I used to love eating at restaurants all the time. Going out meant that I didn’t have to cook or clean, which is always a win in my book. But as I’m getting older, the allure of an expensive meal is just not the same. Especially since I’ve realized I can make my favorite meals from the comfort of my own home. And the best part is that my homemade versions taste even better than the originals....
Crispy Baked Salsa Ranchera Shrimp is a delicious and easy recipe to make as an appetizer for your summer parties. Fresh shrimp are coated with Salsa Ranchera tortilla chip crumbs and baked at a high heat until crispy and perfect! My favorite way to eat them is dipped in a quick and easy homemade guacamole. I’ve partnered with Frito Lay to showcase a few of their brands this summer. Today’s featured brand is their Tostitos® Salsa Ranchera Tortilla Chips....
Preparation Once all of the mega-watt energy surrounding your wedding has subsided, you’ll discover there’s so much to love about everyday married life. Those early days and weeks as newlyweds aren’t without a few surprises of their own, however. But, if you know what’s on the horizon, you’ll be prepared for these new emotions as they come. “The engagement period is an exciting time! There is so much love, enthusiasm, and support directed towards you and your relationship....
Preparation Before the pandemic, food photographer Aliza Sokolow went on multiple trips a year with the Joint Distribution Committee, a Jewish relief organization that does social impact work in developing countries. When the pandemic hit, not only were the trips put on hold, but the Los Angeles-based photographer lost all of her work; still, Sokolow remained committed to doing something that would have a positive impact on her community. “Once it felt safe to go out a bit in April, I started baking challah and selling it to a few people and donating 50 percent of the proceeds to charities I wanted to give back to just to give myself something to do,” Sokolow said....
Preparation There are plenty of well-documented health benefits associated with getting outdoors—increasing vitamin D production and exercise are simply two of them. But did you also know that spending time outside can actually improve your productivity levels? According to Dr. Allison Chase, a clinical psychologist and regional clinical director with Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center, heading outdoors can help you find “relief and balance,” especially if you regularly experience stress that distracts you from daily tasks....
Preparation Air fryers cook food with a fraction of the oil used in traditional deep frying, which means there’s less fat going into your food and less oil to clean up after cooking. That said, it’s important to remember that there’s still a fair amount of cleaning that needs to happen after you’re done using your air fryer, and you’ll want to tackle it sooner rather than later. Here we share expert insight into how often you need to clean your air fryer and exactly how to clean the different parts of an air fryer....
Preparation It just takes the light of the wick on your favorite candle to transport you to a relaxing oasis, but the quickest way to lose that feeling of zen is when you notice your candle’s wick is damaged or broken. Whether it’s severely frayed or was cut too short, the question remains the same: Can you save your candle at this point to continue using it? According to our experts, the answer is yes....
When I first started playing around with this recipe, i was doing it so I could make a quick breakfast bite that I could grab when heading out in the morning. There’s those times when you simply don’t have the time to have a whole meal in the morning, and there’s times when you don’t want an entire big muffin and deal with the mess. One of my favorite things to make in my Instant Pot are egg bites, which use a silicone mold to make 7 bite sized treats....
Preparation Water is, and always will be, the best, healthiest way to quench your thirst, but there are a few other options to try when you are feeling especially depleted—after a few too many glasses of wine or an intense workout, perhaps. Whether you’re feeling bored of plain water or are looking to really amp up the hydration, these are the best ways to handle with thirst when H2O isn’t cutting it....
Preparation Martha has a variety of business ventures in the lifestyle space, and this includes the food and beverage markets. One of her latest products, the 19 Crimes Martha Stewart Chardonnay (from $11.99, drizly.com), is the perfect wine for “Chard” drinkers, as our founder calls this vino. And she even has advice on how she thinks you should drink it: Our founder stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to help the host make a delicious cake for Valentine’s Day....
