Samantha Leffler

See the quick and easy recipe for fresh tomato sauce that an Italian chef swears by. This sauce is ready in minutes, and beats store-bought stuff every time.

Learn how to pick ripe oranges while food shopping, as well as how to store oranges on the counter, in the refrigerator, and in the freezer.

Trader Joe’s Mango Sticky Rice is a new frozen Thai dessert with ripe mango and coconut sticky rice. Here are the shopper reviews and a microwave tip.

Learn how to store rhubarb—plus the best way to freeze and preserve it. Chefs share different methods so you can enjoy this vegetable all year long.

See the protein-packed pasta sauce that an Italian chef swears by. This creamy, flavorful sauce comes together in minutes and contains just five ingredients.

See the differences between olive oil and extra virgin olive oil, according to an expert. Plus, what makes extra virgin olive oil healthier than regular olive oil.

Discover two dozen summer drinks you can make and sip when it’s really, really hot out. Some of our favorite refreshing summer drink recipes include a Cherry Gin Rickey and a Tequila Sunrise.

Discover Costco’s newest food items for summer, from chipotle chicken and shrimp ceviche to pistachio croissants and ice cream bars.

Chefs' easy meals revealed: Carla Hall leans on veggie omelets, while E.J. Lagasse turns to caldo verde and family comfort food.

The USDA recommends thawing meat or poultry before adding it to the slow cooker—but the Instant Pot and Crock Pot guidelines say it's safe to start with frozen meat.

See the best functional foods to eat right now, according to hundreds of registered dietitians. Foods the pros recommend include mushrooms, Greek yogurt, more.

Discover what Italian chefs look for when buying dried pasta at the supermarket, and why this simple trick makes for better quality meals at home.

Try these high-protein vegan breakfast ideas if you follow a plant-based diet or are looking to experiment with plant-based eating. The easy recipes include coconut yogurt, a tropical creamsicle smoothie, and more.

Discover some of the healthiest superfoods you should eat right now, according to 874 registered dietitians. Nutritious foods include raspberries and avocado.

Free up some coveted space in your refrigerator with these affordable organizers from our At Home x Real Simple collection.

Discover the simple yet special ways you can celebrate Easter with your favorite people thanks to this guide that includes dozens of recipes, hosting tips, and more.

Discover a roundup of Easter lunch ideas that will impress your holiday guests, from stunning side salads to mouthwatering meaty mains.

See 10 new spring items to buy from Trader Joe's, according to employees. These finds aren't seasonal, and some will become permanent based on customer demand.

Learn how to store avocados so they last. You'll find tips on how to store a whole, cut, and mashed avocado, how to minimize browning, and how to freeze your avocado for long-term storage.

Here are dozens of the best cold drinks, cocktails, iced teas, lemonades, and more icy beverages to make at home and cool you off on a hot day.