The Kitchn 2010-09-02T17:00:00+00:00 Apartment Therapyeditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn <![CDATA[Recipe: Quick and Homey Oatmeal Raisin Muffins]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/breakfast/recipe-quick-and-homey-oatmeal-raisin-muffins-126095 2010-09-02T17:00:00+00:00 The weekend is coming, and boy, I'm ready for it. I am spending time with family over the long weekend, and I've been putting together some make-ahead breakfast and dinners. Here's one favorite breakf

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/breakfast/recipe-quick-and-homey-oatmeal-raisin-muffins-126095"><img alt="2010_09_02-Muffin01.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_09_02-Muffin01.jpg" width="540" height="349" class="mt-image-center" /></a>The weekend is coming, and boy, I'm ready for it. I am spending time with family over the long weekend, and I've been putting together some make-ahead breakfast and dinners. Here's one favorite breakfast goodie: a warm, tender, simple oatmeal raisin muffin. </p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/breakfast/recipe-quick-and-homey-oatmeal-raisin-muffins-126095">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/fVmoV17ANG6tMi7ATwjX85tO3Rc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/fVmoV17ANG6tMi7ATwjX85tO3Rc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/fVmoV17ANG6tMi7ATwjX85tO3Rc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/fVmoV17ANG6tMi7ATwjX85tO3Rc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/0vn7n4Qhpy4" height="1" width="1"/> Faith Durandeditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/breakfast/recipe-quick-and-homey-oatmeal-raisin-muffins-126095 <![CDATA[Homemade Grissini & Daniel Craig as a 007 Ice Lolly Delicious links for 9.2.10]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/slinks/homemade-grissini-daniel-craig-as-a-007-ice-lolly-delicious-links-for-9310-126104 2010-09-02T16:45:00+00:00 James Bond in popsicle form.

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/slinks/homemade-grissini-daniel-craig-as-a-007-ice-lolly-delicious-links-for-9310-126104"><img alt="2010_09_03-Slinkage.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_09_03-Slinkage.jpg" width="540" height="540" class="mt-image-center" /></a>James Bond in popsicle form. </p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/slinks/homemade-grissini-daniel-craig-as-a-007-ice-lolly-delicious-links-for-9310-126104">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/z9ch7YYptE9TZaDV495ULT6FX3Q/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/z9ch7YYptE9TZaDV495ULT6FX3Q/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/z9ch7YYptE9TZaDV495ULT6FX3Q/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/z9ch7YYptE9TZaDV495ULT6FX3Q/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/6yQlx2tRv58" height="1" width="1"/> Faith Durandeditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/slinks/homemade-grissini-daniel-craig-as-a-007-ice-lolly-delicious-links-for-9310-126104 <![CDATA[Tea Towels as Curtains: Bright and Simple]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/kitchen-design/tea-towels-as-curtains-bright-and-simple-126091 2010-09-02T16:30:00+00:00 We've seen tea towels as curtains before, but never in such a fresh, appealing way as in this Los Angeles apartment.

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/kitchen-design/tea-towels-as-curtains-bright-and-simple-126091"><img alt="2010_09_02-Towel.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_09_02-Towel.jpg" width="540" height="356" class="mt-image-center" /></a>We've seen tea towels as curtains before, but never in such a fresh, appealing way as in this Los Angeles apartment. </p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/kitchen-design/tea-towels-as-curtains-bright-and-simple-126091">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/7c1l5aD4kaJC0HJBVv1l1gPmZU0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/7c1l5aD4kaJC0HJBVv1l1gPmZU0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/7c1l5aD4kaJC0HJBVv1l1gPmZU0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/7c1l5aD4kaJC0HJBVv1l1gPmZU0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/nCfcoLdES7Q" height="1" width="1"/> Faith Durandeditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/kitchen-design/tea-towels-as-curtains-bright-and-simple-126091 <![CDATA[Am I Wasting My Dishwasher? Good Questions]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/good-questions/am-i-wasting-my-dishwasher-good-questions-126089 2010-09-02T16:00:00+00:00 Q: How often do you use your dishwasher? My new apartment is tricked out with a dishwasher, but after two months I find I barely use it. Granted, it's just my boyfriend and I, but we do generate a go

