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The Top 10 Genius Recipes of All Time

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With Genius Recipes hitting 10 years young this week, it's a fitting moment to look back at the all-time most popular recipes in the column's history. A decade after launching with a 3-ingredient wonder sorbet , there have been 417 of these puppies and counting—but when it comes to recipes you (and we) turn to again and again, these are tops.   Read Article Here

20 foods that freeze the best

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Many people have been limiting their grocery store trips over the last year, and a great way to make each haul last longer is by utilizing your freezer. (Who wants to waste food anyway?) Some foods simply don’t freeze well, but others—including some unexpected options—do perfectly fine, and can have a much longer shelf life. Here are 20 foods that freeze best.   View Article Here

Easy Summer Salads To Serve At Your Fourth Of July BBQ

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When hosting a barbeque, adding an easy summer salad to the mix is always a good idea. Give me a salad full of berries with a light vinaigrette, a lettuce wedge topped with fresh veggies or even just some watermelon, feta and balsamic and I’ll be good to go. The right salad is easy to assemble, healthy and a total crowd-pleaser. Plus, a light, fresh salad is the perfect accompaniment to your main BBQ dish, whether that be a juicy burger or a grilled Portobello mushroom. So what makes a salad the perfect *summer* salad specifically? Fresh seasonal ingredients, of course! Summer is ripe (pun intended) with amazing seasonal vegetables like tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, berries and bell peppers. BTW, summer fruits like blueberries, strawberries and peaches are full of antioxidants and vitamins like vitamin C and potassium. Berries are also a great way to stabilize your blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. View Article Here  

The 10 Most Popular Recipes of June 2021

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This month it seems we all cranked up the AC and kicked off summer cooking with pops of produce and the freshest flavors. Our sharpest serrated knives were out in full force for June's most popular recipes, which index, unsurprisingly, heavy on the tomatoes . Like this jammy, cherry tomato sheet-pan gnocchi; these picnic-perfect cheesy tomato hand pies ; and the herby roast chicken served atop thick rounds of—you guessed it—tomatoes! But don't get us wrong, the rest of our produce hauls shined just as bright too. I’m talking about these quick-pickled sesame-lemon cukes ; the Sach Ko Ang recipe with a colorful and mouth watering sidekick; and, hey, are those French toast waffles under that mountain of summer berries? Whatever you do with your farmers market bounty, remember this: If you touch it, you buy it . Here are our most popular recipes from June—starting with No. 1. View Article Here  

Best-ever Mexican recipes

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Dishes to taco ‘bout In the mood for Mexican food? Check out these fresh and vibrant recipes like nachos, tacos, enchiladas, barbacoa, chili con carne and margaritas. Some of the dishes are more traditional and others are inspired by the cuisine's flavors, but they’re all easy to make and utterly delicious. Read Article Here  

Best-ever curry recipes from around the world

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Curry perfection The ultimate dinner to make when you're in need of a comforting dish, curry can take many forms. Whether it's a spicy Thai, a creamy Indian or a tasty Japanese curry, there's something for everyone in here, including a couple of surprising ways to use curry sauce you might not have thought about before. View Article Here  

57 Copycat Recipes That Taste Just Like The Real Thing

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Anything they can do, you can do better. From Panera to P.F. Chang's to Starbucks, all your favorite restaurant recipes can be hacked at home. Looking for more store-bought foods to make at home? Try these homemade versions of your favorite candy .  View Article Here

Breakfast hacks we wish we'd known sooner

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  Get your weekend off to a great start Say goodbye to soggy cereal and snacks grabbed on the go, breakfast can – and should – be the best meal of the day. From granola and smoothies to eggs and pancakes, these breakfast recipes will brighten any morning. Get Recipes Here

22 Skillet Dinners You'll Want to Make Forever

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Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes These one-pan dinners promise tons of flavor without all the cleaning up. Pasta, enchiladas and casseroles are all easily made for a delicious dinner. Recipes like our Skillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Ground Beef & Pasta Skillet will soon be regulars on your dinner table. Get All Recipes Here  

