ABC's Pan Am starts this Sunday, and I can't wait to watch the series premiere to see if it can captivate audiences just like Mad Men! The show will be an interesting glimpse into yesteryear, and if you're just as fascinated by this period, take a peek at Pan American's Complete Round the World Cookbook, which was first published in 1954. With the show's premiere fast approaching, it was time to Read more

Did you make a culinary resolution to accomplish more in the kitchen? If so, the first place to start isn't with a cookbook full of complicated recipes. Rather, learn basic cooking techniques and knife skills; all the recipes that follow are guaranteed to be much easier. To help you out, we've got a new series, Know Your Techniques, wherein we introduce you to important culinary know-how. Aside Read more

Ever wonder what somebody who lives in a pineapple under the sea actually eats? The answer may surprise you! SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends have rather imaginative culinary tastes that range from the sweet — like fruit-filled hot dog buns — to the savory — like cheese-filled mushroom caps. The folks over at Nickelodeon have put together 50 SpongeBob-inspired recipes designed to get Read more

You'll want to bring the kids to the table for these recipes! Mario Batali is thinking about the entire family with his latest cookbook, Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals From My Home to Yours ($19), and even the lil ones will want to dig in. A collection of 120 of the chef's favorite recipes, the book organizes them seasonally, by month — opening the door for parents to explain the importance Read more

Everything looks better miniature, right? That's why mamas go ga ga over baby shoes and onesies. The same thought process can easily be applied to food. Celebrity caterer and Martha Stewart favorite Peter Callahan certainly thinks so. He's made a name for himself by miniaturizing everyone's favorite comfort foods into bite-sized treats that are as wonderful to look at as they are to eat. Now Read more

Just when you thought the Angry Birds spinoffs were tapped out, Rovio finds another way to extend its mobile gaming reach. Not only are there rumblings of an Angry Birds TV show, but now, there might also be an Angry Birds cookbook in the works. This family-focused cookbook will be stuffed with egg-based recipes, perfect for any time of day. No release date or pricing info has been released yet, Read more

Give your freezer a rest and start cooking fresh! Tyler Florence, the Food Network veteran, restaurateur (he's opened four restaurants in the past year), and founder of the Sprout line of baby foods, is making it his mission to introduce tots to the wonders of vegetables as early as their first bite of solid food. The father of three's new cookbook, Start Fresh: Your Child's Jump Start to Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow showed off her amazing shape in a tight blue dress for Bon Appétit's June issue, the first from new editor Adam Rapoport. She chatted all about her recently released cookbook, My Father's Daughter, though Gwyneth also shared details about her personal life. The jet-setting mom of 7-year-old Apple and 5-year-old Moses addressed rumors about her starting a magazine, admitted to not Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow wore bright yellow to a signing of her cookbook, My Father's Daughter, in Beverly Hills yesterday. She arrived in LA Wednesday and managed to look stylish while traveling the whole time. Gwyneth is still on the promotional road for her recipe collection while balancing work with her role on Glee. Some of you wished this week's episode was Gwyneth Paltrow's final Glee moment, Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow stopped by a Barnes & Noble in NYC to promote her new cookbook today. She signed copies of My Father's Daughter for fans after demonstrating her delicious recipes on The Early Show during the morning. Gwyneth started her whirlwind week with a star-studded book launch party on Monday night, and she's since been on the go with an appearance at Good Housekeeping's Shine On Read more