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Preparation Your sofa cushions see a lot of action—especially in recent months (we’ve been on our couches more than ever before). Regular use, combined with juice spills, trailing pet dirt and hair, and general messes, can leave your couch covers looking a little worse for the wear. So, how often should you be cleaning them? Here, we tapped two experts to find out. As it turns out, you should be cleaning your sofa cushions more often than you probably are right now, says Edgar Blazona, the founder of BenchMade Modern....

What is Manicotti? Manicotti is a pasta noodle shaped like a tube. It’s about 4-inches long, and 1-inch in diameter. Usually it’s boiled until al dente, then cooled, filled with some kind of cheese filling, covered with sauce and baked. In this recipe, you don’t have to bake the noodles before filling them. They’ll cook in the sauce when you bake the manicotti in the oven. Manicotti is a dish of great comfort....

Preparation What you use for the wrapper, the “blanket,” and what’s inside may vary, but there’s one thing all that pigs in a blanket have in common: They’re totally delicious. These old-school appetizers—a retro finger food if we’ve ever had one—are the perfect offering to serve for a gathering like a Super Bowl party, a game night, or a ’50s-themed cocktail party. Kitschy and irresistible, they are nearly as fun to make as they are to eat....

Preparation As we transition from summer to fall, we deck out our doorsteps, patios, and anything in-between with décor to honor of the time of year. In most cases, this makes for a beautiful autumnal setup that speaks to the spirit of the season. The only downside? Certain fall decorations—like pumpkins, corn stalks, and gourds—attract hungry critters. “In the fall, squirrels and chipmunks search for foods that fatten them up for the winter....

The secret to making raw kale really tasty is to massage it with olive oil and salt. This tenderises the kale, and makes raw kale salads really delicious! Kale and Quinoa Salad Just 3 hours ago, I force fed a giant spoonful of this to a kale/quinoa cynic, and watched with glee as the scrunched up face of “I hate kale – AND QUINOA!” turned into a surprised look of “this is seriously tasty!...

2 cups white rice, long grain 10½ oz cream of chicken soup, (1 can) 10½ oz cream of mushroom soup , (1 can) 1 cup water 1 tsp dried oregano 4 chicken breast, boneless, skinless kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 oz onion soup mix, (1 package) parsley, freshly chopped, for garnish Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray....

I tend to skip breakfast….a lot. Which is a big no-no for so many reasons, one being…if I don’t eat in the morning I’m likely to eat something totally unhealthy before lunch. And since I work out first thing in the morning, the last thing I want to do is starve myself when my body is trying to recover. Even if I don’t workout, I still need to fuel up to be able to tackle my day without getting a case of the hangries....

Fall is such a fun season for both cooking and baking. It’s pumpkin and apple season, and it’s such fun to use these goodies in as many recipes as possible in these few months of fall. In this recipe, we use pumpkin. Specifically, we’re using unsweetened pumpkin puree- the canned kind is totally fine. Pumpkin puree added to this pasta doesn’t give it a pumpkin flavor. Don’t worry about pumpkin flavor because that would be WEIRD!...

This recipe is ideal for serving mushrooms as the centrepiece of a meatless meal, or as a starter for a multi-course dinner! Roasted large mushrooms Everybody loves mushrooms, and this low-effort recipe for serving chunky portobellos makes a great vegetable side to accompany any number of dishes, like sizzling steaks, Sticky Grilled Chicken and Garlic Prawns. With their beefy texture and topped with this flavoursome melted butter, they’re also substantial and interesting enough to star as a main course for vegetarians or omnivores alike....

Smoothies provide rich flavors, nutrients and vitamins thanks to the natural fruits which they are made from. This copycat recipe allows you to create the signature Smoothie King smoothie from home, homemade recipes are simple, affordable and customizable. Learn how to make a Smoothie King Pineapple Surf by following these steps: Related Video

This recipe is made using one of my master sauce recipe, this Peanut Sauce for Stir Fries. Like my All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce, it can be used for any stir fry or noodles using a “formula” (provided in the recipe) and forms the basis for many recipes I’ve shared over the years! Peanut Sauce Noodles This stir fried Peanut Sauce Noodles is made using the Peanut Sauce for Stir Fries that I published on Wednesday....

