A few friends of mine have been having a tough time with the gray days of January, claiming they're really taking a toll on their mood. They're napping more, drinking more coffee, and having a hard time getting to the gym. We had lunch the other day, and all got to talking about what foods could actually help boost energy and moods in the winter. It turns out there are quite a few good bets! More

It's been months since I yanked basil from the ground and whizzed up some pesto. When basil is in season, I'm slathering it on everything from pasta to crostini to eggs, to the point where it is a kitchen staple. What happens when that pesto-craving hits, but your window-box is bare and the market only has sad limp little bouquets of basil? Get creative.
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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

How does a warm and creamy squash curry sound to you right now? Good, right?! This vegan curry is made with rich coconut milk and infused with enough spices to make your tongue tingle. It's the kind of dish that makes you look forward to dinner all day long. More

Crisp, hardy cauliflower has a mild sweetness we love whether roasted simply or simmered with spices in a warming curry. During the cold days of winter, it's a bright spot in a sea of winter greens and squashes. If you're looking for a new recipe to change up your usual cauliflower routine, here are 12 great ones, including a comforting (yet surprisingly light) cauliflower and sausage casserole, a cauliflower and potato soup with dill whipped cream, and a Middle Eastern roasted cauliflower dressed with tahini and date syrup. More

I first came across "Aunt Cleo's Chicken Pie" while digging through my fiancé's tattered purple recipe folder, filled to the brim with handwritten index cards that his mother, Tina, had originally sent with him to college. We were only in the beginning phases of dating when I rummaged through the file, but I figured out pretty early that he was a sucker for his mom's home cooking. More

I've been doing a lot of cooking this week, and it's been really nice. When my marriage ended a year ago, I was suddenly thrown back into cooking by myself again, and at first I was lost at sea. I had forgotten everything I'd known -- the touch and the feel of cooking -- that I'd had ten years earlier when I was single. More

My Christmas tree is, unfortunately, in its last days. But despite turning dry and brittle, it remains deliciously fragrant. I love that scent so much, but even I'm on the fence about spruce beer. Have you ever tried it? More

In my recent pantry reorganization, I found a bag of wheat berries I'd been meaning to use. A simple salad with some winter citrus and salty feta seemed like a good idea, and it all turned out very tasty. Light yet satisfying, this makes a perfect lunch or dinner side salad this time of year. More

Cold soba noodles are the base of many a hot-weather salad, but I tend to like them best in winter, when I can eat them warm and paired with strong, hot flavors and winter greens. Here are a few favorite winter soba noodle recipes from around the web: More