INGREDIENTS 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed 2 small apples, cored and diced 2 cups milk 1 cup cold water or ice cubes 1⁄2 overripe banana 2 tablespoons fresh lemon, lime, or orange juice INSTRUCTIONS Put all the ingredients in the blender. Put... Read More...
Yes, the microwave. Put the bulb in to nuke for about 20 seconds, after which the cloves will slide right out of their skins. You can peel a whole bunch at once and then freeze the extra cloves for later.... Read More...
Ingredients 2 jewel yams, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons red wine... Read More...
After you’ve taken your shower in the morning, the mirror is often completely fogged up. Prevent this from happening by cleaning your mirror with shaving foam. Apply a little bit of shaving foam to the mirror and then clean it with a non-pilling microfiber... Read More...
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon salt and pepper to... Read More...
Let’s say that you decide that your New Year’s Resolution is to become a runner but you have never run before in your life. It probably is not wise to sign up for a half marathon for the first weekend in January. You probably just want to work on running for... Read More...
Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce 3/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 cups ice, or as needed 3 1/2 cups chilled ginger ale Directions Blend cranberry sauce in a blender until smooth; add orange juice and lemon juice and... Read More...
Start your day off right by drinking a healthy smoothie made with fresh fruits and vegetables; good fats, such as avocados; and high protein, such as Greek yogurt or protein powder. This quick breakfast will leave you feeling full and satisfied as it is... Read More...
Ingredients 1/4 cup orange juice 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed 1 cup whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks 1 (10 inch) angel food cake, cut in cubes 2 (15 ounce) cans Mandarin oranges, drained and patted... Read More...
Take an inventory of the Christmas cards you received this year. Make a spreadsheet of who you got cards from and their addresses from the envelopes. (Or check over your existing address book to make any necessary updates.) You’ll have a great head start for... Read More...
Ingredients Cooking spray 8 large eggs 2 cups milk 3 green onions, chopped 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 pound Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice 6 English muffins, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 (.9 ounce) package... Read More...
Before you start your cleanup, use your phone to snap a few photos. If you loved how you arranged everything on your mantle, having a photo to reference will help you recreate it next year!... Read More...
Ingredients 2(8 ounce)frozen lobster tails, rinsed 2/3 cup Champagne 2 green onions, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 stick unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons Directions Combine lobster tails, champagne, green onions,... Read More...
You can find them at any dollar store and they’ll make cookie decorating so much easier and less messy. Simply fill them with icing and let the kids go to town on the gingerbread men!... Read More...
Ingredients 1/4 cup white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 1/2 cups whole almonds 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon olive oil Directions Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the... Read More...
Use leftover eggnog for French toast. Just add a little cinnamon to it and it works wonderfully. You can also make eggnog pound cake.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups coffee ice cream 1 1/2 cups eggnog 1 cup hot strongly brewed coffee 4 tablespoons frozen whipped topping, thawed 4 pinches ground nutmeg Directions Scoop the ice cream into a pan over low heat. Stir in the eggnog and coffee;... Read More...
Here’s an excellent festive party trick. Place two walnuts, side by side, in the palm of your hand. Make sure the hardest parts of the nuts – the ridges – are overlapping, then close your hand and squeeze. They should crack open easily.... Read More...
Ingredients Custard 3 cups low-fat milk, divided ⅓ cup cornstarch 3 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon coconut extract ¼ teaspoon salt 1- 15-ounce can “lite” coconut milk ⅔ cup granulated sugar Cranberry Filling 2 12-ounce bags cranberries (6... Read More...
One of the best ways to clean up loose pine needles from your furniture is using an over-sized lint roller. It might seem awkward but it does the trick. If you’d rather stand while getting rid of the needles, consider buying a rubber broom which works even on... Read More...
Ingredients 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth ¾ cup wild rice ¾ cup brown rice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced (2 cups) 2 stalks celery, diced (1 cup) ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground white or black... Read More...
This is the ideal project for those who collected tons of popsicle sticks through the summer. Glue them together in geometric shapes then paint them in festive colors to create beautiful snowflake pendant which you can hang in many ways to cheer up your home.... Read More...
Ingredients 8 hard-boiled eggs ¼ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing, plus 3 tablespoons, divided 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion 1 to 2 teaspoons flavored mustard, such as Dijon-style mustard or horseradish mustard ¼ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon... Read More...
Gather pine cones on a forest walk and use them as a pretty table display. Spritz with cinnamon and pine room spray or position in a bow with potpourri. Tie them with twine and you could hang them on the tree or just leave in a bowl – it’s free and... Read More...
Ingredients 1 (2½ to 3 pound) spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded ⅔ cup unsalted shelled pistachios 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, cut into 8 pieces 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1... Read More...