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/good-questions/am-i-wasting-my-dishwasher-good-questions-126089"><img alt="2010_09_01-Dishwasher.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_09_01-Dishwasher.jpg" width="150" height="214" class="mt-image-left" /></a><big><b>Q:</b></big> How often do you use your dishwasher? My new apartment is tricked out with a dishwasher, but after two months I find I barely use it. Granted, it's just my boyfriend and I, but we do generate a good amount of dirty dishes. </p> <p>I worked in small restaurants where cleaning dishes as you go was an absolute must and I haven't been able to put down the habit. These days, I feel like I might be cheating myself out of a convenience. </p> <p>Sent by <b>Elizabeth</b></p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/good-questions/am-i-wasting-my-dishwasher-good-questions-126089">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/AgcZD-pCbgKS6tpb6wN3Hq5U-FA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/AgcZD-pCbgKS6tpb6wN3Hq5U-FA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/AgcZD-pCbgKS6tpb6wN3Hq5U-FA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/AgcZD-pCbgKS6tpb6wN3Hq5U-FA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/7uP_U1st7SM" height="1" width="1"/> Faith Durandeditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/good-questions/am-i-wasting-my-dishwasher-good-questions-126089 <![CDATA[Perfect for Canning (& Carving!): Epicurean Carving Board]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/cookware-tools/good-tool-for-canning-and-carving-epicurean-carving-board-126044 2010-09-02T15:30:00+00:00 We’ve been smitten with Epicurean’s pressed-wood cutting boards and utensils for quite some time now. This carving board is just one more mark in their favor. You see that studded surface? And the

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/cookware-tools/good-tool-for-canning-and-carving-epicurean-carving-board-126044"><img alt="2010-09-02-CarvingBoard.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010-09-02-CarvingBoard.jpg" width="357" height="450" class="mt-image-center" /></a>We’ve been smitten with Epicurean’s <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/cookware-tools/curious-about-epicurean-wood-composite-utensils-116120">pressed-wood cutting boards and utensils</a> for quite some time now. This carving board is just one more mark in their favor. You see that studded surface? And the deep groove around the outside? We have a feeling this will make all you canners <em>very</em> happy.</p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/cookware-tools/good-tool-for-canning-and-carving-epicurean-carving-board-126044">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/iUkjk6trFSpeJNqwEABcIH7334c/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/iUkjk6trFSpeJNqwEABcIH7334c/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/iUkjk6trFSpeJNqwEABcIH7334c/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/iUkjk6trFSpeJNqwEABcIH7334c/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/qKE3HhadBro" height="1" width="1"/> Emma Christenseneditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/cookware-tools/good-tool-for-canning-and-carving-epicurean-carving-board-126044 <![CDATA[Going Away? Tips and Recipes for Clearing Out Your Fridge]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/going-away-tips-and-recipes-for-clearing-out-your-fridge-126079 2010-09-02T15:00:00+00:00 Does your crisper drawer look like ours (above)? A few fresh ingredients you hate to waste but don't know how to use before you leave for a long weekend? We've rounded up some of our favorite cupboard

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/going-away-tips-and-recipes-for-clearing-out-your-fridge-126079"><img alt="2010_09_02-fridgedrawer.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_09_02-fridgedrawer.jpg" width="450" height="555" class="mt-image-center" /></a>Does your crisper drawer look like ours (above)? A few fresh ingredients you hate to waste but don't know how to use before you leave for a long weekend? We've rounded up some of our favorite <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/category/1348/cupboard-challenge">cupboard challenges</a> and <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/fridgeclearing-cooking-without-a-recipe-110269">fridge-clearing tips</a> to help you turn 1/2 cup of sour cream and some wilting cilantro into dinner.</p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/going-away-tips-and-recipes-for-clearing-out-your-fridge-126079">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/g4fsEM2iKvMZNAtTALWbXj4xYcE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/g4fsEM2iKvMZNAtTALWbXj4xYcE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/g4fsEM2iKvMZNAtTALWbXj4xYcE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/g4fsEM2iKvMZNAtTALWbXj4xYcE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/aljJ4taKVlc" height="1" width="1"/> Elizabeth Passarellaeditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/going-away-tips-and-recipes-for-clearing-out-your-fridge-126079 <![CDATA[Afternoon Snack: Wasabi-Toasted Nori Crisps]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/easy/afternoon-snack-wasabitoasted-nori-crisps-126073 2010-09-02T14:30:00+00:00 This snack has everything going for it: easy to make, good for you, addictively crunchy, and totally crave-inducing. Need we say more?

