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This Apple Salad is tossed with a simple vinaigrette – because with all the fabulous textures and flavours going on here, we don’t want the dressing to steal the show!! A SHOW-OFFY APPLE SALAD There’s 3 types of salads in my world: quick and easy salads for midweek meals; 2. giant meal salads; and 3. show-offy salads. In my world, the definition of “show-offy salads” are those that require a bit more effort, reserved for gatherings, lunch with friends, and for family dinners where I’m sulking because everybody else “bagsed” the “fun” courses – starters, main and dessert, leaving me with “just” salad....

Preparation Because there are more gluten-free pasta options available than ever before, those who avoid gluten no longer have to miss out on the pasta dishes they know and love. In fact, there are so many gluten-free pasta options that choosing one can be a bit overwhelming. From nut-based flours to legumes to ancient grains, you’ll find that even a small grocery store is stocked with an array of different varieties; there are options that taste just like the real thing and some ultra-nutritious pastas that have an impressive protein and fiber content....

Turn that package of ground beef into an incredible meal with one of my Ground Beef Dinner Ideas! Whether you’re in the mood for making a ground beef casserole, burger, meatballs, or even soup or pasta, we have plenty of easy ground beef recipes with few ingredients to choose from. Find your new favorite ground beef dinner ideas here! Ground Beef Recipes for Dinner I love cooking with ground beef....

Preparation Outside of life on Earth, there’s a whole universe filled with mysteries that scientists are steadily uncovering each day. Thanks to NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers got one step closer to understanding the inner-workings of our galaxy. The telescope detected a moving black hole in the Milky Way for the first time ever. These roaming black holes appear when stars at least 20 times bigger than the sun explode. This black hole appeared to be flying through space at a rapid rate, Smithsonian Magazine reports....

Preparation Is your landscape looking a little tired and weather-worn? Or maybe you’re simply ready for a new look. It’s easy to construe lofty goals until you take a closer look at your garden beds, only to discover the deep root systems of the plants, shrubs, and small trees you’d need to remove to change your outdoor space’s style. Not only can this task feel overwhelming, but not everyone has the skillset or tools to tackle such a big job....

Preparation They popped up seemingly overnight: fridges full of free food in neighborhoods around the country. Just like the Little Free Library model, where people leave and take books, people come and take fresh produce or drop off extra food that will go uneaten in their homes. Known as community, shared, or free fridges, these charitable resources have been around for years, but they really caught on during the pandemic....

Preparation Experiencing arthritis and inflamed joints with age is common among adults, but according to a new study, one routine part of your day could help battle these conditions. Recent research published in Wiley Online Library noted that walking could keep knee pain at bay for those with osteoarthritis. Dr. Grace Hsiao-Wei Lo, an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and the lead author on the study, says this finding symbolizes “a paradigm shift,” as “this highlights the importance and likelihood that interventions for osteoarthritis might be something different, including good old exercise....

Preparation Is there anything better than cuddling up with a cat or dog to catch some z’s? According to CNN, both you and your pet are benefitting from this shared sleep routine. “In general, it is a very good thing for animals to sleep with their people,” Dr. Dana Varble, the chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, says. The reason? Those pets typically have a “higher trust level and a tighter bond with the humans that are in their lives....

Green tea has taken the world by storm with its aromatic smell and nutty, bittersweet taste. Today, this drink is not limited to those living in Asia, it is readily available everywhere. Home-brewed teas are proven to have health benefits but there are also side effects. In this article, we are going to learn the pH scale of green tea as well as its reaction inside the digestive system. Read on to learn the types of tea that are most acidic and the best ways to protect your body from their side effects....

I know what you’re thinking: “Hey, these are not brownies!” Well, technically, brownies are dense and chewy– sometimes cake-like, and they are typically chocolate flavored. Blondies, on the other hand, are vanilla-based, butterscotch-flavored brownies. They are sometimes referred to as “blonde brownies,” thus their blondie name. I happen to love them both. These are a delightful blonde brownie recipe. Their crinkly tops make them unique. And they’re perfectly dense and chewy....

