Have you, perhaps, forgotten how délicieux French food can be? This is Rachel Khoo's worst fear, and she is determined not to let the situation get out of hand. If your idea of French cuisine is fussy technique and loads of butter, wait until you see her muffin tin croque madames and her chicken dumpling soup. In her tiny Paris apartment with its two-burner stove, Rachel Khoo reminds all of us how truly phenomenal French food can be.

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I've never met a cannoli that I didn't like. Or a panna cotta. Or a scoop of gelato. Let's just say that it would take a stronger person than myself to resist the lure of a fine Italian cake or pastry. Grace Massa Langlois is a lady after my own heart, and her dedication to all things sweet and good have led to this delightful cookbook of classic Italian desserts.

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This isn't the first time we've seen food-as-Pantone-chips (remember these cute Pantone tarts?) but it's still fun to see what designers come up with. The latest version from Minneapolis-based art director David Schwen offers a twist on the meme by combining commonly paired foods, instead of colors! Schwen started a hashtag #pantonepairings on Instagram to share his creations: More

Does the sight of cantaloupe make you cringe? Does looking at Swiss cheese make you feel itchy and anxious? Then you might have "trypophobia," an irrational fear of clusters of holes, pods and cracks — or so the Internet says. Is this a real condition or a case of web-based mass hysteria?
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If you think nut butters are just for sandwiches, get ready to expand your horizons with Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson. This vegan cookbook proclaims the versatility of peanut, almond, cashew, sesame, and other nut and seed butters for every meal of the day. The butters in these recipes are also interchangeable, so those who are allergic to some, but not all, nuts and seeds can still benefit. More

If you are the type of person who hates eating the same thing for dinner two nights in a row but also doesn't want to spend hours making dinner every single evening, then I think you'll be interested in this new cookbook. One Pan, Two Plates is full of one-pot (or one-skillet!) meals that come together in a flash and won't leave you a lot of leftovers to deal with. Sound like your kind of party? Read on.

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Despite the avalanche of cookbooks dumped on us every year, you will still find the Joy of Cooking on the top of many people's most used, most loved cookbook lists. While the Betty Crocker and Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks have perhaps sold more copies, it's Joy that's the most beloved, handed down from generation to generation. I myself have three versions on my book shelf (1963, 1975, and the controversial 1997 editions.) How about you? What's your favorite edition of the Joy of Cooking?
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Citrus and poppy seeds go hand in hand, as do muffins and spring. So what better way to welcome in March than with these scrumptious orange-infused poppy seed muffins? The bright and sunny flavors are guaranteed to lift your winter spirits, even if the weather is not ready to comply.
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There are many reasons why I wouldn't mind being a houseguest of my favorite British cook and cookbook author Nigel Slater, but his nightly ritual of making up a pot of yogurt for the next day is near to the top. For over 30 years Nigel has been whisking up a small bowl of milk with a few tablespoons of live yogurt and milk powder and leaving it on the counter to rest overnight, wrapped up tight in a thick towel. By the next day, he has a lovely bowl of thick, silky yogurt. Now that's a way to start your day! More

Your mother told you not to play with your food, but she probably didn't know about the Makey Makey, a piece of equipment that can turn almost anything into a keyboard key — even a banana. Don't believe us? See it in action below!

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