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Welcome (or welcome back)!

Here's how to live your best food-life with the help of Cooks Without Borders.

Mar 15, 2023 • Leslie Brenner

Easy preps for winter vegetables

Before or after the holidays, look to kale, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, lentils and turnips for delicious comfort.

Nov 9, 2025 • Leslie Brenner

Your dreamy knife-life

The right wooden cutting board, a brilliant blade and a fool-proof sharpener are the path to peak happiness in the kitchen.

Sep 6, 2025 • Leslie Brenner

Minestrone season, finally!

Here's a midweek treat - something I'll be making often, now till next spring.

Oct 22, 2025 • Leslie Brenner

Amazing dal, brilliant basmati

Julie Sahni's favorite everyday pink lentils (masar dal), are now mine too. Plus the secret to basmati rice that's absolutely perfect. Thank you, Julie…

Jan 13, 2024 • Leslie Brenner

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