Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs.) 4 cups broccoli florets 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 (10 ounce) package sliced mushrooms 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon ground pepper 2 (10 ounce)... Read More...
Spinach is full of iron, folic acid, vitamin A and beta-carotene. This makes it not only very healthy for your body; it’s also very good for your hair! By adding a little more spinach to your diet, your hair will grow stronger because it combats brittleness.... Read More...
Ingredients 4 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp 4 ounces fresh or frozen sea scallops (halved if large) 6 ounces linguine or spaghetti ⅓ cup apricot nectar 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 2... Read More...
To make this mask, you have to mix a couple of tablespoons of milk with two tablespoons honey, lemon juice and baking soda. Mix this together properly. You can also grind a few vitamin E tablets into the mixture as well. This will make for the ultimate... Read More...
INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 Roma tomato, diced 3/4 cup canned corn kernels, drained 3/4 cup canned black beans,... Read More...
When you cook a lot, it’s only a matter of time before your gas burners become really dirty. If you don’t clean them regularly, it can turn into a very tedious chore. A sponge and some soapy water won’t be enough to get them squeaky clean in that case. To... Read More...
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 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons almond butter 1 teaspoon... Read More...
Did you accidentally drop a bit of paint on your tile floor or did you get it on a doorknob? Not to worry! Apply a bit of mayo to the paint stain before the paint dries and goes hard. The oil in the mayo attracts the oil in the paint, which means you can... Read More...
The dream of a dog park in South Queens is quickly becoming a reality, and it looks like it will be ready to go this summer. John Simmonds, president of the association in charge of the dog park, says he credits Angela Dixon, Judy Conrad, Alyssa Little, and... Read More...
No matter which way you look at it, fixing the Liverpool waterfront flooding issues will take millions of dollars and is likely years away from happening. Region of Queens Council heard a presentation on Tuesday from CBCL, the company hired to look for... Read More...
Ingredients 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (2 to 2 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, cut into large chunks 2 cooking apples (such as Cortland), cut... Read More...
A dripping faucet is super annoying and it also wastes a lot of water. It needs to be fixed as soon as possible, of course, but if it’s already late at night, you won’t be able to do it right away. To not go completely crazy from the sound of dripping water,... Read More...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved Kosher salt 8 ounces angel-hair pasta 8 cups chopped escarole, kale and/or Swiss chard 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon red... Read More...
You’re going to sleep much more soundly and calmly with a clove of garlic under your pillow! We realize this sounds a bit weird but the sulphurous substances in garlic combined with the aroma have a calming effect on you. The smell of the garlic will reach... Read More...
Ingredients 1 pound chicken breast (about 2 breasts), cubed 3 scallions, whites only, thinly sliced on an angle 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon... Read More...
A lot of houses make use of central heating, which provides warmth throughout the entire house through the use of radiators placed on the outer walls of the building. A thermostat is placed in a central spot in the home and this, in theory, ensures that the... Read More...
Ingredients 12 slices lower-sodium, less-fat bacon 12 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons hot water ½ teaspoon Dijon-style mustard ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation On a plate arrange bacon... Read More...
Dissolve pieces of eggshell in a small bowl with apple cider vinegar. This could take up to two days. Apple cider vinegar helps blemishes on your skin to fade away and the eggshell adds calcium to the mix. Apply the apple cider vinegar mixture onto your skin... Read More...
Ingredients 1 cup light chocolate ice cream 1 medium banana, sliced 1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and chopped ½ cup fat-free milk 2 tablespoons chocolate malted milk powder 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation 1. In a blender combine all... Read More...
Something only very few people know is that you shouldn’t clean your car windows with regular glass cleaner! It can cause streaks and foggy stains. Plus the ammonia in glass cleaner can damage the windows causing the tint to break down and peel in the long... Read More...
Ingredients ⅓ cup dried whole-wheat orzo pasta 1 medium eggplant, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch-thick slices 1 large red sweet pepper, stemmed, quartered, and seeded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1½ teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon... Read More...
Did you spill some olive oil? Don’t try to dab at it with a cloth. This way, you’ll only push the stain deeper into the fabric. Instead, try this tip. Step 1: Use a tablespoon to sprinkle cornflour over the oil stain, using a generous amount of the powder.... Read More...
Ingredients Avocado Cream 1 small ripe avocado, halved, seeded and peeled ¼ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice ⅛ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce (optional) Eggs... Read More...
Turn off the television. That way, you’ll be able to spot where the dust and grease stains are located. Make sure the TV has been turned off for a while before you clean it. A cold screen is easier to clean than a warm screen. Take a look at the user manual... Read More...
Ingredients 1 (5 to 6 pound) cooked, smoked bone-in ham (rump half or shank portion) 3 cups water ⅔ cup orange marmalade 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon chopped fresh... Read More...