staple foods

  • Perk Up a Sad, Stale Croissant in Your Air Fryer

    Perk Up a Sad, Stale Croissant in Your Air Fryer

    There is something very alluring about the large, plastic-domed containers of croissants you see at the grocery store and Costco, but I rarely give in to their buttery siren song. It’s just too stressful! But last week, I saw a 12-pack on sale for a mere three (3) American dollars, and I could resist no…


  • How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes in the Microwave

    How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes in the Microwave

    Mashed potatoes are as involved as you want them to be. Want to peel them? Great. Want to rice them? Also great. Not doing those things? You guessed it — still great. I don’t think I’ve ever made the same bowl of mashed potatoes twice. From cooking methods, to add-ins, to the potatoes themselves, there are…