Katie Marino

Knowing how to make a pie crust is definitely a skill that will make your life better. And one that's all butter will make you a hero, whether you use a sweet or savory filing.

Tuna fish sandwiches can be made with so many variations that there's a version for everyone. Hank Shaw walks you through a few of his faves.

Seeming more indulgent than they actually are, these sweetly cinnamony oats will get everyone up and at 'em. Even the most morning resistant among us.

Wait until you give Bryant Terry's squash a try. Creamy and packed with flavor, this vegan recipe is also healthy as heck without tasting like it.

Yes, you can indulge all your (and your loved one's) cravings without unwanted ingredients and yet with all the comforting taste you want and deserve.

Pork chops, simple and satisfying, are what you get with this simple, lightly spiced lovelies cook in no time. Burnished on the outside, juicy on the inside, and flavorful through and through.

Sweet autumn squash gets unexpectedly enhanced with the warmth of ginger and the complex depth of soy sauce and sesame oil.

Pumpkin pie. Cheesecake. And no, that’s not a choice you have to make. You get both. You’re welcome. (New Thanksgiving tradition, anyone?)

Your morning glass of almond milk just got a heck of a lot more compelling. Ostentatious even. And it takes all of a minute. Maybe even less.

Desperation dinners just got a heck of a lot less boring since we stumbled upon this genius grilled cheese combo.

Healthy never tasted so good as this pan-seared salmon with a modest blackened heat balanced by a sweetly tangy pineapple, lime, and avocado salsa.

Um, 5 minutes hands-on time for a loaf of bread? Please. That's nothing. Nothing short of a miracle.