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The Kitchen Essentials
Every day, I’m asked many, many times for a list of tools and equipment that I believe are must-haves in a home kitchen. The answer? No idea, dude. But I know what works for me, so I'll give you my thoughts on what keeps the wheels turning...
A Full Week of Meals + A Shopping List: 10/23
I’ve got five more recipes for ya this week, and not one of them asks for much of your time. As much as I love intricate meals, I think it makes sense to simplify them a bit when we’re doing this much cooking in one day. Do it all in one af...
Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast is great. Making breakfast for everyone on a weekday morning? Less great.
I’d much rather knock a bunch of it out ahead of time and let everyone grab what they want throughout the week. A few sandwiches in the freezer, overnight...
Weekly Meal Plan: October 16, 2026
Every week, I cook all our family’s meals in a single afternoon. It saves us money and frees up so much time throughout the week. I like to cook about 80% of the meals, to leave room for dinners with friends, a night out, or the flexibility...
What 37 Years of Hot Sauce Looks Like
Here’s how the family business grew, rebuilt, and ended up in my Thai chili chicken bowl.
Most bottled hot sauce asks you to choose between flavor and serious heat. I use plenty of it anyway, but the good bottles do more than make food hot...
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