In many ways, I think this is the best time of winter for cooking. There's no holiday pressure. Our guests have all gone home. We have no real obligations at all. Which means that we get to cook exactly what we want, when we want to, and eat at our leisure. If you're at home today, I'd say this is the perfect time to drag out a heavy soup pot, pick some spices, and get something warm and comforting simmering on the back burner. More

It was greens 'n' beans galore this week! Not only did we have that beautiful greens and gruyere tart with its cornmeal-millet crust, but there were braised lentils and chard with an egg, a bright and fresh winter greens pesto, and that vegan sweet potato shepherd's pie. Need some indulgence to balance things out? Don't miss the crispy glazed bacon or the cheesy black-eyed pea dip. So good. More

It's an unfortunate winter truth that when the tender lettuces of spring seem farthest away, I begin to crave all things green. The rich foods of December leave me with a strong desire to bury my face in a huge bowl of perfect salad all January long. But while the green leaves of spring lettuce are indeed a season off, that doesn't mean my cravings have to wait too. Here, just in time for the January blues, are 15 ways to eat the greens you crave. More

What's on the menu this weekend? We were eating lighter this week, with a quinoa salad tossed with black beans, and a lightened-up dairy-free fish chowder that's still comforting and warm. We made homemade tortilla chips in the oven, and a sweet and savory roast chicken. Don't forget to get your daily Vitamin C in too — how about a Pink Paloma cocktail with grapefruit juice? Juicy and pink! More

It's a new year, and we're all back to the races — school, work, the daily routine. So, what's for lunch? Lunch has become important again, now that leisurely holiday brunches and Christmas cookies are behind us. Are you freshly resolved to pack a homemade lunch every day? Are you trying to eat more vegetables and whole grains? Let us help you. More

Eating less meat, eating more greens, spending less money, cooking more dinners at home ... whatever your New Year's resolution is, chances are it can be helped along with a pot of beans. Soak, cook, and freeze a big batch of beans on the weekend and you'll be ready for simple, nourishing, and budget-friendly meals throughout the week. We love all types of beans, but these days we're especially partial to creamy white varieties, which star in these five delicious vegetarian suppers. More

What do you crave when you've got those post-holiday blues? The inevitable cold and flu symptoms that descend this time of year? Soup tops the list of things I want to eat when I'm sniffly and stuffed up, and so I'm craving it right now. Here are my own top 5 picks for soups that nourish me when I'm not feeling great — 5 soups to soothe a cold, from tangy, lime-infused turkey broth to classic Taiwanese beef noodles More

2012 was a wonderful year at The Kitchn — thanks in great part to you, our readers, who contribute such thoughtful and enthusiastic comments, sharing what you're cooking and learning in the kitchen week in and week out. We're always eager to find out what our readers are cooking and eating — so here's a look back at our readers' stand-out favorites from the past year. There were new favorites, like freezing herbs in olive oil — and some updated classics, like lessons in cooking salmon and quinoa — on the list. Read on for the Big 10 — our top 10 most popular posts of 2012! More

There's nothing better than a good project to get you through the post-holiday dog days of winter. One of these projects from the past year is bound to spark your interest. What about making a batch of fizzy sparkling cider? Or finally trying your hand at homemade pasta? Or mozzarella? Lots to do, lots to try, lots to discover! More

We're big believers in dessert here on The Kitchn, but there were a few particularly indulgent treats that stood out from this past year. There was that insane banana cake decked out with caramel sauce and those Boston cream pie cupcakes. I'm definitely going to need a big bowl of the coconut chocolate pudding, though the chocolate-flecked skillet blondies are mighty tempting. We have a few days before the start of the New Year and we return to our more normal eating habits. Let's make them count. More