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Close Photo: EatingWell I’m incredibly choosy about the meals I make on busy weeknights. I want our time to be spentreconnectingafter a long day, and not squabbling about the food on the plate. To make the cut, a meal has to be healthy, fast, easy and each of us must enjoy eating it! I have two teen boys (13 and 16) and though it’s true that they’re less finicky about food than when they were little, I still have to work my mom magic to find ways for them to eat dark leafy greens, such asspinach....

ClosePicking healthy spreads and cooking oils at the grocery store can be pretty confusing. There are many different choices out there, but which is best to pick?We put two popular fats head to head to find out which is healthier: this or that? Is it healthier to use butter or coconut oil when it comes to fats?The Winner:It’s a draw, actually.They were both considered nutritional bad boys at one time for their high content of saturated fat, but both coconut oil and butter have gotten a bit of an image makeover in the past few years, as Joyce Hendley originally reported forEatingWell....

Close Photo: Martini & Rossi Summer is the official season ofgrilling, trips to the beach and long drives with the windows down. Along with the gorgeous weather comes the desire to sit outside and relax with a drink in hand. Now, you can enjoy a refreshing beverage with Martini & Rossi’s new “Frosecco,” aka frozen prosecco. The frozen wine cocktail also comes in a rosé variety, which sounds just as delicious....

Close Photo:Jen Causey Jen Causey Pictured recipe:Blackberry Crisp Who can resist a warm berry crumble? The smell of cinnamon and oats baking, the sweet-tart pop of the berries, the chewy-crunchy topping … is your mouth watering yet? In a recent Instagram post, Catherine Perez, known on IG as @plantbasedrd, shows us how she modifies a typical berry crumble to make it breakfast-worthy. “A high-protein breakfast crumble—because crumbles don’t just need to be for dessert,” says Perez at the start of her reel....

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesWhether you’re hosting a little New Year’s get-together or just in charge of bringing along a dessert, trying to figure out which recipe to go with can be intimidating. It’s a busy time of year, so an easy recipe can be a life-saver, but youalsowant it to be tasty and, ideally, pretty cute.Olivia Rodridgo’s Smoothie Is Packed With Gut-Healthy Ingredients—Here’s How to Make It at HomeOf course, we have several of desserts that fit the bill, like ourOatmeal-Coconut Cookies with Cranberries & White ChocolateorCranberry Buttermilk Pie....

Close Photo: Getty Images Tiramisu is bound to be delicious in every single form. Whether it’s theclassic make-ahead dessertor modern takes like our highly ratedTiramisu-Inspired Energy BallsandTiramisu-Inspired Overnight Oats, it’s safe to say that this rich and creamy combo is universally loved. This holds true with a trending recipe that marries our favorite dessert’s flavors with the taste of fall. Three words: Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu. Talk about a dream come true!...

ClosePhoto: Dole Food CompanyAs a food editor, I get hundreds of emails each week from public relations pros trying to get me excited about everything from new products to chef collaborations and restaurant openings. And while I might get more messages related to must-have additions to our holiday gift guide, as fall approached, my inbox filled up with notes about one thing in particular.In case you missed it, pumpkin spice season is in full flannel-shirt-and-cozy-socks swing....

My father’s electric steamer was a predictor of horror in my house. When I was growing up, I knew that the odors emanating from within its clear plastic walls would be more along the lines of decay than deliciousness. Dad’s favorite way to prepare any brassica was oversteaming it to the point that it achieved a light gray hue. His favorite victim? Brussels sprouts.I grew up in the 1990s, before new, less bitter varieties of the cabbage-like vegetable began hitting American shelves....

Close Photo: Casabella This is Obsessed: my weekly column devoted to sharing all the things I’m loving right now—from unique food and gift ideas to travel destinations and beauty products—plus some tips and tricks for living your best life. I know I’ve been talking about cleaning products a lot lately, but it’s been on my mind since we’re all at home (and likely cleaning more) due to the novel coronavirus pandemic....

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ClosePhoto: Instagram / @costcobuysLittle says, “Welcome to summer!” more than the sound of a crackling bonfire and the taste of a golden brown toasted marshmallow. If campgrounds near you are still closed due to the pandemic or you simply want to get your s’mores fix STAT, Costco has you covered. Actually Chuao Chocolatier, a gourmet San Diego confection company does—and one of their new-for-2020 products is now available at Costco for $8....

Photo: Summit Brands When you spend as much time as I do in the kitchen, learning how to clean everything in it isn’t just a chore, it’s a necessity—and in a weird way, a point of pride. For years, though, there’s been one spot that has eluded me:the see-through glass pane on my oven door. It’s a tricky spot because drips happen, and high temperatures bake them into permanency, but you don’t want to use a lot of harsh chemicals on a surface that’s coming into close contact with your food....

Close Photo: Food52 Despite many attempts, I have never been able to keep a plant alive. I’ve always over- or under-watered my plants or forget about them when I go on vacation. I had just about given up on my plant lady dreams when I discovered a foolproof plant:Food52’s Garden Jar Herb Kit. You can choose from six herbs including basil, parsley, oregano, cilantro, mint and sage (buy them: Food52, $20)....