We love a good bowl of oatmeal for breakfast since it’s so easy to whip up. You can customize it to your liking, which means everyone has their own way of making up a bowl. Whether you’re a devotee of steel-cut oats or you always err on the side of savory, oatmeal style is a very personal thing.
So in the spirit of personal preference I present to you seven things I never do to my oatmeal. Maybe it’s just me, or maybe you too will find some extra oatmeal love in avoiding these things.
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If you’re a fan of chocolate in every way, shape, and form, then perhaps you’ve given cacao nibs a try. Were you as surprised by them as I was? No, cacao nibs do not taste like my favorite bar of dark chocolate — they are far more bitter!
Essentially unprocessed chocolate, cacao or cocoa nibs are the part of the cocoa bean that are ground up and then sweetened and made into chocolate bars. On their own, they’re crunchy and have the flavor of unsweetened chocolate — extra-bitter and fruity. Since we’re used to eating sweetened chocolate — even the darkest dark chocolate has some sugar in there to balance it out — cacao nibs can come as a bit of a shock.
Write them off then? Oh, no. You see, there’s a way to make them taste pretty fabulous. So fabulous, in fact, that you may find yourself sprinkling them over practically everything that comes out of your kitchen, from ice cream to yogurt to even salad.
Looking for a snack that fills you up and fuels you well? The humble hard-boiled egg is a small powerhouse of nutrition, but easily overlooked. We’re upgrading the boiled egg in 10 sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking.
The addition of a few slices of deli ham is all it takes to elevate a plain hard-boiled egg into an ultra-satisfying snack. So if you’re craving something salty and hearty to power you through the afternoon, this duo is for you.
Breakfast for dinner is one of our favorite easy weeknight meals, but what about dinner for breakfast? Believe it or not, this upside-down idea has revolutionized school-day breakfasts at my house.
“Dinner for breakfast” was actually inspired by my daughter’s request for quesadillas one morning before school. It was fast and easy to toast up a tortilla filled with cheese, and I was happy she was getting protein from the cheese and a side of leftover black beans. When she gobbled it down without complaints, which isn’t always the case with her routine egg scramble, I knew we were onto something.
Congratulations! Santa was good to you and now you’ve got a brand-new Instant Pot to fool around with in the new year. So now you’re probably wondering what kind of fun can you have? You came to the right place to ask that question because we’ve been cooking with the Instant Pot a lot over the past year or so and, well, we’re kind of obsessed with it. This translates into very good news for you because we’ve amassed tons of information, recipes, cooking lessons, and guides to help you with your new baby.
Winter produce can start to feel tired almost as soon as winter fully sets in. But roasted vegetable boredom usually leads me to experimentation and, if I’m lucky, occasional breakthroughs, like these roasted carrots with orange.
Smoothies are a fast, easy breakfast, and many of us are devoted to our morning shake of fruits, vegetables, and yogurt. If you would like a few tips to help build a better smoothie, look no further. We’ve rounded up our best ideas and tips covering everything from blenders to protein powder, plus inspiring recipes with fruit, greens, and even whole grains. There’s a raspberry rosewater smoothie with yogurt and honey, and another with fresh coconut and kale. Plus — the fastest way to a morning smoothie!
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Last spring, we ran a series of homemade, naturally inspired projects called DIY Mama. While some of the projects were definitely for new moms (nursing and lactation teas, for instance), many had a much broader appeal to anyone who loves a little homemade, handmade luxury.
So we rounded up our favorite home and body treats from the series for those of you not ready for (or well-beyond) DIY-ing your own human.
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Carbon steel cookware has certainly taken off since I first raved about my de Buyer carbon steel pan four years ago, and it’s a good thing. I can honestly say that my pan is still going strong today and it is by far the one I reach for the most.
Curious about carbon steel, how it differs from cast iron, and how hard it is to maintain? And what about carbon steel knives? Are they worth the small amount of extra maintenance? We did some investigating and rounded up everything you need to know about carbon steel in the kitchen.
Put down the boozy eggnog and don’t even think about ordering another Pumpkin Spice Latte, because I have the most exciting winter drink for you to try right now. We wrote about red wine hot chocolate a couple months ago, after we saw it popping up on Pinterest, and instantly knew we needed to create a recipe for our readers. Red wine hot chocolate really is as simple and delicious as it sounds. It’s something to enjoy with friends after a wintery meal, or by yourself curled up on the couch on a snowy day.
Grab an inexpensive bottle of red at your local wine store tonight and make your boozy chocolate dreams come to life.
