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Aim for healthier hydration with a habit-building beverage

FAMILY FEATURES — Begin building tiny, healthier practices into routines you already have to help make it easier to establish habits you can stick to. This concept is called “habit stacking,” and it can help you improve habits from morning to night. Consider those busy mornings when you need an on-the-go solution — rather than opting for sugary foods and drinks, turn to Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothies that include unsweetened green tea. When incorporated as part of an overall healthy diet, unsweetened tea can support heart health. This no-sugar-added recipe from Lipton, a ...

Surprising things to make in your waffle maker

Dust off that waffle iron hiding in the back of your cabinet, the one you only bring out for Mother’s Day. With National Waffle Day approaching on Aug. 24, it’s time to celebrate this small appliance’s flexibility and special place in our culinary heritage. From savory snacks to sweet ...

Tomatoes fresh off the vine

I may not be a great gardener, but the tomato plants in pots at the side of the house are actually bearing fruit. Currently, the tomatoes are ripening in shifts but I’m imagining that within the next few weeks I’ll have enough ripe tomatoes to prepare some of my favorite dishes. For breakfast, an omelet with chopped tomatoes and feta cheese is a tasty way to start (or end) the day. Baked tomato halves with an egg surprise inside are another yummy option, as well as, Tomato Crunch Pie, perfect for brunch, lunch, dinner or any time at all. May I also recommend a pasta dish with ...

What to do with all those fresh-picked cucumbers? Try this Greek salad

There is a lot of chatter about how challenging it is to use up all of the zucchini and tomatoes that inundate farms and gardens in the height of the summer. But somehow, there’s not as much discussion about how to use up all of those cucumbers. If you have planted cucumbers or have access ...

Spud-tastic celebrations for National Potato Day

Baked, roasted, mashed, shredded, fried — no matter how you eat potatoes, enjoying some starchy spuds is a cause for celebration. On Aug. 19, 2024, embrace these potato-centric dishes as you celebrate National Potato Day. Few ingredients are as versatile — and as delicious — as the potato. From humble origins, potatoes have become a staple in cuisines around the world. Potatoes are often affordable and, with a mild taste, they adapt well to every flavor. Whether you like your potatoes with toppings or on their own with a pinch of salt, these potato dishes and recipes are worth a ...