No question about it, food hot off the outdoor grill is a spring treat. Although, sometimes it's more convenient to quickly prepare food ahead of time... More >>

Mixing-and-matching is more likely something you would do with your wardrobe than your recipes, but maybe you should rethink that strategy. Look at your favorite cookbook's suggestions, and then see how you can adapt them with what you have on hand... More >>

With all the bells, whistles and detours to information overload at every click of the Internet, it's no wonder that so many of us have consciously decided to ignore the excesses on our screens. More >>

Food economists note (to the relief of home cooks everywhere) that unlike meat, vegetables, and many other foods which are going up in price, legumes and beans are not. They are nutritious, versatile, and high in vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein... More >>

Have you ever thought of extending Easter Sunday all week long?... There are split-second transformations you can make to holiday fare to make it even fairer, like a minty lamb stir-fry pepped up by pesto, sweetly stuffed hot cross buns that won't leave anyone cross and waffle cones doubling as an Easter basket for leftover holiday candy layered with ice cream and hot caramel sauce. More >>

Though the meaning behind the holiday itself is serious, the trappings, such as Easter bonnets, baskets and painted eggs, are all about fun and flair. Easter brunch, of course, is often no different. More >>

Fresh mint is often associated with spring, and its green color and unique flavor stirs some fun into St. Patrick's Day dishes. More >>

This winter, receiving emails or postcards from faraway tropical paradises while you plow through snow or zip up your jacket tight might invoke envy. More >>

Peppy paragraphs may be all it takes to make you peppy too, by saving time and energy in the kitchen. Even if English wasn't your best subject in school, shaping your meal ideas into a perfect paragraph is a good culinary strategy. More >>

Chances are, you will get kissed in the kitchen if you give your Valentine a copy of The New Food Lover's Companion: More Than 6,700 A-to-Z Entries Describe Foods, Cooking Techniques, Herbs, Spices, Desserts, Wines, and the Ingredients for Pleasurable Dining. More >>