2 cups gingersnap crumbs ⅓ cup butter , melted 29 oz sweet potatoes, drained and mashed 1 ¼ cup evaporated milk ¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 3 large eggs, beaten 1 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp allspice ⅔ cup gingersnaps, coarsely crushed ⅓ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 3 tbsp all purpose flour 2 tbsp butter, cut up sweetened whipping cream, for garnish Combine 2 cups gingersnap crumbs and ⅓ cup melted butter; stir well....

All you need is some chocolate milk, sweetened condensed milk, and an 8oz tub of Cool Whip. Place all of the ingredients into a blender and mix well. Then put the mixture into a freezer-safe container and place in the freezer. Stir the mixture thoroughly every 30 minutes. In about 2 hours, your frosty treat will be thick, creamy, and ready to enjoy! The sweetened condensed milk in this recipe gives the frosty that smooth, silky texture we’ve all come to know and love....

If you’re one of those new to lobster, this article is for you. What exactly does this classy and luxurious meat taste like? Is it really as phenomenal as they say it is? Stick around to find out! What does lobster taste like? Surely, it’s delicious; but it’s not that easy to explain why. It has some similarities with other shellfish, but it’s also quite unique, which is why it can be more expensive than the rest....

Preparation The times have changed for tonic water. The classic, easy-drinking mixer, beloved for being both bubbly and bittersweet, has evolved from a couple of iconic brands to a flock of botanically curious and creative blends. Pouring a simple gin and tonic is now quite an adventure. But first, what is tonic water, and what sets it apart from seltzer or club soda? All three are carbonated waters. Seltzer contains carbon dioxide only, which is what makes it fizz....

Preparation From interactive toys to daily walks and regular playtime, we want the very best for our pets. That sentiment, of course, extends to their diet. If you have a pet that eats too quickly, you know that it can often lead to digestive issues, like vomiting and gas. One way to prevent this and keep your furry friend’s stomach happy is by investing in a slow feeder bowl. “A slow feeder is any kind of bowl that is designed to prevent your dog from ingesting their food too quickly,” says Sy Woon, DVM, a veterinarian with The Vets....

Oh, and they’re easy and delicious too! Have you ever tried cassava flour? It’s a unique flour alternative that’s easy to find, easier to work with, and ideal if you’re looking for flour alternatives. In fact, once you try these cassava flour recipes, you might never go back to wheat flour again! I love the quick tortillas because we practically live off Mexican food in my house. But the cookies are probably my faves on this list!...

You can fill them with sweet or savory ingredients like apples and cinnamon, or chicken curry. So they’re ideal for breakfast, snacking, and even dessert. While the story has it that hand pies originated in 19th century England, you can find a version of a hand pie in pretty much any culture. Whether you love empanadas or fruity desserts, there’s a hand pie recipe on this list for every pastry lover....

Do you guys remember the Beggin’ Strips commercial that had the dog running crazily around the house repeating, “Bacon! Bacon! Bacon! Bacon! Bacon!?” If so, then you have an idea of how I feel about bacon appetizers. I get so excited that I want to run around my house, with my mouth watering, eyes huge, screaming, “Bacon! Bacon! Bacon!” Okay, I may be exaggerating just a little bit, but I do love bacon....

Still, sometimes you want to do more than just eat it out of the jar with a spoon. There are so many excellent peanut butter recipes out there that it’s hard to pick just one. To be frank, it was hard to pick just 20 for this list! But after some careful deliberation, I came up with recipes that I thought showcased the versatility of peanut butter. This list has everything from sweet desserts, like peanut butter pie, to light meals, like the old-fashioned peanut butter sandwich, and even a few more exotic main courses, like African peanut soup....