A roast dinner is never complete without a good portion of roast potatoes. But are you actually making them properly? Well, according to top chef Heston Blumenthal, there are a few things you must do to get the perfect roasties. Firstly, while many people parboil the potatoes for a few minutes prior to roasting, Heston …

Nothing hits the spot better than a gooey, delicious grilled cheese sandwich. Served with tomato soup on the side, it’s every kid’s favorite dish! Most recipes will tell you to grill it in butter — but there’s a better way to get that crisp texture and golden hue. The secret? Mayonnaise. Food writer Tristan Lutze …

Making caramel may seem like a daunting task, but it is an exhilarating (and delicious) science project that requires a little preparation, patience, and timing. Challenge your candy-making skills by trying out this soft caramel recipe by a chef from the Culinary Institute of America. As you cook the caramel on the stove top, you …

INGREDIENTS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg beaten 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 ripe bananas mashed PREPARATION Combine flour, white sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together egg, milk, vegetable oil and bananas. Stir flour mixture into …

You’ve never tasted water like this—all flavor, and not a grain of sugar added. These tasty libations are sweet stand-ins for the sugary drinks you may be missing right about now. Simply place the ingredients in a 2-quart jar, muddle with a wooden spoon or spatula, cover with 6 cups of ice, fill the jar …