Julie Laing | Twice as Tasty
@twiceastasty.com
Cookbook author, food columnist and writer, recipe developer, reviewer of kitchen toys, photographer, gardener
Sharing ways to eat well year-round
Sharing ways to eat well year-round
Looking for ways to upgrade the nibbles at your Super Bowl party (or however else you plan to enjoy Sunday)? Whip up the easy Tangy Pickle Dip in my latest column. If you plan ahead, you can toast up homemade sourdough bagel chips as dippers. flatheadbeacon.com/2026/02/05/t...
Tangy Pickle Dip - Flathead Beacon
Dips welcome fresh vegetables during the growing season, not just raw dippers straight from the garden but also mix-ins, like cucumbers in tzatziki and layers of alliums in onion dip. In winter, the h...
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February 7, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Looking for ways to upgrade the nibbles at your Super Bowl party (or however else you plan to enjoy Sunday)? Whip up the easy Tangy Pickle Dip in my latest column. If you plan ahead, you can toast up homemade sourdough bagel chips as dippers. flatheadbeacon.com/2026/02/05/t...
Goat cheese, yogurt, and up to three kinds of pickles create a bold dip that tastes delicious on homemade bagel chips.
Tangy Pickle Dip
A dense creamy yet zesty dip and sourdough bagel chips promise to be a winning combination at your next party. Learn to make Tangy Pickle Dip.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Goat cheese, yogurt, and up to three kinds of pickles create a bold dip that tastes delicious on homemade bagel chips.
I stopped keeping garlic powder in my kitchen at one point because it always clumped up. Then I discovered the trick I share in my latest article for @simplyrecipes.com. It works so well I now dry my homegrown garlic and grind it into powder. www.simplyrecipes.com/how-to-keep-...
Keep Garlic Powder From Clumping With This Surprising Pantry Staple
Using this simple, inexpensive trick soaks up excess moisture and prevents hardening of garlic powder and other common spices in your pantry.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I stopped keeping garlic powder in my kitchen at one point because it always clumped up. Then I discovered the trick I share in my latest article for @simplyrecipes.com. It works so well I now dry my homegrown garlic and grind it into powder. www.simplyrecipes.com/how-to-keep-...
I bet you didn't expect me, who hasn't cooked or eaten chicken in decades, to share tips on the best way to bake it at Simply Recipes. But no one expected me to review a Sugar Ray show back in the day either. Enjoy. www.simplyrecipes.com/crispiest-ov...
The Trick for the Crispiest Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs
Here's how I create crisp skin-on chicken thighs that my entire family happily gobbles up. Bonus: It causes minimal kitchen mess.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:21 PM
I bet you didn't expect me, who hasn't cooked or eaten chicken in decades, to share tips on the best way to bake it at Simply Recipes. But no one expected me to review a Sugar Ray show back in the day either. Enjoy. www.simplyrecipes.com/crispiest-ov...
In my first piece in a long time for @thekitchn.bsky.social, I tested all sorts of food in Carote's super affordable, nonstick, detachable handle cookware. Yes, even chicken! Check out my review: www.thekitchn.com/carote-cookw...
I Cooked Exclusively With Carote Nonstick Pans for a Month — the Removable Handles Are Worth the Hype
They’re great for small spaces.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
In my first piece in a long time for @thekitchn.bsky.social, I tested all sorts of food in Carote's super affordable, nonstick, detachable handle cookware. Yes, even chicken! Check out my review: www.thekitchn.com/carote-cookw...
In this week's @flatheadbeacon column, I share my straight-up, no-nonsense rye loaf. Just wild yeast, water, flour, and salt: no instant coffee, cocoa powder, caraway, corn syrup, or other fillers. It's dark, tangy, and delicious. flatheadbeacon.com/2026/01/29/s...
Sourdough Rye Bread - Flathead Beacon
My sourdough rye bread recipe clearly demonstrates how varying flours in dough creates an entirely different loaf. I developed it from Sourdough Cabin Bread, with the same 1:2:3 ratio of sourdough sta...
