Sure you can simply pop your leftovers in the microwave, heat, eat, and enjoy. But what if you're looking to transform yesterday's dinner into something a little more special? Check out these five ways to turn almost any leftover into something entirely new! More

People often ask me how much I cook, expecting me to say that I'm in the kitchen chopping and baking every day. But the truth is that I only cook two or three times a week. My not-so-secret secret is leftovers with a capital "L". I say make it once and eat it twice — or more! More

So you signed up for a CSA. Your bounty is already starting to roll in, but wait — you're having a hard time finishing things off with your busy spring schedule. That's OK! Here are a few tips to help make sure you don't let it go to waste, and to help you have tasty snacks when your CSA is a snow-covered memory later in the year. More

Not every meal is a fresh new recipe or an exciting twist on an old classic. Many, many meals are grab-what-you-can endeavors or thrown together affairs using up leftovers from the refrigerator. In these instances, it's nice to have a well-rounded pantry to supplement and build a meal from not a whole lot. Here are 10 of our own low-budget pantry staples. More

Budget Wine: 2009 Graf V. Schönborn Silvaner Kabinett Trocken
Region: Franken, Germany
Average Price: $16

This deliciously crisp and refreshing, dry (Trocken), unoaked white wine from Germany is made from the Silvaner grape, and it's juicy and packed with lots of lively fruit.

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It's Birthday Week at The Kitchn, and along with the cakes and parties we want to offer a few ideas on practical and fun birthday gift ideas for cooks and food-lovers. Here are a few smart, delicious basics that all come in under $10 — from a colorful potholder (everyone always needs more potholders, right?) to a gingham knife and great salt and chocolate. Read on to see our picks, and add your own too! More

Budget Wine: NV Vilarnau Cava
Region: Penèdes, Spain
Average Price: $15

Deliciously crisp and refreshing with a lively persistent mousse, this great value Cava from Vilarnau is definitely worth seeking out. More

It has been a while since I did a review of Trader Joe's wine offerings. Excited to see what 'spring picks' I could get for circa $10 / bottle I headed off to the New York City store. Overall I was pretty happy with my findings! Here are seven great spring wines, each for a very budget-friendly price. (There's even a print-out guide to take to the store with you!) More

Budget Wine: 2008 Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz
Region: Barossa Valley, Australia
Average Price: $10

I first tasted the Jacob's Creek wines about 20 years ago. And I have to say, that for consistency and quality the brand has definitely stood the test of time. More

Our love of meals in jars is no secret, but with their versatility and good looks, jars are useful for holding more than just food on the table. And if a plain glass isn't your thing, we have a few ways to dress up even humble old spaghetti sauce jars. More