What's in the Issue: January/February 2014
SPECIALS OF THE MONTH
RACHAEL RAY'S 30-MINUTE MEALS
Kick off 2014 with juicy steaks, hearty pastas and delicious warm-you-up soups.
ROCK YOUR GUAC!
Grab some chips, then dig right in!
You'll twist and shout for these cool new guacamole mash-ups.
SLOW COOKER S.O.S.
LOVE BITES
Super-cute sweet treats inspired by the classic Valentine's Day box of chocolates. How romantic!
FOOD & FUN
FAST IDEAS!
Fifteen wintry meals, snacks and drinks!
IN SEASON
EXPRESS-LANE SUPPERS
One grocery bag; three fast meals
COOK WITH KIDS
Let the good times roll with these baked lasagna wraps.
HOT TOPIC
Chefs are reinventing classic Jewish deli food!
Try new takes on brisket, latkes and more.
NEWS & HOW-TO'S
WORD OF MOUTH
Maple syrup menus, agave-spiked beauty loot, Sweethearts through the ages and -- touchdown! -- edible snack stadiums.
COCKTAILS, ANYONE?
Salt on your margarita glass? Awesome, but amateur stuff!
Try these five cool rim ideas, both sweet and salty
EATING RIGHT
Break out of your dinner rut! Home cooks and experts share strategies for bringing fun back to the table.
HOME & AWAY
LIFE OF THE PARTY
Send one of our foodie Valentine's Day e-cards to your cupcake-loving/pasta-fanatic/pizza-fiend beloved!
THE RELIEVED RENOVATOR
Now that her kitchen makeover is finished, editor-in-chief Lauren Purcell shares what she learned.
Read about her do's and don'ts for next time
GOOD BUYS
Stay on time with these 21 adorable kitchen timers!
LOOKING GOOD: STYLE
Try Rach's out-on-the-town black-and-white look.
FAVES & SAVES
WORTH IT?
Should you spend $15 on a kitchen scale?
SUPERMARKET SMARTS
Global supper starters, jarred vs. fresh peanut butter, butcher secrets and tips to use leftover Champagne.
DINNERS FOR A DEAL
Get your greens with $3 main-dish salads.
IN EVERY ISSUE
RACH'S NOTEBOOK
Here's to more time in the new year for friends, hobbies and, of course, great food.
OUR 25 MOST POPULAR CHOCOLATE DESSERTS EVER!
From hot cocoa cookies to white-chocolate fondue, we've got all your cravings covered
DRINK (JUICE) TO YOUR HEALTH
Why spend money at the juice bar? These good-for-you sips are delish and easy: no juicer required!
INSIDE OUR TEST KITCHEN
PET PROJECT
Dogs need comfort food, too! Your pooch will love this stick-to-his-ribs chicken dish.
PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD!
Whipped cream cutouts in shapes that warm the heart.
BREAKFAST, SNACKS & SAMMIES
BREAKFAST
DIPS & SNACKS
SALADS & SIDES
Butternut Squash & Arugula Salad
Roasted Root Vegetable Tzimmes
Shrimp, Radicchio & Couscous Salad
Spinach Salad with Beets, Goat Cheese & Quinoa
Warm Spinach & Roast Pork Salad
SAMMIES
Spicy Cheddar Burgers with Chunky Blue Cheese Aioli
SOUPS & STEWS
Chicken Meatball & Vegetable Soup
Sausage, Zucchini & Potato Soup
MAINS, DRINKS & DESSERTS
PIZZA & PASTA
MEAT, CHICKEN & SEAFOOD
Blackened Chicken with Broccoli Slaw
Low & Slow Chipotle-Maple Beef
Tagliata with Celery & Mushroom Salad
DESSERTS
Bourbon Cherry Cordial Cupcakes