Smashed Carrots

Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Steam carrots until tender, 14 to 18 minutes. Preheat broiler to high. Jason Donnelly Transfer the carrots to a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Combine curry powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the carrots. Broil until hot and starting to brown, about 4 minutes....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Lisa Brown

Smoked Salmon Breakfast Wraps

This take on lox and cream cheese uses whole wheat tortillas instead of the traditional bagels. Spread evenly over tortillas, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Divide salmon among tortillas, placing it on the bottom half of each tortilla. To make zucchini ribbons, draw a sharp vegetable peeler lengthwise along the zucchini to cut very thin slices. Place zucchini ribbons on top of salmon. Starting from the bottom, roll up tortillas....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Jodi Hall

Snacking on Nuts Daily May Reduce Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors, New Study Shows

Swapping your typical snacks for nuts may reduce your waist circumference, blood lipid levels and more! Seriously, before you could buy pre-shelled nuts, a nutcracker wasnt just a ballet. And nuts might be a key factor to help you get there. Photo:Jennifer Causey The other group was instructed to eat snacks high in carbohydrates. These packs included unsalted pretzels, graham crackers, animal crackers and Nutri-Grain/granola-key in bars. Participants also wore accelerometers, which are devices that record activity levels....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Anthony Bush

Snapper Piccata

Lean snapper in a buttery lemon-caper sauce is a simple main dish, ready in just 30 minutes. Measure thickness of fish. Rinse fish under cold running water; pat dry with paper towels. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place fish pieces in skillet, skin sides down. Transfer fillets to a serving platter, skin sides up. Return skillet to heat. Bring just to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 4 minutes or until liquid is reduced by about half....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Oscar Clark

Sneaky Causes of Belly Bloat—and How to Prevent Them

Brussels sprouts and chewing gum have something in commonthey both can cause belly bloat. “It’s a sensation where your stomach or abdomen feels like it’s extremely full and distended.” Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience belly bloating every week, according toCedars-Sinai Medical Center. Bloating is not the same thing as water retention. Water retention, a buildup of excess fluid, occurs in the circulatory system. If you are retaining water, you may notice swelling around your ankles, feet and hands....

April 21, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · David Potts

Snickerdoodle Almonds

Tossing almonds in frothy egg whites helps the sweet and savory seasoning adhere to these festive snickerdoodle almonds. They make an excellent appetizer for holiday entertaining. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Photo:Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Whisk sugar, cinnamon and salt together in a large bowl. Place egg white and vanilla in a medium bowl and whisk until foamy. Add almonds to the egg-white mixture and stir to coat....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Micheal Lester

Soft-Boiled Eggs & Soldiers

Soft-boiled eggs with toast soldiers are a classic English breakfast. Simply cut toast into strips and serve with dippy eggs for a fun, kid-friendly breakfast recipe. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes for soft-set yolks. Cut toast into strips. Transfer the eggs to egg cups or a bowl. Tap the top of each egg with a spoon to crack the upper part of the shell and remove....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Richard Rivera

Sopa Tarasca

Here we use ancho chiles, which are sweet, earthy and relatively mild. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the drained beans and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, soak chiles in boiling water until the skins have softened, about 15 minutes....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Valerie Callahan

Soy Sauce Substitutes: Options for Gluten-Free or Soy-Free Eaters

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Love soy sauce, but need to avoid the gluten or soy found in traditional soy sauces? We’ve got you covered. Here are soy sauce substitutes that taste like the original, sans either gluten or soy. Soy sauce does more than just add flavor to succulent dumplings or a piece of sashimi. Soy-sauce alternatives are popping up more and more in regular grocery stores....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Brenda Dunn

Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs

Place facedown in a microwave-safe dish; add water. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in 1/4 cup parsley. Remove from heat, cover and let stand. Add turkey; gently mix to combine (do not overmix). Using about 2 tablespoons each, form into 12 meatballs. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Serve the sauce and meatballs over the squash, sprinkled with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Catherine Parker

Spaghetti Squash Nests with Feta, Tomatoes & Balsamic Drizzle

Balsamic glaze adds extra acidity and sweetness to every bite. A very sharp chefs knife is the best way to cut the spaghetti squash into even rounds. Trim ends from spaghetti squash; cut the squash crosswise into 4 equal rounds, about 112 inches thick. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Scoop out and discard seeds. Place the squash rounds on a large rimmed baking sheet....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Mark Cook

Spaghetti Squash Soup with Sausage

This easy soup is a great way to showcase the versatility of spaghetti squash. Sweet Italian sausage pairs well with the subtle sweetness of the squash. The broth that coats the thin strands of spaghetti squash is flavorful and light. Photo: Caitlin Bensel Ingredients 1mediumspaghetti squash(3 1/2lbs. Rub cut sides of squash with 1 tablespoon oil. Place squash, cut-sides down, on a baking sheet. Roast until tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Tiffany Hahn

Sparkling Water, Seltzer Water, Soda Water, Club Soda, Mineral Water & Tonic: What's the Difference?

And which one is the healthiest? We dive into the details on bubbly water. Like, what’s the difference between seltzer and sparkling water? Photo: Getty Images What’s the Difference Between These Sparkling Beverages? Should your Campari and soda cocktail use soda water or club soda? Can you useseltzer waterinstead of club soda? Are they all interchangeable, and if not, why? Does geography play a part? Here’s what you gotta know about each....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Andrea Fox