http://www.sheknows.com/authors/katherine-martinelli/articles Sun, 08 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955159/ways-to-use-up-extra-matzo With Passover over, families invariably have boxes and boxes of extra matzo on hand. Don't allow it to go stale -- put it to great use with these easy and delicious matzo recipes and ideas! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955159/ways-to-use-up-extra-matzo Katherine Martinelli Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/954805/how-to-host-a-passover-seder An integral part of the Jewish celebration of Passover, the seder is a traditional dinner filled with symbolism. Learn how to host a Passover seder and what to prepare. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/954805/how-to-host-a-passover-seder Katherine Martinelli Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/954801/top-7-tips-for-moving-abroad Relocating can be an anxiety-inducing experience, whether you’re moving down the block or to a new city. But moving to an altogether new country presents a whole different set of hurdles to deal with. Take a deep breath and follow these seven simple tips that will make moving abroad stress-free. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/954801/top-7-tips-for-moving-abroad Katherine Martinelli Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/954665/sustainable-seafood-for-every-day Being eco-friendly extends far beyond simply separating paper from plastic. Our food choices also make a huge impact on the earth, and overfishing is threatening the existence of many types of fish and seafood. Learn which varieties are sustainable and what you may want to reconsider. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/954665/sustainable-seafood-for-every-day Katherine Martinelli Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/954151/traditional-matzo-ball-soup-recipe-for-passover This comforting chicken soup is filled with light dumplings made of matzo meal and is one of the top Jewish comfort foods of all time. Make this authentic recipe this year for Passover or any day when you need some warmth. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/954151/traditional-matzo-ball-soup-recipe-for-passover Katherine Martinelli Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:11:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953991/the-meaning-behind-the-passover-seder-plate The holiday of Passover is a historical and religious commemoration of the plight and freedom of the Jewish people during the time of Moses. The traditional meal held at this time, the Seder, is abundant with food symbolism in the form of the Seder plate, which has six elements. Find out what each part of the Seder plate symbolizes for a more meaningful Passover dinner. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953991/the-meaning-behind-the-passover-seder-plate Katherine Martinelli Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953985/passover-inspired-cocktail-recipes In an effort to make the Passover Seder more relatable to a younger crowd, the guys behind San Francisco's Sipping Seder have created a series of cocktail recipes, each inspired by an element of the traditional Seder plate. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953985/passover-inspired-cocktail-recipes Katherine Martinelli Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/953939/top-5-tips-to-stay-healthy-on-a-road-trip Road trips typically mean long, sedentary hours in the car and calorie-laden roadside food. But with a few easy tips, road trips can mean fun and travel without a threat to your waistline. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/953939/top-5-tips-to-stay-healthy-on-a-road-trip Katherine Martinelli Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953375/5-tips-for-stress-free-entertaining If thoughts of guests arriving, pots simmering and cakes baking give you heart palpitations, then take a deep breath. Just keep these simple tips for entertaining in mind and you’ll be smooth sailing. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953375/5-tips-for-stress-free-entertaining Katherine Martinelli Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/953149/how-to-remove-rust-with-a-potato It happens. Pots and pans get rusty. But don’t throw them out quite yet! Learn how to get your rusty cookware looking like new with just a few items you probably have on hand: a potato and baking soda or salt. MacGyver would be proud. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/953149/how-to-remove-rust-with-a-potato Katherine Martinelli Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/953145/the-worlds-most-vegetarian-friendly-travel-destinations Being vegetarian can be a challenge when traveling, but it doesn’t have to be! Visit one of these veggie-friendly cities around the world and enjoy the breadth of that locale’s incredible – and meat-free – cuisine. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/953145/the-worlds-most-vegetarian-friendly-travel-destinations Katherine Martinelli Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:14:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952419/final-four-finger-foods-and-drinks With March Madness in full swing, it’s time to break out some division I worthy snack recipes. Whip up these crowd pleasing munchies and cocktails with time left on the clock so you can pay attention to the basketball game rather than the oven. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952419/final-four-finger-foods-and-drinks Katherine Martinelli Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:10:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951755/st-patricks-day-food-and-beer-pairings Bring your St. Patrick's day dinner to the next level by choosing the best Irish beer to pair with each food course. From Irish reds to rich, dark stouts, learn which will best complement your corned beef or Irish soda bread. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951755/st-patricks-day-food-and-beer-pairings Katherine Martinelli Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:32:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951749/cooking-with-beer-this-st-patricks-day-with-recipe Many people love to drink beer on St. Patrick's Day, but this year why not celebrate the luck of the Irish by cooking with beer as well? Delicious in everything from dessert to stew recipes, you'll have everyone asking what your secret ingredient is. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951749/cooking-with-beer-this-st-patricks-day-with-recipe Katherine Martinelli Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951327/flavored-simple-syrup-recipes Many cocktail recipes call for simple syrup, an easy to prepare combination of sugar and water. Add your own personal flair to beverages – alcoholic and virgin alike – with flavored simple syrups. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951327/flavored-simple-syrup-recipes Katherine Martinelli Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949109/gluten-intolerance-versus-celiac-disease-and-the-trend-of-eating-less-wheat With more and more gluten-free products popping up on the market, it's time to find out what makes something gluten-free, plus the difference between a gluten intolerance and celiac disease. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949109/gluten-intolerance-versus-celiac-disease-and-the-trend-of-eating-less-wheat Katherine Martinelli Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949085/a-decadent-recipe-for-rigatoni-with-wine-braised-chicken-and-saffron-cream The delicate flavor of saffron infuses the cream-based sauce while chicken is simmered in white wine until cooked. They are combined with rigatoni for a restaurant quality meal that is sure to impress. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949085/a-decadent-recipe-for-rigatoni-with-wine-braised-chicken-and-saffron-cream Katherine Martinelli Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949079/chicken-souvlaki-with-tzatziki-recipe Make your dining room feel like an authentic Greek taverna with this healthy marinated chicken souvlaki recipe with cucumber-rich tzatziki yogurt sauce. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949079/chicken-souvlaki-with-tzatziki-recipe Katherine Martinelli Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949071/garlic-confit-recipe-and-five-ways-to-use-it It may sound fancy and French, but garlic confit is simply garlic simmered in olive oil. Make your own with this garlic confit recipe and use it to enrich sauces, pastas, pizzas and more. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949071/garlic-confit-recipe-and-five-ways-to-use-it Katherine Martinelli Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:33:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949059/fat-tuesday-shrimp-and-sausage-jambalaya-recipe Nothing says Mardi Gras and New Orleans like a steaming bowl of shrimp and andouille sausage jambalaya. If you can’t join in on the revelry, then at least enjoy a Creole dish at home. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949059/fat-tuesday-shrimp-and-sausage-jambalaya-recipe Katherine Martinelli