Dried lentils are a year-round staple in my pantry, essential for rounding out salads during hot weather and hearty soups in the winter months. Regardless of the season, their quick-cooking, no-soak-required nature makes them ideal for healthy weeknight meals. Worried about mushy lentils? I have a trick for that, too.
Seltzer, soda, and iced tea are refreshing, but let’s be honest — they get a little boring after a while. Sometimes you just want something a little more fun to sip on.
Whether you want a special beverage to liven up your weekend brunch, something to sip on in the afternoon, or the perfect drink to pair with dinner, these 12 drinks skip the booze, and offer something for everyone.
There are certain routines in our family for which I am unendingly grateful. One is that at the dinner table there is always a green vegetable of some sort. I may not have loved some veggies as a child, but as an adult, I crave them. If not for the fact that the other members of my family love their greens too, I could easily eat an entire serving bowl of pretty much any of the veggies that regularly grace our table.
Cooking for two has its pleasures and its difficulties. One of the great things about my and my husband’s current situation is that we tend to eat whatever we want, whenever we want, wherever we want. I can try out new recipes on a whim, using flavors and ingredients from around the world, and though I may get the occasional raised brow from my husband, the freedom is exhilarating. Every day is different.
But we still have our own challenges, even after all these years. You know, the dreaded “What’s for dinner?” text, when the last thing I actually want to think about is what’s for dinner. That’s when I fall back on meals like these: ones that are guaranteed to be satisfying and let me accept a little help from the supermarket.
The smartest shoppers really know how to make the most of their trips to the store. It’s a skill, one I’m sure many of us wish we were better at. Smart shoppers know how to stretch their dollar further, avoid buying unnecessary items, and make their store work for them. Want in on some of their secrets?
4.27 / 5 Stars | 9 Reviews
by Corinne Hobin
“A tomato sauce recipe for mussels is great if you don’t like the usual wine recipes (like me!). There is no salt or butter. Here’s a tip to make sure mussels are fresh: tap the opening of the mussel on a hard surface, if the shell closes you’ve got yourself some nice fresh mussels!”
4.27 / 5 Stars | 9 Reviews
by Corinne Hobin
“A tomato sauce recipe for mussels is great if you don’t like the usual wine recipes (like me!). There is no salt or butter. Here’s a tip to make sure mussels are fresh: tap the opening of the mussel on a hard surface, if the shell closes you’ve got yourself some nice fresh mussels!”
