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Welcome back to THAI WEEK! Welcome back to the final instalment of THAI WEEK, a week where I’m sharing 3 recipes to make your very own Thai feast at home! Every now and then, I like to do a recipe theme week. This week it’s THAI week, with three classic recipes to make your very own Thai feast at home: Thai Black Sticky Rice Pudding Black sticky rice is a type of glutinous whole grain rice used to make desserts in Thailand and a number of other South-East Asian nations....

Preparation When it comes to achieving your most beautiful wedding-day makeup look, don’t underestimate the importance of eyebrows and eyelashes. There are so many ways to enhance these areas with makeup, but there are also a few beauty treatments that will make makeup application that much easier. Eyebrow and eyelash tints fall into that category. The benefits of these professional tinting services are that they deepen the color of the eyebrows and eyelashes, which means you (or your makeup artist) have less makeup to apply on the big day and you don’t have to worry about the color fading between the ceremony and reception....

3 ingredient desserts are handy emergency recipes, like Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars. Everybody loves them and they’re so quick to make! Peanut Butter Cookies Having dictated this recipe to 3 people at the dog park in the past week, and having had all 3 approach me afterwards with varying forms of love/hate gestures (“THIS is YOUR FAULT!” one lady wailed, showing me her stomach 😉 ), I decided I had better move this up the posting schedule....

Ice cream is spectacular enough as it is, but adding various toppings can turn plain vanilla into a decadent treat. There’s just something so satisfying about drizzling chocolate over a cup of ice cream. Or adding on a scoop of Oreo chunks. Or if you’re really adventurous, pouring some fruit loops on top! Whether you prefer something sweet, salty, tart, crunchy, warm, or decadent to go with your favorite ice cream, I’ve got the inside scoop!...

After all, if you can’t have something sweet for breakfast at Christmas, when can you? Sometimes I wake up early so we can have a batch of spiced gingerbread muffins right out of the oven. Or I take some time on the weekend to make a few different flavors, like hot chocolate or maple and bacon. Muffin freeze very well usually, so make some space and load it up with as many of these sweet treats as you can fit!...

In fact, there’s no better way to get your daily dose of nutrition than eating these little guys right out of the package. That said, if you want to be more adventurous, I’ve got you covered! In this roundup, you’ll find my favorite recipes that showcase the nutty goodness of these buttery morsels. So, if you’re ready for a trip to flavor town, try one of these Brazil nut recipes today!...

The ketogenic diet is known as an easy-to-follow diet thanks to its emphasis on protein and fats. And things just got even easier with these delicious keto-compliant recipes. You can go keto and still enjoy all the dazzling sweet, spicy, sour, and aromatic flavors of Mexico with these dishes. Best of all, nothing on this list tastes remotely like diet food! 1. Keto Taco Seasoning A jar of homemade taco seasoning goes a long way....

We all know it by sight: that little yellow and blue metal tin full of Creole flavor. Old Bay is a flexible blend of seasoning that tastes great in dozens of dishes. You are sure to find something to fit your fancy on this list full of recipes from classic crab to air-fried pickles. Break out your Old Bay and prepare yourself for some fantastic flavor in every recipe!...

A lot of recipes that call for Greek yogurt only require a few spoonfuls, so what do you do with the rest? Don’t just throw it out or leave it to dry in the fridge! This superfood is loaded with protein and probiotics, but personally, I find it too tart to eat by itself. Fortunately, all it takes is a little bit of sprucing up, and it’ll transform into a delectable spread or dressing....

Preparation During prime s’mores-making months, marshmallows are a pantry essential. In her new book, Snackable Bakes ($25, bookshop.org), marshmallow-loving baker and easy-peasy dessert queen Jessie Sheehan makes the case for stocking up on these puffy bags of sweetness year-round. Here she shares how the humble marshmallow is as versatile as it is delicious. These little confections are made up of little more than sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin whipped up with air, a trifecta that take on a delightfully sweet vanilla flavor together....

