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Creamy Tomato Vegan Pasta

Posted on February 5, 2026

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water, divided, plus more for pasta 3/4 cup raw cashews, divided 2 Tbsp. plus 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided 16 oz. penne 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, divided 1 small yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 6 Tbsp. tomato paste 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, for serving See All Nutritional Information Keep screen awake Continue Reading »

Cottage Cheese Alfredo

Posted on February 3, 2026

Ingredients Kosher salt 8 oz. dry fettuccine 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 cups low-fat cottage cheese 1 cup 2% milk 1 oz. Parmesan, shredded (about 1/3 c. packed) 2 small cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 oz. baby spinach Crushed red pepper flakes Keep screen awake Directions SavePrint Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine, stirring occasionally, until very al Continue Reading »

The history of Hoisin Sauce

Posted on February 3, 2026

The history of Hoisin Sauce Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Hoisin Sauce? The origins of hoisin sauce are largely a mystery, but we do know that the popular condiment is Cantonese in origin and that at some point, it was introduced to the United States. Interestingly, the condiment’s name is Continue Reading »

Do you ever wonder who first thought of Kalamata Olives?

Posted on February 2, 2026

Follow us on our social channels! The history of Kalamata Olives Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Kalamata Olives? The specific origin of kalamata olives isn’t known, but we do know that they are named for the Greek town where they have long been grown, Kalamata, which is located in the Continue Reading »

The history of Aioli

Posted on January 30, 2026

The history of Aioli Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Aioli? Aioli’s origins are surprisingly ancient and murky, but we do know that the sauce has its roots in the Mediterranean region. Some historians trace the condiment’s origins to either Provence, France or Catalonia, Spain, but others believe the sauce’s roots Continue Reading »

How to Make Vegetarian Lasagna

Posted on January 29, 2026

Ingredients 3 cups ricotta 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, divided 2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning 1 egg, beaten Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 1 cup (32-oz.) jar marinara 1 (16-oz.) box no-boil lasagna noodles Thinly sliced basil, for garnish Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish Keep screen awake Directions SavePrint Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, stir until Continue Reading »

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Posted on January 29, 2026

Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 8 (5 ounce) boneless chicken thighs salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed ½ medium onion, finely chopped 7 cloves garlic, chopped, or to taste 1 cup honey ½ cup soy sauce 1 pinch onion powder, or to taste 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions Gather all ingredients.   Continue Reading »

The history of Pumpkin Pie

Posted on January 29, 2026

The history of Pumpkin Pie Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Pumpkin Pie? Today we are delving into the history behind a Thanksgiving classic: pumpkin pie! Pumpkins were first cultivated in Central America around 5,500 B.C. They were introduced to England and Europe when explorers brought samples back with them and Continue Reading »

The history of Blondies

Posted on January 27, 2026

Follow us on our social channels! The history of Blondies Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Blondies? Fannie Farmer’s 1896 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book included a recipe for “brownies,” but the dessert didn’t contain any chocolate and was instead much more similar to what we think of as blondies. Like many Continue Reading »

The history of Minute Maid Orange Juice

Posted on January 26, 2026

Follow us on our social channels! The history of Minute Maid Orange Juice Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Minute Maid Orange Juice? In 1945, the U.S. Army ordered 500,000 pounds of powdered orange juice from the Florida Foods Corporation. However, the war ended before the product could ship, so in Continue Reading »