Coming in Hot: It's National Hot Breakfast Month


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Hot Breakfast Recipes

Did you know that February is National Hot Breakfast Month? It can be tough to get out of bed when it's cold outside, so stay cozy in cool temperatures by cooking up a steamy meal first thing in the morning. For fresh recipe ideas, check out these 10 hot breakfast dishes to give your chilly days a sizzling start. Read more

5 One-Pot Meals to Make This Week


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One-Pot Meals

One of the main stresses in my life happens to be doing the dishes. Cooking a delicious, homemade meal is great and all, but the war zone of dirty dishes that emerges from that can be totally disheartening. That's why I like to turn to one-pot meals that minimize the mess. Here are five delicious recipes that only require one dish. Read more

Game on: 10 Healthy Chili Recipes


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Healthy Chili Recipes

It's no wonder that chili is a Super Bowl staple: this one-pot meal is easy to cook, serve, and clean up. And there's a chili for just about anyone because of all the recipe variations. Planning on a game-day celebration? Make one of these 10 healthy chili recipes to keep guests full throughout the day. Read more

5 Winter Produce Items and What to Cook With Them


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Winter Produce Recipes

During the Winter months, it's all too easy to pine for warm weather and the Summer fruits and vegetables that go along with it. But don't overlook the fact that, as California chef Annie Somerville put it, some living forces actually flourish in cold climes! Here are five of our favorite pieces of produce this season and a few great ways to eat them. Read more

Year of the Dragon: Eat In With 5 Chinese Takeout-Inspired Dishes


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Kid-Friendly Chinese Food Recipes

Celebrate Chinese New Year by eating in! Though Asian takeout has become a beloved staple in many households, it's fun to get the whole family cooking a different cuisine. With Lunar New Year celebrations kicking off tomorrow, we asked kiddie chef extraordinaire Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and mother of two, to share some of her healthful recipes fit for a year of the dragon fete. Read more

Rudimentary Recipes Every Home Cook Should Know


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Basic Home Cooking Recipes

January is a time of many resolutions, many among them culinary. Regardless of your skill level at the stove, it never hurts to go back to basics and focus on rudimentary recipes that are the building blocks for so many other dishes. These aren't too complicated or expensive, and once you master them, we reassure you that you'll use them over and over again. Here are 10 fundamental dishes that Read more

6 Inventive Recipes For the Kale-Curious


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Kale Recipes

We've all heard about the bounty of benefits a heaping helping of kale has to offer our stomachs and taste buds, but actually putting the dark, leafy green on your plate is a whole different story. Most of the time people are curious about kale, but they're just not sure how to cook it up. We've taken the hassle and heartache out of the process, and here is our delicious offering: six yummy Read more

Taste Test: Brendan Brazier's Thrive Foods Direct


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Brendan Brazier's Thrive Foods Direct Review

A few months back, we spoke to Brendan Brazier about his latest book Thrive Foods: 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health. Most recently, Brendan has developed Thrive Foods Direct, a food delivery service that offers fresh and organic meals that coincide with his nutritional philosophy. Whether you are looking to cleanse, feel clueless when it comes to plant-based cooking, or are traveling, the Read more

Anthropologie Aprons For Every Occasion


Updated 01/12/12 5:09 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Cute Aprons

Did you make a resolution to cook more this year? If so, you deserve a pretty new apron. We're dying over the amazing apron options from Anthropologie and we can't help but want each and every one of them. (This can be justified because we cook all the time, right?) We've also included what recipes we think pair best with each apron. Check out our picks and the perfect occasion to pair them with. Read more

20 Items to Make on Your Own This Year


Updated 02/08/12 10:03 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 7 comments

Homemade Versions of Store Bought Items

Perhaps one of your culinary resolutions for 2012 was to make more things from scratch. If that is the case, we applaud you: Making store-bought items from scratch is a great way to improve basic cooking techniques and understand what goes into the foods we know and love. Not only do you get to control what goes into your food this way, but the flavors are often fresher and bolder than their Read more