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/easy/afternoon-snack-wasabitoasted-nori-crisps-126073"><img alt="2010-09-02-NoriCrisps.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010-09-02-NoriCrisps.jpg" width="540" height="359" class="mt-image-center" /></a>This snack has everything going for it: easy to make, good for you, addictively crunchy, and totally crave-inducing. Need we say more?</p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/easy/afternoon-snack-wasabitoasted-nori-crisps-126073">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/_LRz_BqdYBIkr1pE8L1fQsETA30/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/_LRz_BqdYBIkr1pE8L1fQsETA30/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/_LRz_BqdYBIkr1pE8L1fQsETA30/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/_LRz_BqdYBIkr1pE8L1fQsETA30/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/KRSTXV8IUqQ" height="1" width="1"/> Emma Christenseneditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/easy/afternoon-snack-wasabitoasted-nori-crisps-126073 <![CDATA[Octavin: Premium Wine in a Box]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/wine/octavin-premium-wine-in-a-box-perfect-for-labor-day-weekend-gatherings-125843 2010-09-02T14:00:00+00:00 Boxed wine has come a long way over the past 20 years. Considered for a long while as cheap and poor quality, boxed wines have steadily crept into the premium segment. With Labor Day weekend around th

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/wine/octavin-premium-wine-in-a-box-perfect-for-labor-day-weekend-gatherings-125843"><img alt="2010_09_01-Octavin.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_09_01-Octavin.jpg" width="540" height="434" class="mt-image-center" /></a>Boxed wine has come a long way over the past 20 years. Considered for a long while as cheap and poor quality, boxed wines have steadily crept into the premium segment. With Labor Day weekend around the corner and multiple gatherings of friends and family on the horizon, maybe this is the time to re-consider Bag-in-Box. Great value, convenient, easy to transport, store, open and recycle &mdash; I am certainly a convert! </p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/wine/octavin-premium-wine-in-a-box-perfect-for-labor-day-weekend-gatherings-125843">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/aSrHKCFP6BOAlyXHuHuu6iOJmZc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/aSrHKCFP6BOAlyXHuHuu6iOJmZc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/aSrHKCFP6BOAlyXHuHuu6iOJmZc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/aSrHKCFP6BOAlyXHuHuu6iOJmZc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/enjsc5blr-g" height="1" width="1"/> Mary Gormaneditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/wine/octavin-premium-wine-in-a-box-perfect-for-labor-day-weekend-gatherings-125843 <![CDATA[Skip The Microwave: Preheat Your Lunch At Home]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/skip-the-microwave-and-preheat-before-leaving-home-126141 2010-09-02T13:30:00+00:00 Although we've been talking a great deal about making your own ice packs and items you can freeze to pull double duty, that doesn't always mean we want a chilled lunch. Sometimes a warm bowl of soup

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/skip-the-microwave-and-preheat-before-leaving-home-126141"><img alt="090210-thermos.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/090210-thermos.jpg" width="540" height="341" class="mt-image-center" /></a> Although we've been talking a great deal about making your own ice packs and items you can freeze to pull double duty, that doesn't always mean we want a chilled lunch. Sometimes a warm bowl of soup or stew or a container of leftovers will do the trick, but the microwave can be a hassle (or absent, in some workplaces). Here's a tip for preheating your lunch at home instead!</p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/skip-the-microwave-and-preheat-before-leaving-home-126141">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/O3JjXLizg2yCrwkM5e60BZeAQ8c/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/O3JjXLizg2yCrwkM5e60BZeAQ8c/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/O3JjXLizg2yCrwkM5e60BZeAQ8c/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/O3JjXLizg2yCrwkM5e60BZeAQ8c/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/h5iPqXIY3Uc" height="1" width="1"/> Sarah Rae Trovereditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/skip-the-microwave-and-preheat-before-leaving-home-126141 <![CDATA[Summer's End Nectarine Sorbet]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/summers-end-nectarine-sorbet-126136 2010-09-02T13:00:00+00:00 This week, Maxwell and I are doing our annual (well, second annual) end-of-summer community project: we're hosting nine actors who are creating a play of Shakespeare's songs and sonnets for the commun

