Aries (March 21 - April 19) Gelatin desserts are a childhood favorite, but reading the ingredients on the box you find in your typical supermarket can really give you pause. Fortunately, there's a good-for-you alternative: plain, unflavored gelatin and fresh-pressed or organic juices.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) In a pinch, you can always find a second or a third use for a kitchen implement. A pastry cutter can also work to mash potatoes. A zester can grate nutmeg, while a coffee grinder can also work for peppercorns and nuts.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Whether you're still trying to master making an omelet or have moved on to a souffle Florentine, it's important to follow all the steps. Once you're an expert at your desired recipe, you can start improvising, adding or subtracting ingredients.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Convenience food doesn't mean it has to be prepackaged and processed. You can make your own 'convenience' foods like oatmeal, for example. Simply place quick-cooking oats or another breakfast grain in individual baggies along with raisins and cane sugar.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) Think before you speak today. What you might think is a simple statement of fact could be perceived as bragging or pretension by others. Sure, to you a Swiss-engineered French press is a normal purchase, but to others, not so much.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Everyone needs to indulge. Why not order dessert first or get two appetizers and an entree if the menu holds particularly large appeal? Don't make yourself feel bad for wanting to experience too much every now and then. It's healthy (in moderation).
Libra (September 23 - October 22) A novice cook comes to you for advice. Try not to laugh out loud at some of the questions they might have. Remember, at one point, you also didn't know how to dice an onion or thought that it was okay to add lemon juice to milk.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Explore combining different tastes today. Put some kimchee on top of your hamburger or try steaming turnip greens and dressing them with a tart vinaigrette. You might discover a new favorite -- or end up with a very funny story to tell.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Don't snicker if someone brings a Jell-O mold to a potluck or a work function. You might think they mean it ironically, but everyone's experience with food and cooking is different. Be respectful. Heck, take a slice.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) If there's one thing you love, it's learning the proper way to do things. So ask your friend from Hawaii the best way to core and carve a pineapple. Watch a YouTube video and learn how to chiffonade parsley for garnishes.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Bitter foods provide mental clarity, clarify the body and are nutritional powerhouses. Cook a dish of broccoli raab, arugula, mustard greens or kale. And remember that overcooking will actually make them more bitter, so ease up on the heat.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Proper preparation makes a vegetable far more delicious. So salt those eggplant slices before you turn them into Eggplant Parmesan, and marinate those kale leaves in a good vinaigrette before you serve it in a salad.
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