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

We seriously cannot get enough of pumpkin around here — and neither can the FitSugar Community. Our Healthy Recipe community group is overflowing with healthy pumpkin recipes. From breakfast to dessert, keep reading to see how our members are using this favorite Fall squash in their kitchens! Post your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group, and we may feature yours on our own homepage! Read more

'Tis the season for ratatouille. This traditional French recipe, made with eggplant and zucchini, uses end-of-season produce in a comfy, cozy cooking method. It's usually prepared as a stew, but we love the flavors so much, we've found five more ways to riff on the classic dish. Source: Smitten Kitchen Read more

Without a doubt, Chef Tyler Florence is one of the coolest Food Network stars on the scene. There's something so tough and cool about Tyler, and it's coupled with that teddy-bear charm that's hard to resist! Best of all, his flavorful recipes stand up to the hype. Check out eight of the delicious recipes we've re-created and loved from Tyler's kitchen over the years. Source Read more

Before Summer ends, make sure to celebrate the season with some of its best harvest. (We're already mourning the goodbye of figs, strawberries, and raspberries.) For inspiration in the kitchen, we looked to some of our favorite health food bloggers. From eggplant to zucchini, here are their recipes, which celebrate the best of Summer's last harvest. Read more

I may love Zen-ing out and enjoying my time over the stove, but there's one thing I can't have happen on a weeknight: a messy kitchen full of dishes staring me down at 10 p.m. I've pulled a few of the delicious and comforting recipes I crave during the week. The best part is that there are only one or two pots or pans that get used in the process. As we're getting back into the swing of things Read more

There's nothing worse than being elbow-deep in an exciting recipe, only to realize it calls for an ingredient you don't have. But there is a way around the situation that doesn't involve keeping your kitchen stocked with items you won't get much use out of. Read on for five slightly unusual ingredients many recipes call for and an easy substitution for each. Read more

I'm sure it comes as no surprise that we adore the Barefoot Contessa. Over the years, we've been delighted by the beautiful recipes Ina Garten has developed in her picturesque Hamptons kitchen. There's something so cool, calming, and collected about her. After all, Ina's confident and comforting cooking style has become a Food Network sensation! Today, we're celebrating the Contessa with 10 of Read more

Have you noticed that your health food markets have stocked fridges full of kombucha? In only a few years, kombucha has become king of the healthy beverage craze. Loved for its fizziness and signature sweet and sour flavor, fans of kombucha also love its probiotics, B vitamins, and beneficial acids — kombucha is practically liquid gold with the cost of a 16-ounce bottle averaging $4. It should Read more