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January 31, 2026 at 12:02 AM
In this week's @flatheadbeacon column, I share my straight-up, no-nonsense rye loaf. Just wild yeast, water, flour, and salt: no instant coffee, cocoa powder, caraway, corn syrup, or other fillers. It's dark, tangy, and delicious. flatheadbeacon.com/2026/01/29/s...
Changing the flours and adjusting the technique gives my classic loaf a new texture and flavor.
Sourdough Rye Bread
Rye flour and wild yeast provide all of the flavor in a dark, tangy bread you can bake freeform or in a loaf pan. Learn to make Sourdough Rye Bread.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Changing the flours and adjusting the technique gives my classic loaf a new texture and flavor.
Whether you want more zing and flavor in your tuna salad or you're just out of mayo, I've got the upgrade for you in my latest piece for @simplyrecipes.com. www.simplyrecipes.com/tuna-salad-y...
The Tuna Salad Mistake I Made for Years (And How I Fixed It)
This smart substitution is a refrigerator staple that brings a nice tanginess to my beloved lunchtime classic.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Whether you want more zing and flavor in your tuna salad or you're just out of mayo, I've got the upgrade for you in my latest piece for @simplyrecipes.com. www.simplyrecipes.com/tuna-salad-y...
It's rare for me to make a recipe without tweaking it, even the first time I try it, but Meera Sodha's Vegan Potato and Cabbage Curry sounded so good that I made it exactly as written—and still do. Learn why in my recent @simplyrecipes.com article. www.simplyrecipes.com/meera-sodha-...
The Only Dinner Recipe I Don't Take Shortcuts on (It's That Good)
I’m hooked on this affordable and simple one-dish meal. And while I've made slight changes sometimes, this recipe is perfect as-is.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:38 PM
It's rare for me to make a recipe without tweaking it, even the first time I try it, but Meera Sodha's Vegan Potato and Cabbage Curry sounded so good that I made it exactly as written—and still do. Learn why in my recent @simplyrecipes.com article. www.simplyrecipes.com/meera-sodha-...
It seems natural to store onions and potatoes together, but it's actually one of the fastest ways to see them sprout and rot. Learn why, and get my tips that let me store potatoes and onions for months, in my latest for @simplyrecipes.com. www.simplyrecipes.com/never-store-...
Why You Should Never Store Potatoes With Onions
I grow enough potatoes to last the entire winter. To avoid sprouting and softening, you must keep potatoes separate from onions.
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January 24, 2026 at 10:26 PM
It seems natural to store onions and potatoes together, but it's actually one of the fastest ways to see them sprout and rot. Learn why, and get my tips that let me store potatoes and onions for months, in my latest for @simplyrecipes.com. www.simplyrecipes.com/never-store-...
In last week's column I shared my recipe for homemade sourdough bagels, and this week I explain how to turn those bagels into chips. You can make these chips from store-bought bagels too, but really, who can resist homemade sourdough ones? flatheadbeacon.com/2026/01/22/p...
Parmesan Sourdough Bagel Chips - Flathead Beacon
As I mentioned in last week’s column, I bake bagels in full-dozen batches even for our two-person household because they keep well. If the final few verge on stale, another pass through the oven creat...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:23 PM
In last week's column I shared my recipe for homemade sourdough bagels, and this week I explain how to turn those bagels into chips. You can make these chips from store-bought bagels too, but really, who can resist homemade sourdough ones? flatheadbeacon.com/2026/01/22/p...
Slightly stale homemade sourdough bagels bake into crispy chips sturdy enough to support thick dips.
Parmesan Sourdough Bagel Chips
After a disappointing snack of store-bought bagel chips, I had to turn some of my next sourdough bagel batch into a homemade version. Learn to make Parmesan Sourdough Bagel Chips.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Slightly stale homemade sourdough bagels bake into crispy chips sturdy enough to support thick dips.
