Best New Entertaining Cookbooks for Fall 2019

Among all the new fall cookbooks, there are many that look like a lot of fun, but these entertaining cookbooks are especially perfect for parties. When you have something to celebrate (big or small)—or are looking for a good excuse to have a great time—these will come in handy.

“The Art of the Host: Recipes and Rules for Flawless Entertaining” by Alex Hitz, $45 on Amazon

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Publish Date: September 10, 2019

This book from author, award-winning chef, event designer, and master host (dubbed “the very best host in the world” by the Wall Street Journal, in fact) Alex Hitz, is your go-to guide for all things entertaining. There are 12 celebration-worthy plans including full menus and expert tips for every occasion from Thanksgiving to Easter, and staple recipes everyone should have in their repertoire (including a perfect vinaigrette and homemade mayonnaise, because the details matter when you want to impress). You’ll be able to to host everything from intimate dinners to crowd-pleasing parties with confidence and style, and there are also tips on how to be a great guest at other people’s gatherings (which is its own underappreciated art form).Buy Now

“Entertaining with Disney: Exceptional Events from Mickey Mouse to Moana!” by Amy Croushorn, $26.99 on Amazon

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Publish Date: September 24, 2019

Disney fans span all age groups, and this official guidebook for magical parties with various Disney themes is anything but kid stuff. That said, any eight year old would doubtless be just as delighted to have Ariel’s Sand Dollar Cinnamon Sugar Cookies at their birthday party as an OG “Little Mermaid” fan would be to serve them at their bridal shower. You’ll find Instagram-worthy decorating ideas and recipes inspired by various Disney films (including “Moana,” “The Lion King,” “Frozen,” and “Aladdin”) for various occasions from baby showers and brunches to dinner parties and family movie night—but you can easily mix and match bits and pieces to enjoy whenever you like, so your kitchen on an average Friday night can feel like the happiest place on earth.Buy Now

“Cooking for Good Times: Super Delicious, Super Simple” by Paul Kahan with Rachel Holtzman, $35 on Amazon

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Publish Date: October 15, 2019

Though Paul Kahan is a lauded, multiple award winning Chicago chef (of Blackbird and avec, among other celebrated spots), he loves hosting parties at home and makes a point of making them relaxed affairs he can actually enjoy. Luckily for the rest of us, he’s sharing his playbook for doing the same in your own home, with a plethora of party-ready recipes that are low-stress but totally satisfying, including hearty roasts, braises, root vegetables, grain salads (with interesting add-ins like roasted corn and peaches), and simple desserts, plus beverage pairing suggestions to take any guesswork out of the equation. Many of the dishes are easy enough to work as great weeknight dinners too—Panzanella with Roasted Leeks, Pecans, and Apple sounds exactly like what we want to cozy up with on the couch after work come fall.Buy Now

“Mixtape Potluck: A Dinner Party for Friends, Their Recipes, and the Songs They Inspire” by Questlove, $20.99 on Amazon

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Publish Date: October 15, 2019

Questlove may be best known as a musician, but he also has several books under his belt, including one about food (“something to food about: Exploring Creativity with Innovative Chefs”) already. This cookbook promises to be perfect for parties, and is fun right down (right up?) to the aluminum foil inspired cover. The concept: a varied group of famous friends—including fellow musicians (like Q-Tip), actors (like Natalie Portman), and chefs (like Eric Ripert)—each contribute a favorite dish to the potluck, and Questlove pairs each one with the perfect song. More than just prime party inspo, this book provides unexpected insights into the intersections of food, music, and culture at large.Buy Now

“Nothing Fancy: Unfussy Food for Having People Over” by Alison Roman, $29.25 on Amazon

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Publish Date: October 22, 2019