Simple recipes anyone can master

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Back to basics No matter your ability in the kitchen, have the essentials covered with this bank of simple recipes that deliver great-tasting results. From easy chicken burritos and casseroles to straightforward brownies and cakes, master these and you’ll have a good grounding to branch out and experiment. Read Article Here  

The Best Seafood for the Planet Is Also the Cheapest

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While of late I’ve been writing about climate and carbon footprints , fish and shellfish are my bread and butter. Over the course of a trilogy of books, I’ve tracked issues of overfishing, aquaculture, and health up and down the marine food chain. So it’s no surprise when I set out to write my latest book, The Climate Diet , I ended up looking at the carbon footprint of seafood. There are many reasons to be careful with our seafood consumption. Since World War II, humans have quadrupled the amount of wildlife they remove from the sea annually, to the point where we now extract about 85 million tons on a yearly basis—the equivalent of the human weight of China. The damage all of this causes is getting more and more attention. Over fishing, sea slavery, the destruction of the marine environment and many of the other problems that plague the seafood industry were explosively catalogued in this year’s controversial Netflix documentary , Seaspiracy. Read more »  

Surprise: Red Bell Peppers Have More Vitamin C Than an Orange

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Feeling a little blue? Eating nature's healthiest and most nutritious foods might help! No food's a miracle cure, of course, but a healthy diet full of fruits, veggies, whole grains , and lean protein can work wonders when it comes to filling you up, energizing your body , and just generally helping you feel your best. To find out which foods are best to fill up on when feeling low, we consulted Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN, Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI) 's registered dietitian, as well as Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN , the Nutrition Director at GHI, to identify 31 superfoods that are great for if you want a little extra mood boost. With plenty of beneficial nutrients and health-promoting properties, these foods all have the ability to lift up your spirits and improve your mood — and an added bonus is that they taste great, too, so you can totally get a delicious go-to snack and happiness boost in one! View Full Article Here  

The burger recipes don't change at these historic joints

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True blue burgers The humble burger is America’s most iconic food, but some are more iconic than others. These burgers have stood the test of time, sitting on the menus of their respective restaurants for decades. Even as times have changed, these reliable classics have remained the same and their loyal fans wouldn’t have it any other way. View Full Article Here  

The Hidden Side Effects of Eating Bananas

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The Hidden Side Effects of Eating Bananas Bananas are as integral to the human experience as traveling or trading— some evidence shows that we've been eating them since around the same time we evolved to do both, over 6,000 years ago. And though our day-to-day may look vastly different, millennia later, bananas remain a constant—and for good reason. The simple yellow fruit has a host of health benefits when you peel it back. Read Full Article Here  

Tasty three-ingredient recipes to make this week

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Speedy food It really is possible to make a meal from very little, perfect for when you have to make do with what's to hand. Not including pantry essentials like oil, salt, pepper, basic spices and butter, here’s a round-up of some of the best recipes that require just three main ingredients. From midweek dinners to simple desserts, we've got you covered. Go To Full Page Here  

The Worst Fast-Food Beverages in America

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The Worst Fast-Food Beverages in America Sometimes, the hardest part about deciding what you want to get at the drive-thru isn't your main meal , but what you're going to sip on. In-between bites of burgers and fries , you're going to need a drink, right? And while we would recommend a bottle of water, it's easy to get swayed by the eye-catching menu options. But some fast-food beverages are simply scary. They're not only high in calories and fat, but the amount of sugar one of these drinks serves up is just out of control. It's important to keep in mind that The American Heart Association recommends men should consume no more than 36 grams of added sugar per day, and women shouldn't have more than 25 grams daily. You'll quickly notice that all of these beverages completely blow that limit out of the water. Big yikes. So to help you avoid ordering a total diet disaster, we've rounded up the worst fast-food beverage options you'll find at popu

Chow Mein vs. Lo Mein: What’s the Difference Between These Noodle Dishes?

