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ClosePhoto: Jason DonnellyFrom grilling to roasting, asparagus can be enjoyed in numerous ways. One easy way to cook asparagus is to blanch it. Not only is it quick, but blanching also helps retain the vegetable’s vibrant green color. Plus, blanched asparagus results in a crisp-tender texture, perfect for recipes likeTarragon Scallops on Asparagus Spears. Read on to learn how to blanch asparagus.How to Blanch AsparagusPrep asparagus. (Not sure how? Learnhow to cut asparagus here....

ClosePhoto: Getty Images/lechatnoirWe are all spending more time at home and, for many of us, that means working from home (or teaching kids who are schooling at home, too). Zoom meetings and back-to-back tasks can leave us feeling drained, even if we have been sitting all day. It can be hard to put limits on screen time and find time to be physically active, which can zap us of our energy....

The essence of stress is uncertainty. Andstudies showthat in times of uncertainty, the brain requires extra energy from the body. Based on that information, it’s no surprise that many of us are feeling changes in our energy and mood due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. In fact, the impact is so great that the National Institute of Mental Health is recruiting subjects for a study on the mental impact of the COVID-19 crisis....

Close How do you cram an abundant, sprawling garden into only 500 square feet? For Kyle and Morgan Hagerty, the couple behind the urban farmstead East Sac Farms in Sacramento, California, the solution was to growup-and they created this squash trellis to do just that. “Take advantage of your vertical space, because the sky is literally the limit when it comes to growing upward,” says Kyle. “If I grow cucumbers on a trellis as opposed to growing them along the ground, I’m going to be able to grow four times as many in that space....

Close Easy Cheese Boards & Appetizer Party Board Ideas Step 1: Choose the Cheese Choose cheeses from different milk sources-cow, goat and sheep-and with a variety of textures-soft, semisoft, hard. Start with at least two selections for small get-togethers and up to six or more for big parties. If you’re serving three cheeses or fewer, plan on about 1½ to 2 ounces of each cheese per person. If you’re serving more than three cheeses, allot about 1 ounce of each per person....

Close Photo: Ali Redmond There are two main reasons to butterfly a chicken breast. One is to make sure the chicken breast has a consistent thickness throughout the fillet, transforming the popular cut from lopsided to flat and even. This will help the chicken to cook evenly and more quickly. The other reason to butterfly is to prepare the chicken breast to be stuffed or rolled into a roulade with a filling....

CloseIt’s nice to have a homemade salad dressing on hand, but c’mon, life gets busy and the convenience of store-bought salad dressings sometimes wins. But with the right dressing, you can take a plate of greens from dull to delightful. Here’s how to pick a healthy salad dressing at the grocery store that doesn’t undo the work of those veggies.Pictured Recipe:Spring Pea Salad with Strawberries1. Forget Fat-Free Salad DressingThe promise that “fat-free” is better for you is really outdated science....

Watch: How to Buy Free Range Eggs Buying a simple carton of eggs, like a lot of things in life, has gotten more complicated. Here’s how to understand what all those words on the carton mean so you can decide which matter. Cage-free:Means the hens can roam in a building, room or open area instead of a battery cage, a 16x20-inch cage that houses up to 11 birds. It does not necessarily mean that hens have access to the outdoors....

Pictured recipe:Shrimp Scampi Shrimp is a beloved shellfish for many reasons. Whether it’s inSpicy Shrimp Tacosor decadentShrimp & Cheddar Grits, there are endless ways to prepare these crustaceans. They also boast someimpressive nutritionand are high in protein while being relatively low in calories, making them a filling addition to any meal. That said, it can be hard to know how to pick the best shrimp for your health, for flavor and for the environment....

ClosePictured Recipe:Chicken Freezer BurritosFrozen burritos are quick and convenient. Whether you’re out of time in the morning or just want something super-easy, healthy frozen burritos are your secret weapon. No, “healthy burrito” isn’t an oxymoron. Your whole meal, wrapped in a portable package, ready to heat and eat. They are also perfect for a “there’s nothing in my fridge” lunch or super-easy dinner. We scanned 80 labels and tasted 34 varieties to find these winners, plus a cheat sheet you can take to your local freezer case....

Pictured Recipe:Shrimp Cauliflower Fried RiceA carbon-steel wok is one of my all-time favorite kitchen tools. It’s inexpensive—you can find it at houseware stores or Asian grocery stores for about $20—and it definitely comes in handy for quick stir-fry dinners. The beauty of the bowl-shaped frying pan? Once seasoned, it has a natural nonstick surface, like a cast-iron skillet (note: we never recommend nonstick woks).Choosing a WokA 14-inch flat-bottomed carbon-steel wok with a long wooden handle is the best all-purpose wok....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow to Calculate MetabolismTotal Daily Energy ExpenditureUsing BMR for Weight LossCan You Boost Metabolism? And If Yes, How?Preventing a Slow Metabolism In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How to Calculate Metabolism Total Daily Energy Expenditure Using BMR for Weight Loss Can You Boost Metabolism? And If Yes, How? Preventing a Slow Metabolism Metabolism refers to the chemical processes inside the body that convert food into energy in order to keep you alive....

Pictured Recipe:Traditional Herbed Roast Turkey 5 of the Biggest Turkey Mistakes to Avoid Step 1: Remove the turkey leg from the body Place the turkey on a cutting surface. Remove string. Holding the turkey steady with a carving fork, cut through the skin between the leg and body using a large carving knife. Pull leg outward with the fork and cut through the hip joint, removing the entire leg from the body....