New York Times columnist and cookbook author Alison Roman made scores of best lists with her last book, “Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes”—which is why this is one of the most highly anticipated titles coming out this year. It’s all about entertaining in the most casual way; in fact, Roman actually avoids the “e” word and calls it “having people over” instead. She has you covered whether you’re hosting a last-minute dinner party or a weekend friend reunion, with perfectly unfussy (and delicious) recipes, tips, and brilliant ideas for every occasion. From easy veggie dishes and addictive snacks to big pots and platters of meat and a DIY martini bar, there’s a wealth of knowledge for you to draw on. We expect this to be yet another modern classic, and to kick off countless memorable get-togethers.Buy Now

“My Drunk Kitchen Holidays! How to Savor and Celebrate the Year: A Cookbook” by Hannah Hart, $19.60 on Amazon

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Publish Date: October 22, 2019

Hannah Hart started “My Drunk Kitchen” in 2011 as a joke, but quickly became a YouTube sensation, then published her first cookbook (which made the New York Times Bestseller list) in 2014, and eventually landed a show on Food Network. Her second book is all about having the most fun holidays ever, and not just the big ones (though of course they’re all covered too); you’ll find awesome ideas for celebrating Pride Month, Graduation, and even International Left-Handers’ Day, with food and drink recipes, festive activities, and on-theme ideas for every month of the year—because there’s always a good reason to throw a party.Buy Now

Check out our full list of the best cookbooks for fall 2019.

Which one are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments!

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Foods That Can Help You Sleep

If you’ve been tossing and turning because of the chaos of back-to-school season—or really, for any reason—good news: There are foods that can help you sleep.

“There is a lot you can do to get more and higher-quality sleep, and when you do, you’ll feel better and have a lot more energy,” says New York City-based registered dietician Stephanie Middleberg. “There are some key nutrients that can help, and some delicious ways to get them.”

Get these nutrients at dinner—and include them in your nighttime snack if you have one, Middleberg says. Keep nighttime snacks small, the equivalent of a cup or the size of your fist, so you go to bed satiated but not stuffed.

Tryptophan

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Our bodies convert this amino acid (one of the building blocks of protein) into vitamin B6, which helps us create sleep-aiding hormones serotonin and melatonin. “You’ll find tryptophan in turkey, chicken, and eggs, and dairy products like cottage cheese,” Middleberg says.

Get it: With these Easy Turkey Roll-ups, you get tryptophan in the turkey and the cheese, plus some carbs in the tortilla, which can help your body get its serotonin levels up. One roll-up makes a light dinner with a salad, or have ¼ of it as a nighttime snack an hour before bed (wrap and refrigerate the leftovers for another night).

Probiotics

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There’s a strong relationship between gut health and sleep, and it works both ways: Poor sleep can negatively affect your microbiome, and an unhealthy microbiome can interrupt sleep. Research suggests that increasing probiotics can improve sleep quality. “Fermented vegetables like sauerkraut and kimchi, yogurt, and kefir are easy ways to get these good ‘bugs,’” Middleberg says.

Get it: Blend up a cherry-kefir smoothie. Along with the probiotics, cherries are a natural source of sleep hormone melatonin, Middleberg notes.

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Magnesium

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Many adults are deficient in this mineral, which is involved in hundreds of functions in the body. It helps your body manage its stress-response system and regulate mood, and it also supports restful sleep. Foods rich in magnesium include nuts and nut butter, spinach, pumpkin seeds, and—wait for it—chocolate. “I’m pro chocolate,” Middleberg says. “Make sure that it’s at least 70 percent cacao, and keep portions to less than an ounce. Keep in mind that it does have small levels of caffeine, so if you’re sensitive, just be aware that it could impact your sleep.”

Hu Chocolate Bars, $25.00 (4-pack) on Amazon

These dark chocolate bars are 70 percent cacao and contain zero percent sugar.

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Get it: Have a small portion of this Vanilla Yogurt Pumpkin Seed Parfait—you get tryptophan and probiotics from the yogurt and magnesium from the seeds. Pro tip: Swap dried cherries for the cranberries, Middleberg says.

