Sheela Prakash
Contributor
Sheela Prakash is a food and wine writer and recipe developer, as well as a registered dietitian. A longtime editor at Kitchn, she has also been on staff at Epicurious and Food52. Her writing and recipes can be found in numerous online and print publications, including Serious Eats, Tasting Table, The Splendid Table, Culture Cheese Magazine, Clean Plates, and Slow Food USA. She received her master’s degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy and holds Level 2 and Level 3 Awards in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
The Ultimate Back to School Freezer Pantry
Stock your freezer now to make easing into fall a breeze.
How to Hack a Pizza Oven at Home
Once you learn this trick, you may never order in delivery again.
5 Grillable Weeknight Dinners
Because we're gonna keep summer going, going, going, until it's gone.
3 Great Ways to Use Tomato Skins
If a recipe calls for peeling tomatoes, save those skins!
How to Wash and Prep Leeks
These mild and sweet alliums naturally hide a bit of sand and grit between their layers—here's how to clean them the easy way.
What to Use When You Don't Have Sour Cream
If a recipe calls for sour cream and you don't have it, don't worry—these alternatives work too.
How to Use That Lingering Carton of Heavy Cream
Pull it out from the back of the refrigerator.
The Best Way to Finish Pasta Doesn't Involve Parmesan
Grated cheese is great and all, but toasted breadcrumbs add crunch and flavor.
This Weekend: Deep Dive Into Tomato Season
Now is the time to eat your weight in tomatoes.
27 Ways to Use Up a Jar of Jam
Yes, sure, you can spread it on toast. But why stop there? There are so many other ways to get your jam on.
You Probably Shouldn't Be Putting These Things in the Dishwasher
Get out the soap and sponge—you'll want to hand wash these.
The Little Berries You Should Be Eating
If you're lucky enough to find gooseberries, snatch them up before the season's over.
The Obvious Trick to Knowing When Your Steak Is Done
There's an obvious trick to determining when that steak on the grill is perfect. The only problem? People have been telling you not to do this for years.
The Trick That Will Make Your Blueberry Muffins Famous
This is one little trick you'll want to steal.
Everything You Can Do With Ground Beef
This old standby has a whole lot of love to give.
5 Simple, Grilled Dinners to Cook This Week
Because the ultimate answer to easy summer dinners should be "throw it on the grill."