If you live in Montana (or North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Mississippi, West Virginia, and perhaps even Alaska or Hawaii), you know all about Trader Joe's pilgrimages. In my recent piece for @simplyrecipes.com, I share one item I always stock up on. www.simplyrecipes.com/trader-joes-...
The $2.99 Trader Joe’s Find I Drive Across States for (And Always Buy a Case)
I can buy these for $1 to $5 less per jar than the ones I find at my local stores. The Trader Joe's brand is also superior in texture and flavor.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
If you live in Montana (or North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Mississippi, West Virginia, and perhaps even Alaska or Hawaii), you know all about Trader Joe's pilgrimages. In my recent piece for @simplyrecipes.com, I share one item I always stock up on. www.simplyrecipes.com/trader-joes-...
I prefer dense, chewy bagels to ones that feel like squishy rolls, and making them with sourdough starter and boiling them in a soda bath creates the perfect texture. I share my recipe and technique in my latest column: flatheadbeacon.com/2026/01/15/s...
Sourdough Bagels - Flathead Beacon
Sourdough bagels were on my to-make list from the moment I started baking with wild yeast. I’ve perfected my recipe over the years to create dense, chewy bagels ideally sized to layer and bite into as...
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January 16, 2026 at 5:42 PM
I prefer dense, chewy bagels to ones that feel like squishy rolls, and making them with sourdough starter and boiling them in a soda bath creates the perfect texture. I share my recipe and technique in my latest column: flatheadbeacon.com/2026/01/15/s...
A series of rest times, smooth shaping and a boiling soda bath before baking result in dense, chewy sourdough bagels.
Sourdough Bagels
Over years of making sourdough bagels, I’ve adjusted my technique to minimize tools and active time and consistently created the classic bagel shape. Learn to make Sourdough Bagels.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A series of rest times, smooth shaping and a boiling soda bath before baking result in dense, chewy sourdough bagels.
I had a hard time narrowing down my uses for roasted garlic in this recent @simplyrecipes.com article. I constantly have a head on hand for roasted vegetables, pasta, dips, pizza, soups, nachos, omelets, and simply smearing on toast. www.simplyrecipes.com/garlic-upgra...
The 1-Step Garlic Trick That Makes It Sweet, Not Harsh
Raw garlic can taste sharp and overpowering if you use it the wrong way. This simple one-step trick mellows garlic’s bite and brings out its sweeter, more balanced flavor.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I had a hard time narrowing down my uses for roasted garlic in this recent @simplyrecipes.com article. I constantly have a head on hand for roasted vegetables, pasta, dips, pizza, soups, nachos, omelets, and simply smearing on toast. www.simplyrecipes.com/garlic-upgra...
In my latest article for Simply Recipes, I give you a further upgrade for the spaghetti puttanesca I recently wrote about—and really, any pasta dish. I also use these Parmesan breadcrumbs on grilled vegetables, fish, scallops, salads, soups, and more. www.simplyrecipes.com/pasta-upgrad...
The 2-Ingredient Upgrade That Makes Pasta Taste Like a $28 Italian Dinner
Creating a crackling topping for your pasta adds a toasty crunch. Here are the two best ways to make it, using a stovetop or microwave.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM
In my latest article for Simply Recipes, I give you a further upgrade for the spaghetti puttanesca I recently wrote about—and really, any pasta dish. I also use these Parmesan breadcrumbs on grilled vegetables, fish, scallops, salads, soups, and more. www.simplyrecipes.com/pasta-upgrad...
My latest piece for @simplyrecipes.com is a love letter about J. Kenji López-Alt’s Spaghetti Puttanesca. His recipe makes the silkiest sauce with bold flavors from ingredients I can dig out of my pantry and fridge. It's a speedy dish that always perks me up. www.simplyrecipes.com/j-kenji-lope...
The Dinner That Never Lets Me Down on a Rough Day (It's an Italian Classic)
Loads of garlic, olives, capers, and tomatoes make an intensely comforting pasta dish that's quick enough to serve on a weeknight.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:37 PM
My latest piece for @simplyrecipes.com is a love letter about J. Kenji López-Alt’s Spaghetti Puttanesca. His recipe makes the silkiest sauce with bold flavors from ingredients I can dig out of my pantry and fridge. It's a speedy dish that always perks me up. www.simplyrecipes.com/j-kenji-lope...
