Sheri Castle
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I Tried Cooking a Steak in 3 Cups of Oil, Because TikTok Said So
To make, you submerge a steak in oil and poach it in the oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 120° degrees and then sear it just before serving. Here's what happened when I tried this technique. → Read More
How To Make Strawberry Pretzel Salad: A Retro Southern Dessert That Stands the Test of Time
This retro Southern summertime favorite — consisting of a buttery pretzel crust, a cream cheese filling, and a strawberry Jell-O topping — is one of the easiest, prettiest, and most refreshing fresh fruit desserts around. → Read More
6 Tips for Cooking *Much* Better Potatoes
Potatoes are a staple ingredient in many recipes. Here are six tips to help you cook with potatoes better, from choosing the right variety, to deciding when (or if) to peel them. → Read More
We Tested 4 Famous Scalloped Potato Recipes and Found a Clear Winner
We picked four of the most popular scalloped potato recipes and battled them against each other: from The Pioneer Woman, Tyler Florence, Chrissy Teigen, and Martha Stewart. → Read More
Martha Stewart’s Scalloped Potatoes Are Classic, Creamy, and Seriously Good
These melt-in-your-mouth potatoes are what dreams are made of. → Read More
Here’s What We Thought of Chrissy Teigen’s Scalloped Potatoes
A start-to-finish review of Chrissy Teigen's Scalloped Potatoes — along with at-home tips and takeaways for making it even better. → Read More
Tyler Florence Has a Clever Trick for Making the Best Scalloped Potatoes Ever
A start-to-finish review of Tyler Florence's Scalloped Potatoes — along with at-home tips and takeaways for making it even better. → Read More
The Problem with The Pioneer Woman’s Scalloped Potato Recipe
This was not the cozy, comforting casserole I had hoped for. → Read More
I Tested 4 Methods for Cooking Steak, and Here Is the Very Best
These four methods of cooking steak all claim to be the best. I set out to determine which one is worth the effort. → Read More
I Tried Martha Stewart’s Classic Steak Recipe (& Here’s What I Thought)
It's the method most of us were taught to use. But is it the best? → Read More
I Tried the “Secret” to Perfect Steak — And Discovered a Major Problem
This is a standard sear-and-roast steak with the added step of salting and drying overnight. I tried it to see if that extra step was worth it. → Read More
I (Finally) Tried Freeze-Frying a Steak. Here’s Why I’ll Never Do It Again.
I’ve talked about it for weeks — but not for good reasons. → Read More
I’ve Been Cooking Steaks for Decades, and This Is My New Go-To Method
This steak is slow-roasted to the desired doneness and then seared (for flavor and appearance) right before it's served, which reverses the usual sear-then-roast order of things. → Read More
Who Wins the Title of "Best Turkey Ever"?
We tested famous Thanksgiving turkey recipes from Alton Brown, Ina Garten, Martha Stewart, and Ree Drummond — and picked our favorite. → Read More
Is Martha Stewart's "Perfect" Turkey Recipe Truly Perfect?
A start-to-finish review of Martha Stewart's roast turkey and brine recipes — along with at-home tips and takeaways for making them even better. → Read More
If You Make Pioneer Woman's Turkey Recipe, Read This First
A start-to-finish review of Pioneer Woman's turkey and brine recipes — along with at-home tips and takeaways for making them even better. → Read More
Here's the Deal with Ina Garten's Famous Roast Turkey Recipe
Between its 5-star rating and Ina Garten's reputation for perfection, Ina's turkey is, arguably, the most popular bird on the internet. → Read More
I Made Alton Brown's Thanksgiving Turkey for the First Time
A start-to-finish review of Alton Brown's Good Eats turkey and brine recipes — along with at-home tips and takeaways for making them even better. → Read More
Recipe: Pumpkin Slab Pie
It’s the answer when you’re expecting an extra-large crowd this Thanksgiving. → Read More
Cabbage & Sausage Pasta for When You're Hungry but Also Lazy
There's hardly any effort required to make a pasta this good and half of it is owed to the earthiness of cabbage and smoky sausage. → Read More