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Most reusable ice packs are now gel-based since that provides better cooling power than frozen water. When paired with a suitable cooler, ice packs can keep the contents cold for days. Being able to freeze them for thousands of uses can also save you money in the long run. But there are a lot to choose from, so we picked six for our home tester to put through their paces, based on reviews and product information across a variety of brands....

But not all dishwashers are created alike. There are different styles: built-in, portable, and countertop. Built-in, the most common style, fits underneath your countertop. Portable and countertop models are both generally smaller and hook up to your kitchen sink when running. You’ll also need to look at capacity, features, and if you need it, a sanitizing setting. Whether you have a large family and lots of dishes to clean every night or you’re just cooking for yourself and perhaps another person, there is a dishwasher out there that will meet your needs....

Egg rings are ring-shaped molds made to be placed on a pan. Eggs are dropped into the molds and allowed to cook for a few minutes, then the rings are lifted off, and voila—a perfectly round egg. Egg rings also come in square shapes and more whimsical designs. When shopping for an egg mold, something sturdy with some weight to it, is nonstick, and has an easy-to-grip handle will serve you best....

One trick I use to infuse moisture into ground turkey is to add freshly grated zucchini! This is perfect for summer when those of us who garden have more zucchini than we can possibly use. It’s a trick I learned making these spicy turkey zucchini burgers with middle eastern flavors from the Jerusalem cookbook. No, the burgers don’t taste like zucchini, and yes, the grated zucchini works great to keep the burgers from drying out....

It’s easy to add turmeric into your daily cooking My grandmother was the first person to tell me about turmeric years ago, and she’s usually right, so I followed her advice and found ways to add it in to my cooking. While I could still add it in even more, it is really not difficult to add it to roasted veggies, smoothies, and also teas. Although, watch out because the golden hue of turmeric will no doubt discolor your blender if it is not glass!...

How about gaining some inspiration from your freezer? Think fruits, veggies, meat, fish, broth, breads, and even some dairy. Believe it or not, you can even freeze butter, eggs, cheese, and milk. Frozen chopped onions? They can change your life. Having a freezer of food is one thing. Figuring out how to transform those ingredients into breakfast, lunch, and dinner when your mental energy is already stretched thin is another thing altogether....

This list features twists on classic cocktails, hot drinks, punches, and some nonalcoholic options that everyone will be clamoring to sip and savor. And while some say the cold snap of fall demands a sturdy drink like whiskey, you’ll see there’s no such rule here. Sparkling wine, apple cider, and rum all make an appearance (and yes, whiskey, too). Don’t save these cocktail recipes just for a big dinner party!...

You may recognize some of these picks from our Best Kitchen Items, a series devoted to our favorite kitchen goods, tools, and ingredients. What better gifts can we recommend than those we’ve enthusiastically used ourselves? If we love it, we bet your loved one will, too. Not all of these will literally fit into a stocking, but at $25 and under, each one is worth stashing somewhere nearby! Buy it: Flour Sack Dish Towel, $12 each from Kei & Molly Textiles Buy it: Lan Prik Original Green Chili Sauce, $10....

Stop Struggling to find Healthy Kid Friendly Recipes We put together this list of 21 healthy kid friendly meals for those of you looking for some go-to recipes to put into your regular rotation that kids will love (and adults too)! We have lots of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner here. From pizza to corn dogs to egg muffins to chicken tenders to pancakes, we have all the bases covered for you with this list....

I don’t know if I’m more excited about Christmas, or about the fact that we only have a week left until the end of the year! (It’s the latter, in case you’re wondering.) But, I am excited to make all of the indulgent holiday recipes which I consider to be a few of my favorite things. This week’s recipes are pretty straightforward, easy to double, and freezer-friendly. Well, all with the exception of the prime rib for Christmas Day, but that’s part of the plan....

I’m not here to give you sanity-saving strategies for families dealing with daylight savings time, but close. These are five weeknight recipes that feel doable even under dire (is it bedtime yet?) circumstances. None of these weeknight meals require more than 15 minutes of active prep time, and they rely on pantry items with easy swaps if you’re not stocked. No one should have to make an extra stop at the grocery store this week....

It’s been two years since we reluctantly packed our corner apartment on 59th Street and left you. Our Starbucks here has a drive-thru, there are cows across the road, and on sunny days we hear the rumble of leaf blowers. “Oh, you’ll come back to me,” I imagine you thinking. Believe me, I miss you too. I thought about you one morning as I packed my three boys lunch for their new school....

It’s light and easy, with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, chopped apple, and bananas, tossed together with honey and lemon juice. So, what are you making for Fourth of July? Grilling? Barbecuing? Please let us know in the comments, I’m always looking for ideas. Have a safe and festive 4th! Serve immediately. Or cover and chill for up to 2 hours before serving.

A healthy serving of fruit is appreciated by almost everyone, whether from friends and family to colleagues. Here are our picks for the best fruit basket delivery services available today. Best Fruit Basket Delivery Services of 2022 Best Overall: The Fruit Company Best for Beautiful Arrangement: Gift Tree Best Value: Edible Arrangements Best for Seasonal Fruit: Frog Hollow Farms Best for Variety: Melissa’s Produce Best for Gourmet Baskets: Harry & David Best for Same-Day Delivery: Fruit Bouquets...

This non-alcoholic, breakfast-worthy spin on a traditional Bloody Mary cocktail is a splendid (s’blended!) introduction to veggie-based smoothies. Loaded with flavor, this bold blend will seduce you with every sip. Add more Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, horseradish, and lemon juice for an even bolder experience. To take the experience up a step, try salting the rim of your glass and serving with a celery stick. You won’t even miss the vodka....

I wish more people shared my enthusiasm. If you are in the not-so-sure-about-broccoli camp, or are cooking for someone who needs to eat more vegetables but is less than enthused at the prospect, this is the recipe for you. Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese: A Power Combo What’s the one thing that makes broccoli taste great? Cheddar cheese. It’s one of those power combos, hard to go wrong. Just check out our Broccoli Cheese Casserole, or our Broccoli Cheddar Mac n Cheese....

That’s why I was intrigued when I saw a recipe for celery stir-fry in my friend Nancy Hachisu’s Japanese Farm Food cookbook, a simple celery stir-fry with chili infused oil and soy sauce. Such a simple preparation, and so so good. Try it! Nancy’s original recipe calls for using a high quality rapeseed oil (another name for canola oil) and/or light sesame oil. We added a little dark sesame oil at the finish which was just lovely, so you might want to try that too....

The problem is that it is sort of like asking someone to make you “taco night”! Pozole is a big production, not in the making of it, but in all of the wonderful garnishes you can add to it. What Is Pozole? Pozole is a traditional soup or stew of Mexico, from pre-Columbian days. The name is derived from the Nahuatl “potzolli” and the stew is made with hominy and pork or chicken....

Plus, there’s really no reason to be afraid of the little extra fat that comes with eating these cuts of chicken. Honestly, one of the main things we LOVE about the paleo lifestyle is that we NEVER count calories or give too much worry to eating things like bacon and a little chicken skin. As long as our diet is based on the paleo principles and full of a variety of vegetables and healthy proteins, we know that some fat is an integral part of our diet and helps to keep us feeling full and satiated longer....