Ariel Knutson

There’s nothing like walking through the door on a freezing night and catching a whiff of a fragrant chili—piping-hot and ready to be ladled into a big bowl. So what better way to greet guests at a winter dinner party? These 10 chili variations are the season’s most perfect slow-cooker meals.Slow-cooker taco chicken chiliThis addictive chili involves pretty much zero prep time. What’s “tac

Skip the suits and gowns, and add an extra dash of glamour to your Oscar party by serving up these gorgeous, dressed-up desserts instead. From gold statuette cookies to tuxedo-clad cake pops, these treats — courtesy of some of our favorite bloggers— will leave your guests starstruck!Bow tie macaronsElegant almond macarons look even more fetching when you dress them up with bow ties. Better wat

There’s nothing like walking through the door on a freezing night and catching a whiff of piping-hot chili coming from your Crockpot.

Dominique Ansel, the mad pastry scientist behind the Cronut, is unveiling a new dessert at Austin’s SXSW this weekend: the Chocolate Chip Cookie Milk Shot. Like the Cronut, the new invention is a hybrid, but that’s where the similarity ends.To make the Cookie Milk Shot—a mash-up of a chocolate chip cookie and a glass of milk—Ansel uses an extra-aerated cookie dough, which allows him to mold th

Former NASA engineer BethAnn Goldberg is the owner of Studio Cake in Menlo Park, Calif., where she bakes outrageously gorgeous, intricate cakes that stand out even in the insanely competitive world of cake making. Alongside the classic, elegant wedding cakes she makes for clients, Goldberg also comes up with all kinds of wild designs for sculpted cakes — ranging from an 18-inch tall concoction i

We’ve spent lots of time perusing maps, but we’ve never seen any that make us so eager to jump on a plane — right now.New York-based food stylist Caitlin Levin joined forces with Henry Hargreaves, a photographer living in New Zealand, to create this playful new series of maps made out of the iconic foods of various countries and continents. It’s an ingenious idea, since food is one of the most

Looking for some extra counter space when whipping up dinner?Having a kitchen island can be a big help when it comes to heavy cooking, but it can also be a big expense, particularly when professionals get involved to create custom pieces. However, with a little spare time and some D-I-Y inspiration, you can create a functional island without dipping into debt. See how five bloggers kept the cash i

While mason jars are used to store jams, jellies and other random items, they can also be transformed into charming home decor. Check out these do-it-yourself mason jar projects that can be pulled together with a little free time and creativity. Mason jar pendant lampWe love the simplicity of this gorgeous blue pendant lamp. For the how-to, visit The Spring Blog.Chalkboard jarChalkboard paint +

Do you have a drawer filled with cork stoppers that you have collected over the years? Finally put them to good use with one — or all — of these DIY projects using the wooden beauties. Whether it’s a bath mat, a piece of art or a homemade wreath, wine corks can make a rustic addition to a home when used in the right way, and these 10 DIY projects will show you how to do just that. A version o

Ghosts in a JarGhost terrariums. Need we say more? Plus, everything inside this mason jar can be found at the dollar store. Get the how-to at Mason Jar Crafts Love.Graveyard TerrariumYou’ll need tweezers to recreate this sinister scene.Get the how-to at JUST CRAFTY ENOUGH.Creepy Halloween MantleYes, those are in fact strange doll parts floating around in red tinted water. Mmm, and we love it.

Did you know that a single chicken can lay 250 to 300 eggs a year? Thank goodness there’s no shortage of eggs, since the humble ingredient has become the darling of the food world: Trendy chefs and home cooks alike are answering the question of how to perk up all kinds of dishes with “Put an egg on it!“On Oct. 10 — World Egg Day — we celebrate a kitchen hero that knows no mealtime limitations

Sick of carving, scooping and lighting? Searching for nontraditional pumpkin decorating ideas? We rounded up nine pretty ways to decorate your pumpkin this Halloween without picking up a knife.Ombre pumpkinsSkip the carving and make this gorgeous ombre pumpkin instead. It’s so easy and so on trend. Get the how-to at Funkytime.Chalkboard word find pumpkinsWhere there’s a will, there’s always

Sure, you can buy giant bags of Halloween candy at the grocery store, but this year why not try your hand at making your own knockoff treats? Here are six DIY look-alike and taste-alike versions of popular candies that will take any Halloween party to the next level — they’re delicious, fun and surprisingly easy to make. Peanut butter cups: Fake Free Food’s homemade peanut butter cups may lo

Got a massive haul of Halloween candy? Turn your leftover riches into fun over-the-top treats with these easy recipes for cake, cookies and other goodies — they’re so quick to make, you can whip them up in not much longer than it takes to gobble up a bag of candy. Leftover Halloween Candy Brownie Trifle: Featuring brownies, chocolate pudding, whipped cream and leftover Halloween candy, this tr

There is no reason why Thanksgiving dinner shouldn’t rock. Skip the bland dinner rolls, leave that store-bought pie in the freezer aisle and whip up these tried-and-true Pinterest recipes. There is a reason these dishes are shared over and over and over again on the social sharing site. They’re unanimously delicious.Sweet potato pieYou can never go wrong with this hybrid of classic Thanksgiving re

Everyone loves the back-of-the-box recipes on a Chex cereal package. But there are so many next-level recipes that deserve to be explored — from simple upgrades like adding cheese or garlic powder, to deliciously over-the-top concoctions that taste like cupcakes. Here are five sweet, savory — and sweet and savory — party mixes that’ll make your snack situation on Super Bowl Sunday a touchdo

The Girl Scouts celebrate their 103rd birthday on Thursday, March 12, so to celebrate we’ve gathered eight amazing desserts — milkshakes, bark, pull-apart bread and more — inspired by and incorporating the cookies.

From sweet treats to savory bites, these easy-to-make snacks are perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

The state of Disney’s theme parks remains up in the air as COVID-19 makes its way around the country, but for fans of Micky Mouse, there’s a new way to bring the favorite character home that doesn’t involve picking up a set of ears at the gift shop: on a set of Pyrex containers.

Three cheers for cookie season.