I have a romantic history with chocolate pies. It doesn't matter if it's my grandmother's microwave chocolate pie, chocolate chess pie, chocolate pudding pie, or brownie pie. I never discriminate. However, this satiny, creamy, light-as-a-feather French silk pie may have just nudged itself to my winner's circle. More

Nothing says "Valentine's Day" like those little conversation hearts that say cute things like "Love You" or "Be Mine." They're adorable and colorful and sweet. The only problem is that they're chalky and powdery and taste kind of awful, don't they? I don't know about you, but I'd much rather give my love a cookie. 

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Conversation hearts may be the unofficial candy of Valentine's Day, but there are certainly tastier treats out there to share with loved ones. I have never been a fan of the flavor and texture of conversation hearts, but I do love the look and the opportunity to convey an affectionate message. Here are five fun and delicious plays on the conversation heart to give to family and friends next month. More

Happy New Year, everyone! It was good to have a little time off to enjoy the holiday with family and friends, but it's always good to be back here talking about home cooking with you all, too. To start off the new year, many of us make resolutions. Maybe yours include reading more novels or running a half marathon. Perhaps you want to learn a new language or stay more organized. This year, my boyfriend and I decided to set kitchen goals together: things we wanted to learn to make and create together at the dinner table and beyond. More

Champagne Bar for New Year's Eve: Three Bubbly Cocktails, A Lucky Brunch for New Year's Day & Recipe: Hoppin' John Risotto with Collard Pesto

Happy New Year from all of us at The Kitchn! We hope you had a festive New Year's Eve, full of delicious things. We've wrapped up our year-end review, and we'll be back bright and early tomorrow morning to kick off a whole new year of posts. Have a lovely holiday! More

I am a born-and-bred Southerner who surely spent at least one past life in Italy. I am deeply devoted to both Southern and Italian cuisines and am convinced they have the same soul. More

I came up with this recipe after one of my trips to Italy during which I discovered the appeal of cooked grapes. In this cake, the grapes stay whole, but soften into juicy, ruby orbs. More

A lucky New Year's Day brunch calls for something simple and bubbly to begin the year on a festive note, and I have just the thing. It's hardly groundbreaking — we all know and love the classic brunch mimosa — but grapefruit puts such a refreshing edge on this old favorite. And with just two ingredients it can't be beat for simplicity. More

We cannot prove that eating certain foods on New Year's Day brings luck and prosperity, but most of us aren't taking any chances. To be a day that marks new beginnings, we sure do like to repeat our traditions. It's a fresh start for our old habits. More