Tamara’s Ultimate Cheesecake

Most cheesecakes I’ve made over the years have been dense and rich to the point where one slice is plenty. This one is different. Tamara’s recipe produces something lighter and more delicate, almost closer to a Japanese-style cheesecake in texture, and it’s a dessert where you find yourself going back for a second slice without … Read more

The Dirty Dozen 2026 Puts a Spotlight on PFAS Pesticides

EWG’s Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen 2026 are excellent resources when it comes to shopping organic.Credit: Unsplash Getty Images On March 24, as it has nearly every year since 2004, the Environmental Working Group released its annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. This guide analyzes USDA data on pesticide residues on non-organic produce samples … Read more

Classic: Beef Bourguignon

Beef bourguignon is basically Burgundian patience in a pot, and it is one of the Honest Cooking team’s favorite French classics. Cubes of chuck braised in a full bottle of dry red wine with lardons, mushrooms, and pearl onions until everything turns soft and deeply savory. It takes three hours minimum, and there’s no way … Read more

Trends in Digestive Health: Are Microbiome Tests Worth It?

You may be familiar with the scene. You’re talking to a new patient or client—or a stranger on the street who has a “quick” question for you—and they want to know if the microbiome test they took last month can really tell them how and what to eat. You take a deep breath and consider … Read more

Spring Salad – Baby Bok Choy, Butter Lettuce and Blackberry Salad

Most spring salads are the same bowl of mixed greens with a vinaigrette. This one is not. Baby bok choy sliced thin, butter lettuce torn into pieces, fresh cilantro leaves, thinly sliced cucumber, sliced avocado, and fresh blackberries. The dressing is basil blended with lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, and honey, then olive oil streamed … Read more

Slow Cooker Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

Slow Cooker Cheesy Cauliflower Soup tastes like cheesy potato soup, but it gets its creamy, cozy texture from cauliflower and a quick blend at the end. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, and you finish with melty cheddar for a rich soup that still feels light! Jump to Recipe and Video 141 CAL 19g … Read more

Best microwaves to buy in 2026, tested and reviewed

The microwave is one of the unsung heroes of the kitchen. From reheating leftovers and defrosting ingredients to cooking entire meals from scratch in little time, the microwave is a seriously versatile piece of kit. Not only do they save both time and effort, cooking in a microwave can also save energy, and therefore cost, … Read more

10 Ways To Upgrade A Simple Pot Roast

Sham Clicks/Shutterstock The classic pot roast straddles the line between haute cuisine and comfort home cooking. When done right, it’s everything you could wish for in a main course: rosy and tender braised beef, hearty potatoes and vegetables infused with succulent beef flavor, and a luxurious sauce … Read more

Pesto Shrimp Pasta (Easy 15 Minute Dinner)

This pesto shrimp pasta is one of the easiest dinners you can make. It’s just a handful of ingredients; pasta, shrimp, pesto, and a few extras,  and it comes together in about 15 minutes, start to finish. The only real prep is slicing a few cherry tomatoes, and everything else is just cooking pasta and … Read more