Kitchn is a site that writes about food. And we write to everyone: We want to help every cook, novice or expert, male or female, young or old, whether your goal is to put dinner on the table for yourself and your family, to cook pasta (that isn’t crunchy or falling apart), or to learn how to make kombucha in your basement.

It is also true that many of our readers are women and it feels important today to acknowledge women in the best way we know how — by sharing our very favorite stories about women and food that ran this year, on our site or elsewhere.

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Here’s a fast and easy way to give your bowl of instant mac and cheese a pop of color while also bringing some veggies to the table. Open the freezer and grab that bag of frozen peas. It’s your one-ingredient answer to a more colorful bowl of mac and cheese (thank you, freezer!).

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We love our yogurt in the morning with granola or fruit or both; we love to plop it into our smoothies or swirl it into hot cereal. But yogurt is also an excellent dairy to bake with. Because of its acidity, yogurt reacts with baking soda to encourage leavening and adds nice, tangy notes. Here’s how to incorporate this wonder ingredient into your baking routine.

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Flirting with the cute barista is nothing new, but have you ever wanted to pick up and tickle the guy making your cappuccino? Four-year-old Adler Webb is possibly the world’s youngest and most adorable barista making cappuccinos and other coffee drinks at home and at his family’s coffee shop, Bindle Coffee, in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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One would image the dairy aisle of the grocery store to be drama-free, but that’s not quite the case. The behind-the-scenes action of dairy production includes allegations of price-fixing, premature cow retirement, a class action lawsuit, and now a payout for consumers who have bought dairy products.

Have you bought milk in the last 14 years? Consumers who purchased milk or dairy products (like cream, half-and-half, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, or sour cream) are eligible for a refund depending on where they live.

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Today is National Cheese-Lover’s Day and, while pretty much every day feels like a good day to celebrate (and eat!) cheese (lots and lots of cheese), today is an especially good day for it. You may find yourself leaning toward a decadent triple-crème or a slightly salty blue or maybe something sharp and hard.

Whatever the case, if you are like me and planning to make a meal of it, you may also find yourself wondering: What should I drink with my plate of cheese and accoutrements?

Now, the first answer that probably comes to mind is wine. I like wine, you most likely also like wine, and, most importantly, cheese likes wine. But is wine the best mate? Maybe, but also maybe not.

Allow us to present a case for pairing your cheese with tequila.

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While prepping sweet potatoes and maybe even chicken breast might be a part of your weekly meal prep routine, beets should be the newcomer. Think of them as the next wave of veggies to prep for colorful meals all week long.

So roast a big batch of beets and know that you can have tasty pickles and salads (goat cheese, anyone?) in your future at the drop of a hat. And that’s just the beginning. There are a slew of things you can do with roasted beets you’ve prepped ahead. Here are five of our favorite unique ways to enjoy them.

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Some people find grocery shopping tedious or boring — hence the invention of grocery delivery services and meal kits — especially those of us who shop once a week or more.

Over the years, I’ve adopted a few habits that make grocery shopping easier or, dare I say, more fun — even with two kids in tow. Some of this advice is tried and true whether you really want to make grocery shopping happier or just plain faster, while other tips will make your big-haul or pantry-stocking trips more enjoyable.

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When cream cheese and the happy hostess met, a magical cocktail party food — the cheese ball — was born. Creamy, dreamy, and cheesy, this centerpiece of a cheese tray or standalone snack with crackers was the elegant update on dips. The combination of the mildness of cream cheese and the sharpness of the grated cheddar, all amped up with a dash of Dijon and a splash of Worcestershire, made it oh-so-inviting.

Now it’s your turn. The cheese ball may be retro, but there’s a reason that cheese balls have a hallowed place in the hor d’oeuvre hall of fame. Here’s how to master the art of the cheese ball and make it your very own.

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I doubt you’ve ever seen corn that looks like this before. Glass gem corn, uncovered by Oklahoma farmer Carl Barnes, was found when Barnes decided to connect with his Native American roots through food. He discovered several strains of corn seeds through his agricultural journey and through selective planting, he was able to cultivate the beautiful crop.

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