Preparation When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry first wed back in 2018, the Duchess of Sussex wore a stunning aquamarine sparkler on her finger as her “something blue.” The gem was a tribute to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, the ring’s original owner. During a recent outing, Meghan honored the Duchess of Wales once again when she was photographed wearing the eye-catching bauble for a second time. Meghan donned a white, off-the-shoulder custom Louis Vuitton gown to last night’s Robert F....
The milk thistle plant has been used as a form of herbal medicine for centuries becoming increasingly popular recently as a detoxifier for the liver and gallbladder. It is claimed that the herb can boost the immune system, strengthen the liver and improve general overall health, for an extra layer of flavour and health benefits add sliced ginger to the tea. Try a cup of milk thistle tea for yourself following our recipe below....
The properties within parsley help to detox the liver and cleanse the body with natural ingredients. The result is a fresh and bright flavor that is balanced by celery, lemon, and ginger, all of which provide extra health benefits. Serve the parsley juice when on a health kick for its high antioxidants, easing of digestion, antibacterial properties, and support of the kidneys. Learn how to make this parsley juice by following these steps:...
Have you ever seen such small, pudgy hands on a fully grown person? Well, I say “fully grown” but I must admit I’m rather vertically challenged. I like to say I’ve been standing in a hole since I was 7. 🙂 Having “Baby Hands” (which is what my friends call me!) is the bane of my life as a food blogger because I love doing “action shots”. I make a conscious effort to try to position my fingers to make them look more elongated in photos (I sort of stretch them out, and I try to get a flattering light on them), but sometimes I’m too flustered to remember....
1 lb cheese ravioli, or any filled ravioli or tortellini of your choice ½ tbsp butter ½ tbsp herbes de Provence 1 cup heavy cream 4 oz prosciutto, sliced Cook the pasta according to its package directions. Five minutes before the pasta finishes cooking, melt the butter in a medium-sized skillet. Add the herbes de provence to the melting butter. Once the butter is completely melted, add the cream and the sliced prosciutto....
Preparation A great rug can instantly add a pop of color, a vibrant pattern, and overall coziness to any space in your home. Put one on a patio or porch to make wooden planks or concrete feel instantly softer. Thankfully, Ruggable—the maker of top-rated machine washable rugs—has just released an all-new collection of washable outdoor rugs just in time for summer entertaining. The difference between most rugs and Ruggable’s collection is that Ruggable’s can all be thrown in the washing machine, whereas most other types of rugs can be spot-treated only....
Preparation Today, the vast majority of our favorite snapshots live in albums on our phones. While it’s a nice luxury to have thousands of images at our fingertips at all times, there’s something about the medium that lacks the personality of a tangible album you can thumb through with loved ones peering over your shoulder. So, we’re here to make the argument that things like home videos and scrapbooking are more important than ever—and that they should make a comeback....
Jus is more savoury and complex in flavour than say a typical gravy. If you have homemade beef stock or chicken stock on hand, this is a deceptively easy sauce that will elevate any dish to fine dining levels! What exactly is jus? If the word “jus” conjures images of Masterchef and fine dining restaurants, you’re right on the money! Jus is a French culinary term for what you can think of as the posh cousin of gravy....
Most of them are naturally meatless and dairy-free, and they’re also pretty healthy to boot. Many people avoid tofu recipes because they assume they’ll lose something by cutting out the meat. However, Indian food is all about spices and seasonings, so the meat is more of an afterthought than anything else. Plus, you can easily season tofu to make it taste just like chicken, pork, or another protein. Ready to dig in?...
If you’re from the south or have spent any amount of time there, then you probably already know that fried catfish is a southern summer staple, and it’s a great one. However, that’s just one of the many tasty catfish recipes out there, and the south doesn’t have a monopoly on them all. (And even if they did, they’d be kind enough to share. Southern hospitality, am I right?) All jokes aside, I’ve been in the mood for some good, old-fashioned catfish lately, so I decided to put my cravings to good use and come up with a list of catfish recipes we could all enjoy....
