Jodi Jacobs

How to Make Chicken Broth That Turns Into “Chicken Jello” One of the easiest ways to tell if you made a really good chicken broth  is what happens after it goes in the fridge. If your broth turns into a jiggly, Jello-like consistency , congratulations—you did it right. That gel happens because your broth is rich in collagen , which is released from the bones and connective tissue during slow cooking. When it cools, that collagen turns into natural gelatin. It’s the same thing that gives great...

When you have ground beef, do you automatically think of spaghetti or taco, like me? Those were my defaults. Every time. And while they’re fine, they get old fast — especially when ground beef is one of the main staples in your freezer. You didn’t need more complicated recipes. You just need ideas . A reminder of all the different ways ground beef can turn into a real dinner: soups, casseroles, skillet meals, comfort foods, and even international-inspired dishes. That’s why I created a Ground...

For the longest time, brisket intimidated me. Every time someone explained how they cooked theirs, it sounded like a lot  — special equipment, constant checking, tending a smoker for hours. And while I love good food, I just didn’t have the time (or energy) to baby a piece of meat all day. So I avoided brisket altogether. Then one day it finally clicked: it doesn’t have to be that difficult. You don’t need a smoker. You don’t need to hover over it. Brisket can be a set-it-and-forget-it  kind...