Ingredients 3 ounces fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup chopped dried tart cherries ¾ cup cooked wild rice ¾ teaspoon dried sage, crushed ⅓ cup chopped pecans 1¼ teaspoons salt, divided ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 (3½... Read More...
For a clogged toilet all you need for this tip is dish soap and warm water. Pour a generous splash of dish soap into the clogged toilet. You’ll see it’ll start to slowly sink to the bottom. Now add warm water (not boiling hot, though – this can damage your... Read More...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons light sour cream 2 teaspoons fat-free milk 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon olive oil 1½ cups sliced fresh button mushrooms 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot 4 cups packaged fresh baby spinach 2 eggs 1 whole-wheat English... Read More...
One of the most annoying chores we can think of is cleaning our deep fryer. It’s very difficult to remove all of the excess grease on the inside of the fryer. Luckily, a dishwasher tablet can make this task a lot easier. Fill the empty deep fryer about three... Read More...
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce with roasted garlic 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1½ teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (1 pound) boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick 2... Read More...
Use a piece of paper to bring them to the top. You’ll never get your arm stuck in a Pringles container ever again. Problem solved!... Read More...
Ingredients 2 – 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided ¼ cup white whole-wheat flour 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ cup sliced pear 2 tablespoons sliced shallot ¼ cup... Read More...
Shoveling snow can be frustrating enough but when heavy snow sticks or freezes in clumps on the shovel, it can make the job even more difficult! You can avoid this issue by first coating your shovel with car wax before heading out to clear your driveway and... Read More...
Ingredients 24 fresh cremini mushrooms, stems removed ½ cup chopped hearts of palm 5 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¾ teaspoon Creole seasoning 1 clove... Read More...
Need to shim a wobbly bench or table but don’t have time to run to the home center for furniture feet? No worries, just reach for your pocket change! You can use a coin to shim wobbly furniture in a pinch. Use hot glue to attach the coin to the problem area,... Read More...
Ingredients ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth ¼ cup frozen 100% orange juice concentrate 1 chipotle chili in adobo plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 2 cloves garlic 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast ¼ teaspoon salt 1 orange ¼ cup finely chopped white... Read More...
When it comes to workshop problems, dried-out Sharpies aren’t major. But they are annoying when you can’t find another one to mark your measurements or project notes. To bring your permanent marker back to life, simply remove the back from the marker. This... Read More...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce. Chili-garlic sauce is a blend of ground chilis, garlic and vinegar. It can be found in the Asian section of most grocery stores. 2 teaspoons... Read More...
Once can use dry-erase message boards but they’re usually pretty unattractive. A better solution is message boards using nice picture frames. To make these message boards, grab a picture frame and some paper. Cut the paper to fit the frame and set it in... Read More...
INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/4 cup (20 g) rolled oats 1 Tbsp (10 g) chia seeds 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon pinch of ground nutmeg 1 medium-sized apple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened... Read More...
To make a versatile wood filler for free, just grab a paper plate and combine Elmer’s or any other wood glue with sawdust. Like other wood fillers, you can stain or finish it but the color will likely be a bit different than the surrounding wood. But, it’s... Read More...
Ingredients ½ ripe avocado ¾ cup packed fresh cilantro ½ cup non fat plain yogurt 2 scallions, chopped 1 clove garlic, quartered 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt Preparation Place avocado, cilantro, yogurt, scallions,... Read More...
Ditch the time-consuming iron or hand held steamer to get wrinkles out of a shirt or slacks. Throw a few ice cubes or a wet washcloth in the dryer with your wrinkled clothes. As the ice melts and the water turns to steam, it will remove the wrinkles. This... Read More...
Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat rotini 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach, roughly chopped 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into chunks ¾ cup reduced-fat milk ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, if desired 2 teaspoons garlic... Read More...
Prevent your bathroom mirror from fogging up after a hot shower with car wax. Apply a small amount of car wax to the mirror, let it dry, then buff with a soft, dry cloth.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound lean (90% or leaner) ground beef 1½ teaspoons caraway seeds 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2½ cups frozen bell pepper and onion mix, thawed, chopped 1 medium Golden Delicious or other sweet-tart cooking apple,... Read More...
If you don’t use up all of your seed packets, store them in an airtight container with silica packets to keep them fresh for next year. The silica packets prevent the seeds from germinating or getting moldy.... Read More...
Ingredients Slaw 1 small clove garlic ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ripe avocado, divided 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups coleslaw mix (half a 12- to 14-oz. bag) ¼ cup unsalted roasted sunflower seeds Sandwiches 2 boneless, skinless chicken... Read More...
Who hasn’t accidentally written on a white board with a permanent marker? Luckily, it’s easier to remove than you think. Simply draw over your permanent marker artwork with a dry erase marker and then wipe the marks away with an eraser or dry cloth. Your dry... Read More...
Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup whole-wheat flour 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup 60% to 70% tub-style vegetable oil spread, chilled 3-4 tablespoons cold water, divided 3 fresh figs or 8 dried Mission figs 1 medium orange ¼ cup... Read More...