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Low-Fat Recipes: Thanksgiving Spinach Salad
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4.6 / 5 Stars | 11 Reviews
by J. Dub
“Spinach, apples, and dried cranberries are tossed in a sweet and spicy dressing for a festive salad perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.”
What Your Favorite Childhood Lunch Box Says About You — Personality Test
When you’re a kid, it’s not so much about what’s in your lunch box, but what’s on your lunch box. Were you a Scooby Doo kid or more of a Strawberry Shortcake kind of gal? Did you like the hard plastic lunch boxes, or did you prefer the vintage metal look? You can learn a lot about someone based on their favorite childhood lunch box.
So think back, way back, and remember what your favorite childhood lunchbox looked like. Got it? Now read on to see what that says about you as a person now.
20 DIY Pantry Staples That Are Even Better Than Store-Bought — Recipes from The Kitchn
Think about some of the staples you keep in your pantry or fridge and use on a daily basis — peanut butter, marinara sauce, tomato paste, mayonnaise, granola, chicken (or vegetable) stock, spice blends. The list could go on and on. Have you tried to make these things yourself?
If not, you should! You might not always save time making these everyday items, but they’ll taste fresher, you’ll have fun making them, and it might even save you a little money. Here are 20 pantry staples that are easy to make at home, and in some cases even less expensive than the store-bought versions!
Recipe: Slow-Cooked Brisket and Onions — Slow Cooker Recipes from The Kitchn
If you ask me about comfort food, I will answer promptly: Slow-cooked brisket. This old-fashioned pot roast, cooked quietly in the slow cooker all day with just a handful of ingredients and a mess of caramelized onions, makes a rich broth and meat that melts in your mouth. Sunday dinner, weeknight supper — whenever you eat it, this is a classic dish both convenient and comforting.
Low-Calorie Recipes: Peppers Roasted with Garlic, Basil and Tomatoes
Low-Fat Recipes: Apple and Honey Sorbet
Low-Fat Recipes: Apple and Honey Sorbet
4.69 / 5 Stars | 12 Reviews
by MALKALEVADOM
“This is the sorbet I served on Rosh Hashana meal between first and main course. It is white flecked with bright green, tangy from the green apples, and sweet with honey. Fresh and fabulous. Shana Tova! I recommend eucalyptus blossom honey, easily found in Israel.”
Classic Baked Chicken
If there is one recipe that every home cook should know, it’s this baked chicken recipe. All you need is chicken, olive oil, salt, and pepper (and maybe some stock or white wine for gravy).
Batya Stepelman’s Open, Garden-Powered Kitchen in Denver — Kitchen Tour
Who cooks and eats here: Batya Stepelman of Sparrows & Spatulas, along with her husband, Matt Berman, and their young sons, Otis and Theodore
Where: Denver, CO
Rent or Own? Own
I recently visited Batya Stepelman’s city garden and warm, functional kitchen, nestled in a historic section of downtown Denver. Originally from Brooklyn, Batya is a self-taught cook, seasoned vegetarian, first-time gardener, and author of the popular lifestyle blog, Sparrows & Spatulas. When you visit Batya’s kitchen, two things are certain: you won’t leave empty handed, and you’ll walk away inspired.
Let’s take a peek into her cozy, open kitchen and flourishing garden.