When it’s hot and humid we want salads and dishes that are light, healthy, and easy to prepare. Where do we look for ins…
Easy freezer bag granita: a refreshing treat for hot summer days
You may have had granita before—a crunchy frozen dessert that also can be served as a palate cleanser between courses of…
7 spring salads to make now. Right now.
Spring is an odd time for salads. We’re tired of the bitter greens (looking at you, spinach, kale, Brussels sprouts) tha…
11 Tantalizing beef stews from around the world
There may be nothing more comforting on a cold snowy day than a pot of beef stew simmering on the stove. After a brisk w…
The best hot chocolate mixes for cold winter days
It’s cold outside. The snow is piled high. You crave something warm to drink as you settle in front of the fireplace. S…
16 tantalizing food gifts to give this holiday season
As the days shorten and temperatures fall, our thoughts naturally turn to the upcoming holidays. We ponder the gifts of …
Turn your kitchen into the coffee bar of your dreams
If we’ve learned anything in the past few months, it’s that making a really good cup of coffee at home is mo…
The humble baked apple glams it up
It’s time to revisit the baked apple and rescue it from the depths of our grannies’ recipe box. Baked apples range from …
Slow cooker sauerbraten, perfect for an autumn day
It’s autumn, and our desire for comfort food grows as the leaves turn red and gold. Our gaze drifts to that dark corner …
Dorie Greenspan stuffs a pumpkin
The pumpkin, often relegated to your Halloween décor or the dessert sidebar, deserves a place on your dinner table. As J…
How to use all of those Easter eggs? Make Eggs Mimosa.
You won the Easter egg hunt. Your refrigerator is full of brightly colored hard-boiled eggs. Now what do you do with the…
Coeur à la Crème: a sweet-heart dessert for your Valentine, any time
Are you looking for a Valentine dessert that breaks away from the expected chocolate course but still suggests romance? …