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Vitamin B6

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It helps keep your brain sharp, it boosts immunity—and vitamin B6 also affects sleep by helping your body produce melatonin and serotonin. “Chickpeas, wild salmon, turkey or chicken, and bananas are all good sources of B6,” Middleberg says.

Get it: Enjoy these wild salmon cakes with salad for dinner—along with the B6 in the salmon, there are probiotics in the cider vinegar in the dressing.

Herbal tea

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Okay, technically not a nutrient per se, but both the ritual of a warm cup of tea and some kinds of herbs can help you drift off at night. Chamomile and valerian have both been used since ancient times as natural sleep aids. Or try one of the many bedtime teas available that combine either of these herbs with others, such as warming cinnamon or ginger, or calming passionflower. If it’s the ritual you’re after and not the specific herbs, be sure to choose a tea without caffeine.

Get it: Yogi Bedtime Tea combines valerian, chamomile, passionflower, lavender and other soothing herbs into one calming brew. Or try Traditional Medicinals Organic Nighty Night Tea, with valerian, passionflower, lemon balm, peppermint and more.

Yogi Bedtime Tea, $7.66 on Amazon

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Traditional Medicinals Nighty Night Extra Tea, $4.34 on Amazon

If you're a fan of minty, herbal tea and a good night's sleep, buy this.

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Products to Help Reduce Food Waste

According to the NRDC, Americans waste nearly 40 percent of the food they buy—does this ring true in your household? If you find that plenty of produce, meat, and even dry goods end up in your trash, it might be the right time to make a change! Consider investing in these products that help you use more of the groceries you buy, and lessen what you put into landfills. Pick up a few of these items to help solve your food waste problem, and you may even gain some new habits and hobbies along the way!

A Juicer

Are you overambitious about fruits and veggies? Maybe you stock up on fresh foods because you intend to eat healthier, but you don’t always get to that fridge-drawer full of produce before those foods start to go bad. A great way to tackle this problem is to get yourself a juicer!

Bagotte Compact Juice Extractor, $49.97 on Amazon

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If space is an issue, something like this Bagotte juicer takes up a smaller countertop footprint. With a juicer, everything from apples to zucchini can be salvaged before they brown and wilt. Toss in all those overripe fruits (remove the really bad parts first), or turn a large, daunting bunch of leafy greens into just a little bit of potent, green juice—perfect for those pears you forgot about, or that bag of kale you have no energy to cook. Mix with your milk of choice (almond and coconut are nice options) or balance out with other milder juices like that from cucumber, celery, or apples.Buy Now

A Compost Bin

For some, a juicer is the gateway appliance to composting. With all that dried out, vitamin-stripped leftover pulp, it’s hard not to notice how much food matter you throw away. And, even if you don’t juice, you’re likely tossing onion skins, carrot tops, herb stems, egg shells, and more into the garbage from everyday cooking. If you’re looking to lessen your impact to landfills, then a compost bin is the way to go! Obviously, this is only doable if you have some outdoor space to work with, or if you’re lucky enough to live in a city like San Francisco, which provides curbside composting.

Chef’n EcoCrock Counter Compost Bin, $30.36 on Amazon

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For those with a yard, investing in a big, basic compost bin or a space-saving rotating tumbler bin will get you started on returning your food scraps from whence they came, creating nutrient-rich soil. Check out our guide on composting for tips on what and what not to put into your bin. Whether you DIY or have your compost picked up, you can either freeze your food scraps until you take them out, or you can get real fancy with pretty countertop bins like this one or this one. Or get cute with a little green sprout on top. Practical, and a great conversation piece for pushing your environmental agenda on friends and family!Buy Now

A Vacuum Sealer

If your main problem is that you so want to use that meat and produce in meals, but you can never get to cooking before it all goes bad, a vacuum sealer might be your new best friend.

