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Whether you’re working more from home these days or just looking to save a few bucks a week, it’s really easy to make delicious hot and cold coffee shop drinks from the comforts of your kitchen. Being your own barista allows you to enjoy healthier versions of your favorites while reaping the manybenefits of coffeebecause you choose exactly what goes into your mug. You can also adjust the sweetness to your taste, experiment with milk varieties or non-dairy alternatives, switch up the flavor of your grounds and make it as strong as you like....

Close Photo: Getty Images Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:1 dayServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:1 dayServings:4 Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:1 day Total Time: 1 day Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe What Is Cold Brew Coffee? 5 Products to Help You Make Delicious Coffee at Home What’s the Difference Between Cold Brew and Iced Coffee? While cold brew is cold from start to finish, traditionaliced coffeestarts with hot-brewed coffee that’s cooled and then served over ice....

Close Photo: Getty Images Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:1 day 10 minsServings:16Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:1 day 10 minsServings:16 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:1 day 10 mins Total Time: 1 day 10 mins Servings:16 Servings: 16 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipeCrème fraîcheis a thick, rich, cultured dairy product that can be used in both sweet and savory applications. Its higher fat content makes it less prone to curdling when heated, making it a great addition to soups, sauces and casseroles....

Want a healthy snack you can feel good about eating—and serving to your kids? Make dried apple chips! They are great forbento boxesor as a packable snack—without a dehydrator. It’s one of the oldest methods of food preservation and the results are an excellent way to take advantage thehealth benefits of apples: they are high in fiber and nutrients and they’re naturally sweet—without any added sugar. Here’s how to dehydrate apples it in a home oven:...

Close Photo: Caitlin Bensel How to Dry Mushrooms When you make dried mushrooms, you’re removing the moisture from the vegetable, so it turns into a dry, shriveled version. The following instructions are for how to dry mushrooms in the oven, but you could also use a food dehydrator if you don’t want to tie up your oven for hours (check out thebest food dehydrators, according to our Test Kitchen). Equipment Directions Whether you’re drying whole or sliced mushrooms, consistency is key....

Close Packing a lunch for work every day is one of the easiest ways to make sure you’re eating healthy and saving money. But most mornings between breakfast, getting ready and maybe even getting your kids out the door, packing a lunch for yourself is just too much. Then it’s noon and here you are again, in line for an overpriced salad you could have made better yourself. Never again, with these three magic words: salad meal prep....

If you’re like me, you’re probably eating more frozen vegetables these days—having frozen veggies on hand helps you toeat more vegetables, while limiting trips to the grocery store. But if you grew up on sad, limp frozen veggies, you might not really be that psyched about the bags of frozen peas and broccoli stuffed in your freezer—poorly cooked frozen vegetables can really make you long for a nice crisp head of broccoli or a fresh salad....

Close Pictured recipe:Tequila Guacamole Guacamole is always a crowd-pleaser, whether it’sgame dayor fiesta time. Creamy guacamole dip is also highly versatile. While commonly served as a dip, it’s also a taco condiment,sandwich spread, grain bowl topper,sweet potato topper, and so much more. Homemade guacamole beats store-bought any day. It’s fresher, healthier, tastier, and takes just minutes to make. If you’re ready make guacamole from scratch, this ultimate guide has everything you need....

CloseSnacking Strategies for Kids with DiabetesSnacks often supply a significant share of children’s daily calories, so it’s important the snacks are nutrition-packed. Offer snacks that supply at least one of the following: protein to support growth, complex carbohydrates for slow-release energy, fiber to aid digestive health, and vitamins and minerals to keep the body running smoothly.Keep these tips in mind:When appropriate, ask kids to help make snacks. They’ll be more likely to eat them if they help prepare them....

Close Photo: Marty Baldwin Pictured recipe:Grandpa’s Homemade Granola Why make homemade granola when you can just buy it at the store? We’ve got plenty of good reasons to keep the packaged stuff on the shelf. While granolas (andgranola bars) have a reputation of being healthy, the store-bought versions are often loaded with sugar and calories. If healthy granola is what you’re after, then making it yourself is the way to go....

Pancakes can be part of a nutritious breakfast if you use just a few healthy tricks. From choosing a fiber-packed flour to adding fruits or nuts for more flavor, there are plenty of ways to make homemade pancakes more nutritious and delicious. Read on to get a basic pancake recipe, then use it to create other flavor variations, like banana-chocolate chip and blueberry. Plus, get tips for making healthy pancakes with ease....

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4 Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3 ½cupscold water½cupold-fashioned rolled oats1largepitted Medjool date¾teaspoonvanilla extract¼teaspoonground cinnamon (optional)⅛teaspoonsalt Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 3 ½cupscold water...

Close Photo: Jamie Vespa, M.S., RD A great-tasting veggie burger is more than just the sum of its parts. When done right, homemade veggie burgers deliver bigger flavor and superior texture than their premade counterparts. Plus, they offer a tasty way to integrate more plant-based ingredients into your dinner regimen, somethingwe can all benefit from. This foolproof formula for making homemade veggie burgers shows you how to make your own at home and offers three easy burger recipes to try, all of which make delicious use of simple, wholesome ingredients (think chickpeas, zucchini, mushrooms, oats and plenty of tasty herbs and spices)....