Meghan Splawn

Boise, Chattanooga, New York

Contributor at The Kitchn

Co Host at Didn't I Just Feed You?

Food Editor, Skills @thekitchn. Co-host @didntijustfeedU. Mom of two, baker at hear.

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Recipe: Steak Sandwiches with Quick-Pickled Shallots and Chimichurri Sauce by Meghan Splawn

1 week ago | thenewfamilytable.substack.com | Hillary Dixler Canavan |Meghan Splawn

A steak dinner you can nail at home. There is something so special about a steak dinner. Steak is something that even prior to having kids I typically reserved for celebratory meals at classic steakho…
My New Favorite Costco Freezer Find Is Absolutely Huge-and So Delicious

2 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Meghan Splawn

Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Two things I’m obsessed with are food being the wrong size (giant or tiny, I love it!) and soft pretzels. So when I saw that Costco has a huge Bavarian-style pretzel in stock, I hopped in the car right away and headed to my local store. I didn’t have a special occasion to warrant needing giant soft pretzels—though these would be perfect for a family gathering, for feeding a little league or soccer team, or for a fun game night.
The Toll House Cookie Secret I Wish I'd Known Sooner

3 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Meghan Splawn

Simply Recipes / Emma ChristensenKey Takeaways• Adding a small amount of water to chocolate chip cookie dough creates crispier, chewier cookies. • Start with 1/4 teaspoon of water per cup of flour called for in the recipe. • For ultra-thin cookies, try 1 teaspoon of water per cup of flour. I’ve been baking the classic back-of-the-yellow-bag Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe since I was eight years old.
I Tried Canned Tuna From 6 Stores-This Is the Best One

3 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Meghan Splawn

Simply Recipes / Retailers below Canned tuna is an incredibly versatile pantry staple. You can turn it into tuna melts or fry up tuna patties for dinner (my son loves the leftovers for lunch). Tuna can bolster pasta dishes to make them heartier or be the star of a dinner-worthy tuna salad.
The Best Canned Tuna According to a Seafood Expert (It's Under $4)

3 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Meghan Splawn

Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock If you’ve shopped for canned tuna recently, you know that the options are overwhelming. There are cans and pouches and jars to choose from made by well-known brands, as well as store brands and some indie producers. While I love treating myself to a really high-quality tuna, a $12 can of albacore in olive oil would be a luxury wasted on my son’s lunchtime tuna salad sandwich.
The $14.99 ALDI Freezer Find That Totally Passes As Homemade

4 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Meghan Splawn

Being nosy at the grocery store has its benefits. Recently, I overheard one shopper raving to another about a pie in the ALDI frozen food section. She had five Village PieBaker's Strawberry-Rhubarb Pies in her cart, so I immediately put one in mine, too. This seasonal strawberry-rhubarb pie was knock-our-socks-off delicious and, thanks to some advice from the pie aficionado at ALDI, I learned a few tricks to make it look and taste like homemade.
This Civil War-Era Mac and Cheese Tastes Just as Good Today

1 month ago | simplyrecipes.com | Meghan Splawn

Like so many people, my kids are obsessed with mac and cheese. My 13-year-old is particularly obsessed with classic baked macaroni and cheese, so when I saw this old-timey mac and cheese recipe that’s basically five ingredients and doesn’t require making a roux, I knew I had to try it.
The $3.99 ALDI Freezer Find So Good I’m Buying 2 at a Time

1 month ago | simplyrecipes.com | Meghan Splawn

Simply Recipes / Getty Images Italian cuisine has some of my absolute favorite comfort foods. Lasagna, cacio e pepe, and Alfredo top my list, but I am also deeply enamored with gnocchi alla Sorrentina, a dish of handmade potato dumplings baked in a lightly spiced tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella. The gnocchi are incredibly tender and the mozzarella becomes creamy in the baked sauce. Rarely, if ever, would I make gnocchi alla Sorrentina at home.
A glaze that strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savory

1 month ago | bismarcktribune.com | Meghan Splawn

Brown sugar and honey-glazed ham may be surrounded by platters of glazed carrots and fluffy mashed potatoes, but it is the classic centerpiece of a holiday table. This ham glaze is the most delicious combination of brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard and just a splash of fruity apple cider vinegar. While hams often come packaged with a granulated glaze, you can — and should — make your own. It will transform a city ham into the most-talked-about dish at the table.
The $2.99 ALDI Freezer Find I’m Stocking Up On

1 month ago | simplyrecipes.com | Meghan Splawn

Simply Recipes / Getty Images Keeping my freezer stocked with frozen vegetables and some meal shortcuts makes cooking family meals so much easier, which is how I fell in love with ALDI’s Potatoes O'Brien with Onions & Peppers. Classic Potatoes O’Brien is a savory breakfast staple similar to home fries. In addition to tender potatoes, it also includes diced peppers and onions.