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Sometimes it’s hard to believe that celebrities enjoy the same things we do, despite having access to the best restaurants and culinary minds around the world. For instance, Travis Kelce loves eating French toast, Paul McCartney enjoys his eggs with a side of thick-cut fries, and rising star Pedro Pascal loves to snack on Cap’n Crunch. It’s true, even superstars enjoy the simple things in…

Why Make This A splash of soy sauce brings deep umami flavor that elevates plain scrambled eggs. Whisk soy sauce into the eggs to blend, then cook them with butter for a subtly sweet contrast. As someone who is constantly rushing out the door, scrambled eggs have been my go-to for a quick, healthy breakfast for as long as I can remember. In fact, they were the first meal I ever learned to…

Key Takeaways • A sprinkle of shredded cheese before roasting elevates every vegetable’s flavor beautifully. • Use a little bit of Parmesan, cheddar, feta, or goat cheese depending on the veggie.• After roasting, put vegetables back in the oven just a few minutes to melt cheese. My family eats a lot of vegetables. Part of the reason is that our taste buds love, love, love fresh produce from…

While I typically rely on bread crumbs or panko to bread my fried chicken or chicken cutlets, I’ve discovered a surprising and fun secret ingredient for an even crispier result, and it’s likely already in your pantry: instant ramen noodles. That’s right, those budget-friendly packets of noodles, when crushed, can be your secret breading weapon for the crispiest fried chicken. Did you know…

Why Make This Tossing vegetables in homemade or store-bought vinaigrette before roasting infuses them with loads of flavor. Use about 1/4 cup vinaigrette per pound of vegetables and let them stand 5 to 10 minutes before roasting. This trick enhances every kind of roasted veggie. There’s one tool in my kitchen that gets used almost daily: my sheet pan. Lined with parchment paper and loaded with…

Thy Make This A splash of soy sauce adds rich umami flavor, transforming a basic vinaigrette. Start with one teaspoon soy sauce, then taste and add more if you like. Go with regular soy sauce, or try sweet soy or shirodashi to introduce caramel, smoky, or savory notes—no extra sugar needed. I realized I needed a quick dressing while making a dense bean salad for lunch this week. My fallback…

Why Make This A yogurt marinade tenderizes chicken, helps seasonings penetrate, and adds juiciness to the meat and crispness to the exterior. You can customize the flavor with your favorite spices. I learned an amazing trick from Ami, my mom. When my dad was away on work trips, Ami and I had our own little ritual: chicken breast marinated in yogurt. She never measured, just scooped thick…

I’ve adored pasta ever since I was a kiddo, whether it was mac and cheese, pasta primavera, or a simple spaghetti marinara. Now, as an adult, I have pasta at least once a week as an easy, versatile, and always delicious dinner. What is most appealing about pasta is that it comes together so quickly. My favorite recipes are the ones where I can make the sauce in precisely the same amount of time…