Whether you're an experienced sourdough baker or just starting for 9th Annual Sourdough Month, the flatbread in my latest column is a great bake to kick off the year. The long-ferment dough includes chickpea flour to lower the gluten content and make it so tasty. flatheadbeacon.com/2026/01/08/l...
Low-Gluten Sourdough Naan - Flathead Beacon
I developed this sourdough naan recipe for a client who couldn’t digest commercial breads and keep baking it because it tastes so delicious. It’s an easy dough for first-time sourdough bakers or a wea...
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January 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Whether you're an experienced sourdough baker or just starting for 9th Annual Sourdough Month, the flatbread in my latest column is a great bake to kick off the year. The long-ferment dough includes chickpea flour to lower the gluten content and make it so tasty. flatheadbeacon.com/2026/01/08/l...
Wild yeast, specific flours and a long rise time create flatbread with far less gluten than traditional naan.
Low-Gluten Sourdough Naan
A traditional sourdough starter can be used to make bread that’s more easily digestible than mass-produced versions. Learn to make Low-Gluten Sourdough Naan.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Wild yeast, specific flours and a long rise time create flatbread with far less gluten than traditional naan.
It's sourdough time! Join the 9th Annual Sourdough Month, January 1-31, 2026. Get starter, book a workshop, and find sourdough recipes at twiceastasty.com.
January 4, 2026 at 4:46 PM
It's sourdough time! Join the 9th Annual Sourdough Month, January 1-31, 2026. Get starter, book a workshop, and find sourdough recipes at twiceastasty.com.
Bagels, rye bread, and naan are among the sourdough recipes I plan to share this month. All you need is an active, bubbly sourdough starter.
9th Annual Sourdough Month
Make sourdough baking fit your lifestyle without being overwhelmed by copious volumes of starter and endless loaves of bread. Learn how to request free sourdough starter and about this month’s recipes.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Bagels, rye bread, and naan are among the sourdough recipes I plan to share this month. All you need is an active, bubbly sourdough starter.
The winter cocktail in my latest column wasn't served during the holidays when I was growing up, but after I shared my recipe, I learned that my grandfather, who died before I was born, made it every Christmas. I love it when recipes come full circle, don't you? flatheadbeacon.com/2025/12/25/t...
Tom and Jerry Cocktail - Flathead Beacon
If you’re an eggnog fan, add Tom and Jerry to your holiday cocktail list. It carries the rich alcohol-laced creaminess of Homemade Shaken Eggnog but tastes even better on cold, wet or snowy nights bec...
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December 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The winter cocktail in my latest column wasn't served during the holidays when I was growing up, but after I shared my recipe, I learned that my grandfather, who died before I was born, made it every Christmas. I love it when recipes come full circle, don't you? flatheadbeacon.com/2025/12/25/t...
Essentially a warm variation on eggnog, this cocktail becomes irresistible on chilly holiday nights.
Tom and Jerry Cocktail
As we approach the end of the year, I bring out special beverages that I won’t make again until next December. Learn to make a Tom and Jerry Cocktail.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Essentially a warm variation on eggnog, this cocktail becomes irresistible on chilly holiday nights.
Cheese-Topped Baked Polenta works as a fun variation on a cornbread-like side dish for the holidays. Learn how to make it and dress it up in my latest column. flatheadbeacon.com/2025/12/18/c...
Cheese-Topped Baked Polenta - Flathead Beacon
Like many Americans, I grew up associating Italian meals with pasta and bread. The first time I traveled in northern Italy, I ate far more risotto and polenta. Polenta is essentially coarsely ground g...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Cheese-Topped Baked Polenta works as a fun variation on a cornbread-like side dish for the holidays. Learn how to make it and dress it up in my latest column. flatheadbeacon.com/2025/12/18/c...