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cremini mushrooms Credit: Getty Images 4473508.jpg Related Recipe: Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms What Are Creminis? Cremini mushrooms (sometimes spelled "crimini") are not hard to come by and can be found in most grocery stores. Typically, you'll find them among the white button mushrooms and portobellos and, in fact, all three are the same kind of mushroom! They are all Agaricus bisporus mushrooms, simply different strains at different stages of maturity....

In the south, there are only three seasons: college football season, tomato sandwich season and the short period of time between those two seasons. In the summer, when tomatoes are at their peak, a tomato sandwich’s only peer is the BLT—a sandwich that combines fresh tomatoes and salty bacon, both of which are kryptonite for southerners. As someone who has lived in Alabama my entire life, the tomato sandwich might be the meal I’ve eaten most....

10 ways to reduce food waste Forty percent of all food produced in the United States ends up being tossed, according to a report from the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Think about that for a moment. That means 8 out of every 20 slices of bread, 5 eggs per dozen, a breast and a leg from every rotisserie chicken—produced with the same amount of energy, water, food and fertilizer as the 60 percent we do eat—dumped into a landfill to rot....

5466673.jpg 5466673.jpg 5466673.jpg 5466673.jpg Bagels are often treated like calorie and carb bombs in the nutrition world. Touch them, and you might balloon up instantly (especially if they’re slathered in cream cheese). But, do they really deserve that reputation? Pictured recipe: Two-Ingredient-Dough Bagels Traditionally, bagels are made with wheat flour, salt, water and yeast. What’s so bad about that, right? Sometimes sweeteners (like honey or malt syrup) and oil are added....

3 of the Blue Moon Pie Pints in collaboration with Baked By Melissa Credit: Courtesy of Brand 3 of the Blue Moon Pie Pints in collaboration with Baked By Melissa Credit: Courtesy of Brand 3 of the Blue Moon Pie Pints in collaboration with Baked By Melissa Credit: Courtesy of Brand 3 of the Blue Moon Pie Pints in collaboration with Baked By Melissa Credit: Courtesy of Brand This holiday season, Blue Moon suggests having your pie and drinking with it too!...

casabella infuse cleaning line Credit: Casabella This is Obsessed: my weekly column devoted to sharing all the things I’m loving right now—from unique food and gift ideas to travel destinations and beauty products—plus some tips and tricks for living your best life. I know I’ve been talking about cleaning products a lot lately, but it’s been on my mind since we’re all at home (and likely cleaning more) due to the novel coronavirus pandemic....

Pictured Recipe: Broiled Mango Transport your palate to the tropics with the delicious taste of mango. Not only is this sweet, succulent fruit bursting with flavor but it’s also packed with plenty of health benefits. From boosting skin health to protecting from chronic diseases, like cancer, there are several reasons to enjoy mangoes today. Not to mention, they are super versatile. Tame your sweet tooth with our Mango Raspberry Smoothie recipe, or try something savory like Chili-Rubbed Chicken with Coconut Rice & Mango Salsa....

While you can’t necessarily “boost” your immune system, you can practice healthy habits that help your immune system function to the best of its ability. Eating a balanced diet, getting adequate sleep and reducing stress as much as possible can all help support your immune system naturally, no crazy supplements or expensive “superfoods” needed. And while a healthy diet certainly doesn’t hurt, if you’re trying to prevent a cold, the flu or COVID-19, proper hand-washing, not touching your face and following the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are what can actually help....

Nadia Hassani Credit: Courtesy Photo/Eric Wolfinger There are few German dishes that I haven’t cooked since I set out to explore the cuisine of my native country almost 20 years ago. One recipe I keep going back to, and the main course I prepare the most often, is potato pancakes. For me, they are the epitome of German comfort food. I grew up on potato pancakes prepared by my grandmother, who often made them when I went to her house after school....

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili Pictured Recipe: Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili For someone with a picky-eater kid whose favorite foods are bacon, steak, A.1. sauce and chicken (in that order), you have to wonder what sort of thinking got into my head when I decided to cut meat from our family dinner rotation for a month....