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/summers-end-nectarine-sorbet-126136"><img alt="2010_9_3-nectarine-sorbet-1.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_9_3-nectarine-sorbet-1.jpg" width="540" height="360" class="mt-image-center" /></a>This week, Maxwell and I are doing our annual (well, second annual) end-of-summer community project: we're hosting nine actors who are creating a play of Shakespeare's songs and sonnets for the community. It's a beautiful, free event under the end-of-summer night sky. </p> <p>My role? Cast chef. </p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/summers-end-nectarine-sorbet-126136">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/068l3JtUlB51Z-rpfveGVdnADJE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/068l3JtUlB51Z-rpfveGVdnADJE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/068l3JtUlB51Z-rpfveGVdnADJE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/068l3JtUlB51Z-rpfveGVdnADJE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/YJPX1oyHkzw" height="1" width="1"/> Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryaneditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/summers-end-nectarine-sorbet-126136 <![CDATA[Microwave Dinners: Quick Meal Ideas for the Microwave]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/recipe-roundup/microwave-dinners-quick-meals-ideas-for-the-microwave-126030 2010-09-02T12:30:00+00:00 Most of the time, we see the microwave as a convenient tool for boiling water or re-heating a plate of leftovers. But when we literally only have a few minutes before running off to a meeting or back

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/recipe-roundup/microwave-dinners-quick-meals-ideas-for-the-microwave-126030"><img alt="2010_08_25-Microwave.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_08_25-Microwave.jpg" width="540" height="354" class="mt-image-center" /></a>Most of the time, we see the microwave as a convenient tool for boiling water or <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/how-to-reheat-leftovers-in-the-microwave-113689">re-heating a plate of leftovers</a>. But when we literally only have a few minutes before running off to a meeting or back to class, the microwave can become a real lifesaver for pulling together a super-quick meal.</p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/recipe-roundup/microwave-dinners-quick-meals-ideas-for-the-microwave-126030">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/ILCRMMBwzUxmmUy6M5LTFlxtTC0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/ILCRMMBwzUxmmUy6M5LTFlxtTC0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/ILCRMMBwzUxmmUy6M5LTFlxtTC0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/ILCRMMBwzUxmmUy6M5LTFlxtTC0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/DGbMxNhsD1E" height="1" width="1"/> Emma Christenseneditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/recipe-roundup/microwave-dinners-quick-meals-ideas-for-the-microwave-126030 <![CDATA[Quick Weeknight Meal: Make-Ahead Indian Dahl]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/weeknight-meal-tip/5minute-meal-makeahead-indian-dahl-126143 2010-09-02T12:00:00+00:00

We love the spices in Indian dishes, and dahl is pretty simple to make. However, it still takes about an hour to prep it and some accompanying rice - on many weeknights that kind of time simply

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/weeknight-meal-tip/5minute-meal-makeahead-indian-dahl-126143'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/1747032/0902_dahl01_rect540.jpg' /></a> </div><div class='clearfix' style='margin-top: 20px; width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center'><a href='http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/weeknight-meal-tip/5minute-meal-makeahead-indian-dahl-126143?image_id=1747032'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/1747032/0902_dahl01_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/weeknight-meal-tip/5minute-meal-makeahead-indian-dahl-126143?image_id=1747042'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/1747042/0902_dahl02_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/weeknight-meal-tip/5minute-meal-makeahead-indian-dahl-126143?image_id=1747052'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/1747052/0902_dahl03_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/weeknight-meal-tip/5minute-meal-makeahead-indian-dahl-126143?image_id=1747062'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/1747062/0902_dahl04_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/weeknight-meal-tip/5minute-meal-makeahead-indian-dahl-126143?image_id=1747072'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/1747072/0902_dahl05_square72.jpg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> <p>We love the spices in Indian dishes, and dahl is pretty simple to make. However, it still takes about an hour to prep it and some accompanying rice - on many weeknights that kind of time simply isn't there. Lucky for us, dahl freezes and reheats very well. Here's what we do to keep from resorting to those prepackaged microwave Indian meals from the grocery shelf:</p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/weeknight-meal-tip/5minute-meal-makeahead-indian-dahl-126143">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/sReWJz5V4Dj7TgCk1se8X6R8Bgc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/sReWJz5V4Dj7TgCk1se8X6R8Bgc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/sReWJz5V4Dj7TgCk1se8X6R8Bgc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/sReWJz5V4Dj7TgCk1se8X6R8Bgc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/f352hNEGv_c" height="1" width="1"/> Regina Yunghanseditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/weeknight-meal-tip/5minute-meal-makeahead-indian-dahl-126143 <![CDATA[Best Bakeware Under $20]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/baking-products/best-bakeware-under-20-126145 2010-09-02T11:30:00+00:00

Baking can be a somewhat intimidating experience. Between the measuring, special ingredients and pricey bakeware — we understand a beginner baker's hesitations. We're here to help!

