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Tossed with an Orange Poppyseed Dressing to double up on the citrus flavour and add a hint of lovely nuttiness, terrific festive looking salad! Here we are at Day 3 of the inaugural Holiday Salad Marathon, a series where I’m bringing you a new salad recipe every single day through to Christmas Eve! Today’s salad is a classic everyone should know: A Bitter Leaf and Orange Salad, ideal for holiday feasts both for its festive appearance and because it goes so well with rich and heavy mains!...

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Butterfingers work well in this cookie because the flaky peanut butter middles get melty and sticky when baked with the rest of the cookie dough. The chocolate in the candy bar just melts into the cookies. They are so good! What is a Butterfinger? If you’re not from around here (USA), you may not be familiar with Butterfingers. A Butterfinger is a popular candy bar. It has a crispy peanut butter core that is covered in chocolate....

6 pork chops 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp seasoning salt 2 eggs, beaten ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs 4 tbsp olive oil 10 ¾ oz condensed cream of mushroom soup ½ cup milk ⅓ cup white wine Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Rinse pork chops, pat dry, and season with garlic powder and seasoning salt to taste. Place the beaten eggs in a small bowl....

Rich in B complex vitamins and a good source of magnesium, sunflower seeds offer a number of health benefits. You don’t even need to cook the seeds; you can simply grab some and remove the shells. So, do sunflower seeds go bad? Here’s a guide to the shelf life of sunflower seeds and how often to eat them. Interesting Facts About Sunflower Seeds Sunflower seeds are native to South America, and were used by the locals more than 5,000 years ago....

Preparation Dating back to the early 20th century, quilters from Gee’s Bend in Boykin, Alabama, have passed down their skills and love of quilting using ancient fabrics and materials from generations prior. With just 700 inhabitants in the isolated African-American hamlet of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, located along the Alabama River, generations of quilters who descended from slaves have used quilting as a way to document their cultural history and share their love of this time-honored craft....

Preparation The ZZ plant (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia) is a tropical perennial that is native to dry grassland and forests in Eastern Africa. The alliteratively named variety became a popular houseplant in the 1990s, most likely because it can tolerate low light conditions and it doesn’t need a lot of time or attention to thrive. Their popularity endures today. Ahead, exactly what you need to know about caring for these leafy fan-favorites....

Preparation Google Street View is a valuable tool that allows you to see panoramic views of streets around the world. The interactive feature, which is available on Google Maps and Google Earth, can be used to virtually travel to scenic destinations or simply to scope out an area you’re interested in moving to. As if the technology wasn’t already advanced, Google is now providing Street View users with a unique opportunity—the chance to go back in time....

Preparation When couples have trouble narrowing down their wedding color palette or style, planners often suggest turning to their closet and using their sense of fashion as a guide: Are they drawn to classic or trendy silhouettes? Bright prints or soft pastels? Black and gray or brown and tan? And after finally landing on the perfect shades—and months of utilizing the palette to make wedding-related decisions—it might feel strange to completely abandon them once the day is over, especially if they were a particular design highlight....

Chickpea soup with flavour explosion! I had every intention of making a wholesome, chickpea and vegetable soup. I really, really tried to get excited about it. It is possible to make a great meat-free chickpea soup (I promise I will share mine one day!). But, but, but…. I wanted kapow flavours. Actually, I was really tempted to do the long haul drive for a good laksa fix. I felt like I deserved it....

Preparation If you’re curious about how natural cleaning products work or why baking soda is such a powerful ingredient, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explain the science behind some of the most popular cleaning methods and tools, so you can clean smarter—not harder. Follow along with Clean Science to see which technique we break down next. Bathing laundry in a vinegar rinse involves exactly what you would expect: pouring in a half-cup of white distilled vinegar during a load’s rinse cycle....

Lavender milk tea has many benefits. Sip in this floral tea and sink in its magic to enhance mood, ward off anxiety, and induce relaxing sleep. Research says that drinking Lavender tea can naturally relieve menstrual cramps too! Learn how to make honey lavender milk tea by following these steps. Related Video

Preparation There are a handful of ways to reduce your risk of heart disease, including maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly—but what about having a sweet tooth? While it doesn’t sound likely, a new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that cocoa extract supplements may lower the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. To obtain their findings, the researchers conducted a randomized study with 21,442 adults from the United States, including 12,666 women and 8,776 men aged 60-years-old or older....

Preparation KitchenAid is known for their wide range of stand mixers, but they also have a variety of attachments and appliances, including toasters and blenders. If you’re in the market for a new small appliance, you’ll be pleased to know that KitchenAid is currently hosting a sale lasting, which will last until October 24, that’ll let consumers take up to 25 percent off its fan-favorite products. What’s included? The KitchenAid Dual Convection Countertop Oven with Air Fry and Temperature Probe ($269....

Preparation When it comes to your stove backsplash, the sky truly is your limit—but with all the suitable materials on the market, how can you discern which type is correct for your kitchen’s needs? Ahead, two design experts share four questions to ask yourself before you select a brand-new backsplash. Ultimately, you’ll want to consider everything from cooking frequency and décor preferences to durability before you make your final selection....

Preparation As fun and festive as Christmas trees can be, not everyone has room for one. Fortunately, there’s an assortment of stylish ways to deck your smaller halls for the holidays. For example, instead of putting up your pine, look to your walls, ceilings, door, and window frames for places to add holiday cheer. If you’re thinking through options for your home, consider small pieces that have a big design impact, says Lauren Ramirez of Lauren Ramirez Interiors....

Preparation Sometimes you nail dinner, preparing a beautiful and delicious meal the entire family loves. Other times, you set off the smoke detector or realize there’s no way to salvage your dish, so you scrape it into the compost and make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. While spending oodles of time on a complicated Instagram-worthy recipe that turns out even better than you expected can be fun and rewarding, dinner won’t always be perfect, and simply feeding yourself and your people every night is a serious accomplishment....

Preparation If you’re curious about how natural cleaning products work or why baking soda is such a powerful ingredient, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explain the science behind some of the most popular cleaning methods and tools, so you can you clean smarter—not harder. Follow along with Clean Science to see which technique we break down next. Staying on top of your home’s cleaning schedule is a good way to prevent dirt and grime from building up over time....

With very few exceptions – notably the s’mores, banana boats, and maybe the banana wraps – these snacks fall into the latter category. You’ll get them ready before your trip, pack them, and break them out along your hike, while sitting by the lake, or if you get the midnight munchies in your tent. A few of these take a little longer to cook, but for the most part, they’re all quick and easy recipes....

These recipes are some of the gooiest, most spectacularly cheesy ones around. I’ve tried to include a variety of options to suit everyone’s tastes. Maybe you want a simple sandwich or an easy-to-make appetizer. Or perhaps you’re in the mood for good, old-fashioned comfort food like mac and cheese. Either way, this list of Colby cheese recipes has it all. What are you waiting for? Let’s get started! 1. 10-Minute Nacho Cheese Dip If you’re like me, you’ll appreciate anything with ’10-minute’ in its name....