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We all know that we should be eating more vegetables, and tossing together a salad is an easy way to add a serving or two of veggies to your nightly meal. But with energy and creativity running low at the end of the day, it’s easy to turn to the same old formula night after … Read more

Pair one of these flavorful side dishes with dinner tonight. These recipes have at least 7 grams of protein per serving from foods like beans, vegetables and whole grains to help you stay full for longer, regulate digestion and support bone health. Plus, these dishes feature ingredients rich in gut-healthy prebiotics—like garlic, barley and potatoes—to … Read more

The team at Epicurious has tested 20 different meal delivery services and found that, while most of them make getting dinner on the table easy, serving as a less expensive alternative to takeout, your mileage may vary in terms of the quality of that food. But Blue Apron, one of the original names in meal … Read more

1. Frying: Place a large frying pan on the hob, add the oil and turn on the heat to medium. (If you aren’t using oil, tip in the minced beef right away.) Once the oil is hot tip in the minced beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, wooden spoon or back of a fork. … Read more

Before my mom was my mom, she biked around Saigon making deliveries for her parents’ tea roasting business. They specialized in jasmine tea and after my parents and I immigrated to the United States, they sent us carefully packaged bags of jasmine tea that would fill our tiny apartment with the most delicate floral aroma. … Read more

1. Beetroot hummus party platter Keep your guests’ hunger at bay with our tasty selection of nibbles. This one-platter-serves-all beetroot hummus requires no cooking and can be whipped up in just 15 minutes. Serve a big dollop of hummus as the centerpiece, along with chickpeas, toppings and dipping accompaniments of your choice. We’ve opted for … Read more

Find more no-cook ideas in our no-cook recipes, no-cook picnic ideas and no-bake recipes for kids. Make the most of storecupboard ingredients with these nutritious, veg-packed wraps. Soft flour tortillas are loaded with a mouthwatering medley of marinated chargrilled veg, pinto beans, tomato salsa, soured cream and smashed avocado. Who needs sizzling fajitas when you … Read more

Find more summer dinner ideas in our collections of summer slow cooker recipes and family summer one-pots. We also have summer takeaway recipes which are perfect for weekend feasting. Our top 10 summer slow cooker family meal ideas 1. Pulled pork tacos with pineapple salsa Put your pulled pork on in the morning, and by … Read more

I was introduced to the magic of an electric water kettle 10 years ago when I started drinking nightly cups of green tea. Though my tea kettle was entry-level, the speed at which the water boiled was very gratifying, and I was happy to save my Alabama home from the stove’s heat. Over the years, … Read more

Are there any health benefits of xanthan gum? When eaten at reasonably high levels, xanthan gum may have some influence on your gut and speed digestive transit. This is because xanthan gum binds with water and swells once eaten; this increases the levels of fluid in the intestine and stimulates the movement of food through … Read more