The other day I had friends over for dinner, and since it was raining, I wanted to serve a comforting meal like soup and sandwiches. The classic soup and sandwich combination is tomato soup and grilled cheese, but I was in the mood for something a little different, something like roasted red pepper soup and grilled cheese sandwiches with prosciutto (stay tuned for that recipe!). This easy soup, Read more

There's little better than a tall glass of fresh-squeezed OJ, and there's no better day than today to enjoy it. The reason? Today, May 4, is National Orange Juice Day! While this beverage has graced our breakfast lineup for years, there are lots of ways to incorporate its delicious flavors and properties to some of our favorite foodie traditions. If you need some ideas for ways to make the most Read more

Didn't have time to plan the workweek's meals yesterday? No sweat. There's still an opportunity to pull dinner together with salad that makes the most of your pantry ingredients. Build on a basic lettuce base with chickpeas, tomatoes, cold cuts, and kidney beans left over from last night's burgers. Toss everything together with a honey-vinegar dressing, and serve alongside a chunk of bread. If Read more

I've always been mindful of what I'm putting into my body, with a focus on wholesome, balanced meals whenever possible. But the holidays admittedly derailed me quite a bit. Now, with yuletide celebrations behind me, I want to make sure that I set a new decade off on the right foot. That's why, when friends came to visit, I ditched the restaurant reservations in favor of a protein-rich, Read more

The dark and stormy tastes like waiting out a thunderstorm on a Caribbean beach. Simple recipe substitutions to turn to in a pinch. Celebrate Easter with these classic Springtime confections. Favorite speedy weeknight recipes from Giada De Laurentiis. Why should kids have all the fun? Create a sophisticated Easter basket for your friends. Learn to sear meat properly for a flavorful crust and Read more

5 ways to navigate the changing seasons in style Easy weeknight recipes from Giada De Laurentiis Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart get close on a smoke break Beautiful bridal styles from around the world Zooey Deschanel talks about being terrified of her sister Emily Alicia Silverstone feeds her son already chewed food out of her own mouth Top ten trends from the Architectural Digest 2012 Read more

Recently I was in need of a seasonal appetizer that would satiate both vegetarians and carnivores alike. After watching an episode of Giada at Home, I decided to try her grilled corn and cheese cakes. Instead of using frozen corn, I substituted fresh corn cut off the cob. The recipe has mixed reviews, and I was a little worried that the resulting bite wouldn't be embraced by my all-female Read more

Although I wouldn't consider a classic lasagna to be a fast and easy weeknight meal option, this variation, with a simple asparagus-ricotta filling and no sauce, is ideal for a middle of the week pick-me-up. The ingredient list calls for pancetta, but I had bacon in my fridge, so that's what I used. If you're a vegetarian, leave it out. The best part of this lasagna is the sun-dried tomato paste Read more

Of all the demos I visited at the Food & Wine Classic, the seminar hosted by Giada De Laurentiis surprised me the most. I worried that it'd be too crowded due to the Food Network star's popularity, but it wound up being one of my favorites. Although the Italian bombshell did spill her secrets for looking great, she definitely demonstrated that she isn't just a pretty face. The lady can cook, Read more