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Congratulations! Santa was good to you and now you’ve got a brand-new Instant Pot to fool around with in the new year. So now you’re probably wondering what kind of fun can you have? You came to the right place to ask that question because we’ve been cooking with the Instant Pot a lot over the past year or so and, well, we’re kind of obsessed with it. This translates into very good news for you because we’ve amassed tons of information, recipes, cooking lessons, and guides to help you with your new baby.

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Winter produce can start to feel tired almost as soon as winter fully sets in. But roasted vegetable boredom usually leads me to experimentation and, if I’m lucky, occasional breakthroughs, like these roasted carrots with orange.

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Smoothies are so much more than a drink, these days. They’ve become meals just as much as slurpable snacks, taking the place of our cereal bowl at breakfast or even our salad at lunch.

But smoothies aren’t one-size-fits-all. That 8 a.m. smoothie needs to look a whole lot different than that 3 p.m. smoothie if you want it to keep you satisfied until lunch. So what makes a smoothie a snack, and what makes it a whole meal? Let’s take a look.

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First birthday parties are a big deal. Not only has the little dude or dudette made his or her first trip around the sun, but it also marks the first year of being a new parent. Anyone who’s cared for an infant can tell you parenthood is hard work. After countless sleepless nights and piles of dirty diapers, who wouldn’t want to break out some bubbly to celebrate the occasion?

Some people might bristle at the suggestion of serving booze, saying alcohol has no place at a kids’ birthday party, and certainly not at one honoring such a young child. Others might point out that first birthday parties are usually a daytime affair, which isn’t the best time to roll out an open bar — unless you want your partygoers to act like it’s New Year’s Eve in Times Square as the little tike is having a cake-smash moment.

But we’d argue that there are plenty of reasons to offer adult beverages, not despite it being a first birthday, but because it’s a first birthday party. Here’s why.

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Looking for a snack that fills you up and fuels you well? The humble hard-boiled egg is a small powerhouse of nutrition, but too often overlooked. We’re upgrading the boiled egg in 10 sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking.

Want a spiced-up snack full of protein? Start with a boiled egg, then open the spice cabinet for dukkah, the nutty Egyptian spice blend. Treat your hard-boiled egg to a welcome crunch and boost of warm, earthy flavor.

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What I’m about to say might upset some of you: I don’t own a set of matching coffee mugs. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

When it comes to other tabletop gear, matching is key to me. My plates and bowls go together, I have baskets full of coordinating cloth napkins, and I have a complete set of matching flatware (with serving spoons). All of these things look great together on one table — but my mugs are all sorts of random.

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In my house, we eat mostly fresh foods and keep packaged foods to a minimum. We grow a lot of our own produce in our backyard garden and are members of a CSA. We even buy most of our meat from local farmers who are transparent about using non-GMO feed. But I’ll never say that we eat “clean” because it undermines my long-term strategy for both my own health and that of my two girls. Here’s why.

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Dairy-Free Raspberry Mango Mint Smoothie

Smoothies are a fast, easy breakfast, and many of us are devoted to our morning shake of fruits, vegetables, and yogurt. If you would like a few tips to help build a better smoothie, look no further. We’ve rounded up our best ideas and tips covering everything from blenders to protein powder, plus inspiring recipes with fruit, greens, and even whole grains. There’s a raspberry rosewater smoothie with yogurt and honey, and another with fresh coconut and kale. Plus — the fastest way to a morning smoothie!

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Breakfast for dinner is always kind of fun, but sometimes, when time is short and hunger is high, it’s also a necessity. Here we’ve rounded up 25 delicious, hearty breakfast dishes that naturally lend themselves to dinner, too.

The breakfast casserole is the most obvious, especially if you had a few moments in the morning to whip it up and then tuck it into the fridge. But even substantial avocado toasts or a simple hash made from leftovers will be on your table in no time and leave you feeling satisfied.

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