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NutriChef Vacuum Sealer, $53.27 on Amazon

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The NutriChef Vacuum Sealer, for example, comes with a starter supply of vacuum bags and provides variable settings to help you tackle food waste in a few different ways. The most obvious use of a vacuum sealer is to remove oxygen from foods—this slows down the growth of mold and bacteria, extending the life of your groceries. Another way a vacuum sealer can help cut down on waste is by enabling better meal prep. The vacuum bags allow you to pack more individually-sealed meals in the freezer than you can with unwieldy containers, making it easier to tackle that big bag of vegetables or the meat you buy in bulk (Costco steak, for example)—cook it all in one fell swoop, and store it away with those space-saving and food-preserving bags.Buy Now

Canning and Fermenting Kits

Maybe you’re the type that likes vinyl records, hand-brewed coffee, and homemade gifts. You want to prolong the life of your food, but a vacuum sealer seems too high-tech. The solution could be starting up a new hobby rooted in the olden days: canning!

Granite Ware Canning Kit, $35.27 on Amazon (originally $70.99)

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Get this Granite Ware Canning Kit and you’ll have nearly everything you need to dip into this historical preservation process; at-home canning typically uses jars, so you will need to buy these separately. This kit uses a water-bath to heat the jar contents, killing off bacteria and creating a vacuum seal to keep out air. Make preserves, salsas, and more with your surplus fruits and veggies, and store these all without taking up any precious refrigerator space.Buy Now

Fermenter Kit, $26.98 on Amazon

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If you like tangy flavors from live cultures, you can use the above kit for fermenting foods, but you’ll have a simpler time with this Easy Fermenter Kit. Make fermented pickles, kimchi, or any other probiotic-packed foods with this kit, which has special lids that let the fermentation gases out of jars. With a regular canning kit, you would need to “burp” the jars to prevent that gas from building up; otherwise, you run the risk of an exploding-jar situation! With either kit, you’re able to store up fruits and veggies before they go bad in a wonderfully folksy way, and you might just turn into that person who always has a gift of pickles or preserves ready-to-go for birthdays or the holidays.Buy Now

Food Storage Containers

It could be that you don’t want any new gadgets or hobbies—you just need a little help storing and using your groceries more effectively. For these situations, a new set of storage containers might be all you need.

Royal Air-Tight BPA-Free Food Storage Container Set, 5 pieces for $29.99 on Amazon

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Ideal for dry goods, this Royal Air-Tight Food Storage Container Set helps you keep cereal, snacks, and pasta organized and fresh. Storing foods in containers like these help you steer clear of those contentious conversations about this roommate that forgot to use the chip clip, or that family member who thinks rolling the bag top is good enough to prevent stale cereal (yeah, right!). And, with clear, neat containers, foods will stay visible and front-of-mind, making it more likely that you’ll remember to use them.Buy Now

Waste Not: How to Get the Most from Your Food, $37.83

The James Beard Foundation presents tons more tips (and recipes) from top chefs in the interest of preventing food waste.

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Instead of just telling yourself to “do better” with food waste, equip yourself with tools that’ll help you fight the good fight. Figure out which products will work best for you, and incorporate them into your organization and food prep routine—you’ll find you’re tossing less food into the garbage, and maybe even upping your fruit and veggie intake!

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Follow These Easy Tips to Reduce Food Waste

There are many easy ways to reduce food waste, and lots of good reasons to do so.

When we waste food, we waste both our own money (an average of $1,800 per year for a family of four!) and the natural resources used to create that food. Plus, we needlessly add usable food to landfills. Luckily, there are so many ways to cut down on food waste, helping out both your wallet and the environment. Try one or two changes, or go full-on Captain Planet—the choice is yours for tackling food waste!

Waste Not: How to Get the Most from Your Food, $31.17

The James Beard Foundation presents tons more tips (and recipes) from top chefs in the interest of preventing food waste.

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Organize Your Fridge

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Just like we sift through our books and our clothes, it’s important to take stock of what’s in our fridges. This will help you avoid buying that third bottle of ranch dressing when you already have several on the shelves (one nearly expired, one years old!). Get rid of the produce and condiments that have gone bad (RIP), and place those that are nearing expiration within sight, so that you remember to use them.

