This Fresh Apple Cake Is Perfect for Apple Season

Close Photo: Photographer: Stacy K. Allen; Prop stylist: Julia Bayless; Food stylist: Ana Kelley Active Time:20 minsCool Time:3 hrsTotal Time:4 hrs 25 minsServings:20Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsCool Time:3 hrsTotal Time:4 hrs 25 minsServings:20 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Cool Time:3 hrs Cool Time: 3 hrs Total Time:4 hrs 25 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins Servings:20 Servings: 20 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsApple CakeBaking spray with flour1poundHoneycrisp apples, peeled, cored and chopped (¼-inch; about 3½ cups)½cuppacked light brown sugar1tablespoonlemon juice1 ½cupsall-purpose flour1 ½cupswhole-wheat flour2teaspoonsbaking powder2teaspoonsground cinnamon1teaspoonbaking soda½teaspoonground ginger½teaspoonground nutmeg½teaspoonsalt1cupgranulated sugar1cupbuttermilk½cupcanola oilorgrapeseed oil3largeeggs, at room temperature2teaspoonsvanilla extractGlaze¾cupconfectioners' sugar, unsifted⅛teaspoonsalt⅛teaspoonvanilla extract2 - 3tablespoonsbuttermilk, divided...

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1070 words · Lisa Hart

This Fresh Twist on the Baked Feta Trend will Have You Dreaming of Spring

Close Photo: Photo: Instagram / @feelgoodfoodie It’s safe to say that TikTok food trends are here to stay and the latest to go viral is thebaked feta pasta with cherry tomatoes. Basically, this tasty recipe combines a block of feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper together in a baking dish, which then gets roasted to create a cheesy sauce for your pasta of choice. It’s easy, comforting and only takes 25 minutes to make, so we’re not shocked that this dish went viral....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Stephen Schaefer

This Galaxy Lemonade Slushie Changes Color as You Drink It

Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:4 hrsTotal Time:4 hrs 10 minsServings:4Yield:4 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:4 hrsTotal Time:4 hrs 10 minsServings:4Yield:4 cups Prep Time:10 mins Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time:4 hrs Additional Time: 4 hrs Total Time:4 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 cups Yield: 4 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4teaspoonsblue pea flower tea2cupsboiling water2cupslemonade Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Brandon Mack

This Glass Food Storage Container Set Has 11,500+ Perfect Ratings—and It's Up to 46% Off Right Now

Photo: Courtesy of Brand Every kitchen needs a set of food storage containers. While you can grab any old set, a sturdy pair of glass ones is arguably invaluable. They’re durable, tend to resist stains and odors, plus you can use them to reheat food without worrying about them melting. These JoyJolt containersdo all of that and more, since they also feature an airtight, leak-proof design. Each set comes with 12 different sizes, and right now they’re up to 46% off at Amazon forPrime members....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · Adam Oconnell

This Grandad Shared His Family's 6-Ingredient Christmas Dessert Recipe, and It's Golden

Close Photo:svetikd/Getty Images svetikd/Getty Images The holiday season has a way of pulling us back to the warmth of family kitchens and cherished recipes passed down through generations. Some dishes, made with love, carry more than just flavors—they carry memories of the people who’ve shared them with us. It’s always an honor when someone shares one of those cherished family recipes, which is why we’re so excited to try this one....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Jimmy Walker

This Hack for Melting Chocolate Will Make Your Holiday Cookie Decorating Way Less Messy

CloseIt’s clear that TikTok has becometheplace to learn fun, andoftentimes wacky, hacks for cooking. Fromeasy tips for making delicious salad dressingtoa brilliant method for cleaning greasy containers(which I now use on a routine basis), the latest trick comes just in time for the holiday season—and more specifically for holiday baking.This Hack for “Cutting” Cake with a Wineglass Is Pretty BrilliantTikTok user@5.minute.recipesshareda festive hackthat will make decorating desserts super simple. Instead of using a microwave or a double boiler to melt chocolate, all you need is a pot of water and your chocolate bar of choice....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1021 words · Mrs. Laura Carr MD