A simple scoop or two of strawberry ice cream on a cone, maybe a bowl of rich chocolate goodness with extra crunchy toppings, or some thick vanilla ice cream to top off a warm apple pie straight from the oven. You simply can’t go wrong with ice cream if you want to satisfy that sweet tooth. Whether you’ve just bought some at the store or you made your very own homemade tub of ice cream, you definitely want to store it properly and not let this delicious treat go to waste....

3 bananas, ripe 6 tbsp granulated sugar 3 cups milk, vegan-friendly 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup cake flour 1¾ tbsp baking powder 1¼ tsp ground cinnamon 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing, vegan-friendly To Serve: 2 tbsp butter, at room temperature, vegan-friendly 2 tbsp cinnamon syrup Sift together flours, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Set aside. Mash the banana with a fork until chunky and place in a bowl....

Preparation By December 25, our halls are decked with all of the essentials that speak to the Christmas spirit, from twinkling lights to our favorite festive ornaments. And when sleigh bells are finished ringing for the holiday season? That means it’s time for a thorough clean-up. When you’re ready to pack away your ornaments, it’s important to take the utmost care. Ensure they are cleaned (and stored!) properly, so they’re in the best possible shape when you take them out again next year....

Are you the type who requires an energy boost in the morning to wake those sleeping brain cells? If you direly need a strong coffee, but don’t want spend the money on Starbucks, well, this article is for you. If you’ve tried making coffee at home, but have never gotten the taste down, you’re not alone. I myself have made coffee that is either too bitter or too bland before....

Pork chops are the star of the meal when cooked properly. But the entire meal can easily be ruined by pork that is over or under-cooked. No one wants dry, chewy pork! So, how do you know when pork is done? Or how do you know if they’re still raw on the inside? Many recipes simply say, “cook until done.” That doesn’t help me out! I need a bit more guidance....

Wonderfully dense with a tender crumb, they’re loaded with juicy blueberries and tart lemon. These bakery-style muffins are light and refreshing! Pair these lemon blueberry muffins with your morning coffee or tea for the most satisfying summer breakfast. Easy Lemon Blueberry Muffins These lemon blueberry muffins are unbelievably delicious. There’s something so special about the combination of sweet and tart berries and zingy lemon. And I just love how easy they are to pack and devour on the go!...

Preparation Looking for ways to become a more confident cook at home? Our food editors are here to help. Each week, we’re shining a spotlight on the exciting things happening in the Martha Stewart test kitchen. Our editors will share their best cooking tips, favorite products, new ideas, and more in our weekly series, Out of the Kitchen. While some mornings we’re all about simple, healthy breakfasts—think smoothie bowls, vegetable-packed egg dishes, and oatmeal—other times, we crave indulgent, over-the-top sweet and savory dishes....

Preparation Maintaining a streamlined organizational process throughout your home not only helps you feel better, but it also helps your spaces look clean and tidy for whatever the day brings. To make this easier than ever, The Container Store is hosting a customer favorites sale with discounts on storage must-haves to get every part of your home in shape. As part of the promotional deal, you get 20 percent off your order when you buy any three items....

A sweet potato side dish to impress! I actually don’t have that many sweet potato side dishes in my repertoire. I think it’s because when I think of potato side dishes, I tend to think crispy (like Duck Fat Potatoes) or creamy and cheesy (like Potato Dauphinoise). So sweet potatoes are never my natural choice. For one, cream + cheese + sweet potato sounds like an odd combination to me (perhaps someone can prove me wrong here)....

If you’re not familiar with this best-seller, you are in for a treat! A combination of tender juicy burgers, onions, mushrooms, and ooey-gooey cheese, this casserole is the ultimate comfort food. One bite of this dish will turn that frown around. It’s also a breeze to make! All you’ll need are a bunch of pantry staples and a few minutes. If you’re in dire need of a pick-me-up, this copycat recipe has you covered....