Shop Smarter

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If you find you routinely throw out slimy greens and moldy fruit, you might be a little overambitious with your produce purchases. Buying in bulk makes sense for canned and dry goods that last a long time, but take a look at your produce cooking and eating habits and try to plan your shopping list accordingly. If your weekly routine can shift a bit, try shopping European-style by taking shorter, more frequent trips to the store to pick up what you need for the next day or two. Another option: check out the best meal kit delivery services.

Portion Your Plate

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We’re adults; we know how much we can eat in one sitting! Take only what you plan to eat when serving yourself, so that you don’t end up scraping good food into the garbage can. And this goes double if you’re a dinner guest at someone else’s home—the host won’t want to save leftovers from your plate, so anything you don’t eat will certainly become trash. Remember, you can always go back for seconds, and anything uneaten in the serving dish will make for easy future leftover meals.

Get Doggie Bags

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Always ask for to-go containers for restaurant leftovers. Of course you’ll eat that leftover pizza later, but even leftover soup could be a good in-between-meals snack in the next few days. And maybe you can use that rice as the ready-to-go base of your next home-cooked meal. Even if you’re full now, think of how leftovers can stave off that next grocery store trip!

Buy Ugly Produce

Imperfect Produce

Programs like Imperfect Produce work to address the fact that 20 billion pounds of American farm produce is wasted every year. This type of waste occurs because most grocery stores don’t want to source and sell extra-bumpy potatoes, tiny kiwis, or oddly-shaped peppers—historically, consumers don’t buy these, and they get thrown away. By purchasing imperfect fruits and vegetables, you save them from the garbage, and if you’re lucky enough to live near a grocery store with a discount produce bin, you’ll save some money, too!

Compost

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Egg shells, corn cobs, melon rinds, oh my! Many parts of food cannot be creatively worked into new dishes, and for these times, there’s composting! Instead of adding all these leftover food parts to the trash, and ultimately, to landfills, composting turns it all into nutrient-rich soil. Check out our Composting 101 guide for the ins and outs of home composting.

Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel Compost Bin, $19.99 on Amazon

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Save Scraps for Stock (or Pickle ‘Em!)

Some of those food scraps are prime stock ingredients! Onion skins, garlic tips, herb stems, carrot tops—put all of these into a freezer bag, and when you’ve amassed a good amount, simmer them all in water for an hour (or a few), strain, and you’ve got a wonderful stock ready for soups and slow cooker recipes. Meat bones, cheese rinds, and shrimp peels are also excellent stock ingredients—but avoid citrus rinds or ingredients that could take over the milder flavors.

You can also pickle some thing you’d normally compost, like watermelon rinds. Try the zero-waste watermelon gazpacho with pickled watermelon rinds shown above.

Freeze!

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Before you put that big pot of chili in the fridge, think: is my family going to eat all of this before it goes bad? Store what you will realistically eat in the next few days in the fridge, and put the rest away in the freezer—you’ll get less fatigued by the same dish every day for a week, and you’ll have ready-to-go meals when you defrost in a few weeks! Same goes for when you’ll be going out of town; make sure to freeze fridge leftovers so that they don’t go bad while you’re away.

Refrigerate Bread

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This is a contentious topic—some people hate storing bread in the fridge, thinking it gets dry, while others go to the other extreme and keep bread in the freezer, toasting slices as they need. As someone who has lived in various apartments with warm kitchens, I can attest that refrigerating my bread has prevented many a moldy loaf, and I’ve noticed little to no change in texture and flavor. To each their own, with this tip!

Equip Yourself

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Sometimes we have to admit to ourselves that we require a little retail therapy to push ourselves toward change. New gym clothes to workout more, fancy cleaning products to keep a tidier house, and our recommended Products to Help Reduce Food Waste. Juice more produce with a juicer, make preserves with a canning kit, and keep everything organized and ready-to-use with better storage containers!

