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The holidays are a time for connection, memories, and hope for the future. When it’s just you and your sweetheart, making dinner together can be a blast. These dishes are better than anything you’ll find under the tree. From surf and turf to spaghetti, you’re sure to find the perfect meal. Grab your date and a glass of wine and enjoy these Christmas dinners for two. 1. Ina Garten’s Roast Chicken The Barefoot Contessa has definitely perfected the art of roasting a whole chicken....

oil , for frying 2 avocados, just beginning to ripen 1 cup flour 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp salt 1 tsp white pepper 2 eggs ½ cup milk 1 cup panko, Japanese bread crumbs 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, diced 1 chipotle pepper, in adobo sauce, chopped 4 roma tomatoes, chopped ½ tsp Chinese Five Spice powder ¼ cup cider vinegar...

There’s so many meatloaf recipes out there but most involve a lot of ingredients, a lot of preparation, and take a long time to cook in the oven. That’s why I love making this meatloaf recipe in the Instant Pot. It’s a very simple recipe and the results are always excellent. Never dried out, always savory and always delicious. Make Two Meatloafs at Once For this recipe we use two aluminum mini loaf pans in a 6qt Instant Pot....

Preparation There’s nothing quite like cutting fresh herbs from your own garden to take a meal to the next level. While many herbs are considered easy to grow, the truth of the matter is that the layout of your home, watering needs, and placement of your garden all play a role in how well your favorite plants flourish. An herb garden kit helps to take some of the guesswork out of the picture, though....

You know what I love about this cake? It’s not perfect. In fact, this cake is downright kind-of messy looking! That craggly, cracked top makes it perfectly unique. It’s not your typical cake. It’s more like a cake crisp with plenty of apples. How do you make a Chopped Apple Cake? You’ll make a typical cake batter with plenty of fresh apple chunks mixed in. Walnuts are optional. I don’t like to add them because my family doesn’t like them, but if you’re into walnuts then please include them!...

Call me addicted to Rice-a-Roni. Guilty, as charged. I’ve always love the stuff a little too much. I know that eating rice from a package isn’t as good as making it homemade, so I decided to go for it. I made some homemade rice pilaf. It was so easy! Once you make this easy rice recipe once, you’ll never want to buy a box again. All that’s involved is toasting some orzo pasta in butter with onions and garlic....

Preparation If you’re new to pie making, you may be unfamiliar with the term “blind baking.” Don’t be put off by this mysterious sounding term. Blind baking is easy as…..you know the rest. It’s easier, in fact, than may other aspects of pie baking, like fitting a top crust over a mound of fruit filling, or hand-forming decorative lattices and crimps. Simply put, blind baking means cooking the pie crust or pastry shell by itself, without any filling....

Preparation Preteen or 40-plus: Breakouts have a way of getting under our skin at any age. But how we treat them is decidedly different. We quizzed dermatologists to learn why adult blemishes happen, and the best routine for treating them. EltaMD Foaming Facial CleanserDr. Zenovia Vitamin C Brightening Moisturizer SPF 30Origins Super Spot Remover Acne Treatment GelFrench Girl Clear Skin ElixirOxygenetix Acne Control Oxygenating Foundation Mapping out your blemishes might help you determine their cause....

Preparation If you’re looking for a vibrant bloom to add to your garden, you may want to consider planting a bleeding heart. As the its name implies, this plant is known for its pink-and-white heart-shaped blossoms; it’s easy to grow, which makes it popular with novice gardeners, but it’s uniquely beautiful, which is why even seasoned green thumbs choose to tend to them year after year. “Bleeding hearts are easy to grow in shade and come up in early spring,” says Blythe Yost, CEO and co-founder of Tilly, an online landscape design company....

Preparation If you’ve given your houseplants everything they need to survive and you still can’t seem to keep them alive, there is one key thing you may be missing: proper soil drainage. Although water and soil are both essential when it comes to keeping your greenery healthy, failing to provide a way for the water to escape can lead to root rot and even death. Everything from the type of containers you use to the amendments you add to your soil can contribute to how successful your plant’s drainage system is....

