The Polished Pantry

• Step Inside The Polished Pantry

  We’re glad you’re here. Visit us weekly for great tips on the subjects of cooking, entertaining, organization and décor, brought to you by Samsung Home Appliances.

  

• Hilary Farr welcomes you to Samsung House

  Take a tour of Samsung’s custom-designed home in the heart of NYC’s SOHO district. Candice Kumai talks to designer Hilary Farr about her inspiration for creating the warm and welcoming environment.

  

Featured

• Accessorize With
  Color
  

  

  Hilary Farr shows how to enliven a neutral kitchen with inspired, colorful accents of blue.

• Warm Squid
  Salad
  

  

  Watch Executive Chef Christopher Kostow prepare a warm squid salad with seasonal vegetables in the Samsung House kitchen.

• Elegant Place
  Settings
  

  

  Hilary Farr explains how you can spice up your dinner table with unique and elegant place settings for every decor and occasion.

• Coconut & Tumeric
  Tamales
  

  

  Executive Chef Leah Cohen, from New York’s top restaurant Pig & Khao, takes host Candice Kumai step by step...

• Tropical
  Lychee Sangria
  

  

  Top Chef Leah Cohen stirs up a pitcher of sweet, tropical Lychee Sangria with host Candice Kumai for a celebratory cocktail...

• Samsung's Best Dressed
  Laundry Room Contest

  

  Enter to win a new Samsung Top Load Washer and Dryer set by pinning photos of your laundry room with the tag #SamsungSpinCycle on Pinterest.

• Favorites from
  the Franks

  

  Watch chef duo The Franks pull double duty preparing Meatballs, The Spuntino Way, and Ricotta Cheesecake using the Flex Duo™ oven.

• The Perfect
  Kitchen Layout

  

  Hilary Farr shows how to maximize workflow in the kitchen.

• Entertaining on
  an Island

  

  Hilary Farr shares tips for transforming a kitchen island into an entertaining focal point and gathering spot for guests.

• Stylish
  Laundry Baskets

  

  Upgrade your laundry basket from functional to fabulous with these pretty yet practical solutions.

• From Start to
  Samsung Finish

  

  Watch the time-lapse transformation of Samsung House from empty SOHO space to an inviting habitat blending style and function.

Most Recent

Mocktails that Sparkle

Try these festive sparkling mocktails at your next mixer.

Unexpected Floral Arrangements

Introduce nature’s boldest and most elegant blooms into your home with flower arrangements that make a statement.

Adventures in Glamping

Rekindle your love of campfire cooking, albeit with a sophisticated twist.

Magical Tea Party Birthday Theme

A fun and fanciful birthday party idea every little girl (and her tea partier friends) will be sure to love.

Wild West Birthday Theme

Wrangle up the guests and throw a Wild West-inspired, morning birthday party that’s anything but old-fashioned.

Homemade Ice Cream Popsicles

Nothing pairs better with a hot summer afternoon than a chilly popsicle treat.

Sparkling Summer Mocktails

Add some sparkle to your next gathering with these festive mocktail recipes.

Sumptuous Summer Cupcakes

From salted caramel to classic red velvet to the unexpected maple bacon...

CHOCOLATE BANANA CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING

Try this très decadent version of bread pudding, made with chocolate, bananas and pastry croissant.

Lemon Herb Butter Roasted Chicken with Baby Artichokes

A classic chicken recipe that’s perfect for all seasons.

Spinach and Goat Cheese PâTE à Choux
Hors D'oeuvres

There’s perhaps no other time-tested Hors D'oeuvres for entertaining than the Pâte à Choux (also known as pastry puff).

Great Ways to Care for your
Wooden Spoons

Wooden spoons are a staple in every kitchen. Use these simple tips to care for your spoons and extend their lifespan.

Roasted Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes with Pearl Onions and Baby Carrots

These herb roasted vegetables are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite main dishes.