Hi Friends, This time, it’s my turn to ask you for advice. I told my husband I’d like a new crockpot (or slow cooker) for Mother’s Day, and he said, “Pick one out and order it.” Of course, I could start googling... but we all know how unreliable those top search results can be (try searching for something in your area of expertise—you’ll see what I mean). So I thought I’d ask the experts—you! I’m looking for a smaller size, around 5 to 5½ quarts. If you have one you love—and it’s new enough...

Hi Friends, Lately, I’ve been on a lemon kick. 🍋 Do you like lemon flavors in your food? Some of my family members are also lemon lovers, which keeps me inspired to try new citrusy things and share... with them and you, of course. 😄 Whether you’re squeezing, zesting, or stirring citrus into everything you cook, fresh lemons have a way of making food brighter and more memorable. I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite lemon-loaded recipes—plus tips to help you get the most out of every fruit....

Greetings, Here’s a quick bread machine tip that might surprise you—don’t melt the butter! It might seem helpful to soften (as specified in most bread recipes) or melt it before adding it to your bread machine pan, but room-temperature or warm butter can actually make your dough too soft or sticky… especially when combined with the friction factor (the heat a bread machine generates while kneading). Instead, try cutting cold butter into small pieces and adding it straight from the fridge. It...