When it comes to Jell-O, I suppose this is pretty much as refined as it gets...which is to say, not very refined at all. But fun!
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Fun With Jell-O / Jell-O Is Always Fun
When I was little, my grandma used to make strawberry Jell-O with banana slices floating in it, and that's still my go-to classic...but there are lots and lots of interesting twists you can put on the stuff (most of which don't involve shrimp or cabbage...yikes).
Lazy Lady Shepherd’s Pie
The first rule of Shepherd's Pie is that it must use up your leftovers in a very delicious way. The second rule of Shepherd's Pie is that it must be extremely easy to make. And this one is even easier than that.
Crack Pasta / Actually Addictive
My god, is this pasta - a variation on a recipe called "Crack Pasta" submitted by reader Luisa - ever good. I made it for Kendrick and myself last night, and at 11PM I was still sort of pacing back and forth between couch and refrigerator, eating bits and pieces out of our Tupperware with my fingers.
Cantaloupe & Basil / Fresh, Fab Starter
Last night, at the Trump SoHo Spa opening, I picked up one of these pretty little things, expecting it to contain something that would leave me cross-eyed and prepped for a crippling headache the next AM.