“The first bite will really throw you off balance because it’s a flavour that is so familiar and yet, it is in dip form!” Other than the base which is made with a cream cheese mixture instead of a pizza crust, everything else that goes into this dip is what you would put on a pizza, including the pizza sauce. So when I say that this tastes like pizza, it really truly does....
Preparation Finding ourselves in sedentary state during the day happens from time to time, especially now, with so many people working from home and spending the bulk of their days indoor. However, moving for just five minutes out of every hour can help prevent the health effects linked to this inactivity. A research team out of King’s College London published a recent study in the journal BMJ Neurology Open that examined physical activity in people who were anywhere from very agile and mobile to requiring help to move while living with genetic muscle disorders, like muscular dystrophy, in 2019 and towards the end of 2020 to find out how movement could impact their lifestyles....
Preparation Adopting a greener beauty routine is a walk in the park these days, thanks to brands that are making big strides with sustainable ingredients and more thoughtful packaging. Ahead, we’ve plucked a bouquet of over-performers, from eco-friendly nail polishes to lipsticks with lighter footprints. Since a 2015 study done by Duke University and the Environmental Working Group found that chemicals in polish can be absorbed through our nails and into our bodies, brands have scrubbed their formulas of potentially harmful ingredients....
Preparation If you and your future spouse love to travel together, finding creative ways to incorporate your travels into your wedding is a fun way to make your big day unique. There are many ways to highlight your experiences, from incorporating foods from your favorite place (or places) into your wedding menu to adding music you’ve discovered during your travels to your cocktail hour playlist. Ahead, check out our favorite ways to make the adventures you’ve shared together a part of your special day....
Preparation While it’s usually no big deal if your holiday party wraps up before midnight, New Year’s Eve is the one night of the year where keeping guests energized, engaged, and having fun into the early hours of the morning is a must. “It is very important to have a plan since New Year’s Eve is just one of many holidays—Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa—that run back-to-back,” says event planner Gail Johnson....
Marinated and roasted with a spice-loaded jerk seasoning sauce, these babies are drool-worthy. Jerk chicken is a super popular Jamaican dish. And if you haven’t tried it yet, this is the perfect recipe to start with. Crispy on the outside and oh-so-tender in the middle, you really can’t beat chicken wings. But then they’re smothered in a smoky, savory, spicy sauce; they’re impossible to resist. So try these stunning jerk chicken wings tonight....
This drink combines the nutritional benefits of matcha green tea with soy milk and frozen yogurt to create a thick whipped delight. The vibrant green coloring of the matcha makes this a distinctive smoothie the perfect soothing breakfast drink. Learn how to make this copycat version of the Jamba Juice Matcha Green Tea by following the steps below: Related Video
With Mother’s Day looming ahead (hey, it’s tomorrow!), you might be thinking that you’d like to make Mom… or Wife… or Girlfriend… or some Mom out there a special breakfast. Or maybe you’d just like to make it for yourself! Well, this is the special breakfast you should be making. The best part is that you can make it tonight, and it’ll be all ready to bake in the morning....
Preparation Martha loves brain teasers. In fact, the one thing our founder does every morning to keep her mind sharp is a crossword puzzle. If you’re also a lover of word games, chances are you’ve spent the last few months playing Wordle, a test that gives players six chances to guess a five-letter word. The game took the Internet by storm last winter and has since been the inspiration for a handful of spin-offs, including Phoodle—Martha’s latest word game craze....
Preparation Shopping for a wedding dress may sound like a very exciting process—the glitz, the glam, the gowns!—but there are some brides who never make it past the first dress. They know as soon as the they see themselves in the mirror for the first time that they have found “the one.” Depending on how the bride-to-be in question envisioned this entire experience panning out, finding her ideal style in the very first dress she’s tried can either come as a welcome relief or a bit of a disappointment....
They taste fantastic and come together in a snap. Is it cheating to use a box of cake mix for cookies? Absolutely not! I like to think of it as more of a shortcut. And you know what? When you’re making a million Christmas cookies for friends, family, and colleagues, sometimes a shortcut is the only way to get it all done. And hey, nobody will know the difference, anyway!...
Preparation Martha is officially part of the club (Sam’s Club, that is), and her latest collection, sold at the beloved retailer, has everything you need to refresh your home for summer. Whether you need to outfit your bedrooms with light, fresh bedding, stock the kitchen with reliable cookware, or update tired, threadbare rugs, you’ll find exactly what you need from our founder’s latest designs. What’s more, you can shop however you like best—Martha’s exclusive designs are available both in-store and online through Sam’s Club....
Shredded Beef Burritos Last week, I shared my Mexican Shredded Beef recipe. Beef slow cooked with classic Mexican flavours then shredded and tossed in the glorious sauce the beef was cooked in. The beef is really juicy, fall apart tender, and the sauce is really something else! To be honest, it’s hard to go wrong with the braising liquid from anything slow cooked. 🙂 The recipe for my Mexican Shredded Beef makes a LOT of beef....
My number one comfort food and a crowd-pleaser are my Slow Cooker Roast Beef with Potatoes and Carrots! This easy crockpot roast beef cooks with potatoes and carrots in a beef broth and red wine gravy for a simple but flavorful dinner. It requires minimal prep work, and it’s tender enough to shred with a fork! Talk about an easy dinner waiting for the family when they get home!...
This salad is so simple in its flavors, but so fresh and bright. Lemon juice and olive oil combine to dress a verdant chiffonade of confetti-like parsley, with a bit of bulgur wheat and a couple veggies added in; this salad really is all about the parsley though! Let’s troubleshoot for a minute because there are two common mistakes that people fall into when making Tabbouleh: 1) they add too much bulgur wheat, and/or 2) they cut the parsley wrong....
Preparation Cats will usually figure out how to use a litter box without any training from their people. That’s because of their natural instincts to bury waste in sand or earth, hiding their scent as a protective behavior. But when a cat goes potty outside of the litter box—or even avoids it entirely to relieve themselves wherever they are at any given moment—it poses a health and safety risk to the rest of the household....
Brisket is usually flavored with barbecue sauce, onions, and carrots, and smoked or slow-braised to perfection. No matter which method you choose, the key is to give the meat ample time to cook to achieve that signature soft, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness every good brisket has. I have to admit, I can easily devour brisket all on its own. But if you’re going to serve this dish to guests, you’ll want to give them a few sides to eat with this delectable dish....
One question I get all the time is, “What’s the difference between rigatoni and penne?” The most obvious difference is the way the two pastas are cut. Rigatoni is cut straight, giving it a pipe-like appearance, whereas penne is cut diagonally, so the ends come out into a point. Rigatoni is also larger and has a wider diameter. Penne is a straight pasta, but rigatoni can be straight or curved....
In my circle of friends and relatives, rhubarb is an incredibly overlooked vegetable. And rhubarb cocktails? Forget about it! Most people I know wouldn’t even consider trying them. That’s actually what inspired me to write this article. I’m a huge fan of rhubarb cocktails. They usually feature bright colors and an even brighter taste. Rhubarb is tart, bordering on outright sour. It gives cocktails the perfect zingy kick and doesn’t make them too sweet....
They’re strong, boozy, and wonderfully warming. Try one of these rye whiskey cocktails when you need a night off from the usual boring beer. Rich, deeply flavorful, and ideal for cold nights in, these drinks with rye whiskey are guaranteed to tantalize your tastebuds. Mixologists around the globe have come up with some truly inventive concoctions you’ll love exploring. So grab that shaker and get mixing! 17 Easy Rye Whiskey Cocktails to Beat the Winter Blues 1....