1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic , minced 2 tsp salt 2 eggs ½ cup water ½ cup ketchup 1 cup dry bread crumbs 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, optional 2 lb ground beef 12 strips bacon Mix the dry ingredients and spices into the bowl with the onion and then dump the entire thing into the meat. In lieu of actually measuring, just pour some olive oil on the top....

Pork tenderloin recipe Pork tenderloin is like chicken breast – it’s a lean, tender cut of meat and when cooked just right, it’s juicy and succulent. It is also easy to overcook, and overcooked tenderloin = dry and bland. Hence the beauty of this pork tenderloin recipe. It’s unbelievable when the pork is cooked perfectly. But if you go slightly over, no one’s going to notice with this outrageously delicious honey garlic sauce!...

The end of summer/beginning of fall is the best time of year. It’s perfectly gorgeous during the day, and there’s finally a little nip in the air at night. To me, it feels like perfect vacation weather. It’s fall, but it still feels like summer. So what to do? Make Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream, of course, because you get to enjoy two seasons at the same time! You’ll need an ice cream maker for this recipe....

1 cup 00 flour, plus additional 1 tbsp 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional 1 tbsp and 2 tsp 1 tsp fine sea salt ¾ tsp active dry yeast 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 220 g water, luke warm In a large mixing bowl combine the 2 types of flour and salt. In a small mixing bowl, stir together 200 grams (a little less than 1 cup) of lukewarm tap water, yeast, and olive oil....

Preparation Sur La Table is a top destination for all things cookware, and that includes over this Memorial Day weekend. If you’re looking to do some shopping during the holiday, you won’t want to miss this: The company is hosting a sale on top brands, such as Staub, Le Creuset, and All-Clad. The Staub Tall Cocotte ($199.96, originally $500, surlatable.com) is perfect for everything from braising to boiling one-pot dinners. And if you want a new go-to piece to brown or sear, act fast and add the All-Clad Copper Core Sauté Pan ($249....

Now that the weather is finally starting to get warmer and we’re starting to see the sun a whole lot more, it’s time to start thinking of recipes that use up beautiful berries! You’re probably starting to see baskets of strawberries on sale for a good price at your local markets. Pick up some strawberries today and make this lemonade! How to make Strawberry Lemonade: This strawberry lemonade uses a pint of strawberries and a cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice....

6 yellow onions, large, 3 inches diameter or larger, 32 oz in total, peeled with roots intact 5 cups vegetable oil, for frying For Batter: 3 cups cornstarch 1½ cups cake flour 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 24 oz cold pale ale beer, or any cold beer of your choice, preferably Dark Lager For Seasoned Flour: 2 cups cake flour 4 tsp paprika...

Preparation Whether you’re the type of person who sits through a scary movie without so much as a peep or someone who screams from start to finish, a recent article from CNN reveals there’s a reason to explain the level of fear you personally feel. “By definition, fear is a negative emotion,” says Glenn Sparks, professor of communication at Purdue University. “When we’re scared of something, we are experiencing our well-being under threat, and people do not enjoy that....

Guavas are such a nostalgic fruit for me. When I was young, we had a guava tree in our backyard. My siblings, friends, and I used to climb it all the time! We loved to pick the fruits and munch on them while having a serious discussion on what game to play next. That’s why one whiff and bite of it brings back fond memories of childhood. When I found out, later on in life, that guava trees only grow in certain states, and that not many know of it, I felt a little sad for my childhood favorite....

Preparation In its truest form, braising is a beautiful marriage of opposites: A quick, high-heat sear meets a low and gentle simmer in liquid, so your star ingredient always finishes tender and steeped in flavor. It’s also a marriage of convenience, since the whole affair happens in a single pot or pan. There are five simple steps to braising: sear, sauté, deglaze, simmer, and reduce. To sear, you’ll brown your main protein or vegetables in a hot pan with a little fat, such as olive oil....