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Aldi holiday car sheets Credit: Aldi Aldi holiday car sheets Credit: Aldi Aldi holiday car sheets Credit: Aldi Aldi holiday car sheets Credit: Aldi I first discovered Aldi when I spent a year abroad in England during college. I became an immediate fan of the store because of their affordable pantry staples, individual-sized portions of protein and even their system of organizing grocery carts. Years later, I’m still an avid Aldi shopper and I eagerly await their monthly Aldi finds to see what new and exciting foods I’ll be adding to my shopping list....

Kamala Harris speaking at podium Credit: Getty Images / Jim Watson / Contributor Kamala Harris speaking at podium Credit: Getty Images / Jim Watson / Contributor Kamala Harris speaking at podium Credit: Getty Images / Jim Watson / Contributor Kamala Harris speaking at podium Credit: Getty Images / Jim Watson / Contributor It’s a well-known fact that President-Elect Joe Biden is a fan of ice cream. From celebrating National Dessert Day on Instagram to sharing a scoop with Jimmy Fallon, Biden’s love for the dessert is clear....

Sheet-Pan Steak Fajitas People may start an elimination diet for several reasons, a common one being to try and pinpoint food intolerances and sensitivities that cause digestive issues like gas, bloating or stomach pain. A food intolerance is where your body processes a certain food (or foods) in a different way than others, which can cause that gastrointestinal discomfort or other symptoms. Food intolerances are different from food allergies; the latter involves an immune response that can be very dangerous....

Ina Garten will always and forever be our fave celebrity chef come peak summer produce season. We just can’t quit 👏 her Tomato Sandwich with Basil Mayo, and no-cook Summer Garden Pasta. But we’re also open to new seasonal garden fare inspiration—especially when we’re up to our knees on tomatoes from our CSA share and the prolific tomato container garden. Another fresh-minded chef, Giada De Laurentiis, answered our culinary prayers this week by sharing a dreamy summer dinner idea to put those extra tomatoes to delicious use....

Oktoberfest Aldi Items Credit: Courtesy of Brand Oktoberfest Aldi Items Credit: Courtesy of Brand Oktoberfest Aldi Items Credit: Courtesy of Brand Oktoberfest Aldi Items Credit: Courtesy of Brand October is just around the corner—costume shopping, anyone?—and that means dinner menus are about to see some major changes. We’ll be swapping big tomato-laden salads and quick zoodles for creamy soups and roasted fall veggies, and we might even go looking for some Euro-inspiration when Oktoberfest arrives in Munich on September 17....

It’s good that there are so many zucchini recipes and things that can be done with zucchini—it’s the most enthusiastic producer in the garden, after all. One plant can yield between 6 and 10 pounds of fruit over a season–gardeners even tell stories of furtively leaving bags of zucchini at their neighbors’ front doors in a desperate move to avoid being overrun by the bounty. Zucchini-roasted-sauted-grilled-and-spiralized Photo by Caitlin Bensel Zucchini is at its best quality in the height of summer and make for simple and fast grilled sides or salads....

If you’ve watched or read the news lately, you know there’s a shortage of supplies like disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer at many stores due to coronavirus. While it can be tempting to make your own natural cleaning solutions at home, there are certain things you need to include to make sure they’re able to properly disinfect surfaces. (Sorry, but this isn’t a time for essential oil-based cleaning products.) According to the CDC, the only way to truly kill viruses is to use a bleach dilution solution or a 70%-or-higher alcohol-based solution....

Nigella Lawson Nigella Lawson Nigella Lawson Nigella Lawson You know Nigella Lawson from her 14 books and plethora of TV shows that have aired in the U.S. and Britain, dating all the way back to Nigella Bites which debuted in 1999. We spoke with Lawson as she kicked off her stateside book tour in support of her latest cookbook Cook, Eat, Repeat. We talked about why she doesn’t take notes when starting to develop a recipe, how she both honors and alters her grandmothers’ cooking and her “lasagna of love....

