We’ve lost track of the amounts of time we’ve tried to open a jar of pickles (or something else) and we just couldn’t do it without using rough force. Why do they have to shut those lids so tight? Luckily, there’s an easy solution. Keep a piece of sandpaper... Read More...
Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 12 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp (26-30 per pound) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 4 cups loosely... Read More...
Have you been busy with a brush and some paint and are you left with paint stains on your skin? Or have you dyed your hair but has some of the dye ended up on your skin? You can easily remove this with baby oil. Rub the oil onto the stain on your skin and let... Read More...
Ingredients 8 cups broccoli florets (2-inch pieces) 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 cup sliced red bell pepper ½ cup sliced yellow onion 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter 2½ tablespoons reduced-sodium... Read More...
Cleaning all of those tiny holes in a cheese grater is extremely tedious work. Putting it through the dishwasher often isn’t enough to clean it either. Cheese or other things you’ve grated just remain stuck there. Luckily, we’ve learned of a very handy tip to... Read More...
Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 (15.25 ounce) can no-salt added whole kernel corn, drained 1 (14.75 ounce) can no-salt-added cream-style corn 1 (8.5 ounce) package corn muffin mix ⅓ cup egg... Read More...
Pour some cola into the burned pan and bring it to a boil. Leave the pan to sit overnight and then just wash it off. Now it’ll be sparkling clean!... Read More...
Ingredients 8 ounces dried multigrain or whole wheat penne pasta 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained ¼ cup vegetable broth 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup raw cashews 1¾ cups water 1 15 to 16-ounce... Read More...
You can use a tbsp of coconut oil, a tbsp of baking soda and a cloth. Mix the coconut oil and baking soda together. With your finger, apply the mixture to the residue before wiping it away with a wet cloth.... Read More...
Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 10 slices lower sodium, less fat bacon 2 cups chopped cooking apples ½ cup chopped onion 1 – 10-ounce sweet potato, peeled and cut into ¼-inch pieces 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried... Read More...
You can store eggs for a longer period of time if you smear them with vegetable oil before placing them in the fridge.... Read More...
Ingredients Canola oil cooking spray 1 cup whole-wheat dry breadcrumbs or ½ cup plain dry breadcrumbs. You can use panko breadcrumbs which is in the natural-foods section of large supermarkets. To make your own breadcrumbs, trim crusts from firm sandwich... Read More...
Use tic tac packs to store spices. They are convenient, small, and it’s easy to open and close them.... Read More...
Ingredients Ice cubes 3 cups low-calorie grape juice, low-calorie cranberry juice, or pomegranate juice 3 cups sparkling water ¾ cup halved fresh cranberries, halved fresh grapes, or fresh raspberries (optional) Preparation Half fill six tall glasses... Read More...
Just put your fish on an improvised “carpet” made from lemons. The fish won’t stick to your grill and it’ll have a nice lemon flavor.... Read More...
Ingredients ½ pound bulk pork sausage, broken up into pieces 2 cups cauliflower rice. To make your own cauliflower rice, pulse ½ pound cauliflower florets in a food processor until chopped into rice-size pieces. 1 cup white whole-wheat flour 1¼ cups... Read More...
You have to cut ham or chosen meat into thin slices so it’s easier to wrap the tomatoes in them. This way, they won’t slip down your sandwich.... Read More...
Ingredients ¾ cup frozen pitted cherries 2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta 1 tablespoon toasted slivered almonds Preparation Heat cherries in the microwave on High until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Top the cherries with ricotta and almonds.... Read More...
If your chips have come into contact with humid air or water, don’t throw them away right away. Take a plate. Put a napkin or a kitchen towel on it and put your chips on top of it. You can also cover them with another napkin. Then put it in a microwave oven... Read More...
Ingredients For One Serving ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon mayonnaise ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard Pinch of salt Ground pepper to taste 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled 2 stalks celery, minced 2 tablespoons minced red onion 2 or 3 large iceberg... Read More...
In the mornings we do not usually have much time. We sometimes oversleep or forget to set the alarm clock. In these cases, every minute is valuable. To make your clothes look neater, hang them up in the bathroom as you shower and the wrinkles will fall out... Read More...
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...
The process of cleaning a bathroom after shaving can be very time-consuming. Additionally, if everything goes straight down sink, it can lead to a clog. To avoid any difficulties, you can cover your sink with a plastic bag. In this case, the only thing you... Read More...
Ingredients 24 fresh mushrooms, 1- ½ to 2 inches in diameter Nonstick cooking spray ¾ cup light dairy sour cream ½ cup finely shredded carrot ½ cup finely chopped red or yellow sweet pepper 1 green onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Dash... Read More...
If you enjoy driving a car or riding a bicycle this is something that can happen to you. Here is a little tip that will help you find where the hole is. Fill your tire full of air, mix dish soap and water, and apply it to the tire, bubbles will show you the... Read More...