Love the Food You’re With

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Finally, take a look at our guide on How to Use Food Before It Goes Bad for ways to take on what you have at home. Store your food so that it lasts longer, and think outside the box for tackling those leftovers or those large amounts of produce you bought. Creativity is king for using up every last bit of produce! For more help, check out these Cookbooks That Help Fight Food Waste.

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The Best Cookbooks for Fighting Food Waste

Most of the time, people hate dealing with leftovers. Popping last night’s dinner in the microwave just rarely results in the most appetizing or enjoyable meal. That said, there are plenty of ways to reframe your leftovers and create a delicious new meal that could become a new family favorite—and great ways to use scraps you might otherwise throw away. These cookbooks will help you in your quest to eat well, and fight food waste.

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“Secrets of Great Second Meals” by Sarah Dickerman, $19.54 on Amazon

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Put those leftovers to delicious use with these ideas from Chef Sarah Dickerman. She loves making second meals using new spices and ingredients that result in a delicious new dish that’s not even close to your typical day-old dish.Buy Now

“Cooking With Scraps” by Lindsay-Jean Hard, $12.23 on Amazon

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Look past leftovers and into your scraps! This book prioritizes peels, cores, rinds, and stems throughout 85 recipes. Hard demonstrates fun tips, like the fact that water from canned beans (aka, aquafaba) can act just like egg whites for the perfect vegan mayonnaise.Buy Now

“Scraps, Peels, and Stems” by Jill Lightner, $16.11 on Amazon

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If you’re hoping to prioritize the reduction of food waste in your own life, this book offers a comprehensive guide on how to make it happen. Lightner also includes composting and recycling tips that are easy to implement.Buy Now

“Cooking Scrappy” by Joel Gamoran, $27.80 on Amazon

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Joel Gamoran, host of “Scraps” on A&E and Chef of Sur La Table, shows his readers how they can make the most of every ingredient and tool in their kitchen. He uses apple cores in a beautiful roasted duck dish, and leftover pickle juice in pickle-brined pork chops. You’ll understand how to creatively whip up your new favorite meals after reading his recipes and tips.Buy Now

“Waste Not” by the James Beard Foundation, $31.17 on Amazon

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The James Beard Foundation found that the average American household wastes $1,500 in food each year. To put a stop to this, the foundation put together a comprehensive guide on eliminating food waste by using ingredients that are often thrown in the trash.Buy Now

“Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook” by Dana Gunders, $13.06 on Amazon

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This cookbook is full of helpful checklists, shopping guides, and recipes that will help your household avoid food waste while cooking delicious meals. The tips and tricks require only minimal adjustments to habit, and they will result in huge changes around your house.Buy Now

“Eat It Up!” by Sherri Brooks Vinton, $17.27 on Amazon

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Vinton pulls together 150 recipes that will help you use all of the food in your kitchen. She even shows her readers how to utilize that last scoop of jam in the jar!Buy Now

“Scraps, Wilt + Weeds” by Mads Refslunds, $16.98 on Amazon

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Refslund pulls together 100 recipes that use vegetables, fruits, and animal proteins (including the parts you’d usually throw away) in delicious meals that your entire family will enjoy. Recipes include fast favorites like pork ribs glazed with overripe pear sauce and crispy salmon skin puffs with horseradish-buttermilk dip.Buy Now

“My Zero-Waste Kitchen” by Kate Turner, $8.82 on Amazon

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Turner aims to teach people how they can grow their own vegetables and herbs using the scraps from their kitchens. She is also a big fan of compost, and gives simple guidelines that will make it easy.Buy Now

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These Are the Best Brands of Gluten-Free Pasta You Can Buy

A delectable plate of pasta with a rich Italian sauce is something that people used to feel they had to give up if they had celiac disease or other gluten sensitivity. However, that’s far from the truth today. You can find dozens of brands that make gluten-free pasta that you can easily buy online. In fact, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is best for you. Consider these best brands of gluten-free pasta that can even be an improvement on traditional pasta that’s made with wheat. If you can’t have gluten, you don’t have to miss out on the pleasure of incredible pasta any time you want it.

