Ingredients 6 large green, yellow, or orange bell peppers 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons salt-free Cajun seasoning, divided. Homemade Cajun seasoning has more flavor and fewer preservatives... Read More...
Extension cables tend to come undone with the slightest pull. To ensure that they stay in-tact and that nothing will be switched off while you are working, tie them into a loose knot. Even if you pull them, the knot will get tighter but it won’t unplug.... Read More...
Ingredients 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons reduced-fat milk or water ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish 1... Read More...
For anyone who might not be an expert in doing some handy work, the tape measure has a tiny slit at the front of its hook and it’s there for a reason. So that you can attach a nail or a screw and measure accurately without it moving around or losing its grip.... Read More...
Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, about 1 pound each 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1 pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup... Read More...
Before you splash shampoo on your hair, sprinkle some salt on your scalp, massage it carefully and thoroughly for at least 5 minutes then bring in the shampoo reinforcements. It does wonders for dandruff and also helps your hair grow healthy, long and strong!... Read More...
Ingredients 20 ounces prepared whole-wheat pizza dough ¼ cup smooth natural peanut butter 3 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon canola oil 8... Read More...
Yes, eggs are the kind of thing that we tend to forget in the fridge. It’s not that we don’t know that they can go bad, it’s just we subconsciously think they’ll last longer than anything else. If you find yourself in a situation where you don’t know if you... Read More...
Ingredients 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons molasses ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 5 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed, halved lengthwise and... Read More...
Households with small children are no strangers to hands covered in ink — but this issue is easily solved. Just use some margarine and wipe it off with a damp cloth... Read More...
Ingredients 1 pound asparagus spears 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges 1 medium red sweet pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups fresh... Read More...
One annoying thing about beaches is that sand gets absolutely everywhere. To prevent this — pack a travel-size baby powder bottle and rub the baby powder on your skin. Sand will fall right off the skin that was “powered up.”... Read More...
Ingredients ¼ medium red cabbage, sliced 1 large cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 large apple, cut into eighths Ice cubes (optional) Preparation Working in this order, process cabbage, cucumber, blueberries and... Read More...
If a screw is “worn down” and you need to take it out — put a rubber band between it and the screwdriver to get a better grip.... Read More...
Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 2 teaspoons za’atar. This is a mix of thyme, sumac, salt, sesame seeds and sometimes other herbs. Look for it in the bulk-spice section of natural-foods stores, in specialty-foods stores, in the spice section of some grocery... Read More...
This handy tool we use almost every day can help us with this problem. We’ve all struggled to take a sticker off of something that was brand new. The hair dryer provides a gentle heat to melt the production glue which is the main problem. So you can heat... Read More...
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped ( ½ cup) 1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped ( ½ cup) 1 stalk celery, chopped ( ½ cup) 1 medium carrot, chopped ( ½ cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced... Read More...
Nothing is better on a hot summer day or for a quick cocktail than lemonade cubes. What are those you ask? They are magic and this is how you make them: Take fresh lemon juice Sugar to your taste Make the mixture strong, since it’s going to be diluted with... Read More...
Ingredients ⅓ cup honey 2 teaspoons orange zest 2 tablespoons orange juice 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari 3 cloves garlic, minced 1½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon rice vinegar ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 12 medium chicken... Read More...
Do you get confused with all the gift cards, rewards cards and what not cards at the counter? This is easily solved. Take a hole punch and punch through all the cards that you use regularly (make sure you don’t ruin the magnetic strip or chip in the process)... Read More...
Ingredients 1 (7.5 ounce) can salmon, drained, flaked, and skin and bones removed ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup sliced scallions 1 (2 ounce) jar sliced pimiento, drained ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1½ cups fat-free... Read More...
If you’ve been struggling with a pesky little zipper that just doesn’t want to work and keeps sending you running into somebody who can fix it — struggle no more. Use some simple soap to “butter it up” (butter would work too but it stains and... Read More...
Ingredients ½ cup thick nonfat plain Greek yogurt ½ cup crumbled nonfat or reduced-fat feta cheese 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper 4 whole-wheat sandwich thins or bagel bread squares, split 1... Read More...
Do not cut from the top because it’s really crumbly, do it from the bottom instead. This part is softer and easier to cut into without getting crumbs all over the place... Read More...
Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 15 2-inch gingersnap cookies 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese 1 (6 ounce) container pineapple fat-free Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ teaspoon... Read More...