Makes 4 to 6 cakes. Note: Crisp and savory, these are a sophisticated version of the beloved Tater Tots and ideal carriers for cooked vegetables, chopped bacon or whatever leftovers you might have on ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Some things our mothers teach us are concrete: How to drive a car, read a W-2 form or hem a pair of pants. Other life lessons sneak up on us. My mother taught me to cook almost by osmosis. It was ...

With a bigger, fluffier take on hash browns, a lighter gratin and a twist on twice-baked, Claire Saffitz makes the holiday staple shine in new ways. By Claire Saffitz Because mashed potatoes are a ...