The Kitchn’s Ultimate Guide for Using Up Every Type of Food — Tips from The Kitchn

A few of the most common questions we get here at The Kitchn start like this: What do I do with ______? and How do I use up a lot of _______?

Fill in the blank: onions, lemons, exotic oils, coconut jam, duck fat, an abundance of hot peppers, quinoa, barley, leftover pie dough, rice, pasta — the list goes on and on. Maybe you also are discovering some leftovers or challenging ingredients as you clean out your pantry and fridge for the Cure. Well, don’t throw them away, here’s a smart way to use up every last bit!

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5 Things We Can Learn from This Black & White Kitchen — Interior Design Lessons

When we came across the photos of this airy black-and-white kitchen, we immediately started daydreaming about what it would be like if it were ours. There’s something so warm and welcoming about the bright kitchen that makes us think we could happily spend hours in it cooking, baking, and feeding our friends and family.

So what is it about this space that works so well and evokes such a strong reaction? Let’s unpack the design and figure out how you can make your kitchen feel more like this stunning space.

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10 New Cookbooks Everyone Is Going to Be Talking About This Fall — So Hot Right Now

Do you hear that? That soft sound of pages turning? That’s the sound of new fall cookbooks being thumbed over; the most beautiful sound you can hear this time of year. I for one can’t wait to get into the kitchen and cook everything these gems have to offer.

While there are many beautiful and exceptional cookbooks coming out this fall, these are the 10 everyone is going to be talking about. Buy a couple for yourself, give a few as gifts, and add the rest to your holiday wish list.

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How to Accept Compliments on Your Cooking — How to Be a Grownup

You’ve been hard at work preparing your beef Wellington since 8 a.m., then you spent an hour designing your tablescape, another hour choosing the perfect wine to accompany your meal, and even more time preparing individual soufflés and baked Alaska for dessert. Feels good, doesn’t it? Or maybe all you did was toss a bunch of ingredients into a pot on the stove while sipping an ice-cold Natty Light, and somehow turned out the perfect pot of chili. Whatever it was, you did it really, really well, and your guests noticed. Or maybe it wasn’t even that good, but your guests still want to tell you how much they enjoyed it.

Why do so many of us have trouble accepting praise? Here’s what I’ve learned about how to accept a compliment in the kitchen.

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10 Paris Food Secrets the Guidebooks Won’t Tell You About — The Kitchn Abroad

If I were to guess which city had the most guidebooks written about it, my guess would be Paris. Paris is, after all, the city many romanticize, regardless of whether or not they have actually been there. There is a charm to Paris, a pull for many travelers — it’s a city full of quirks, mystery, hidden streets, and tucked-away gardens.

But as a resident of Paris, I am here to tell you: the guidebooks don’t tell you everything. Whether you’re plotting a trip soon or just want a five-minute armchair vacation this morning, learn these 10 Paris secrets every new visitor should know.

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