Claire Lower
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Portland, OR, United States
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Caramelise a Lemon Immediately
We here at Skillet love to brown our food. We brown it deeply and thoroughly. We also love to caramelise.... → Read More
You Need a Desk Lemon
I never managed to master the desk lunch when I worked in an office. No matter what I packed, the... → Read More
You Need to Start Adding Baking Soda to Your Ground Meat
Here's a genius little hack for the next time you're cooking mince meat or ground beef, add baking soda to the mix. It'll change your life. → Read More
11 Compound Butters That Will Get You Out of a Butter Rut
I cannot function without butter. I keep at least two types on hand at all times — one for cooking... → Read More
Your Air Fryer Isn't a Toaster
My family is weird about toasters. My stepmom and I long insisted that the toaster is a redundant and unnecessary... → Read More
11 Ways to Make a Frozen Pizza Less Sad
Eating a frozen pizza for supper can feel a little like giving up, but you can’t deny the convenience factor,... → Read More
You Might Be Using Pie Weights Wrong
I hate baking, especially when pie is the goal. I love to eat it, but I am just not good... → Read More
Add Fresh Corn to Your Pancakes Before It’s Too Late
This summer did not go how I wanted it to go. A broken fridge (and oppressive summer heat) makes it... → Read More
These Salt-Crusted Potatoes Are a Salt Fiend’s Dream
Much like myself, potatoes are capable of taking on a lot of salt. The sharp salinity is quickly tempered by... → Read More
15 Ways to Build a Better Breakfast Sandwich
Yesterday morning, the failing Wall Street Journal shitposted their way into the discourse by suggesting people hit hard by inflation might save money → Read More
Don't Preheat Your Oven Before Cooking Chicken Thighs
Preheating the oven is, for the most part, a scam. Unless you’re baking a recipe that includes some sort of... → Read More
Keep Your Natural Peanut Butter From Separating, and How to Remix It When It Does
People are very particular about peanut butter. I like the smooth, creamy “bad for you” kind that’s loaded with sugars... → Read More
Please Clean Your Spice Jars
Whether you’re making a simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette or a large, roasted piece of meat with an... → Read More
Impress Everyone You Know With Caramelised Onion Bread
Like any reasonable person, I love garlic bread, but it is not the only allium-based bread you can make and... → Read More
This Comforting Breakfast Pasta Comes Together in 15 Minutes
Pasta is a breakfast food. Like toast, it is carb. It also tastes good with eggs, bacon, and cheese, three things I like to eat in the morning. → Read More
You Should Scramble Your Eggs in a Jar Next Time
If you've ever wondered what the most effective scrambled eggs technique may be, we have an option that works a treat every time. → Read More
I Dare You to Roast Leftover Coleslaw
“What are you working on?” my father asked me, genuinely curious. “I’m roasting KFC coleslaw,” I told him. My dad... → Read More
7 Reasons I Hoard Bonne Maman Jam Jars
The only jam I buy with any regularity is Bonne Maman strawberry preserves. It is a perfect product. It’s sweet... → Read More
Make Better Boxed Mac & Cheese, Add an Egg Yolk
I love Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. I enjoy it when prepared according to the package instructions, but I’m also prone... → Read More
The Eight Types of Cheese You Should Have in Your Fridge at All Times
My fridge is very dairy-heavy. Currently, it is stocked with whole milk, half & half, heavy whipping cream, two types... → Read More