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Ree Drummond on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Bobby Bank Ree Drummond on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Bobby Bank Ree Drummond on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Bobby Bank Ree Drummond on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Bobby Bank It’s not delivery or DiGiorno…it’s Ree Drummond’s perfect-for-fall squash pizza! ICYMI, Ree Drummond (AKA The Pioneer Woman) is off her keto diet trial and back to a more 80/20 lifestyle because “I’m not about denying myself,” she recently told the hosts of the TODAY Show....

Renovated Kitchen Credit: Jared Kuzia Cramped, dark and utterly outdated, one Boston kitchen was at odds with its energetic young owners. Architect Aimee Bentley (beckwithbuilders.com) and designer Kristina Crestin (kristinacrestindesign.com) helped them completely reimagine the space: it’s now open, inviting and chock-full of color. The Before Below are the before-photos of the space—courtesy of the homeowners. They show just how drab this kitchen was before the renovation. Kitchen Renovation Before kitchen renovation before kitchen renovation before The After These after-photos—courtesy of Jared Kuzia (jaredkuzia....

nori Credit: Getty Images/supermimicry At this point, it’s pretty safe to say that the TikTok tortilla hack has taken over the internet. If by some stroke of magic you haven’t seen it (or if you have healthier boundaries with social media than me), it basically consists of cutting halfway through a tortilla and folding it over in quarters with four toppings of your choice. It is shockingly easy, notably delicious and can easily be enjoyed with one hand....

7712646.jpg Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign up here to get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! It’s the time of the year when I find myself constantly checking the five-day weather forecast—and this upcoming week’s weather is exactly what I’ve been waiting for! I want to say that we’ve finally made it to “real” spring here in Vermont but I also don’t want to jinx myself....

Summer is the best time of year to take advantage of seasonal fruits and vegetables. This year in particular, farmers are in need of your support during their most prolific months. Though there are plenty of farmer’s markets that are safely open for in-person shopping, this Farms That Are Delivering database allows you to order exactly what you want from the comfort of your own home. The use of the database couldn’t be easier....

On This Page Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Dive in and start hitting your weight loss goals today with help from this simple 30-day meal plan featuring easy-to-make recipes and helpful meal prep tips. Each day comes in around 1,200 calories—a calorie level at which many people can safely lose 1 to 2 pounds per week—and includes enough protein and fiber to help you feel full and satisfied while cutting calories....

` Good food fast logo View Series Best Prepared Meal Delivery Services Best Meal Delivery Services 5 Easy Snack Ideas You Can Pack in a Mason Jar 9 Healthy Salads to Order from Popular Fast-Food Chains Eating a plant-based diet is all the rage these days—and for good reason. Since following this dietary pattern is linked to a slew of positive health outcomes like a reduced risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, many people are trying to embrace the plant-based lifestyle....

two bottles of Starbucks creamer on a designed background Credit: Starbucks Starbucks just announced that they’re adding two creamers to their existing lineup—and that they’ll have no added sugar. The Starbucks Zero Creamers 0g Added Sugar come in two flavors—caramel and hazelnut—and are inspired by Starbucks’ Caramel Macchiato and Hazelnut Latte, respectively. We were curious how these creamers got their sweet flavor without any added sugar. A brand representative from Starbucks told us, “Starbucks Zero Creamers are crafted with sucralose as an alternative to sugar to help customers customize their favorite Starbucks beverages the way they’d like to....

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Girl Scout cookie season is upon us, which means it’s time to hustle out to your local troop’s cookie table and stock up on those once-a-year treats. There’s a Girl Scout cookie for every palate, whether you love a clean minty taste, juicy lemon flavor or creamy peanut butter—so you might even want to snag an extra box for a friend. For folks who need to be careful of their blood sugar, finding the right cookie for you might be a case of taste and added sugar content....

Spiralized Zucchini Nest Eggs For breakfast, lunch or dinner, eggs can make meals that are not only easy and affordable but also good for you. But conventional wisdom suggests eggs should be eaten sparingly. There’s been a lot of conflicting information about whether or not eggs are good for you recently, so we’re breaking a few eggs to explain their benefits. Complete Protein Eggs are more than a good source of protein, they’re considered a complete protein....

drink Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where assistant nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life. Dry January is never really something I’ve considered or been interested in. A month without wine with dinner? Or a beer during the big game? No thanks....

Vegetable storage. Credit: Getty Images / VioletaStoimenova Vegetable storage. Credit: Getty Images / VioletaStoimenova Vegetable storage. Credit: Getty Images / VioletaStoimenova Vegetable storage. Credit: Getty Images / VioletaStoimenova From keeping food fresh to cleaning up messes, plastic is an extremely versatile material that’s especially useful in the kitchen. It may be too useful, in fact, because plastic production exploded in the last 20 years, with only a small fraction being recycled, according to a study published in Science Advances....

Japan has one of the highest life expectancies globally, and their diets help contribute to their longevity. One of Japan’s most frequently eaten staples is sushi, a traditional dish where seasoned short-grain rice is prepared with vinegar and served with fillings and toppings such as vegetables, fish and seafood. Sushi is no stranger to the American food scene either. The number of Japanese restaurants on American soil is steadily increasing over the last ten years, with more than 28,000 restaurants in the US....

Jennette McCurdy Credit: Philip Cheung for The Washington Post via Getty Images After battling eating disorders, addiction, predatory behavior and an abusive relationship with her mother, Jennette McCurdy spills her truth in her debut book, a memoir with a shocking title: I’m Glad My Mom Died. The cover, a pastel binding centering a smiling McCurdy in a pink dress while holding a matching urn, hints at the noted themes within the pages of the heartbreaking and hilarious work....

Kate Hudson is an award-winning actress, author, fashion entrepreneur and mother of three children. So one can only wonder how the busy mom has time to stay healthy and fit. Luckily, she just shared her low-impact, zero-equipment-required lower-body routine that just about anyone can do from home. And the best part? It only takes a few minutes to get a serious workout. All you need to replicate Hudson’s routine is a sturdy chair and optional ankle weights if you’re looking for an extra challenge (like this 3-pound set from Target, $21....

lemon squeeze on shrimp rice There’s no denying it-Americans love salty foods. From nachos and pizza to hot dogs and french fries, the saltshaker has become a staple on dinner tables everywhere, and it’s not just for decoration. So it should be no surprise to learn that most of us consume an excess of sodium on a daily basis. In fact, Americans on average eat 1,000 milligrams (mg) more than the 2,300 mg/day recommended limit in the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines....

charcuterie bouquet Credit: Getty Images/bit245 People are loving charcuterie lately. Over the holidays, charcuterie houses were the welcome savory alternative to traditional gingerbread. Individual “jarcuterie” creations have become the adorable go-to of socially distanced gatherings. Hoping to bring the tasty trend into Valentine’s Day? Look no further. Make a charcuterie bouquet this holiday for a satisfying gift. The flowers won’t be missed. What You Need to Make a Charcuterie Bouquet Charcuterie bouquets are super simple to make yourself—and making your own instead of buying one allows you to get creative and save some money....

kitchen knives on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / jmsilva kitchen knives on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / jmsilva kitchen knives on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / jmsilva kitchen knives on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / jmsilva While we keep an assortment of knives in the Test Kitchen—though not quite the wide variety we all had in culinary school—we really only use a few different types....

Chocolate to cure a broken heart is a popular prescription, but it turns out chocolate’s heart-mending reputation might just be deserved. For decades researchers have explored the connection between chocolate and your health, specifically your heart. We dove into some recent research to learn more. A recent study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that chocolate may indeed be worth the hype when it comes to heart health....