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When I was a kid, my mom did most of the cooking. She had a few signature dishes I loved, but her chicken noodle soup was my absolute favorite. With just a few simple ingredients, she created a cozy, nourishing soup I still crave. And I’m not alone—plenty of us have fond memories of our … Read more

Living in a big city allows me the benefit of being able to walk almost anywhere I need to go. On foot, I can get to my local library, coffee shop, bookstore and grocery store in less than 5 minutes. It’s not something I take for granted—trust me, I know everyone isn’t that lucky. But … Read more

When it comes to Thanksgiving, especially if it’s a big one with extended friends and family, there should always be variety—multiple sides, an array of desserts, and most importantly, a number of drinks to choose from. At my holiday table, I always like to offer some delicious nonalcoholic options, perfect for pairing with a long, … Read more

It’s fall, so besides it being sweater and flannel season, it’s also pumpkin season. And not just the pumpkins you put out for decoration, but the ones you bake and cook with, too (yes, they’re different). While I wish I had the time to make my own homemade pumpkin purée for pumpkin pie and pumpkin … Read more

Save time during your day with these delicious lunch recipes! Each of these dishes comes together in no more than 20 minutes, making them perfect options to throw together during your lunch break. They’re also popular with our readers, having earned four and five stars. You’ll want to try options like our No-Cook White Bean … Read more

Why It Works Soaking the dried mung beans ensures that they are soft and creamy when cooked.  An onion-tomato masala adds deep earthy and spiced notes to the dal. Moong dal—a creamy dish of simmered, spiced mung beans—was a regular feature on my family’s dinner table when I was growing up. I have many fond … Read more

Straight to the Point The best Nespresso pod is the Double Espresso Scuro. It brews a rich and balanced cup with notes of baking spice, dark chocolate, and sweet herbs. For a lighter roast, we also liked the single-origin Nespresso Colombia. Coffee and wine are often fancifully described. For coffee, common tasting notes include chocolate, … Read more

It doesn’t get more festive than the refreshing flavour and aroma of clementines. This recipe adds ginger beer and whisky for a fiery kick to warm you from the inside out. Try our cheat’s ginger beer. 2. Festive rum & ginger punch Use our mince pie rum (or shop-bought spiced rum) to make this Christmassy … Read more

My first outdoor pizza oven was the Ooni Koda 16. I still remember my husband excitedly firing it up and the magnificent corn, scallion, and Parmesan Neapolitan-style pizzas we baked in it. The crusts were puffy and chewy, and the bottoms had that coveted leopard spotting. It was easy to use, and the 16-inch opening … Read more

There’s been a huge shift in the past two weeks in the restaurant world: Fall menus are turning to holiday menus. Cracker Barrel, Starbucks, and Dunkin’ have all switched from autumn offerings to festive goodies, each menu item promising to bring you good cheer and holiday spirit. And now, McDonald’s has brought back a menu … Read more