2 hydroflasks, 1 yellow and 1 blue with alternate lids Credit: Hydro Flask 2 hydroflasks, 1 yellow and 1 blue with alternate lids Credit: Hydro Flask 2 hydroflasks, 1 yellow and 1 blue with alternate lids Credit: Hydro Flask 2 hydroflasks, 1 yellow and 1 blue with alternate lids Credit: Hydro Flask Hydro Flask water bottles have been surging in popularity lately. Apparently, they’re what the kids are drinking out of these days....

Best Food-Storage Container Ideas to Break Your Plastic Habit Best Food-Storage Container Ideas to Break Your Plastic Habit Best Food-Storage Container Ideas to Break Your Plastic Habit Best Food-Storage Container Ideas to Break Your Plastic Habit By now, most of us are aware of the environmental issues that single-use plastic can cause. We’ve all seen images of beaches littered with garbage or marine animals entangled in plastic bags. Plus, chemicals found in plastics can be bad for your health....

Ultimate Green Smoothie Formula Ultimate Green Smoothie Formula Ultimate Green Smoothie Formula Ultimate Green Smoothie Formula The sky’s the limit when it comes to smoothie combinations you can whip up in your blender. You don’t always need to follow a recipe, but if you’re not careful even green smoothies packed with things like kale or bananas can easily turn into sugar- and calorie-bombs. So we’ve done the calculations for you to get a super-healthy, delicious green smoothie every time....

6535785.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! There are a lot of important things happening in the world right now and with so much to focus on, it feels like I have less time than ever for everyday tasks—dinner being one of them....

Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella 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! As much as I love summer, I’m quickly reminded that I don’t always handle the heat well! And with the high temps and humidity we’ve been having in Vermont—and that many are experiencing all over the country—the last thing I want to do at the end of the day is turn on the stove and heat up the house even more....

Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers Credit: Victor Protasio Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers Credit: Victor Protasio Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers Credit: Victor Protasio Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers Credit: Victor Protasio I’ve been celebrating Friendsmas—a nonsense holiday even more made-up than Friendsgiving—with the same set of pals since we were still in high school. The shape of the evening is loose and shaggy, but the menu has rules....

Trader Joe's storefront Credit: Bill Tompkins/Getty Images Trader Joe's storefront Credit: Bill Tompkins/Getty Images Trader Joe’s storefront Credit: Bill Tompkins/Getty Images Trader Joe’s storefront Credit: Bill Tompkins/Getty Images What do we love about the spice section of the baking aisle at Trader Joe’s? Well, everything! Everything But The Bagel Seasoning, of course, plus Everything But The Elote Seasoning Blend, Mushroom & Company Umami Seasoning Blend, 21 Seasoning Salute…TJ’s spice game is so strong that we’ve come used to discovering at least one new spice or blend every trip....

Trader Joe's storefront Bill Tompkins/Getty Images | Credit: Bill Tompkins/Getty Images Trader Joe's storefront Bill Tompkins/Getty Images | Credit: Bill Tompkins/Getty Images Trader Joe’s storefront Bill Tompkins/Getty Images | Credit: Bill Tompkins/Getty Images Trader Joe’s storefront Bill Tompkins/Getty Images | Credit: Bill Tompkins/Getty Images | Credit: Bill Tompkins/Getty Images Quick: What comes to mind first when we say, “Trader Joe’s”? Perhaps your favorite dark chocolate peanut butter cups that always greet you at the check-out stations, or maybe budget-friendly wine or potentially the surprising selection of florals and plants....

Even if the leaves aren’t quite changing colors yet, we’re getting obsessed with the fall flavors we love most, from savory to sweet (or, when it comes to pumpkin, savory and sweet). Whether that means putting a veggie-packed sheet-pan dinner in the oven or mixing up a healthier take on a fall coffee classic, we’ll add a taste of fall anywhere we can fit it. And this cake recipe from Martha Stewart is about to take things up a notch....

several different bottles of wine Credit: VICUSCHKA / Getty Images several different bottles of wine Credit: VICUSCHKA / Getty Images several different bottles of wine Credit: VICUSCHKA / Getty Images several different bottles of wine Credit: VICUSCHKA / Getty Images Whether or not there are actual health benefits of wine is a pretty controversial topic in the nutrition world, but when consumed in moderation it certainly can have a place in a healthy diet....