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Photo credit: Design Sponge Whether you’re celebrating Easter or Passover this weekend, one thing is certain: there will be feasting.  Break out those eating pants and grab a fork — we’ve got some delicious morsels for your holiday table. Brisket with Slow-Cooked Onions via Big Girls Small Kitchen Rhubarb with …

Photo credit: Deb This year, March was a tame one — all bark and no bite.  Pay homage to the weather gods with a nod to the month’s notorious dual-natured personality.  If nothing else, we hear lamb provides sustenance to those of you still dueling over your brackets. Lamb Chops …

  Photo credit: Golubka Spring is here!  Allergies are in full swing, tourists are wreaking havoc on our commutes in the name of cherry blossoms, and swimsuit season is just around the corner — what’s not to love?  Get your spring on with a bite on the lighter side. Grapefruit …

Sometimes there is nothing we crave more than our childhood favorites.  We’re not talking Uncle Ted’s killer chili or Grandma’s unbeatable pies — we’re talking kiddie menus.  Indulgent, no-fuss, and reminiscent of simpler times.  It’s fun to be a kid.  Even if for no other reason than the chicken fingers …

Spring is just around the corner.  Daffodils are blooming, birds are chirping, the multitudes will be baring their legs in no time.  You know what that means: it’s brunch season.  Forgo the lengthy waits and hungover servers and whip up a scrumptious eye-opener at your place.  Nothing is sexier than …

Photo credit: Cara and Phoebe It’s February.  The weather can’t make up its mind.  Your dinner repertoire is starting to feel the same.  Soups and stews that were delicious a few weeks ago are no longer cutting it.  Pasta, veggies, meat — everything seems mundane.  We’re here to help.  Jazz …

It’s the Superbowl, baby!  You know what that means: don a jersey, grab a six-pack, and head to your buddy’s house to watch the game on the big screen. Even if you’re in it for the commercials or your childhood-favorite Madonna (your secret is safe with us), we know you’ll …

It’s January.  It’s blah outside.  As my mother says, you should celebrate the bad days and the blah days as well as the good days so you’re always celebrating.  What better reason to mix up a swank craft cocktail.  Citrus, pear, bubbly, not — we’ve got a little somethin’ somethin’ …

If you’re like us you’ve seen Meyer lemons beckoning from seemingly every corner of the produce section lately.  Here are a few ways to prepare those tasty little badboys. Preserved Lemons via Not Without Salt Meyer Lemon and Clementine Margaritas via The Boastful Baker Citrus Salt via 101 Cookbooks Meyer …

Photo credit: Sala Kannan Holy schnikes it’s cold!  These easy to make soups will warm you from the inside out — and keep your resolutions intact while doing so.  Take that, January. Carrot Mint Soup via Veggie Belly Spinach Lasagna Soup via For the Love of Cooking Creamy Rosemary Wild …

Photo credit: Laura With the holidays coming at us a zillion miles an hour and a party around every corner, your sweet tooth (dare we say liver) may be crying uncle.  Thankfully, we’ve got just the thing.  Sink your teeth into these mouthwatering yet wholesome meals between trips to the …

In need of the perfect gift for your gentleman caller?  Boys can be such tricky bastards.  Luckily, we’ve done the legwork for you. Photo credit: Leffot Jack Spade’s Crew Mittens are lined with the softest, most delicious fabric you’ve ever felt. I may saunter around wearing over-sized men’s mittens this …

If you’re a male who lives in DC, there’s a good chance you need gift ideas for that special someone. Don’t worry, we’ve done the legwork for you. First and foremost: a sparkly trinket is always a winner.  Go for something thoughtful and original. Incorporate her birthstone or favorite shape …

  Photo credit: Maria and Josh Holiday cookie swap on your calendar?  Want to give something homemade to neighbors and coworkers?  Need something to bring to Aunt Myrna’s?  We’ve got you covered. Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies via Two Peas and Their Pod Fig and Date Swirls via Lottie + Doof …

  While some of us have emerged from our Thanksgiving-induced food hangovers unscathed, many of us can’t bear the thought of more turkey.  Don’t despair — we’ve got just the thing to revamp those leftovers. BLT Turkey Tacos with Cranberry Salsa via How Sweet It Is Leftover Bird & Orzo …