Aries (March 21 - April 19) On a day like today, eating light helps you stay grounded. Have a healthy green smoothie for breakfast, a salad with tofu for lunch, and snack on nuts and fruit if and when you need an energy boost throughout the day.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) A small touch makes your everyday sandwich so much more edible. Try making your own mayonnaise, or stir diced herbs like chervil, garlic, salt and pepper into butter before spreading in on the bread. It makes an amazing difference.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Be an innovator today. Why not make mini lasagnas, mac-and-cheeses and other favorite comfort-food casseroles in cupcake form? They're easily transportable and make the perfect dish for brown-bag lunches or picnics.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Dress up an old standby. Chicken salad is a great lunchtime staple, but add some curry seasonings, raisins or cut-up grapes and you have a good centerpiece for a meal. Serve with water crackers for an elegant treat.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) Switch out your shopping routine today. If you normally go to big chain supermarkets, check out a small greenmarket or boutique grocers instead. Or try going to a bigger farmer's market, where all kinds of vendors gather under one roof (or tent).
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Some nights just call for food and friends. Make it easy on yourself: get some good take-out, have others bring beverages and dessert and gather at one of your homes for conversation and a movie.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) You believe in good causes. Make it a priority to rescue the prune from its undeserved stodgy reputation. Try wrapping them in prosciutto and spearing them with a cocktail toothpick -- you have an elegant and tasty appetizer.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Appreciate the joys of perfectly simple, perfectly delicious food. A hard-boiled egg, when cooked just right, is really a mini-meal in and of itself. Add some fleur de sel, a pinch of Parmesan and fresh black pepper, and it's a gourmet experience.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Cooking is both an art and a science. So if you're dealing with a new recipe, don't force yourself to obey the letter of the law if there's something you know that could jazz up this dish and make it extra-special.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) So you've had a few culinary mishaps -- a souffle that fell flat, a stew that you forgot to add salt to. If you need a break, ask someone else to handle cooking duties or go to your favorite restaurants for a few meals.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Some appliances genuinely make a cook's life easier (hello, food processor!) and are worth the investment. Others might just be an updated model or slightly different version of something that you already own.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Add ketchup to your homemade marinara sauce? Throw season salt into your well-made vinaigrette? There's an unusual solution to your cooking dilemma. Look to surprising sources to take this dish some place new.
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