The Best Time to Drink Electrolytes for Maximum Absorption

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Electrolytes charge up your muscles—literally. They’re minerals—sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, phosphate and bicarbonate—that every cell relies on to function well. “Electrolytes help generate and transmit electrical impulses across cell membranes, which are necessary for muscle contractions, nerve impulses and heart function,” says Katie Emerson, M.S., RD, a registered dietitian and sports nutrition expert. These minerals … Read more

Sprite-Grilled Chicken Skewers Recipe | Epicurious

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These grilled chicken skewers are flavorful, spicy, and full of citrusy pep, all without having to juice a lemon. The secret ingredient? Sprite. I took a note from chicken inasal, a Filipino barbecued chicken dish, and marinated the chicken breasts in the lemon-lime soda along with fish sauce, garlic, and Thai chili sauce to tenderize … Read more

Sri Lankan–Style Black Pork Curry Recipe

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This take on a classic Sri Lankan curry is particularly unique due to its use of black pepper, which has a slow-building heat that creeps up on you. Black pepper doesn’t contain capsaicin, the substance responsible for chiles’ spiciness; instead it possesses a compound called piperine that gives it a warming intensity. (Peppercorns tend to … Read more

Spaghetti With Clams and Sun Gold Tomatoes Recipe

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Step 1 Partially fill a large bowl with cool water, add a handful of kosher salt, and swish with your hand to dissolve. Add 3 lb. small clams, preferably littleneck (about 30), scrubbed; let sit 15 minutes to expel any grit. Carefully drain and rinse. Repeat with a fresh bowl of cool water and salt. … Read more

One-Bottle Vermouth Sangria Recipe | Epicurious

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Sweet vermouth is a cheat code for quick sangria. This cocktail staple is a ready-made combination of the classic Spanish pitcher drink’s principle ingredients—wine, spirits, and sugar—and it has already been infused with deep, complex flavor by the pros. All you need is to pour it in a pitcher and add a squeeze of fresh … Read more

Ginger Beer and Mustard Pork Chops Recipe

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We love quick-cooking, thin-cut boneless pork chops, but they can often skew dry. Not here. When marinated in a simple blend of Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and ginger beer, the lean cut becomes remarkably tender and bursting with spicy-sweet flavor, all thanks to that latter ingredient. Though ginger beer may seem like an unexpected addition, … Read more

Spicy Beef Noodle Soup With Mushrooms Recipe

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This spicy beef noodle soup recipe has a special skill you might not expect: It has the power to cool you down. Similar to iconic dishes like Vietnamese bún bò huế and bún riêu, which are frequently eaten on the hottest days of the year, the soup combines chile heat (in the form of a … Read more

Paneer Kathi Rolls Recipe | Epicurious

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Whenever I was tight on time in college (but plenty hungry), you’d likely find me at a nearby street vendor, awaiting my turn at one of their paneer kathi rolls. Despite the plethora of options, this popular Indian street food, also known as Paneer Frankie, was always my go-to: Creamy paneer cubes, bell peppers, and … Read more