The Best Vanilla Custard

Close Cook Time:20 minsAdditional Time:4 hrs 25 minsTotal Time:4 hrs 45 minsServings:8Yield:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:20 minsAdditional Time:4 hrs 25 minsTotal Time:4 hrs 45 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings Cook Time:20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time:4 hrs 25 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs 25 mins Total Time:4 hrs 45 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 servings Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients8large egg yolks, at room temperature⅔cupsugar½teaspoonvanilla extractPinch of salt2vanilla beans3 ½cupsreduced-fat milk...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Jason Jenkins

The Best Vegan Burgers

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4 Active Time:35 mins Active Time: 35 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3tablespoonswater1tablespoonflaxseed meal1mediumred onion3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided1tablespoonyellow mustard seeds3clovesgarlic, finely chopped1(1 inch) piecefresh ginger, finely chopped1small fresh green chile pepper (such as serrano), seeded and finely chopped2teaspoonsgaram masala1teaspoonground turmeric¾teaspoonsalt½cupold-fashioned rolled oatsorquick-cooking oats1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added chickpeas, drained and patted dry½cuppacked fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish¼cupmatchstick carrots¼cupraw cashews¼cupvegan mayonnaise (optional)4whole-wheat burger buns, split12leavesbutter lettuce8slicestomato...

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1269 words · Kayla Anderson

The Best Vegetable & Noodle Soup

Close Photo:Jen Causey (Photographer), Chelsea Zimmer (Food Stylist), Julia Bayless (Prop Stylist) Jen Causey (Photographer), Chelsea Zimmer (Food Stylist), Julia Bayless (Prop Stylist) Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:6 servings Active Time:40 mins Active Time: 40 mins Total Time:40 mins Total Time: Servings:6 servings Servings: 6 servings Jen Causey (Photographer), Chelsea Zimmer (Food Stylist), Julia Bayless (Prop Stylist: ) Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1cupthinly slicedcarrot1cupchopped celery1cupfinely choppedyellow onion1tablespoonfinely choppedgarlic6cupsreduced-sodium vegetable broth1(14....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 991 words · Justin Evans

The Best Vegetable for Gut Health, According to a Gastroenterologist

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleThe Benefits of Eating SpinachThe Power of Fiber for Gut Health In This ArticleView All View All In This Article The Benefits of Eating Spinach The Power of Fiber for Gut Health Are you looking for a vegetable thatcan do wonders for your gut health? If so, we chatted with gastroenterologists who say spinach may be the answer. In this article, we’ll explore the many benefits of eating spinach, including its high fiber content, essential vitamins and minerals, and how it can help improve your gut health....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Rick Villegas

The Best Vegetable to Help You Poop, According to Dietitians

Straining on the toilet, passing dry stool or feeling like your stool hasn’t fully passed are all signs of constipation, per theNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. There are various potential causes, from medical conditions to medication changes, but nutrition can also play a role. A 2022 study inNutrientsfound that diets high in sugary products and sodium were associated with higher rates of constipation. On the other hand, diets with more whole grains, fats and starchy vegetables were associated with reduced constipation....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Mary Murphy

The Best Vegetarian Protein to Buy at Costco, According to Dietitians

Close Photo:jetcityimage jetcityimage Whether you’re trying to eat less meat or are full-on vegan or vegetarian, plant-based proteins are key for well-rounded meatless meals. They also happen to be great for your health, reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some cancers. No wonder plant-based eating is on the rise! If you’re a Costco shopper, one vegetarian protein stands out, namely canned black beans. In addition to protein, canned black beans are full of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1165 words · James Cisneros

The Best Vegetarian Tacos

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Active Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:5Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:5 Active Time:1 hr Active Time: 1 hr Total Time:1 hr 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings:5 Servings: 5 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsJicama-Jalapeño Pickles1cupwater3tablespoonsgranulated sugar½teaspoonsalt1cupmatchstick-cut jicamaorradish1smalljalapeño pepper, stemmed and thinly sliced1scallion, thinly sliced3tablespoonsfresh lime juiceTacos½teaspoongarlic powder½teaspoonground cumin½teaspoonpaprika½teaspoonground coriander½teaspoonsalt5cupschopped root vegetables (such as carrot, sweet potatoes, parsnips, winter squash, delicata squash, turnipand/orrutabaga, peeled if necessary)1mediumred onion, sliced into 1/2-inch wedges2tablespoonscanola oilorother neutral oil10(6 inch)corn tortillas, warmed⅔cupcrumbled queso frescoorcotija cheese⅔cupfinely shredded cabbage⅓cupsour creamLime wedges for serving (optional)...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Anthony Smith

The Best Veggie Enchiladas

Close Photo:Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:4 Active Time:40 mins Active Time: 40 mins Total Time:1 hr 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1smallorange bell pepper, chopped1smallred onion, chopped1smallzucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick1cupcorn, freshorthawed frozen1teaspoonchili powder1/4teaspoonsalt1 (15ounce)canno-salt-added black beans, rinsed2tablespoonschoppedfresh cilantro, plus more for garnish8(6-inch)yellowcorn tortillas, warmed1 (10-ounce) canred enchilada sauce(see Tip)3/4cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese...

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1500 words · Megan Odom

The Best Walking Plan to Help Lower Your Cholesterol Levels

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Walking Benefits Your Cholesterol LevelsHow Much to Walk for Better Cholesterol LevelsThe Best Walking Plan to Help Lower Your Cholesterol LevelsThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Walking Benefits Your Cholesterol Levels How Much to Walk for Better Cholesterol Levels The Best Walking Plan to Help Lower Your Cholesterol Levels The Bottom Line Close Photo: Getty Images Two in five....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Laura Blankenship

The Best Walking Plan to Help You Reduce Stress

If you’re feeling burnt out, stretched thin or stressed to the max, you’re not alone. In fact, an alarming number of American adults say that they’re under so much pressure that their day is definitely derailed as a result. While each generation has its tension instigators, it does seem like this is a particularly tough time for Americans' mental health. Withinflationstretching budgets, a never-ending news cycle, unpredictable weather and potential diseases omnipresent (includingCOVID-19), ‘tis the season to be stressed, it seems....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1521 words · Amber Davidson

The Best Walking Plan to Lower Blood Pressure

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhy Is Walking Good for Your Blood Pressure?How Long Does It Take for Walking to Lower Blood Pressure?The Best Walking Plan to Help Lower Blood PressureHow to Step Up This Walking PlanThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Why Is Walking Good for Your Blood Pressure? How Long Does It Take for Walking to Lower Blood Pressure? The Best Walking Plan to Help Lower Blood Pressure...

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1130 words · Patricia Graham

The Best Way to Clean Greasy Food Stains Out of Clothes

Close Photo: Getty / Evgeniy Skripnichenko Grease stains happen. A rogue pepperoni from that slice of pizza lands in your lap or a splash of vinaigrette from that salad ends up on your shirt. If you cook or eat (um, yeah, all of us) you’re bound to end up with stained clothes once in a while. But don’t toss that top into the donation pile just yet. With a few quick and easy cleaning tricks you can be wearing it again next week, no stain in sight....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Justin Rasmussen

The Best Way to Cook Carrots for the Most Delicious Veggies Ever

How to Buy the Best Carrots Choose carrots that are firm, with smooth skin and bright color. If the greens are attached, be sure they look fresh, not dry or wilted. (The greens are edible but bitter. Use them in small amounts insalads.) Avoid cracked or soft carrots or those with green skin at the top. Small carrots have sweeter flavor than large ones. Ideally, choose carrots that are less than 1 inch in diameter....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Todd Mckinney