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Good News, Spice Fans: Adding More Chili to Meals Can Ward Off Heart Disease
As a fan of all things spicy, I don’t really need an excuse to add more heat to my meals. I already carry a bottle of hot sauce with me everywhere I go in case of bland food emergencies. If you also like your dishes to deliciously sizzle your palate while you eat like me,…
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3 Quick and Healthy Air Fryer Snacks That Will Curb Any Craving
Store-bought snacks will be a thing of the past when you discover everything the air fryer can do! This nifty device rapidly circulates heat, which helps to cook your food quickly and evenly. It also gives your snacks a wonderfully crisp exterior without the extra fat from oil. And if your recipe does call for…
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2 Easy Steps to Make Your Baked Chicken Wings Just as Crispy as Fried Ones
Whether you toss them in buffalo sauce, dip them in blue cheese dressing, or eat them plain, it’s safe to say that no game day spread is complete without a platter of chicken wings. In fact, The National Chicken Council released their annual chicken wing report estimating that Americans will eat about 1.42 billion wings…
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The Sandwich-Toasting, Waffle-Making, Egg-Frying Device You Need Right Now
Buying new small appliances for your kitchen can be a dicey business, as anyone who has a yogurt-maker collecting dust on top of her cabinets can tell you. It’s hard to know whether that fancy new device will become your latest go-to gadget, or end up relegated to your next yard sale. That’s why tools…
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6 Foods That’ll Give You a Calcium Fix When You’re Looking to Skip the Milk
Calcium is a vital component of our diets: The mineral is crucial in helping to maintain a healthy bone structure and keep your muscles functioning properly. But have you ever wondered how to get calcium — and whether you’re getting enough, or too much? It’s recommended that an adult below the age of 50 should…
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We’ve All Been Cutting Our Onions Wrong — This Chef’s Hack Is So Much Easier
We all have routines we fall into when prepping food in the kitchen. Maybe you slice and dice garlic the same way no matter what or chop up that cilantro or basil with an identical method every single night. And what about onions? Many people have a similar pattern when they cut an onion, but…
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How to Make Sure the Meat in Your Freezer Is Safe to Eat — And That It’ll Still Taste Great
If you’re guilty of grilling up burgers that sat on ice too long, you might be asking yourself, “How long can you freeze meat?” Even though freezing ground beef, pork, and chicken is the best way to keep your weekday favorites safe to eat longer than their expiration date, many people still wonder how long…
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5 Chilled Soup Recipes to Cool You Down on a Hot Day
Cold soup recipes may seem like a bit of an oxymoron at first. After all, on a summer day, warm soup is probably the last thing on our minds; we’re more used to associating soup with hot, simmering dishes that satisfy us on a cold winter night. But chances are that we still crave hearty,…
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Make the Most Delicious Loaded Potato Soup Without All the Prep With This Simple Hack
Nothing is quite like a warm bowl of soup as the weather starts getting cooler. It’s the perfect way to get in the mood for fall and winter. I always love to dig into a loaded potato soup that’s rich and creamy, but dread the prep that goes into it. That’s why I was so…
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Is Bottled Water Really Better for You Than Tap Water?
If beverages were high schoolers, bottled water would definitely be the head cheerleader. Since 2016, Americans have purchased more bottled water than soda, making bottled water the most popular beverage (by volume) in the United States, according to the Beverage Marketing Association. Clearly, the much-publicized health benefits of drinking water have influenced the nation’s buying…