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A Pot of French Lentils for Social Isolation

And two new dinners to make from the same big batch of marinated lentils. 

Do You Really Have to Discard Sourdough Starter?

How sourdough really works—and what to do with your discard.

All the Ways We're Cooking, Shopping, and Gathering in the Coronavirus Era

Recipes, advice, and stories for cooking in a chaotic time.

How to Cobble Together a Cocktail in the Coronavirus Era

If you’ve got even a small selection of spirits in your home bar, you probably have the makings of a cocktail good enough to take to that (Zoom) party.

26 Sweet Potato Toppings for When Butter Isn’t Enough

If you're going to call it lunch, you can do more than sprinkle some cheese.

How to Make Actually Great Pasta With Only Pantry Ingredients

A couple of cans and a box of noodles is all you need for a quick, affordable dinner.

Microwave a Sweet Potato Today

Make luscious, creamy sweet potatoes in just 10 minutes.

Taste Test: Tahini

We stirred and spooned our way through 18 jars of tahini to determine the very best one.

The Social Distancing Era Is the Baking Era, and We're Baking This

Suddenly, baking an extravagant cake on a Tuesday just feels right.

How to Freeze Fruits and Vegetables

Got a stash of great produce you want to keep for as long as possible? Time to put your freezer to work.

How Big-Batch Cooking Will Help You Make Dinner (and Breakfast) (and Lunch) With Your Ingredient Stash

You might have more groceries in your house than ever before. Here's how to make the best use of everything you've got.

For Calmer Cooking in the Coronavirus Era, Press Print

You deserve to get through dinner without a push notification.

One Unexpected Find at the Grocery Store Right Now: Kindness

We went to the grocery store expecting chaos. We found community.

We're Still Buying Fresh Produce—We're Just Preserving Half of It

If your store is running low on frozen goods and canned beans, there's another option: fresh produce.

The Power of Making a Cup of Coffee for Someone Else

When there’s no controlling what’s going on, this small act of care (and caffeination) is crucial.

Why You Need a Cooking Playlist Now More Than Ever

Music helps facilitate more meditative cooking, plus a few dance breaks.

Small Silicone Lids Are Adorable (And Useful) 

They keep your coffee warm and your Mason jars sealed.