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Post-Gym Meals: Quick, Simple Dinners To Accommodate Weeknight Workouts

Weeknights can be tough dinner nights. Weeknights when you try to squeeze the gym in after work? Even tougher.

Banana For an Egg: Vegan Substitutions for 8 Common Baking Ingredients Expert Interview

Annie Shannon knows all about vegan baking substitutions. The food blogger and author of the upcoming Betty Goes Vegan cookbook spent the last couple years cooking her way through the all-American, decidedly omnivorous Betty Crocker Cookbook, transforming every recipe into a vegan version of the original. Hundreds of cupcakes later, she has a few recommendations for the best vegan substitutions for common baking ingredients.

Get the Most Out of Your Mandoline:
Tips and Techniques

Do you have a mandoline hiding in the back of your pantry, just begging to be used? Get into the habit with these recipes and tips for making the most out of this versatile tool. More

Suggestions for Make-Ahead Picnic Foods for a Crowd? Good Questions

Q: I am hosting a family picnic in Wisconsin the 2nd week of June. Some kids but mostly adults. I'm living in California now and am much more of a foodie than my Midwestern family. I'd love some family-friendly and "not too foodie" ideas for a picnic. We won't have a grill, so all the dishes will need to be made ahead.

Why You Should (Almost) Always Pair Cheese with White Wine, Not Red

When we think of a wine and cheese party we automatically think of red wine, but in fact white wine is actually a much better partner for many types of cheese. Read on to find out more about perfect cheese and wine pairings.

How I Turned Store-Bought Flowers into Pretty Arrangements for a Party Gatherings from The Kitchn

I love flowers, tulips especially. So when I decided to throw a spring dinner party earlier this month, I knew that flowers would be a major part of my decorating plan. But here's the thing: I'm not a floral designer, nor did I have a huge budget to spend on a fancy professional arrangement. So here's how I put together a few pretty arrangements for my table with only a bunch of lilacs and two bouquets of tulips.

Gelling Without Gelatin: Vegetarian and Vegan Substitutes

Gelatin is made from animal collagen, but that doesn't mean vegetarians and vegans have to miss out on gelatin-based sweets like panna cotta, mousse, and jellies. Here are some great alternatives and tips for cooking with them.

When You're Tired of Leftovers: Freeze Your Cooked Whole Grains

I love leftovers, but I realize not everyone shares the sentiment. My boyfriend, for one, is in this camp. We often make a big pot of grains on the weekend to eat throughout the week, but there are times when Wednesday rolls around and we're simply sick of quinoa and brown rice. Then the question inevitably arises: what to do with half a pot of cooked grains? Freeze it!

I Want to Start Cooking. Where Do I Start? Good Questions

Q: I am one of those "can't boil water" people who never really cooks. I want to learn, but I'm not sure where to start. I'm finally moving into my own place this summer and I don't have any tools of my own. What do I need and what are some easy recipes that I can start learning with?

Want to expand your horizons beyond the standard herbs like basil, rosemary, and mint? Here are 12 lesser-known herbs to try this spring and summer. Not all of them will be available in grocery stores, but you might find them at farmers' markets, growing in parks, or in your own garden if you're inspired to plant something new!