Ingredients 4 medium russet potatoes (about 8 ounces each) ½ cup low-fat mayonnaise 8 ounces cooked ground beef, warmed ½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce ½ cup diced tomato ¼ cup sliced red onion 4 teaspoons shredded Colby Jack... Read More...
Mosquitoes hate the smell of cloves. You can fill a bowl with water and add some cloves to this. Place this on a table or on your nightstand and the nasty buggers will stay away and bug you a lot less.... Read More...
Ingredients 2 pounds eggplant, cut into 1-inch chunks 4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari ¼ cup rice wine or dry sherry 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1½ pounds lean ground... Read More...
What you need is hydrogen peroxide, denatured alcohol, also called SD alcohol and vinegar. How to make it: Combine the three ingredients in equal measures and stir well. Next, take a cotton pad to dip into the mixture in order to put the mixture onto your... Read More...
Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds total), skin removed ⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper ½ cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia ) (1 medium) ½ cup orange juice 2 tablespoons honey 1... Read More...
What do you need for this tip? It’s very simple: you need 12 empty eggshells and four generous tablespoons of coffee grounds. So, eat up! Or, you know, simply store the eggshells in a container until you have enough of them. Once you’ve gathered the... Read More...
Ingredients 3 (15 ounce) cans red kidney and/or black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1½ cups bottled salsa or picante sauce 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn with sweet peppers, drained 1 fresh jalapeno pepper,... Read More...
Mix baking soda with dish soap: Mix three tablespoons baking soda with one tablespoon dish soap. Use a washcloth to scrub at the stain with the mixture.... Read More...
Ingredients 12 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells 1 egg 2 egg whites 4 teaspoons canola oil ½ cup chopped carrot (1 medium) ½ cup chopped celery (1 stalk) ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms ½ cup sliced green onions (4) 1 teaspoon grated fresh... Read More...
A lemon can help you to make scars on your face less visible. The only things you need are a lemon and a cotton pad. Put some lemon juice on the cotton pad and dab the scar a few times. Leave the lemon juice to sit on the scar for a little while and then... Read More...
Ingredients 6 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Ground cinnamon (optional) Preparation In a 3½- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine milk, chocolate... Read More...
An aspirin scrub will make your skin smooth and help dispose of red spots. Take a couple of tablets, wet them in a small amount of water, apply to your face and wash off in five minutes. The same goes for your hair: crush two tablets of aspirin and mix them... Read More...
Ingredients 2½ pounds yellow or red potatoes, scrubbed and diced ( ½- to 1-inch) ¾ teaspoon salt, divided ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup low-fat plain yogurt ¼ cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2-3 teaspoons curry powder ½ teaspoon ground... Read More...
Two drops of lavender oil added to your mascara will help separate the lashes and make them longer. It’s worth mentioning that lavender oil also accelerates hair growth, so you’ll be pleasantly surprised after using such a mascara for a few days.... Read More...
Ingredients 2 cups fresh cremini or button mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced 2 medium leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced ( ¾ cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 ounces dried whole-grain linguine or dried multi-grain spaghetti 2 medium... Read More...
Use lemon to cure stinky armpits. It’s an old remedy that effectively kills bacteria. Take a fresh lemon, cut it and rub your underarms with it. Then take a shower or wash your armpits after letting the juice dry on your skin. Doing this once a day will help... Read More...
Ingredients 2½ cups peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber (about 2 medium), divided 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt 1 cup shallot ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon lemon-pepper... Read More...
Silver spoons and utensils are bound to lose their luster over time. But you can prevent that from happening by simply placing some chalk in the same cabinet where you keep your cutlery and dinner sets. Silver tarnishes because of moisture and chalk helps... Read More...
Ingredients 1 cup canned sauerkraut 8 slices very thin sliced firm-texture whole wheat bread Nonstick cooking spray 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced 12 ounces sliced cooked chicken breast 4 thin slices Swiss cheese (2 to 3 ounces... Read More...
This may sound strange but if direct sunshine gets on the bottle, it can really cause a fire. The thing is, in this case, the bottle will work as a lens and concentrate the heat in one spot. So it is best to keep these bottles away from windows and to never... Read More...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 5 cups diced peeled Granny Smith apples (about 4 medium) 4 tablespoons sugar, divided 1¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided Pinch of ground nutmeg Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons lemon... Read More...
Bacteria can’t survive in a high sugar content so you can cover the wound with sugar paste or plain sugar. Cover it up until more serious first aid can be administered.... Read More...
Ingredients 2 cups honey-nut cereal 4 cups light sea-salt popcorn ½ cup cocoa peanuts 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate Preparation Line a large shallow pan with wax paper or parchment paper. Add honey-nut cereal, popcorn, and peanuts to pan;... Read More...
In order to remove a spot of paint from your clothes, soak it with alcohol, rub it with a toothbrush, and then wash it in the washing machine as usual.... Read More...
Ingredients 4 (5 to 6 ounce) bone-in pork loin chops, cut ¾ inch thick ¼ cup thinly sliced onion 1 clove garlic, minced ¾ cup apple juice or apple cider ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1... Read More...