Panera coffee Credit: Panera Bread Panera coffee Credit: Panera Bread Panera coffee Credit: Panera Bread Panera coffee Credit: Panera Bread For many people, the work day can’t begin unless they’ve had a cup of coffee. And for working parents who are now also teaching kids at home, coffee is more necessary than ever before. But as both parents and students deal with a stretched bandwidth of responsibilities, Panera is looking to ease the stress by offering free WiFi and coffee for the next month....

homemade seasonings and herb mixes homemade seasonings and herb mixes homemade seasonings and herb mixes homemade seasonings and herb mixes Dried herb mixes are a simple way to add great flavor to food without extra calories or additives. But many packaged seasonings can contain preservatives, anti-caking agents or additional sodium. So why not make your own homemade seasoning mixes? Making herb mixes at home gives you ultimate control over the ingredients to make them healthier-and you can customize the flavors to your liking....

Giada De Laurentiis on a designed background next to a pot with boiling water and pasta Credit: Getty Images / Michael Tran / rarrarorro Giada De Laurentiis on a designed background next to a pot with boiling water and pasta Credit: Getty Images / Michael Tran / rarrarorro Giada De Laurentiis on a designed background next to a pot with boiling water and pasta Credit: Getty Images / Michael Tran / rarrarorro...

Meal Prep Cheap and Healthy Lunches 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 we enter the last week of January, I’m rounding out this month’s meal-prep lunch theme with a budget-friendly focus. I’ve talked about the stress-busting, timesaving benefits of meal prep and how it helps you stick to a healthy diet, but what we haven’t dug into yet are the cost-saving benefits—of which there are many!...

a jar of pickles and hummus on a colorful background The popular social media app TikTok is great for more than starting dance trends. From Dalgona coffee to carrot bacon to a behind-the-scenes look at Lizzo’s vegan diet snacks, TikTok is home to some pretty fascinating food content too. Sure, some of the ideas might be too fast-forward to follow or end up as flops, but we’ve been surprised by how many are actually winners (including this greasy container cleaning hack)....

Native to the warmer regions of Mexico and Central America, avocados—originally referred to as aguacate or alligator pears—are fruits unlike any other. Avocados are characterized by a large central seed surrounded by a uniquely smooth and creamy green flesh that is encased by a rough outer skin. Botanically, they are actually berries! However, their nutritional profile does not reflect that of a berry. These exceptional fruits contain the highest amount of fat, calories and protein of any fruit....

Arugula Credit: Helen Norman Arugula is a delicate, leafy green with many monikers around the world. Known as rocket in England, roquette in France and rucola (or ruchetta or rughetta) in Italy, arugula is used in many cuisines and dishes. Read on to learn more about the leafy green, including what arugula tastes like and ways to prepare it. What Is Arugula? Arugula is a leafy green, part of the cabbage and mustard green family....

Nearly four months into COVID-19 being an official global pandemic, you’re probably familiar with the common safety refrains. Stay home if you’re sick. Keep your distance (at least six feet, with 10 to 15 being even better according to our contacts at the CDC). Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Although soap and water will always win the hand hygiene game since they actually reduce the amount of germs on your skin, hand sanitizer is a passable stand-in to deactivate most germs....

In college, I lost 70 pounds. That weight-loss was transformational in so many ways. The outside appearance, for sure. As someone who for a long time found it difficult to walk into a mall and find clothes that fit her shape and size, it was freeing to have more options. However, the lessons I learned about myself and the mental toughness and resilience I developed on a journey of self-discovery made me better....

Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan Eating carbs while managing a diabetes diagnosis likely seems impossible. A person who has diabetes—whether it’s prediabetes or type 2—must regulate their carb intake to avoid blood sugar spikes in order to delay or prevent any long-term health problems such as heart disease, vision loss and kidney disease, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

a photo of Duff Goldman Credit: Photo: Charm City Cakes; EatingWell collage Celebrity pastry chef Duff Goldman is known for his mind-blowing cake creations at Charm City Cakes and his other bakeries which span the nation. Nowadays, you can catch him co-hosting Kids Baking Championship with Valerie Bertinelli on Food Network. Goldman is the leading expert on getting kids interested in baking and experimenting with recipes galore. His new cookbook, Super Good Cookies for Kids, teaches kids (and their adults) basic kitchen safety, how to write their own recipes and, of course, a ton of super-good cookie recipes....

Brown Butter Seared Scallops Brown Butter Seared Scallops Brown Butter Seared Scallops Brown Butter Seared Scallops Pictured Recipe: Brown Butter Seared Scallops Scallops feel like a decadent dinner you only order at a restaurant. But if you aren’t already making scallops at home, it’s time to start. You won’t believe how easy it is to get perfectly crisp on the outside, tender on the inside scallops. This protein-pack seafood is a lot easier to prepare than other shellfish....