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For the most magnificent stew of your life, start this 2 days before you plan to serve it, do not shortcut pan-roasting ingredients individually, and use homemade beef stock! Beef Bourguignon One of my fondest memories of travels in Burgundy was discovering family-run bistros in small villages that served traditional French fare so incredible, you’d swear you were in a hidden Michelin star restaurant. And being right in the region from which Beef Bourguignon hails, it was hard to resist ordering this iconic dish time and time again....

Preparation You don’t need to visit the salon in order to get an amazing blowout. Achieving a sleek, styled look is entirely attainable at home—so long as you have the right tools, that is. In addition to a paddle or round brush, you’ll need a hair dryer. And yes, quality definitely matters here. The average drugstore hair dryer that just does the basics—meaning only dries your hair—probably won’t cut it if you’re looking for professional-quality results....

I’ve enjoyed many a spring roll, but never had made them myself. They’re incredibly easy- just have all of the ingredients ready to go in assembly-line fashion. Going into this spring roll: Rice noodles, roasted butternut squash, roasted pumpkin seeds and chopped fresh cilantro. The sauce recipe given for this appetizer was a soy dipping sauce, but they also suggested a cranberry chile sauce that I thought would be wonderful to try with the butternut squash (especially it being Thanksgiving week and all)....

Look no further. These Cracker Barrel baby carrots are the answer. Crunchy carrots are coated in a thick brown sugar and butter glaze. It’s such a simple concept, but one that works like magic. The combination of crisp carrots and sweet glaze will convert carrot haters into fans. Yup, these baby carrots are kid-approved. Apart from the flavor, what makes these baby carrots even more perfect for the holidays is that they are a breeze to make....

This is what casserole dreams are made of! The look, the textures, the flavors – each department gets a perfect 10. It’s a dish you won’t mind eating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all on the same day. Getting bored with your usual rotation of chicken dinners? Add this to the mix for an exciting meal the whole family will enjoy! What is Chicken Divan? Chicken Divan is a timeless dish that goes way back into the 1930s....

The energy bowl is bursting with fresh fruit, granola, natural sweetener, and of course acai. Acai bowls can be personalized using your favorite fruits and nuts used within the dish to form the perfect breakfast. Learn how to make this copycat version of the Jamba Juice acai bowl. ½ cup Greek yogurt ¼ cup acai puree ¼ cup blueberries ¼ cup strawberries 1 banana, sliced Toppings ½ cup granola 1 banana, sliced ¼ cup blueberries ¼ cup strawberries, sliced 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1 tsp desiccated coconut 1 tsp honey (optional) 1 kiwi...

Preparation A well-stocked pantry can be a lifesaver: With a few essentials on hand, you can make a meal without taking an extra trip to the grocery store. Wondering how long your stash of staples is good for? We’ve covered some of the most common items below. It’s important to keep in mind that purchasing any of these items in a sealed container instead of a bulk bin will almost always help ensure their freshness, since they’ll likely have had less exposure to air....

Preparation Thanks to last year’s stay-at-home orders, you likely had the time to cross a number of major home improvements off your list. That means there’s a good chance your backyard deck is newly restored and your front lawn is fenced in and freshly cut. Why stop the updates now? This year, perhaps a porch swing project is on your to-do list. According to Matt Ehrlichman, home improvement expert and CEO/founder of Porch....

Preparation We often don’t realize how dirty our mirrors are until we give them a good clean. Dust, fingerprints, and water spots speckle the reflective piece of décor, making it hard to see a crystal clear image gleaming back at you. While it’s helpful to regularly clean the glass, doing so incorrectly can leave you with more streaks and imperfections than you started with. But it is possible to clean the mirrors in your home without making any additional marks, and you can do so using items you likely already have handy....

Preparation It is the life force of any landscape. It grounds and nourishes plants, and fends off pests and disease. Before you plunge seed or sapling into your soil, consider its health. To get—and keep—yours in top condition, we asked Elaine Ingham, Ph.D., a global expert and founder of the Soil Food Web School, for the scoop. “Most people confuse it with dirt, but they’re different things entirely,” says Ingham, a soil microbiologist in Corvallis, Oregon....

