Ingredients 1½ cups water ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon very thinly sliced crystallized ginger 4 ripe, fresh apricots, halved and pitted Preparation Combine water, brown sugar and ginger in a medium saucepan. Add apricots and... Read More...
To hide small scratches on wooden furniture, you should polish it with walnuts or Brazil nuts as they contain natural oils. After that, polish the surface with a soft dry cloth. This will make the scratches and other marks less noticeable.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil ⅔ cup finely chopped cremini mushrooms ½ cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning ¾ cup low-sodium marinara sauce, divided ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (2 ounces) 1 ounce... Read More...
A great way to polish the stainless steel surfaces of devices and appliances such as microwaves, kettles,and toasters is alcohol (you can use vodka). You only need a few drops and a soft tissue to clean such things.... Read More...
Ingredients ½ cup chopped pear ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts or almonds, toasted ¼ cup finely shredded carrot ¼ cup soft breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 (12 ounce) pork tenderloin 1... Read More...
You tried everything you could think of to make those old clothes look new, or at the very least not so washed out, but nothing quite worked out. Try salt! Just soak your clothes in a solution of salt water and/or add a ¼ cup of salt into the wash cycle.... Read More...
Ingredients 5 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 pound) 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten ⅛ teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cauliflower in a... Read More...
If you’ve got a long road trip ahead of you and you are worried that you might get car sick, put a bay leaf under your tongue. It contains special chemicals that relax the stomach and the nervous system.... 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 sugar snap... Read More...
Clouded, yellowing headlight lenses are caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight, air pollution, dust, and other harsh environmental contaminants. Make your headlights shine in no time with sandpaper. Rub gently over the headlight surface with fine grit... Read More...
Ingredients Lime wedge (optional) Coarse salt or coarse sugar (optional) 1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate ¾ cup orange juice ⅔ cup unsweetened grapefruit juice 25 to 30 small ice cubes (about 4 cups) Green food coloring (optional) Lemon or... Read More...
This is a great life tip for those who hate to shake the leftovers from sauce bottles like mustard, ketchup, etc. If you keep them upside-down in empty egg cartons, you won’t have to shake them.... Read More...
Ingredients 2 cups raw cashews ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup warm water, divided 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons tahini 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for... Read More...
Place sponges in the bottom of your refrigerator baskets to keep your fruits and vegetables fresh and help them last longer. The sponges will soak up any unwanted water or other moisture.... Read More...
Ingredients Dressing ½ ripe avocado ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 small clove garlic, grated ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cumin Pasta Salad 8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli (about 3 cups) 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes ½ cup... Read More...
Put some hairspray on a rubber glove and touch your couches, armchairs, and carpets — all the places that it is very hard to remove pet hair from. The hair will stick to the hairspray on the glove. Rinse your glove off and repeat the process.... Read More...
Ingredients 12 ounces fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillet Nonstick cooking spray 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped ( ½ cup) 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 (14.5 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 2½... Read More...
For a white wall, take a piece of white soap and rub it on the necessary spot in circular motions. The nail marks will be almost impossible to detect. It will leave a soap smear but that can be quickly remedied with a wet cloth and a little washing. For... Read More...
Ingredients 1 broccoli crown, trimmed and cut into 1-inch florets (about 4 cups) ½ head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1-inch florets (about 4 cups) 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons all-purpose... Read More...
Put a little cat litter in your trash can or put it inside a thing you want to remove an unpleasant smell from. It can be anything from shoes to mats — usually things that are difficult to wash. So, place cat litter + the object inside a plastic bag and leave... Read More...
Ingredients Meatballs ½ cup chopped drained roasted red peppers ¾ cup soft whole-wheat breadcrumbs (about 1 slice) ¼ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product (thawed) or 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons tomato sauce ¼ cup snipped fresh basil, or... Read More...
Ingredients: 1 tsp hair conditioner 1 Tbsp white vinegar 2 cups water Directions: Use a funnel to pour the conditioner, vinegar, and water into a spray bottle. Replace the spray top on the bottle and shake to combine. Make sure the nozzle on your spray bottle... Read More...
Ingredients 1 medium ripe banana 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows 1 tablespoon bittersweet chocolate chips 3 graham cracker squares Preparation Cut through the peel on the inside curve of the banana with a paring knife. Peel the banana open from... Read More...
Mix the following ingredients: 3-4 tbsp of baking soda, 1 tbsp of dish detergent, and 1-2 tbsp of hydrogen peroxide. Put the paste on the surface and wait for a few hours (you can leave it overnight). Wipe or rub off the cleaner, wash the cutting board with... Read More...
Ingredients 1 – 2-pound butternut squash 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1¼ cups “lite” coconut milk 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1 cup pepitas, toasted, plus more for garnish Zest of... Read More...