Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder (such as Coleman’s®) 1 ½ teaspoons cold water 1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon salt Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook uncovered until bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and Continue Reading »
1. Water One of the critical fluids required by the body — after all, water accounts for more than two-thirds of your body’s weight — water plays an essential role in regular body functions. From keeping you hydrated and lubricating joints to regulating body temperature and ridding the body of waste, water is necessary for the human body to Continue Reading »
Ingredients ½ cup almonds, crushed into chunks 7 ounces dark chocolate chips (50% cacao) Directions Spread almonds in a large skillet; toast over medium heat until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour almonds into a bowl. Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides to avoid scorching, Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 3 ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices 3/4 cup sugar free chocolate chips, divided 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract What to Do Coat 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray or line with paper liners. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Place banana slices on baking sheet, cover, and freeze 1 hour, or until Continue Reading »
Why Do People Wash Their Chicken? To state the obvious, people wash chicken out of a perceived need to clean it. In modern times, this can be driven by the desire to remove microorganisms like bacteria, but even before people knew of the existence of these invisible germs, it often made sense to wash meats Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1/4 cup margarine 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (2 squares) 1 cup granulated Splenda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) What to Do Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In a saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Continue Reading »
Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles 1 stick butter 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped salt and pepper to taste Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over low Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into 10 pieces and skin removed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup reduced-sugar orange marmalade 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper What to Do Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken in the Continue Reading »
Ingredients 1 15 oz can chickpeas, shells removed 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh is fine) ¼ cup tahini 2 Tbsp olive oil Juice of ½ lemon ¼ tsp cumin ¼ tsp salt (or more to taste) A few Tbsp of water or drained chickpea water Additional olive oil for serving (optional) Pepitas or sesame seeds for serving (optional) Instructions Combine chickpeas, pumpkin, tahini, olive oil, Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1/4 cup margarine 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (2 squares) 1 cup granulated Splenda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) What to Do Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In a saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Continue Reading »
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