Aside from the occasional glug of white wine, most of my cooking is done san alcohol. But after making a fiddlehead fern salad dressed with a luxurious cognac vinaigrette, I was reminded of how spiking a dish truly can take its flavor profile to the next level. As for my concerns about getting everybody woozy: "Don't worry about cooking with too much booze," every television chef has said over Read more

Lots of recipes call for a small amount of alcohol to enhance a dish's flavor. However, often times the alcohol is a little used spirit, like banana liqueur, and you probably don't want to purchase an entire 750 ML bottle of it. When that's the case, head to Bevmo or another beverage store and pick up a nip. Nips are miniature bottles of alcohol that are sold for about $2 (or less) each. You're Read more

Source: Flickr User jlastras While mustard's always delicious slathered onto your favorite sandwich, there are so many ways to go beyond the basics and get creative with this common yet versatile condiment. From marinades to mix-ins, there are plenty of ways to make the most of mustard for your next meal. Give your casseroles a bit of bite. From shepherd's pie to mac and cheese, a spoonful of Read more

Happy Cinco de Mayo! And it doesn't matter what your relationship status is on the Mexican holiday, you can have a fiesta-filled evening with our tips for celebrating with friends, lovers, and family. Single and Looking: Go stag or grab your best wing-lady and get yourself to the most popular local taco spot. Sit at the bar for maximum mingling while you enjoy margaritas and chips and salsa. Read more

Holy whole grains! Try this refreshing quinoa salad — Vegetarian Times Sneaky signs that your alcohol consumption is becoming problematic — Prevention Are green coffee beans the next dieting miracle? — Blisstree What in the world is oral allergy syndrome and do you have it? — Self Celebrate Spring with this tasty and light fava bean recipe — Health Straight talk about binge eating and Read more

While we hope your conditions never become as dire as those in The Hunger Games's District 12, there are plenty of lessons to be learned from Katniss. Her savvy skills and strong resourcefulness keep her family and herself alive even in the absolute worst of times. These 12 tips will keep your head in the game, save you money, and help you make the most of what you already have. Swap knowledge Read more

If you went to college or lived near a campus bar, you're undoubtedly familiar with a drink called the Irish car bomb. It's similar to a sake bomb or cement mixer in that it requires choreography: one shot each of Baileys Irish cream liqueur and Irish whiskey are dropped into a pint glass of Guinness stout, and some poor soul downs the entire concoction before the drink can curdle, often while Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! These noshing habits could be the reason your scale is stalled By Karen Ansel, RD, Prevention We do it in the car, on the train, in front of the TV, on the phone, and even in bed. For too many of us, snacking has become so automatic that our brains barely register the hand-to-mouth motion. And it's not as if we're Read more