Ground beef, sausage, and cheese combine to make the ultimate topping in this dish. Then, smother it all over toasted rye or pumpernickel bread for something you won’t soon forget. Here’s a bonus: it’s an easy, 20-minute recipe that’ll feed and satisfy any hungry crowd! What more could you ask for? So put on some Marvin Gaye and get ready for the most mind-blowing Hanky Panky you’ll have ever had....
Preparation Going for a walk with your pet or keeping busy in your garden are easy ways to stay fit in your day-to-day life. But according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, there’s one unexpected type of activity that can boost your health, too: breathing exercises. University of Colorado at Boulder researchers found that just five minutes of “strength training for your breathing muscles” can lower your blood pressure and improve vascular health, and it’s even more effective than standard aerobic exercise or meditation....
Preparation Pilea peperomioides is the gift that keeps on giving. Also known as the Chinese Money Plant, this sought-after charmer is an unfussy variety that continuously produces offspring. Because it’s so easy to grow, Martha loves to give pots of the plant as gifts to friends, and especially children. According to Marc Hachadourian, the director of glasshouse horticulture and senior curator of orchids at The New York Botanical Garden, these houseplants grow from thickened stems that produce long petioles with coin-like leaves—which are said to symbolize good fortune....
Preparation While you are saving for retirement, you want to maximize each of your accounts. It’s easy to forget about them when amounts are withdrawn from your paycheck automatically before you ever see that money, but it’s important to pay close attention to your your 401(k) and Roth IRA accounts; in order to make the most of them, you need to understand their status. “Maximizing your retirement accounts will ensure you won’t have to rely on social security benefits after retirement....
Preparation Odds are that when you gaze at the night sky, you’re looking up to see the stars. But if you peer out this weekend, you’ll likely see something more unexpected: a triple conjunction of planets. According to Good News Network, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury will come together to form a triangle on January 10. As for the best time to spot this phenomenon? You can catch the planets arranging into the triangle shape 45 minutes after sunset as you look at the southwest horizon....
Preparation Only a few decades ago, dried herbs were frequently listed within the ingredients in recipes published in newspapers, magazines, and cookbooks. They were sold in jars and tins in supermarkets and grocery stores—as they still are—and lined the shelves and spice drawers in kitchens everywhere. At some point since then, however, widely published recipes made the switch from dried to fresh herbs. The result is that an entire generation of home cooks is confused about when, if ever, to cook with dried herbs, especially if they don’t have access to their fresh counterparts....
Preparation Papering over problems isn’t exactly Living photo director Ryan Mesina’s style. But when he spotted a worse-for-wear 1930s mahogany wardrobe on the side of the road, he knew some découpage could disguise its scratches and pockmarks. Our man with a DIY plan pulled his favorite photographs from a 1921 horticultural guidebook, Wildflowers of New York, by Homer D. House; arranged them in a grid over the doors; and adhered them with Mod Podge....
It’s such a pretty pie, isn’t it? This pie recipe is a quick one. Make and bake your own crust, if you’d like. Then pour in the very-quick-to-make filling and bake for 40 minutes. To make it even easier, buy an already pressed in the pan pie shell. If you do that, you just pour the filling into the shell and bake. It’s that simple! After chilling the baked pie for about 4 hours, it’s time to slice the pie....
This Reverse Sear Steak recipe is so flavorful and juicy, you’ll feel like you’re eating a fancy steakhouse dinner at a fraction of the cost! Ready in under 30 minutes and so delicious. Best Reverse Sear Ribeye I enjoy steaks at home and have tried everything from cooking it in a pan on the stove to air frying! There are so many ways to cook a steak, but out of all of them, our favorite method is reverse searing....
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped 1 tsp dijon mustard ½ cup rice wine vinegar ½ tsp dry mustard ½ tsp kosher salt ⅓ cup strawberries ¼ cup strawberries ¼ cup butter ¼ cup light cream ¼ tsp salt ⅛ tsp ground cayenne pepper 2 tbsp green onions, chopped 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten 3 tbsp canola oil 6 oz. salmon filets 4 whole strawberries, with green hulls intact, for garnish...