]]> <div class='gallery_image' style='width: 525px;'> <div class='clearfix' style='text-align:center; padding-bottom: 4px;'> <a href='http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/baking-products/best-bakeware-under-20-126145'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/1747402/L11970277_rect540.jpeg' /></a> </div><div class='clearfix' style='margin-top: 20px; width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center'><a href='http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/baking-products/best-bakeware-under-20-126145?image_id=1747402'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/1747402/L11970277_square72.jpeg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/baking-products/best-bakeware-under-20-126145?image_id=1747412'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/1747412/9pc_Bake_Serve_N_Store_Set_square72.jpeg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/baking-products/best-bakeware-under-20-126145?image_id=1747242'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/1747242/Product_Image_square72.jpeg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/baking-products/best-bakeware-under-20-126145?image_id=1747352'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/1747352/CNE1078931_square72.jpeg' style='padding: 4px' /></a><a href='http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/baking-products/best-bakeware-under-20-126145?image_id=1747392'><img alt='' src='http://s3.amazonaws.com/atimg/1747392/L12147658_square72.jpeg' style='padding: 4px' /></a></div> </div> <p>Baking can be a somewhat intimidating experience. Between the measuring, special ingredients and pricey bakeware &mdash; we understand a beginner baker's hesitations. We're here to help!</p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/baking-products/best-bakeware-under-20-126145">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/rDP96njy7aVSWc-Ce2gyO2bTcX8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/rDP96njy7aVSWc-Ce2gyO2bTcX8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/rDP96njy7aVSWc-Ce2gyO2bTcX8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/rDP96njy7aVSWc-Ce2gyO2bTcX8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/irUh47SDEV4" height="1" width="1"/> Kristen Lubbeeditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/baking-products/best-bakeware-under-20-126145 <![CDATA[Every Last Bit: How Do You Finish a Jar Of Peanut Butter?]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/every-last-bit-how-do-you-finish-a-jar-of-peanut-butter-126138 2010-09-02T11:00:00+00:00 We're a little obsessive about getting every last bit out of a jar of peanut butter. Usually this means scraping it with a good spatula or simply eating it with a spoon, but last night we came up with

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/every-last-bit-how-do-you-finish-a-jar-of-peanut-butter-126138"><img alt="2010_09_02-peanutbutter.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_09_02-peanutbutter.jpg" width="540" height="405" class="mt-image-center" /></a>We're a little obsessive about getting every last bit out of a jar of peanut butter. Usually this means scraping it with a <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/cookware-tools/good-product-chefn-switchit-dual-ended-long-spatula-074322">good spatula</a> or simply <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/surveys/survey-do-you-eat-peanut-butter-with-a-spoon-078332">eating it with a spoon</a>, but last night we came up with a new idea&hellip;</p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/every-last-bit-how-do-you-finish-a-jar-of-peanut-butter-126138">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/CI9lJxJ5jCGeLVf7rZn91ehKRYk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/CI9lJxJ5jCGeLVf7rZn91ehKRYk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/CI9lJxJ5jCGeLVf7rZn91ehKRYk/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/CI9lJxJ5jCGeLVf7rZn91ehKRYk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/aqyru-QlKoA" height="1" width="1"/> Emily Hoeditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/every-last-bit-how-do-you-finish-a-jar-of-peanut-butter-126138 <![CDATA[Lemon Buttermilk Popsicles and Limoncello with Vodka Delicious links for 9.2.10]]> http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/slinks/lemon-buttermilk-popsicles-and-limoncello-with-vodka-delicious-links-for-9310-126103 2010-09-02T10:30:00+00:00 A cold treat, a cold drink, and... edible pencils?

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/slinks/lemon-buttermilk-popsicles-and-limoncello-with-vodka-delicious-links-for-9310-126103"><img alt="2010_09_02-Slinkage.jpg" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2010_09_02-Slinkage.jpg" width="540" height="540" class="mt-image-center" /></a>A cold treat, a cold drink, and... edible pencils?</p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/slinks/lemon-buttermilk-popsicles-and-limoncello-with-vodka-delicious-links-for-9310-126103">Read Full Post</a> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/lJMlxKHwnNao-vJeWSHbihSCTJQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/lJMlxKHwnNao-vJeWSHbihSCTJQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/lJMlxKHwnNao-vJeWSHbihSCTJQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/lJMlxKHwnNao-vJeWSHbihSCTJQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~4/m0gpIBqHzH8" height="1" width="1"/> Faith Durandeditorial@apartmenttherapy.com http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/slinks/lemon-buttermilk-popsicles-and-limoncello-with-vodka-delicious-links-for-9310-126103