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Preparation For many, the new year signals a chance to start fresh and create new goals for the 365 days ahead. When considering the aspects of your life that deserve a clean slate, why not start with your house, the place where you likely spend most of your time? During the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s natural for your home to fill up with things you no longer have use for (think expired beauty products, old credit card statements, and clothes that no longer fit)....

Preparation Kate Middleton and Prince William’s love story began over 20 years ago when they met as college students at the University of St. Andrews. Their road to marriage, however, wasn’t entirely bump-free. According to People, the pair briefly broke up in 2007—and while we don’t have many concrete details about this pause, we officially now know more about how the royal couple reconciled. As it turns out, a mutual friend played a major hand in them getting back together....

Preparation Festive New Year’s cocktails go down much better when paired with a cheese and charcuterie board loaded with tasty snacks and nibbles. Simple to put together yet super impressive, these beautiful spreads can fuel the party from its start until well past the midnight hour. Begin by assembling top-notch meats and cheeses, then add extras that complement each bite and a few special touches and seasonal garnishes to bring a celebratory vibe to the board....

How To Make Instant Pot Cheesecake Cheesecake has always been one of my favorite desserts, and I am SUCH a classic girl. Usually plain vanilla is it, and I’m proud of it. When it starts to smell a little like spring though, and the strawberries start looking big and ripe and so sweet you can smell them all the way across the produce aisle, all I want is strawberry everything....

Preparation Have you ever wondered how to turn your dreams of owning your own business into a reality? We can help. Each week, as part of our Self Made series, we showcase female entrepreneurs—as well as their quality, handmade goods—and share their best advice related to starting, maintaining, and growing your own business. Most inventors will tell you they dreamed up their product to solve a problem, and that’s exactly what Krystal Persaud did as the founder of Grouphug Solar, a renewable energy company that makes solar panels for apartment occupants....

Preparation What a difference an “O” makes. There’s bound to be confusion when there are two cookies with such similar names, but the truth is macarons (pronounced “mack-ah-ROHN”) and macaroons (pronounced “mack-ah-ROON”) couldn’t be more distinctive looking and tasting. However, they do share one vital ingredient: whipped egg whites. What’s more, neither contains flour, making both treats gluten-free. For those reasons, it’s likely that they have a similar origin, although they each branched off at a certain point....

Preparation From building a successful lifestyle brand to hosting her own TV show, it’s no secret that Martha is a busy person. With all that our multi-hyphenate founder has going on, it’s hard not to wonder if she ever has time for herself. In a segment of The Dr. Oz Show that aired earlier last year, Martha video chatted from her kitchen and revealed how she prioritizes her health and shared her secrets for looking and feeling young....

Preparation If you love shortbread like we do, it might be time to think about taking your treats to the next level. By that, we mean using a new take on the traditional shortbread molds used in Scotland, the home of the beloved treat, to imprint your dough with pictures and score it into portions. Decorated shortbreads were used as a bride’s cake, known as a “dreaming bread,” in rural Scotland, says F....

From sandwiches and wraps to soups and bread bowls, Panera never fails to impress. But among their many offerings, it’s their chicken and wild rice soup that’s made a huge impact on me. I love it so much that I made it a mission to try and replicate it. Fortunately, it wasn’t that hard. Call me biased, but I think this copycat recipe is actually better than the original. It’s loaded with chunks of savory chicken, sweet vegetables, hearty wild rice, and best of all – a creamy, dreamy, and perfectly seasoned broth....

My easy Prime Rib Rub recipe is all you need to season a rib roast! It’s so simple you will have all the pantry ingredients to make it, and I’ll give you tips on how to apply it for the best flavor and most tender beef. Best Prime Rib Seasoning Recipe Prime rib is one of my specialties and a favorite of mine for the holidays. I make it for Christmas, Easter, and sometimes special occasions… and I love trying different preparations!...

Preparation Crisp, crunchy bell peppers are one of the easiest ways to add color to your plate. Available in hues of green, orange, red, and yellow, bell peppers shine in an array of dishes. We love them cut in half and baked with a vegetarian filling, diced and added to a crisp salad, and simmered in a hearty stew. While there’s no denying their appeal, there may be some uncertainty around how to properly store them....

Preparation We’ve all been there: It’s easy to get caught up in busy schedules and life’s daily stressors. Whether you’re cleaning up your home or tackling a major project at work (or both!), it’s necessary to give yourself a much-needed break—and that’s where self-care comes in. While it can seem like a no-brainer, practicing wellness takes quite a bit of intention. And, depending on your personality, certain self-care techniques might resonate more than others....

Preparation That newly renovated dream home or fixer upper investment property you just purchased may come with a surprise or two: poor drainage, sagging floors, electrical or plumbing issues, and more. Therefore, it’s important to plan for the unexpected and there’s no better way to prevent these problems in the first place than with proactive seasonal maintenance. Here are expert tips from David Steckel, home expert at Thumbtack, a website that connects homeowners with local professionals....

Vegetable Stir Fry I make this approximately once a week, and it completely baffles me how I’ve been running this recipe website for 5 years (!!) without sharing it. A Vegetable Stir Fry is: my end-of-week Fridge Forage meal; how I (happily) consume a ton of vegetables in one sitting; something I make with a mix of vegetables – or just one (like snow peas or Asian mushrooms). I serve it over rice or noodles....

Preparation Scientists are the first to know about rare sightings out in the galaxy, and most recently, they discovered one extraordinary find: a star moving at lighting speed in the Milky Way. According to new research published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, this star is a piece of shrapnel from a supernova (a cosmic explosion that happens when a white dwarf star gets too big to support itself and releases a massive amount of energy) that is still speeding its way through space....

So, if you have a can of chickpeas and a box of pasta, you’re halfway to a delicious dinner everyone will love! Pasta is a vegetarian’s best friend, but it’s not very nutritious. And while many people add chicken or fish for a boost of protein, non-meat eaters have to look elsewhere. That’s where chickpeas come in! They’re jam-packed with protein, plus plenty of vitamins A, E, and C. I love these chickpea pasta recipes because they’re flavorful, satisfying, and ideal for families – whether you’re vegetarian or not!...

You might be wondering, “isn’t that just ice cream?” Let me explain. Frozen custard has the same basics as ice cream, but it also has eggs. Ice cream has little to no eggs at all. Frozen custard also tends to have a lower fat content than ice cream. This is because there are more eggs and less heavy cream. This list of frozen custard recipes is sure to help you get familiar with this dreamy dessert....

I went running today (just a little… mixed in with my morning walk) for the first time in a long time. It felt great. Here are the songs on my high impact cardio playlist… either for running, or elliptical or bike or walking anything else cardio. You may or may not have my taste in music. I like quite the variety. I’m an 80’s band- freak so there’s a little of that in there....

Way more! There are over a hundred different varieties of avocados that exist. With each variety, you get unique flavors and textures. And you know what that means? More avocados to try for your sandwiches, salads, avocado toast, and then some. Want to make the best avocado recipes around? Then you need to know the subtle characteristics that come with each type of avocado. Do yourself a favor and grab yourself a bag of chips....

From brownies to cookies, feel free to indulge in your faves without the added carbs. Whether you’re on a keto diet, cutting out sugar for health reasons, or suffering from diabetes, take comfort in knowing that you don’t need to endure a life without sweets. Sugar-free and zero-calorie sweeteners, such as Stevia, allow you to enjoy your favorite desserts just like everyone else. So, whether you’re craving cheesecake or need a birthday cake for your keto-pal, these Stevia recipes are here to help....