Preparation Here’s a quick and easy way to warm up in the morning: Use leftover cooked grains like brown rice, quinoa, and bulgur wheat (or cook a big batch on the weekend) as the base for a delicious breakfast. Simmer them with milk or a milk alternative, water, and a pinch of kosher salt until thick and creamy, then pile on sweet or savory toppings. You’ve got a hearty—and heart-healthy—porridge....

Preparation If you haven’t already, we think it’s high time you consider the leek: The lankiest member of the onion family has a mild onion flavor that verges towards sweet, and they’re so delicious. What’s more, the entire vegetable is edible, all the way from its roots through its handsome white base and on to the dark green leek leaves. For all of these reasons, we’re making a case for eating leeks, and to help you add them to more of your meals, we’re explaining how to choose, wash, store, and put them to use in the kitchen....

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 cups cabbage, chopped 2 cups small cauliflower florets 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium zucchini, chopped 15 oz kidney beans, (1 can), rinsed and drained 15 oz diced tomatoes, (1 can)...

Their batter is so crisp and flavorful that you may be surprised to learn it’s not made with beer! Their secret combination is club soda, baking soda, and baking powder. This trio of ingredients produces air bubbles in the batter, which makes the otherwise heavy dish light and airy. Tips & Tricks Long John Silver’s always uses fresh wild-caught Alaskan Cod, but you may use other white fish as well, such as catfish or tilapia....

Why is this a recipe for chocolate lovers, you might be asking? Well, it’s not your typical, ho-hum brownie, that’s for sure. Two types of chocolate make up the base of the brownie. Chocolate Truffle Squares (I used Ghirardelli) are broken into pieces and added to the top of the warm pan of brownies to create a third chocolate element. The chocolate lovers in my house thought these were fantastic....

It’s so tasty; it’ll be gone in minutes – so you should probably make double! The flavors in this delicious dip recipe are fantastic, but what I love most are the textures. It’s wonderfully creamy and soft but full of all kinds of crunchy goodness. So, if you want something extra special to serve at your next party, try this Neiman Marcus dip. It won’t disappoint. Neiman Marcus Dip Recipe As the name suggests, this recipe was first found at a restaurant in Neiman Marcus....

This fudgy brownie recipe turns out a nice, sturdy brownie- perfect for swirling in chunks of candy or cookies. I seriously have used this base brownie recipe (originally from Ina Garten) for all of my mix-in brownies. They’re perfectly fudgy and sturdy. Oreo Brownies The recipe makes a LOT of brownies, so you can easily make a pan of these and split it in half for two events! AND you can steal a few extra for freezing into little zip baggies for your kid’s lunches....

Need a fast sauce for your hamburger? Try my Special Burger Sauce! Tomato chutney burger sauce This is a tomato burger sauce which is pretty much a tomato chutney. The main differences being that traditional tomato chutney is usually sweeter, and typically includes a good amount of onion plus spices like ginger, chilli and sometimes cardamom. Not really natural pairings with beefy burgers! Instead, I’ve gone with more savoury flavourings such as Worcestershire sauce, paprika, onion and garlic powder....

Preparation In honor of Revival’s fourth anniversary, the company is hosting a major sale, which includes 20 percent off everything sitewide when you use the code “THANKS4FOUR” at checkout. Not only will you be able to shop their home essentials, like drinking glasses, furniture, and bath towels, you can also score their new and vintage rugs for a great deal. The Revival Ombre “Dawn” Wool Rug (from $299, revivalrugs.com) has a stunning rose quartz, dusty rose, and taupe color palette along with a 100-percent wool on 100-percent cotton foundation....

Spanakopita If I were to compile the Greatest Hits of dishes I’ve served to friends in recent years, this one shoots straight to the list. It made an appearance at a recent gathering, and to say it was the most popular dish of the night would be an understatement. It was the first thing to go. There were rave reviews around the table. We were picking at the leftover shards of filo pastry long after the last piece had disappeared....