How to peel hard boiled eggs easily?

If you have a hard time when peeling hard-boiled eggs, follow this tip. Add around a teaspoon of baking soda into the boiling water. It will increase the alkalinity and make the process of removing the eggshell fast.... Read More...

Chicken Salad-Stuffed Avocados

Chicken Salad-Stuffed Avocados

Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast ⅓ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 cup diced celery 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved... Read More...

Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale

Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 – 10-ounce packages frozen chopped kale, thawed, drained and squeezed dry (9 cups) ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 – 25-ounce jar low-sodium marinara sauce or 3 cups... Read More...

Tropical Fruits with Pistachios and Coconut

Tropical Fruits with Pistachios & Coconut

Ingredients 16 slices ripe mango, pineapple and/or papaya 4 teaspoons “lite” coconut milk 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios Preparation Place fruit slices on a serving platter. Drizzle with coconut milk and sprinkle with pistachios.... Read More...

Remove permanent marker stains!

Clothes: Use hand sanitizer. Walls: Use toothpaste or hair spray. Wood: Use rubbing alcohol. Carpet: Use white vinegar. Furniture: Use milk. White board: Use a rubber pencil eraser. Ceramic or glass: Use a mixture of 1 part toothpaste and 1 part baking soda.... Read More...

Hot German-Style Potato Salad

Hot German-Style Potato Salad

Ingredients 6 cups peeled potatoes, cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup water ⅔ cup cider vinegar ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon celery seeds ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked... Read More...

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium-large sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 4 teaspoons ground cumin ½ tsp ground chipotle chile pepper. Chipotle... Read More...

A good tip for folding t – shirts!

If you have too many t-shirts and little space to keep them all tidy in, this tip is for you. Forget the old way of folding and organizing t-shirts in your drawer in horizontal rows. Try folding them in vertical rows instead. That way not only can you fit... Read More...

Avocado Buttermilk Dressing

Avocado Buttermilk Dressing

Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as tarragon, dill, parsley, chives and/or cilantro) ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk 2 tablespoons water 1 small garlic clove 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon salt 1 small... Read More...

A storage solution over your head!

Sometimes it seems like we all have so much stuff with nowhere to put it. This tip offers the perfect solution. Fit some wooden racks to the ceiling of your garage, utility room, or basement and you can slot storage bins that will easily slide on and off.... Read More...

Caramel-Lime Drumsticks with Shaved Celery Salad

Caramel-Lime Drumsticks with Shaved Celery Salad

Ingredients 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2½ pounds total) ¼ teaspoon salt 1 pound celery hearts, trimmed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon lime zest 2 tablespoons lime juice plus ¼ cup, divided 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari ¼ cup light... Read More...

Turkey-Apple Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash

Turkey-Apple Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients 1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1 small onion, chopped, divided 1 medium apple, cored and coarsely shredded (about 1 cup) 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 pound uncooked... Read More...

One-Pot Pasta with Tuna

One-Pot Pasta with Tuna

Ingredients 3¼ cups water 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti ½ cup green olives, cut away from the pit 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest, plus juice of half a lemon ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 2 cans unsalted tuna, drained and flaked 3... Read More...

Cherry-Mocha Smoothie

Cherry-Mocha Smoothie

Ingredients 1 cup frozen unsweetened pitted dark sweet cherries 1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk 5.3 to 6-ounce carton vanilla fat-free Greek yogurt ½ medium banana. Peel remaining banana half, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then in foil. Freeze for... Read More...

Deviled Eggs with Relish

Deviled Eggs with Relish

Ingredients 12 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled ⅓ cup nonfat cottage cheese ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives or scallion greens 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish 2 teaspoons yellow mustard ⅛ teaspoon salt Paprika for... Read More...

Tarragon Scallops on Asparagus Spears

Tarragon Scallops on Asparagus Spears

Ingredients 1¼ pounds fresh or frozen sea scallops 1 cup water 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed 2 medium lemons ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons vegetable oil spread 1 tablespoon chopped... Read More...