Mango Bread Pudding with Chai Spices

Mango Bread Pudding with Chai Spices

Ingredients 4 cups stale (but not dry) white bread slices, cut into ½-inch cubes 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (3 cups).  How to cut a mango: 1. Slice both ends off the mango, revealing the long, slender seed inside. Set the fruit... Read More...

Self-tan in 15 minutes

To get a really cool tan quickly you don’t need to go to a solarium. You can create a toning cream by mixing your favorite moisturizing cream with cocoa. Keep in mind that the mixture should be a little darker than the desired shade.... Read More...

Carrot Cake Energy Bites

Carrot Cake Energy Bites

Ingredients 1 cup pitted dates ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats ¼ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup chia seeds 2 medium carrots (about 4 oz. total), finely chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground... Read More...

Get rid of blackheads in 10 minutes!

If you need to remove blackheads, you can use a quick mask. Combine honey and cinnamon until you get a paste. Apply it in a skinny layer over the blackheads and place a strip of clean cotton over it. Remove it after 5 minutes and rinse your face.... Read More...

Meatball and Creamed Spinach Skillet

Meatball & Creamed Spinach Skillet

Ingredients 12 ounces frozen meatballs 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 – 6-ounce package frozen chopped spinach 2 tablespoons white whole-wheat flour 1 cup reduced-fat milk ¼... Read More...

Taking a recovery bath after a workout!

A baking soda bath can relieve muscle pain after a good workout. Pour 1/2 box of baking soda into boiling water and wait till it dissolves. Then add this solution to the water in your bath. A 20-minute soak will help you relax and smooth your skin.... Read More...

Dilled Tuna and Potato Salad

Dilled Tuna & Potato Salad

Prep time is just 30 minutes but you’ll want to chill the salad for at least four hours to let the lemon and dill flavors develop fully. Ingredients 3 red potatoes (about 1 pound) ½ cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt 1... Read More...

Orange-Scented Beef Stir-Fry

Orange-Scented Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon oyster-flavored sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1½-2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce 4 teaspoons... Read More...

Ice Cream Finger Sandwiches

Ice Cream Finger Sandwiches

Ingredients 1 cup low-fat or light strawberry ice cream or no-sugar-added reduced-fat cherry vanilla ice cream 12 ladyfingers, split 3 ounces bittersweet, semisweet, or milk chocolate, melted ½ cup flaked coconut, toasted. To toast coconut, spread... Read More...

The little slot at the end of measuring tape!

Most measuring tape comes with a metal stub with a small slot on the end. The slot can be hung on a nail for measurements without needing another hand. Notice carefully and you would see that the stub is also serrated on one side. This can be used to mark... Read More...

Iced Caramel-Cream Coffee

Iced Caramel-Cream Coffee

Ingredients 2 cups cold strong-brewed coffee 2 tablespoons no-sugar-added French Vanilla-flavored instant breakfast mix 2 tablespoons sugar-free caramel ice cream topping Ice cubes 2 tablespoons frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed 2 teaspoons... Read More...

Spinach-Turkey Roll-Ups

Spinach-Turkey Roll-Ups

Ingredients 2 teaspoons honey mustard Dash ground nutmeg ½ of a (6 ounce) package thinly sliced oven-roasted or smoked turkey breast (8 thin slices) 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves ½ medium red or green sweet pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips 4... Read More...

Deviled-Egg Macaroni Salad

Deviled-Egg Macaroni Salad

Ingredients 5 large eggs 8 ounces whole-wheat macaroni (about 2 cups) 1 ripe avocado ⅓ cup canola mayonnaise 3 tablespoons low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground... Read More...

Broccoli-Cheddar-Chicken Chowder

Broccoli-Cheddar-Chicken Chowder

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced celery ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon dry mustard ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup whole milk 3 cups chopped broccoli... Read More...

Tomato and Kale Pesto Pasta

Tomato & Kale Pesto Pasta

Ingredients 2 cups fresh baby kale (2 ounces) ½ cup fresh basil leaves ⅓ cup canned reduced-sodium chickpeas 1½ ounces Parmesan cheese, finely shredded 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, quartered ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼... Read More...

Chili Cornbread Casserole

Chili Cornbread Casserole

Ingredients Chili 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound 95%-lean ground beef 2 – 15-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed 1 – 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, undrained 3... Read More...

How to cool down a burn when no water is nearby!

With a burn, it’s necessary to cool down the affected area as quickly as possible. Experts recommend doing it with the help of running tap water within 10-15 minutes — no less than that. However, in a case where there is no tap nearby, any cold and harmless... Read More...

Shrimp Kebabs with Lemon Marinade

Shrimp Kebabs with Lemon Marinade

Ingredients 1½ pounds fresh or frozen jumbo shrimp ⅓ cup olive oil 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 scallions, sliced Preparation Thaw shrimp, if frozen.... Read More...