What’s one of the easiest ways to feel like you have your life together? If you ask us, it’s prepping lunch the night before. In the grand scheme of things it’s a small accomplishment, but when all you want to do after dinner is settle in for a marathon TV session, taking the extra time to make lunch feels like a Herculean effort.

To give you a bit of a boost, we have 26 make-ahead lunches that you can pack the night before and even make in a big batch so you’ll have lunch for a few days, if not the full week.

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The pressure cooker makes long-cooked dishes like curries possible on a weeknight. If you also want to keep the slicing and dicing to a minimum, partner with your freezer so chicken curry can be on your table in just about 30 minutes whenever that craving hits.

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Today, pickle enthusiasts converge in their spiritual home — the Lower East Side — to celebrate the 15th annual Pickle Day. To mark the occasion, here are seven facts from New York City’s pickled past.

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The transition to fall flavors is usually ushered in on a nutmeg-y cloud of pumpkin spice. But if you don’t worship at the altar of fall’s most notorious drink, yet still want to feel like your cooking has shifted seasons, let this collection of fall-forward recipes be your guide.

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From Apartment Therapy → Real Life Advice: Everything I Now Know About Refacing Kitchen Cabinets

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I believe there are two types of kitchen tools: the obvious essentials, like tongs, wooden spoons, and spatulas, and the less-obvious suspects. These are the silent helpers you might not think of, but they have the power to make a big difference when it comes to cooking.

Here are three helpful tools your kitchen just might be missing.

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Entertaining at home has gotten a lot more complicated in my house lately. And while I love my sweet baby girl to pieces and would gladly snuggle her all evening long, there are times when I need a meal with friends — without toddlers or babies to wrangle — for my emotional well-being.

So I recently attempted a night when I did both and invited friends over for an after-bedtime dinner party. The result? I realized that entertaining doesn’t have to be a big deal to be fun and delicious. And prepping for a dinner party can actually be fast — as in, it takes just an hour!

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From Apartment Therapy → Get Your Wellness and Wallet Back on Track this Fall by Eating at Home

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This is the kind of dinner that’s meant for cool fall evenings. Sweet, spicy pork chops are nestled in caramelized sweet potatoes and red onion, making for a complete meal worthy of a casual dinner party or a cozy Sunday night dinner at home.

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20 Cooks, 20 Knives: This month, we’re taking a close look at a chef’s most important tool: her knife. We asked 20 cooks, amateurs and professionals, to share their favorite knives and the stories behind them. While chef’s knives are are featured prominently, no two are exactly alike, and there are also a few surprises.

Natasha Case

Profession: CEO, Coolhaus
City: Los Angeles, CA
Instagram: @coolhaus

Named one of Forbes 30 Under 30, Natasha’s architecture-meets-gourmet-ice-cream-sandwiches concept, Coolhaus, has become a hit phenomenon. Together with her partner, Freya, she isn’t afraid to concoct savory flavors such as Fried Chicken and Waffles, Fast Food, and even Peking Duck. And while a knife isn’t the first thing you think of when you think of ice cream, she does have one that she turns to again and again.

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