Preparation For as fun and rewarding as collecting chinaware can be, keeping a large trove organized is no easy feat. Along with making space to carefully store fragile pieces of chinaware, collectors have the added task of also making sure their china is easy to access. Although the pieces are delicate, half the point of china is to use it—so storing it somewhere near the kitchen or dining room increases frequency of use....

Preparation Announcing your wedding news to the world in a print or online newspaper is still an exciting part of the newlywed experience. Most papers list their guidelines on their websites, so be sure to check online for information on the length and content of the announcement, any possible fee, who writes it (you or the paper’s editor), and any other important details before submitting. Still have questions? This guide will help you....

There’s nothing quite like starting your day with a warm, buttery, syrupy plate of goodness. And as the title suggests, we’re talking about good ol’ French toast—a soft, sweet classic that melts in your mouth and tickles your taste buds. Whether you like it hot and sweet on a cold weekend or warm and savory on a lazy Sunday afternoon, French toast is a dish that never disappoints. I’m especially excited about this recipe because we’re recreating the one and only – IHOP French Toast....

Preparation Hold onto those tongs! We’ve got some news that might change how you grill. We’re here to let you in on a little secret: Marinating meat isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. “Even left overnight, a marinade won’t reach the center of a T-bone,” says assistant food editor Riley Wofford. Even on smaller pieces of meat, marinades really don’t have much of an effect. Though marinating may be familiar and satisfying—you’re getting ahead on prep and looking forward to a flavorful entrée to come—with just a few exceptions, the mixture won’t do much more than coat the surface of the meat....

This is a pan fried fish recipe so is best made with thin fish fillets. Use your fish of choice – anything suitable for cooking on the stove! Fish with Salsa The first official RecipeTin LITE recipe!!! Recipes that fall into this category are healthy meals that are less than 500 calories for the complete meal. The majority of the dinner meals I share are less than 500 calories a serving but that’s usually excluding the sides like rice or bread that it is served with....

Preparation Last weekend, Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee—a celebration marking her 70 years on the throne—came to a close. The events that took place over the course of the jubilee were truly meaningful. The royal family gathered from around the world to honor the Queen, including Prince William and Kate Middleton. “What a fantastic weekend of celebrations. Seeing people across the nation coming together with family, friends and loved ones has been extremely special,” the royal couple wrote on Twitter....

Make it fresh, or assemble ahead and reheat when required. Serve in place of plain ole’ mash. Make-ahead mashed potato With the holidays fast approaching, I thought it would be timely to share my favourite way to make mashed potato ahead of time. The thing with make-ahead mash is that you cannot simply reheat it in the microwave or oven. You might think a splash of milk and good stir is all it takes to restore it....

How to make Mojitos: This recipe shows you how to make a pitcher of mojitos so you can share with friends! Start with a pitcher. I like to use a glass pitcher so I can see what’s going inside the pitcher. On top of the leaves, you’ll pour in the sugar and lime juice. Then it’s time for muddling. The best thing to use for muddling is an actual muddler tool....

This is a (prep the night before) breakfast casserole with a bread base. It’s topped with cheese, ham, mushrooms, chiles, Monterey Jack cheese, and an egg mixture packed with spices. When do you serve an overnight breakfast casserole? Picture this: a bunch of people (relatives, friends, whoever…) are staying at your house. Everyone wakes up in the morning and gathers around the coffee maker. They’re looking rather hungry. What are you serving all of them for breakfast?...

Preparation Spring-break romps aren’t just for undergrads. Sure, you might not have a dedicated week off each March or April like you did in college, but that doesn’t mean you’re not deserving of a vacation. As an adult, you’ll like want to focus on R&R, and these four restorative, grown-up getaways absolutely fit the bill. Looking for the ultimate getaway? The White Elephant Palm Beach just might be it. At this luxurious new boutique resort in a renovated 1924 Mediterranean Revival landmark, you can soak up rays and old Florida glamour....