Food and Drink

Our Favorite Muffin Recipes to Start the Day

Make your breakfast in a muffin tin with some of these easy recipes.

January 12, 2022

January 14, 2022

Travel

In L.A. for the Super Bowl? Check out Some of Our Favorite Spots

We spent the last year exploring Los Angeles. Here's where we like to eat, drink, and shop.

January 11, 2022

January 18, 2022

Gifts & Shopping

From Candy to Ceramics, Here Are Our Go-to Last-Minute Gifts

Sometimes we put off shopping too long, too. Here are Sunset staffers’ favorite DIY and locally purchased gift-giving solutions.

December 17, 2021

December 30, 2021

Our Favorite Restaurants—and Recipes—of 2021

We learned a lot from chefs across the West this year. These are some of our favorite recipes from 2021.

December 14, 2021

December 27, 2021

Cooking Goals for the New Year

Chef-Approved Wine and Liquor Substitutes For Your at-Home Meals

Next time a recipe calls for a splash of cognac or a cup of sherry, use these swaps that you may already have on hand.

January 3, 2022

Don’t Sweat Your Dinner Party: Menus for Every Type of Eater

We've got four simple menus for vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and meat lovers.

December 14, 2021

December 27, 2021

Meal Prepping Just Got Easier with These Easy Breakfast and Lunch Recipes

From open-faced sandwiches to saucy noodles, we've got tons of options to ensure your meal preps are full of flavor.

December 28, 2021

January 14, 2022

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The Best Meal Prep Containers for Snacks, Soups, and Everything in Between

No matter your container needs, we've gathered just the one for any upcoming meal prep-packing.

January 14, 2022

Food News and Obsessions

Lunar New Year Traditions and Treats from L.A.’s Sesame and Dear Bella Creamery

We've got tips, recipes, and kits to help you celebrate at home.

January 19, 2022

How to Make Your Own Awe-Inspiring S’mores Board

Learn how to assemble a dessert board at home with help from expert charcuterie makers.

January 21, 2022

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Home With These Romantic Cocktails

Grab your mixology set and impress your loved ones with these recipes.

January 13, 2022

January 18, 2022

Botanical Spirits Are Getting Better—That Means Nonalcoholic Cocktails Are, Too

We're living in the golden age of alcohol-free cocktails, just in time for Dry January.

January 4, 2022

January 7, 2022

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Family-Friendly Recipes from Waffles + Mochi’s New Kids Cookbook

The hit Netflix cooking show adapted its episodes into a cookbook for kids of all ages!

December 7, 2021

Katy Perry Releases Nonalcoholic Apéritifs Just in Time for Dry January

The brand has just launched with three botanical blends.

January 6, 2022

January 7, 2022

Recipe Roundups

Now Is the Time to Use Winter Citrus. Here Are Our Favorite Recipes

It’s citrus season: Here's how to incorporate the fruits in your meals this winter.

January 10, 2022

January 11, 2022

Our Favorite Mac and Cheese Recipes

Creamy, hearty, and comforting, mac and cheese isn’t just for kids. Here are our favorite spins on the classic recipe.

November 14, 2016

December 20, 2021

8 Indulgent Hot Chocolates for the Coziest Winter

Treat yourself this winter season.

December 19, 2019

December 20, 2021

Soups, Salads, Sauces, and Desserts: Recipes and Ideas for Beets

Roasted and used in an inventive salad, soup, and more, beets are a sweet taste of the cooler seasons.

August 1, 2012

December 30, 2021

For Coffee Connoisseurs

From Lattes to Cold Brew: How to Make Quicker Coffee at Home

Because the act of making coffee shouldn't make you want to get back in to bed.

September 20, 2021

September 17, 2021

Culinary Travel

The Top Four Cities for Coffee Are All in the West

An analysis by Rent.com reveals that for the best coffee options in the country, you should set a course for NorCal and the Pacific Northwest.

October 21, 2021

The Espresso Martini Is Back: 3 Easy Recipes to Make Your Own at Home

Thanks to rising interest in at-home bartending—plus the constant need for caffeine—this classic cocktail is getting a boost.

November 24, 2021

November 29, 2021

A Professional Breaks Down the Secrets to Perfect Pour-Over Coffee

The perfect pour-over is not nearly as hard as you think—and it’s absolutely worth the effort.

February 23, 2021

Be Your Own Bartender

How to Master the Hot Toddy at Home

We've got three new recipes to make a hot toddy from across the West, because alcoholic beverages just taste better served warm during the winter.

November 5, 2021

December 1, 2021

The New Way to Wine Cooler: Punch and Cocktail Recipes Where Vino Is the Star

Make the most out of your wine with these tips and tricks to totally transform it.

October 29, 2021

November 16, 2021