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Banza Gluten-Free Chickpea Pasta, from $3.29 on Amazon

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Chickpeas are both delicious and nutritious, which may be why pasta made from them is now so in-demand. Banza chickpea pasta is a tasty option, and several varieties are available: angel hair, rigatoni, ziti (which can be baked just as well as regular ziti), penne, linguine, rotini, shells, and wheels, among others. The ingredients are so simple that you won’t have to guess at any complicated chemical terms you’ve never heard of; this pasta only contains chickpeas, tapioca, pea protein, and xanthan gum.Buy Now

Annie’s Gluten-Free Vegan Mac and Cheese, 12 boxes for $29.88 on Amazon

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If you still yearn for the occasional treat of boxed macaroni and cheese, the yummy comfort food of childhood, you don’t have to be denied the pleasure. Annie’s gluten-free mac and cheese is a rice pasta that is made without artificial flavors, synthetic colors, or preservatives. The only thing you need to add is your favorite plant-based milk, and it’s as easy to make as “regular” mac and cheese.Buy Now

Lundberg Family Farms Gluten-Free Brown Rice Spaghetti, 6 boxes for $25.89 on Amazon

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The rice spaghetti from Lundberg Family Farms has no gluten, cholesterol, dairy, or wheat. In fact, there is exactly one ingredient in the Lindberg Family Farms gluten-free brown rice spaghetti: organic brown rice flour. The company has been committed to making delectable foods while striving to respect and sustain the earth since 1937. In addition to the spaghetti, other gluten-free varieties such as penne pasta are available.Buy Now

Barilla Gluten-Free Pasta, 3 boxes for $14.24 on Amazon

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Barilla is one of the most recognized names in boxed pasta, and you can find it in many major grocery stores across the country. Now the company is making gluten-free pasta that is every bit as pleasing to the taste buds as its original offerings. It’s made with corn and rice, and Barilla makes its gluten-free pasta with no GMO ingredients. You can find Barilla spaghetti, penne, and even oven-ready lasagna pasta that’s certified gluten-free.Buy Now

Ancient Harvest Gluten-Free Supergrain Pasta Shells, $2.97 on Amazon

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Made from USDA organic corn and quinoa, Ancient Harvest gluten-free pasta shells are low in sugar and made from non-GMO ingredients. The plant-based pasta has the same taste and texture that traditional wheat-based pasta has. There are only two ingredients in the Ancient Harvest shells: organic corn flour and organic quinoa flour. In addition to the shells, Ancient Harvest’s full line of supergrain, gluten-free pastas include elbows, penne, rotini, spaghetti, linguini, garden pagodas, and veggie curls. Some of the varieties have a few more ingredients. For example, the Ancient Harvest garden pagodas are made with organic corn flour, organic quinoa flour, dried organic spinach, and dried organic beet or dried organic red bell pepper. They all keep things simple and healthy without compromising on taste.Buy Now

King Soba Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pasta, 3 packs for $19.00 on Amazon

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High in protein and fiber, King Soba’s gluten-free buckwheat pasta is as nourishing as it is appetizing. With a chewier texture than most other buckwheat noodles on the market, King Soba’s buckwheat pasta has a similar consistency to rice noodles, and is always gluten-free, wheat-free, organic, and non-GMO. Their buckwheat pasta is also certified organic by the USDA, and it’s both kosher and vegan. Further cinching the deal of calling this a health food, it’s low-fat and sodium-free too.Buy Now

Bialetti Pasta Pot with Strainer Lid, $28.34 on Amazon

No matter what kind of pasta you prepare, a pot with a built-in strainer makes draining it really easy.

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If you’re new to gluten-free foods, be sure to check out our Best Gluten-Free Beginner Hacks, and our in-depth Guide to Going Gluten-Free. And if you want to try to DIY, see How to Make Good Gluten-Free Pasta from Scratch.

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