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Chow mein vs. lo mein: What is the difference? Both of these noodle dishes are Chinese in origin and made with egg noodles (plus a combination of vegetables and sometimes meat or seafood), but their similarities stop there. Chow mein, or chāu-mèn, translates to stir-fried noodles. Lo mein, lāo miàn, means stirred noodles. So, the biggest difference is in how they’re cooked. What type of noodles are used in each dish? Chow mein and lo mein are both made with egg noodles, which contain wheat flour and eggs, just like Italian pasta . Lo mein is best made with fresh noodles, and chow mein can be made with either fresh or dried noodles. The noodles are usually about an eighth of an inch thick (slightly thicker than spaghetti) and have a smooth surface and toothsome texture. Read Full Article Here  

Tasty facts you might not know about M&M's

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They melt in your mouth, not in your hand M&M’s are one of the world’s most-loved candies. The colorful hard-shell chocolates can be found everywhere from shopping malls to the White House and space. Here are some tasty facts you might not know about the double Ms, including where the idea came from and how many are produced every day. Read Article & View Gallery Here  

16 Easy Tuna Salads for a Budget-Friendly Lunch

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These tuna salad recipes make a case for canned tuna being the most versatile ingredient in your pantry. Switching out the standard mayo for avocado or yogurt, adding a touch of citrus or serving the salad in a deliciously ripe tomato-it's all on the table. Recipes like our classic Tuna Melt and Spicy Tuna Wrap make simple, flavorful lunches that will satisfy every time.   View Page Here

4 Major Side Effects of Eating Costco Bakery Items

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4 Major Side Effects of Eating Costco Bakery Items The bakery aisle is one of the most beloved sections of each Costco warehouse . Some tasty treats are mainstays, while others rotate in and out every season . In true Costco fashion, you can always count on one thing: pretty much everything is huge. We're not only talking about size but also calorie counts. If you're a Costco member who loves sweets, here are four major side effects of eating the warehouse's bakery items, according to experts. Remember: Slicing these desserts and pastries in half, sharing them with your family or friends, and saving the leftovers for another day are just a few ways to cut back on carbs, fat, and sugar. (And before your next trip to the warehouse, don't forget to read up on the The Best & Worst Sodas in America—Ranked! .) Read Article & View Gallery Here  

25 recipes that taste like summer

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25 recipes that taste like summer Summer is filled with sunshine, outdoor gatherings, and good company. And some foods help crank up these good vibes on hot days and evenings. So, whether you’re planning a family picnic or a backyard barbecue, or you want something easy to make on a slow night, consider trying these 25 recipes that taste like summer. View Full Gallery Here  

20 High Protein Summer Dinners for Weight Loss

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Gallery Of Recipes Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls With at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these filling and flavorful summer dinners hit the spot every time. Every recipe is low in calories and high in fiber and veggies, so you can enjoy a taste of summer while meeting your nutrition goals. Recipes like Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls and Quick Shrimp Puttanesca are satisfying favorites you'll come back to again and again. Get All The Recipes Here  

The Worst Sandwich to Order at Subway

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Subways are everywhere. After all, it has the most locations of any fast-food chain in the world. So whether you're traveling or just out and about, there's probably one close by for you to grab a bite at. And while they don't serve up greasy burgers and fries, some of their sandwiches are just as unhealthy (or even worse.) So what's the worst sandwich you can order at Subway? "Sandwiches stuffed with lunch meat (providing more fat and sodium than you'd want in one meal), slathering in mayo (adding more fat) and white bread would be the kind of dish I'd steer clear of," says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN , creator of BetterThanDieting.com and author of Read It Before You Eat It – Taking You from Label to Table . "So a cold cut sandwich of ham, salami, bologna trifecta would be one I'd take a pass on." READ MORE