Washington

Fresh Ways to Use Mint Jelly That Don't Involve Lamb

Here’s how you’re free to use up whatever you have left over from Easter. Think mint jelly is for lamb only? You don’t have to wait until nextEaster dinnerto use up this sweet, bracing condiment. Photo: Antonis Achilleos Bake Almond Butter Thumbprints Replace the strawberry jam in this recipe with mint jelly for a mint-flavored cookie. Garnish with lime wedges andfresh mint leaves. Start with a little, then add to taste....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Christopher Flowers

From Amazon to Wayfair, These Are the 30 Best Presidents’ Day Storage Deals to Shop

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Prices start at just $5. Plus, I cant stop thinking about how perfectthis on-sale rolling cartis for the beloved teachers in my life. Photo:Wayfair Im also eyeingthis cool sunglasses casefrom Gilt that can store three pairs inside. Of course, theres lots more to exploreespecially while prices start at just $5so keep scrolling below. One Id recommend grabbing is zippered storage bags....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Margaret Dominguez