How to Pick the Freshest Fish

Close Photo: Getty Images Fish can be, well, fishy. Fromsustainability concernsto thepotential for mercury, it can sometimes be scary to shop from the sea, especially if you’re not feeling entirely confident. Luckily, there are ways to ensure you’re getting the freshest and most sustainable fish around, even if you’re in a landlocked location. Keep this guide handy for everything to know about how to pick the freshest fish. Where to Shop for Fresh Fish You can have a great experience shopping at the fish counter at your usual supermarket....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1060 words · Eddie Wade

How to Pick the Healthiest Breakfast Cereal

Close Learn how to pick the healthiest breakfast cereal, and get helpful nutrition pointers to keep in mind at the store. Plus, check out our six picks for the best cereal (and after tasting more than 40 varieties, we feel pretty confident about our choices). 6 Healthy Breads You Should Be Eating, According to a Dietitian Get More Fiber Breakfast-cereal eaters are more likely to hit their daily recommended requirement for fiber (25 to 38 grams for adults, depending on age and gender), according to a 2014 scientific review....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Alexandra Reeves

How to Pick the Perfect Jalapeño Pepper Every Time, According to Rachael Ray

ClosePhoto: Getty / Tyrel StendahlFromparty-starting air-fryer popperstocheese ballsto spiced-up fruit snacks, here atEatingWell, we love to perk up recipes with jalapeño peppers. Whether you pick them fresh from thevegetable gardenor from the supermarket produce shelves, these vegetables pack a pleasant amount of kick.That’s because jalapeños fall fairly low on the Scoville Scale, the rating system that scores each variety of peppers based on quantity of capsaicin (the chemical compound that causes the h-o-t sensation)....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1553 words · Tina Mcguire

How to Pickle Anything (No Canning Necessary)

Every year, my garden gets bigger. This year I may have gone a little overboard. I’m harvesting way more produce than I can eat and with all the effort I’ve put in, I would hate to watch my vegetables wither in the fridge. So I’m making quick-pickled vegetables (not just cucumber pickles!). You can pickle pretty much any veggie in the refrigerator: tomatillos, carrots, okra, beets, peppers, turnips, avocado. Then jazz them up with some seasonings, such as pickling spice, garlic and fresh dill....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 816 words · Thomas Guerrero

How to Plan & Shop for a Week's Worth of Healthy Kids' Lunches

Close Our Top Healthy Kids Lunch Ideas for School 1. Create a Meal Plan Planning kids' lunches in advance saves time (for you!) and keeps things exciting (for them!). Make a list of five to eight reliable main-dish “templates” (see some ideas, below) and rotate them into your plan each week. For example: wraps, pizza, mini sandwiches, finger foods with dip, pasta salad, yogurt parfait, and breakfast for lunch. Consider creating multiple main dishes with the same ingredients-like using whole-grain English muffins for mini pizzas one day and a peanut-butter-and-banana sandwich the next....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Michael Sullivan

How to Plan a Safer Holiday Cookie Exchange This Year

Close The holidays are just around the corner, and because the coronavirus pandemic is showing no signs of slowing down, it’s time to rethink many—if not all—of our go-to holiday rituals so we can still enjoy them without putting ourselves or our loved ones at risk. One of the most iconic (and delicious!) holiday traditions we can’t bring ourselves to postpone? Cookie exchanges! Not only are they a convenient way to stock up on a variety of holiday goodies without breaking the bank, but nothing brings on the warm and fuzzies more than baking for the people we care about most....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Bobby Cummings

How to Plan a Week of Healthy Dinners From the Pantry

Sometimes when I do a grocery shop, I simply restock mypantry stores(including some freezer items and long-lasting fridge items, too) rather than making my shopping list based off of any sort of meal plan. That’s what happened at my last shop, so now I’m in the position where I have plenty on hand but need a plan to actually use what I have. Sound familiar? These simple meal plan tips and the easy-to-follow formula for creating pantry dinners means you’ll be able to come up with a week of healthy meals using what you have on hand....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 966 words · Beth Kelly

How to Poach Eggs Perfectly Every Time

Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4largeeggs1/4cupdistilledwhite vinegar Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4largeeggs 1/4cupdistilledwhite vinegar DirectionsBreak each egg into a small bowl. Fill a large, straight-sided skillet or Dutch oven with 2 inches of water; bring to a boil....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Susan Cabrera

How to Politely Send Back Food at a Restaurant

Close Photo: Getty Images Whether you’re going out to dinner to celebrate, to try a new cuisine or because you just don’t feel like cooking, dining out can be fun and relaxing. However, your dining experience can be soured (sometimes literally) when something goes awry with your food order. If you aren’t one for confrontation, or you’re just feeling uncomfortable, here’s a guide on how to send your food back according to an etiquette professional....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Mark Lucas

How to Prep 5-Ingredient Quiches for Brunch in 15 Minutes or Less

Quiche is one of those classic brunch main dishes everyone loves. It looks so pretty, can be filled with a limitless combo of ingredients and is delicious warm or at room temp. And while it may sound fancy, a quiche couldn’t be simpler to make. Plus, you can prepare it a day in advance to reheat later. These five-ingredient quiches prove you don’t need much to make a delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner quiche!...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Thomas Norton

How to Prep and Cook Fresh and Frozen Spinach for Delicious Results

Close Photo: Westend61 / Getty Buying Spinach Spinach is sold loose, in bunches and in plastic bags or containers. Look for slender stalks and crisp, dark green leaves with no signs of yellowing, wilting or sliminess. Spinach sold in bunches stays fresh longer than spinach sold in plastic bags. Fresh spinach should smell sweet, not sour or musty. Pictured recipe:Spinach & Feta-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Storing and Freezing Spinach Store unwashed spinach in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 4 days....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Mark Mcdonald

How to Prep and Eat a Pomegranate (with Photos!)

ClosePhoto:Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Breanna GhazaliFew fruits are as festive as bright red pomegranates, which come into season just as so many fruits are past their time: late September to the end of November in the United States. Their tart and sweet flavor also pairs perfectly with fall and winter produce, like Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and arugula, making them a tasty addition to any meal celebrating the fall harvest....

January 18, 2025 · 24 min · 4937 words · Ellen Davis

How to Prepare a Whole Dungeness Crab

CloseFor the best-tasting Dungeness crab, buy it live and either have your fishmonger steam it and clean it for you or take it home and steam it yourself just before you’re ready to eat. If you’ve purchased your crab cooked, store it on ice in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it (ideally no more than 8 hours after purchase). If you purchased your crab live, keep it on ice until you are ready to steam it (ideally no more than about 8 hours after purchase)....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1253 words · Mikayla Glover