Katy O'Hara

Burlington

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Articles

My Mom's Go-To Dinner for Night One of a Family Vacation

3 weeks ago | allrecipes.com | Katy O'Hara

We all love going out to eat for dinner, but it can get far too expensive to do that every night. Yet, we don’t really want to spend a ton of time cooking while we’re on vacation either. The kitchen is unfamiliar and small, and the equipment at rental houses isn’t always the best (looking at you, dull chef’s knives). But, despite those challenges, my whole family does appreciate the effort that goes into a home-cooked (vacation-cooked?!) meal.
Chef John's Mom's Best Tip for Perfect Potato Salad

4 weeks ago | allrecipes.com | Katy O'Hara

Chef John's Mom's Best Tip for Perfect Potato SaladThis classic potato salad relies on a few simple tricks to make it picnic-perfect. ByPublished on May 10, 2025 Credit: There are so many types of potato salad out there made across the world. But sometimes, it’s hard to beat a cookout classic dressed up with mayonnaise, crunchy celery, zippy onion, and perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs.
Our Most-Saved Brunch Recipe of All Time 'Never Disappoints'

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Katy O'Hara

When it comes to brunch, it’s hard to go wrong. There are savory casseroles, such as Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole, and sweet ones, like this Overnight Blueberry French Toast. In our book, every brunch food is a winner, regardless of flavor profile. But in our deep catalog of brunch recipes, one was saved by Allrecipes members more than any other recipe.
Dairy Queen’s Fan-Favorite Seasonal Treat Is Back for a Limited Time

2 months ago | allrecipes.com | Katy O'Hara

When it comes to Dairy Queen, I tend to fixate on the Blizzard menu, but I love a good dipped cone, too. There’s something about that satisfying crunch as you bite into the hardened shell that makes it the perfect warm-weather treat. We thought we had already received the best dipped-cone news possible with the announcement of the brand-new Crunchin’ Cookie Dipped Cone, but something even more exciting was around the corner. Folks, the cherry-dipped cone is officially back.
Dairy Queen’s Fan-Favorite Seasonal Treat Is Back for a Limited Time

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Katy O'Hara

When it comes to Dairy Queen, I tend to fixate on the Blizzard menu, but I love a good dipped cone, too. There’s something about that satisfying crunch as you bite into the hardened shell that makes it the perfect warm-weather treat. We thought we had already received the best dipped-cone news possible with the announcement of the brand-new Crunchin’ Cookie Dipped Cone, but something even more exciting was around the corner. Folks, the cherry-dipped cone is officially back.
The Trick to Making Asparagus Taste Like a Restaurant’s

Feb 23, 2025 | allrecipes.com | Katy O'Hara

Asparagus is a versatile vegetable that sometimes gets a bad rap for being stringy or bland. To make delicious, restaurant-level asparagus, roast it at a high temperature and avoid overcrowding the pan. It’s finally asparagus season, and we’re ready for months of the fresh, tender vegetable gracing our plates, whether we’re out to dinner or at home. When you cook asparagus right, the stalks still hold their shape. But overcooking it results in limp, stringy strands.
The Reese’s Limited-Edition Collab Fans Begged for Is Finally Back

Jan 10, 2025 | yahoo.com | Katy O'Hara |Bridget Olson

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups have been delighting fans' taste buds for nearly a century, which now come in every shape, size, flavor, and brand collaboration. These days we have everything from Reese's popcorn to baking mixes, and as best as we can tell, there's no evidence of fans tiring of the endless options. Now Reese’s is teaming back up with Nothing Bundt Cakes to bring back a limited-edition collab fans have been begging for.
This Grandma-Approved Recipe Puts the Magic in Magic Cookie Bars

Dec 13, 2024 | allrecipes.com | Katy O'Hara

You know you're in for a treat when a dessert has “magic” in the name. With Magic Cookie Bars, you’re basically guaranteed it every time. The throwback dessert has been around for many years, and its popularity has endured. Magic Cookie Bars first appeared in magazines and newspapers in the mid-1960s. The gooey bars aren’t only known as magic cookie bars, though. You may have heard them called Hello Dolly Bars or Seven Layer Bars.
The Best Fudge Recipe You’ll Ever Make Comes From the Back of a Jar

Dec 8, 2024 | yahoo.com | Katy O'Hara

AllrecipesGenerate Key TakeawaysIf you scroll through Allrecipes, you’ll find several recipes for fudge. But sifting through them can take some time. Do you want one that's super simple or one with an impressive presentation? New or classic? Luckily, there’s a fudge recipe on Allrecipes that checks all the boxes. It's nostalgic, it’s quick, it’s fairly foolproof, and it’s a crowd-pleaser. The recipe? None other than the aptly named Fantasy Fudge.
Costco Has the Gift I Stock up on Every Year-and It’s One You’d Never Expect

Dec 7, 2024 | yahoo.com | Katy O'Hara

Dotdash Meredith/Janet MaplesGenerate Key TakeawaysThe holidays are coming, and while this mostly means good things (delicious food, time with loved ones), it also means navigating tricky waters. For me, finding great gifts for everyone on my list is an inevitable annual struggle. Not only do I want the recipients to be satisfied, but I also don’t want to break the bank.