Preparation Spring is almost here, and that likely means that you’ll be welcoming more guests into your home for warm-weather get-togethers and holiday gatherings. As you prepare to entertain more regularly, it’s important to assess your cooking essentials and serveware—is there anything that could use updating or replacing? If so, now’s the time to bring home new pieces: Sur La Table’s Spring Savings sale features pieces from top-rated brands, including Le Creuset, Staub, and All-Clad, which you can bring home for up to 50% off....
“Very few stir fries can be converted into a slow cooked version without compromising flavour or texture. Beef and broccoli was made for it.” Have you noticed that when you order Chinese that the meat is always incredibly tender? It’s not because they are made with expensive fillets. It is because of a technique used to tenderise the meat called “velveting”. All you do is marinate the meat in cornstarch and sauces....
Preparation There are plenty of ways to enhance your home—however small—for entertaining. One such method to consider? Creating an at-home bar. It’s especially ideal for small spaces, since a cocktail station can actually free up counter space in the kitchen, notes Kristine Van Galder, an interior designer and co-owner of Van Galder Design in Los Angeles. “Whether you dedicate a tray or shelf, use an empty corner, or procure an actual bar cart, the practice of pouring an elixir for yourself and those around you signals love and self care,” she says....
It’s a cool trick to feed kids (mostly the picky eaters) some fresh fruits! Both strawberry and raspberry contain anti-aging antioxidants. They help curb obesity and shield from cancers. Additionally, they aid in better brain function by improving mood, memory, and coordination. Strawberries are a fabulous fruit to increase immunity. Its Vitamin C content assists in maintaining eye health, especially the cornea & retina. Its antioxidants work to prevent cataract formation....
Preparation One way to face the challenge of weeknight dinners? Take a cue from a cuisine that uses a few powerful flavor enhancers to boost simple ingredients, that leans heavily on quick-cooking vegetables and lean proteins, and that allows for lots of variation. We’re talking about Middle Eastern cuisine, which hit every one of the aforementioned notes. And for a real-life perspective on the topic, we spoke with Christine Sahadi Whelan, a fourth-generation co-owner of Sahadi’s, the legendary Middle Eastern grocery store in Brooklyn....
I know the name may not sound super appetizing, but I promise these things are to die for. Typically made with flavored Jell-O, cream, and other mix-ins, congealed salads are bright, creamy, and wonderfully wobbly. In other words, they’re absolutely my kind of salad. They were a huge hit back in the ‘60s, and I think it’s time for the next generation to have a taste. So, if you’re ready to get jiggly with it, keep reading!...
They have an herb flavor and feature Andouille sausage’s complex, smoky flavor. Unless you’re a regular consumer of Creole food, you might not be as familiar with Andouille sausage as some of the other sausage varieties out there. After checking out (and hopefully trying your hand at making) these 17 recipes, you won’t be able to say that anymore. So whether you’re in the mood for some authentic Creole grub or are just looking for something a little different for dinner, give these Andouille sausage recipes a try....
Because you don’t need elaborate ingredients to make a good drink! Some cocktails are so darn complicated, I just don’t have the energy to make them. And many call for obscure bottles that you’ll use once and then put away to collect dust for a year. Plus, booze is expensive, and I hate seeing things go to waste. So, if you’re anything like me, you’ll adore these quick and easy 3-ingredient cocktails....
I don’t often encounter keto recipes that use ground pork. Considering that it’s healthy, versatile, and super affordable, it just doesn’t make sense. I’ve decided to remedy this by featuring a collection of keto ground pork recipes everyone will absolutely enjoy. These recipes prove that ground pork deserves the same level of attention we give to beef and chicken! Choose from crunchy wraps to juicy potstickers and everything in between....
Well, yes, and no. Mascarpone is similar to American cream cheese, but it has a much sweeter flavor and is generally less tangy. Plus, it has a higher fat content, which makes it so much richer. It also yields desserts that are even creamier! In many cases, you can use mascarpone and cream cheese interchangeably. From cheesecakes to tiramisu, you will likely notice a sweeter and much richer flavor if you use mascarpone....
