It’s hard to beat the taste of chicken stock made from scratch. I am not a purist by any means (I keep a few boxes of the store-bought kind on hand when I haven’t had time to fill my freezer with the homemade stuff), but when I do have the time you can be sure I am pulling out my largest pot and simmering last night’s roast chicken carcass with a slew of aromatics for a flavorful stock to use for soups, risottos, and pan sauces.

My usual recipe — a chicken carcass or mix of bones, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaves, and sprigs of fresh parsley or thyme — has never failed me, but recently I discovered a way to make it even better. Just one more addition can make for a stock that’s even richer, more flavorful, and more nutrient-dense. The best part is that you already have this ingredient in your kitchen.

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Studies from the last few years have reported that more than 90 percent of Americans have BPA in their systems. It’s hard to avoid: We get most of it by eating food that has been in containers made with BPA. It’s also apparently possible to pick up BPA through air, dust, and water.

Don’t panic. Instead, take a minute to educate yourself about BPA, the dangers of it, and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Chicken thighs are a true dinner MVP. They’re fattier than lean breasts, which means they’re less likely to turn dry with a couple extra minutes on the heat, they are packed with so much flavor, and they’re super versatile. From slow-simmered soups to sheet pan suppers, there’s nothing this budget-friendly cut can’t do.

Here are 10 totally delicious ways to eat chicken thighs for dinner right now.

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We’ve written a lot about the farmhouse-style kitchen, and now we present the easiest way to get the look at home: Just hit up Target in November. The retail giant has just announced a partnership with Chip and Joanna Gaines, the oh-so-cute-and-stylish duo behind Magnolia and the hit HGTV show Fixer Upper.

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The status of school lunch in America is far from perfect. Between unhealthy options and lunch shaming, there’s tremendous room for improvement when it comes to how and what children in the nation are being fed.

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It’s hard to be sad about summer’s departure when fall favorites like pumpkin, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, apples, and more are rolling into the market any moment. Use their arrival as a marker to shift the meatless night in your meal plan to one that makes these veggies the star of the hearty, comforting dinners that makes this season so remarkable. There’s everything from curries and soup to comforting casseroles and hearty salads. To get you started, here are 20 vegetarian fall dinner recipes that are not to be missed.

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Yom Kippur, which translates to the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish Year. It’s a serious holiday. The point is to ask G-d and your fellow humans for forgiveness so you can start the year with a clean slate, and deem yourself worthy of another year on earth. (NBD.) The intense period of reflection is accompanied by a day-long fast.

A cheat sheet to a holiday with such gravitas is a good idea for first-timers, so here are 10 things you should know about your first Yom Kippur.

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When you start with a single Dutch oven or skillet, adding a meat-free night to your meal plan couldn’t be easier. These warming dinners embrace all the good things this season has to offer, like pumpkin, squash, and plenty of soups. But best of all each one starts with just one pot or skillet, which means dinner comes with the promise of quick and easy cooking, and an equally breezy cleanup.

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Oatmeal deserves all the praise it gets: It’s hearty, fiber-rich, wholesome, and ridiculously comforting when you wake up and really just want to stay in bed. While the porridge is incredible easy to make, there are a handful of things you can do each time you ready the oats and a saucepan to ensure your bowl will be at its very best. Here are five thing to keep in mind.

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We all have days when we feel so lazy that calling for takeout seems like a chore. It’s on those days that the slow cooker’s abilities shine the most. Muster up enough effort to toss a handful of things inside of it the morning of or night before and let it work its magic. Here are 20 of the best recipes that are made for moments just like these.

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