Katrina Hall

America's top 10 chain restaurants ranked

People love to pick on chain restaurants. Like used car salesmen, the mass feeders are easy targets. Their uniformity and ubiquity seem to go against a culture increasingly bent on personal customization.<p>Indeed, it has been a rough past few years for casual chains, whose customer base has been …

8 Leftover Thanksgiving Sandwiches That Take #FoodPorn To A New Level Of Extra

OK, it's time to focus our undivided attention on the upcoming holiday of food consumption. Thanksgiving is any foodie's favorite holiday, and if you …

Jean-Georges Is No Longer a Three-Michelin-Starred Restaurant

More bad news for chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten: Jean-Georges, his flagship fine dining restaurant, lost one Michelin star in the 2018 New York City Michelin Guide, which debuted today. It’s now one of 11 restaurants in New York with two stars. The downgrade also means that San Francisco surpasses …

This song is so relaxing, scientists recommend NOT listening while behind the wheel

The next time you need to unwind, there’s one song in particular that’s likely to relax you. Its effect is so strong, in fact, that one doctor …

How to Doze Off and Get the Best Night's Sleep of Your Life

After a weekend of bridesmaid festivities for a friend's wedding, I've been falling asleep like a baby—sometimes even with the remnants of my …

Before & After: A Blank 250 Sq Ft Space Becomes a Cozy Home

Chelsea moved into her charming, small apartment and immediately set to work turning it into a lovely little home. With help from her mother, she …

5 Tips for a Better Cup of Coffee

From pre-warming mugs to water temperature guidance, we're here to improve your morning ritual.<p>Drinking coffee is more than a routine that starts the day. It's the routine that lets you know you’re still breathing. That being said, it’s easy to get stuck in your ways. Stubbornness—or maybe just …

We Tested 13 Grocery Store Coffees and Here’s the Best One

In the kitchen of my studio apartment I have a Mr. Coffee automatic drip coffee machine, two French presses, a combination travel mug–French press, a …

Decorating a Small Apartment? This Brand Is Your One-Stop Shop

We often turn to the design pros at IKEA to find small space furniture that won't break the bank, but there's another store that's been flying under …

This Is the Most Popular Cabbage Recipe on Pinterest

It's not a surprise that our readers are obsessed with cabbage. This humble vegetable can easily transform into an all-star side or main dish with …

Microwave Red Cabbage with Bacon and Caraway Seeds

Braised cabbage is a common German side dish, but can often be overly rich. This lightened-up version could not be simpler, since everything from the …

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Sausage Gravy Breakfast Lasagna

Layers of sausage gravy, cheese and noodles work so magically together, you'll wonder why you never ate lasagna for breakfast before.<p>Bring a large …

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Garlic Parmesan-Stuffed Artichokes

It's the new chips and dip.<p>Servings: 2<p><b>Artichokes</b><p>2 artichokes<p>1 lemon, juiced<p>Salt, to taste<p><b>Stuffing</b><p>¼ cup butter<p>3 tablespoons garlic<p>1 lemon, juiced<p>2 cups bread crumbs<p>½ teaspoon salt<p>¼ teaspoon pepper<p>¼ cup parsley<p>Grated parmesan, for topping<p>Mayonnaise or butter, for dipping<p># Preheat the oven to …

22 Easy Recipes That Make Roast Chicken Exciting Again

We’re always looking for exciting new chicken recipes to jazz up our usual menu. Most us eat it all the time, whether we plunk some into the slow cooker or make recipes all week from a rotisserie chicken. But the classic roast version doesn’t have to be a drag. With a little love (and a lot of …

Classic Cornbread

Matt and Amy Bell, owners of the restaurant South on Main, usually avoid cooking contests. But the cornbread festival was different. "It's more of a …

Roasted Beets

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How to make the perfect scrambled egg

This is a tale of a simple egg, scrambled over low heat, with just enough patience to make it perfect.<p>It is not the scrambled egg of my …

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Recipe courtesy of<p>From:<p>Yield:4 servings<p>Level:Easy<p>Nutritional AnalysisPer ServingCalories139 calorieTotal Fat9 gramsSaturated Fat1 gramsCholesterol0 …

One-Pan Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients<p>for 4 servings<p>½ cup low sodium soy sauce<br>• 3 tablespoons water<br>• ½ tablespoon garlic, minced<br>• 1 tablespoon cornstarch<br>• 4 tablespoons honey<br>• 3 skinless chicken breasts<br>• ½ bell pepper, sliced<br>• 1 cup broccoli floret<br>• 1 cup baby carrot<br>• 1 cup green bean, trimmed<br>• salt, to taste<br>• pepper, to taste<br>• sesame seed, for …

Cast Iron Steak Tips with Mushroom-Onion Gravy | America's Test Kitchen

Sirloin steak tips, also known as flap meat, can be sold as whole steaks, cubes, and strips. To ensure uniform pieces, we prefer to purchase whole …

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Honey Graham Crackers Recipe

"Make your own honey graham crackers at home! These are simple to make, and can be used in recipes that call for graham crackers."<p>Ingredients<p>2 cups …

From yakitori to tonkatsu, there's more to Japanese cuisine than sushi, sashimi - Firstpost

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone says Japanese food? Sushi? No doubt it's one of the most famous dishes of the cuisine …

They Hear Loud Meows During Rainstorm and Find the Tiniest Furball Looking for Help..

A tiny kitten was found meowing aloud during a rainstorm, looking for help. No one knows how he got there...<p>Meet sweet little Winston!<p>Courtesy: The …

A new study shows cats are way smarter than we suspected, and also big ol' jerks

Listen up, dog people: The proof is in, and cats are every bit as smart as dogs.<p>Scientists at Kyoto University studied 49 house cats and their …

12 Tiny-Ass Apartment Design Ideas to Steal

Just when I think I’ve seen the tiniest studio apartments in Paris making efficient use of every last inch of space, some interior design blog or …

13 ideas for small homes that will turn them stylishly modern

The modern design style is perfect for decorating small spaces, because it first of all seeks simplicity in both lines of furniture and color …