Like every other consumable good, food is subject to the winds of capitalism, which results in trends that have nothing to do with seasonability. Whipped feta is currently trendy, but it’s also delicious, so I, the arbiter of this type of thing, am fine with its surge in popularity.

I love cottage cheese with my whole heart, but it does not have the sexiest reputation, and it can be a challenge for those with textural issues. But the salty, creamy, tangy dairy can be enjoyed by even the pickiest dairy lovers — you just have to whip it first.

People underestimate the versatility of popcorn. It’s a flawless snack, yes, but when paired with a glass of wine and some roasted olives, it also makes a pretty good supper. And, seeing as it’s a whole grain, I don’t think anyone could fault you for eating it for breakfast. (It’s basically oatmeal.) It’s near perfect, and the best way to make it even more perfect is to pulverise the heck out of your seasonings before you start sprinkling.

I do not care for the man formerly known as my stepdad, but at least he introduced me to latkes. The slightly cake-y, hash-brown-adjacent potato dish was unlike anything my seven-year-old palate had experienced, and it had experienced a lot of potatoes.

No football-watching spread is complete without chips and a creamy dip, but those abstaining from dairy can sometimes get left out of the fun. To make a super flavorful, addicting dip that everyone can enjoy, you just need to grab some cashews.

Sweetened condensed milk is a surefire shortcut for making no-churn ice cream and, when paired with frozen fruit, it can be transformed into a frozen dessert in almost no time.

There are really two types of kitchen appliances: There are the true heroes of the kitchen -- the ones that make your cooking easier, faster and better -- and then there are the toys. I love my toys, but I could get by without them. I need my heroes though, and my the food processor is a multifunctional super hero. Here you'll find all you need to know to buy, use and clean yours.

Your food processor is a great tool for making your own, fresh-roasted nut butters, but throwing toasted almonds or peanuts in the bowl straight out of the oven can wreak havoc on your trusty appliance.