This Healthy Fall Dessert Takes 3 Minutes and Is Just 1 Point on Weight Watchers

The Weight Watchers program, orWW+ as it’s called now, has been totally updated in the few years to be more whole-health focused. The new program focuses on healthy eating, exercise, sleep and even mental health (a total win in our book!). I usedWeight Watchersa few years ago to lose about 20 pounds before my wedding. Though I don’t follow it as religiously now, I still have the app on my phone and use it for recipe inspo (likeKate Hudson’s favorite zero-point salmonorKatie Lee’s cauliflower-based pasta sauce), workouts and even free guided meditations....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1045 words · Danielle Baxter

This Healthy Habit Can Help Boost Brain Health Later in Life

We often think ofdementiaas something that’s only a consideration among seniors. Think again, suggests a new 15,000-person study published in March in thejournalNeurology. Our habits in our 20s and 30s can play a huge role in our risk for greater cognitive declines later in life as we age.“These results are striking and suggest that early adulthood may be a critical time for the relationship between these health issues and late-life cognitive skills,” study authorKristine Yaffe, M....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1662 words · Michael Parker

This Healthy Habit Can Help Reduce Your Alzheimer's Risk in 12 Minutes a Day—and It's Totally Free

Science about how to keep our brains sharp as we age has focused on the importance ofstaying active, following amind-friendly meal planand scoring enough sleep. More recently, researchers have begun to dive into how social, emotional and even spiritual practices might play a role in long-term brain health as well. We’re learning thatsocial isolationcan lead to quicker declines in cognition over the lifespan, and anew review just published in theJournal of Alzheimer’s Diseasesuggests that a consistent meditation routine can reduce stress—as well as the risk of memory loss, cognitive impairment and even Alzheimer’s disease as we age....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Annette Green

This Healthy Habit Can Help Reduce Your Dementia Risk—and It Has Nothing to Do with Diet or Exercise

A growing body of research suggests that a lot of ourdementia riskis in our own hands. The brain-boosting Rx most research focuses on is related toconsuming a well-balanced diet, moving our bodies and staying mentally and socially active. These are definitely all still vital (see the13 scientifically-proven things that could make you more likely to get Alzheimer’sfor a reminder!), but a new study published in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societyhighlights another very impactful habit: Playing music....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Timothy Thomas

This High-Fiber Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Tastes Like Dessert for Breakfast—and I'll Be Making It All Fall Long

ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesI’m a simple lady: if I see an easy fall recipe on my Instagram feed, I’m inclined to make it. And most recently, a pumpkin-pie-flavored chia pudding caught my eye.One of my favorite food influencers on the platform, Kristi Roeder (@avocado_skillet), shared herPumpkin Pie Chia Puddingin an Instagram Reel last week. Since it was posted, the video has over 939,000 views, so it’s safe to say that I wasn’t the only one curious to try it out....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1588 words · Toni Perez

This High-Fiber Salad Is Inspired By Indian Street Food and Helps Me Manage My Blood Sugar

Close Photo:Ali Redmond Ali Redmond Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:2Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:2 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: Servings:2 Servings: 2 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Ask me, “What’s chaat?”—and I may well launch into a dissertation. Chaat is a generic name for South Asian street food that comes in many forms. Think of it as a fresh and tangy dish, sometimes spicy, but interwoven with sweet notes....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1497 words · Michael Rice

This High-Protein Breakfast Is My Favorite Post-Workout Meal

ClosePhoto:CAROLYN HODGES, M.S., RDNWeekend workouts are my favorite. Instead of feeling rushed like I do with my early morning weekday fitness classes, I can sleep in a bit and spend more time stretching and cooling down. There’s also plenty of time to dream about my perfect post-workout meal. It involves a variety of delicious vegetables paired with eggs, bacon and cheese. Does this high-protein post-workout meal sound too good to be true?...

January 18, 2025 · 12 min · 2379 words · Martin Mitchell