Ina Garten and Taylor Swift have a few things in common. The pair has been good friends, ever since they cooked together for a now iconic spread in Food Network Magazine. They both churn out mega-hits (cookbooks and albums), have huge fan bases, are both (fairly) universally beloved, and until very recently, were both pretty mum on the topic of politics.

Just last week Ina told HuffPo: “I don’t talk about politics. I don’t know if people know what my political beliefs are or not, but I just think it’s kind of like people’s diets: You worry about your diet and I’ll worry about mine.”

However Taylor Swift has notably taken to Instagram in the past few weeks to encourage her fans to register to vote, even going as far as to endorse specific Democratic candidates.

So here’s one conspiracy theory I’m happy to spread like wildfire: Swift’s recent calls to action regarding the upcoming midterm elections (on November 6th!!!) have inspired her pal Ina to at long last throw her potholder into the political ring.

LOOK WHAT YOU MADE HER DO, TAYLOR.

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Well, friends, there are just two months left in the year, so it’s time to start thinking about 2019 — namely, what we will be eating. In the past few years, everything from turmeric to vegan ice cream have found their way into grocery stores and coffee shops. So what new foods can you expect to find during your culinary adventures next year? Kroger has seen into the future, and it contains a lot of barbecue sauce and dairy-free milk (though not together, of course).

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For a limited time, Anthropologie is offering a further 25 percent off sale items. The sale also just happens to include lots of pieces perfect for entertaining, making now a great time to stock up before the holidays. Items are moving fast in this sale (some of our other picks sold out while we were writing this!) so don’t delay if you’ve got your heart set on anything. You can also view all home sale pieces here.

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Dorcas Reilly was 39 when she invented the green bean casserole — a dish that, 55 years later, still gets looked up by more than 2.7 million people around Thanksgiving time. Just one month before this year’s holiday dash for her most famous recipe, Reilly passed away at 92 years old, in Newark, New Jersey.

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If you know me at all, you know I have a deep love for ricotta — it’s probably one of the first five things I’ll tell you about myself. I love its creaminess, simplicity, and versatility. So when I spotted this playful-sounding recipe in Dorie Greenspan’s new cookbook, Everyday Dorie, I knew I needed to try it.

Dorie says: “Take a peek in my fridge, and you’ll find the usual staples — milk, butter, eggs and yogurt, and my favorite plus-one: ‘ricotta spoonable.'” This mix of ricotta, lemon, shallots, and fresh herbs is what she keeps on hand to act as both a dip and a condiment. It comes together quickly and can be made year-round, so it’s no wonder she always has it on hand (and now, so do I).

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There’s nothing like a warm, nourishing bowl of soup on a cold fall or winter night. It’s one of the simple, satisfying classics that I never get tired of digging into, especially as the temperatures drop outside. Here are 20 broth-based soup recipes, from minestrone to classic chicken noodle, and French onion that will be on my kitchen roster this season.

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Meghan Markle isn’t the only one with a bun in the oven! In honor of Kensington Palace’s recent announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their first child (ETA: spring 2019), we are celebrating in the form of these mini soufflés, courtesy of Meghan’s former website and lifestyle blog, The Tig.

Read more: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Expecting

Fine, I concede that this is not a recipe for buns — they’re chocolate petit gateaux. But what better than a dessert recipe with the word “petit” in it to celebrate a super-sweet baby announcement?

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Prepping weeknight meals that all come together in your favorite cooking vessel is just about the easiest way to set yourself up for success. The tool at hand here is a trusty skillet — aka the king of the stovetop — which makes quick work of complete meals with barely any fuss. You’ll use your weekend Power Hour to chop and pre-cook the ingredients, so all you have to do come weeknights is toss them into the skillet.

In addition to giving you a big head-start on those easy skillet dinners, this Power Hour Meal Prep Plan (which will take you just about an hour-and-a-half to complete), will also set you up with a week’s worth of prepared breakfasts and lunches. Here’s how to do it.

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For her show, Getting There, on The Skimm, Katie Couric interviews amazing women on how they made it to where they are — and this week’s episode, featuring Ina Garten, gave us all that info, plus a hot tip on Ina’s favorite recipe from all 11 of her books — the fig ricotta cake recipe they make on camera.

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‘Tis the season. Can you hear the espresso machine firing up? Starbucks brought back its rockstar latte, the queen of froth, the obsession of millions — the Pumpkin Spice Latte. But if you don’t want to drive to Starbucks and just fancy making it yourself at home, we have your back!

Here’s how to make a spicy, frothy Pumpkin Spice Latte at home. It’s so easy, and you’ll have enough to share with someone you truly love. Don’t skip the whip.

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