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Peanut Noodles with Seared Tempeh and Fried Shallots

Take that package of instant ramen and throw away the soup flavoring (or stash it for another day). Instead, boil the noodles like pasta, then coat them in a (…more) —Sarah Jampel ...

Effortless Angel’s Food Cake

This is probably the easiest meringue you’ll ever make. Just put some cold egg whites and sugar in a bowl, start whipping, and then stop before they’re stiff. (…more) —Stella Parks ...

Spicy-Sweet Carrot Smoothie

Not quite carrot cake, not quite tropical, and a very good way to get a vegetable down at the top of the day. This smoothie is lightly sweet on its own, but if you do like things o ...

Andrea Bemis’ Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

The best cookies I had all year—and I eat a lot of cookies—were Andrea Bemis' Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies from her book Dishing Up the Dirt. Their texture is (…more) —Sarah Jampel ...

Rose-Infused Turkish Rice Pudding

The first time I invited friends over for an ambitious and authentic Turkish dinner is kind of a haze; I set my roommate’s terribly tacky potholders on fire ( (…more) —Oset Babur S ...

Raspberry-Raspberry Shortcakes

Serves 6 For the shortcakes: 1 1/2cups all-purpose flour 1/2old-fashioned oats 5tablespoons sugar, divided 1/2teaspoon salt 1tablespoon baking powder 8tablespoons unsalted butter, ...

What It’s Really Like To Teach Yoga After Kids

Ok, I know we’re not supposed to talk about money + yoga because that’s taboo. But. Yoga’s complicated. It can be at once an ascetic spiritual practice, an embodied meditation tool ...

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Andrea Bemis’ Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

The best cookies I had all year—and I eat a lot of cookies—were...

Spicy-Sweet Carrot Smoothie

Not quite carrot cake, not quite tropical, and a very good way to... Read more »
How to kill bad bacteria in the mouth

Garlic and onion are tasty and is also essential component in numerous dishes,... Read more »
The Truth About Whether You Should Really ‘Om’ In Yoga Class

Mandy Ingber is a yoga teacher and the author of Yogalosophy for Inner... Read more »
Crepes

Ingredients YIELD 7crepes UNITS US 1cup flour 1 1⁄2cups milk 2eggs 1teaspoon vegetable... Read more »
This Quick Workout Will Shock Your Body In All The Right Ways

Workouts at Switch Playground live up to their name—they’re fun, and very, very... Read more »

Sculpt Your Booty Like Crazy With These 3 Hip-Thrust Variations

Calling all folks looking for a firm and fierce booty! Meet your new... Read more »
Biscuits

Ingredients SERVINGS 12 UNITS US 2cups all-purpose flour 4teaspoons baking powder 2tablespoons granulated... Read more »
The Best Equipment-Free Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

Exercising while traveling has always been a challenge, but it can be even... Read more »
Find your inner calm

Anxiety and stress are all too common these days, but there is a... Read more »
Running tips for women

Ace your next race with these top tips Going for a run is... Read more »

Raspberry-Raspberry Shortcakes

Serves 6 For the shortcakes: 1 1/2cups all-purpose flour 1/2old-fashioned oats 5tablespoons sugar, divided... Read more »
The Fitbit Blaze Is On Sale For Its Lowest Price Ever

Looking to buy a Fitbit Blaze? If so, you need to head to... Read more »
Kittencal’s Buttery Cut-Out Sugar Cookies W/ Icing That Hardens

Ingredients SERVINGS 35-40 UNITS US COOKIES 1cup butter, softened (no substitutes) 1cup sugar... Read more »
Exactly How to Get a Better Butt Using Just a Foam Roller

Who doesn’t want a toned backside? These moves, which incorporate a foam roller, are sure... Read more »
This Bralette Is Super Comfy and Helps Empower Young Women

In case you need a reminder, females are absolutely amazing. And to help... Read more »

Effortless Angel’s Food Cake

This is probably the easiest meringue you’ll ever make. Just put some cold... Read more »
Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients SERVINGS 3-5 UNITS US 2eggs 2cups all-purpose flour 2tablespoons sugar 2teaspoons baking... Read more »
Frizzled Cabbage

Ingredients SERVINGS 2 UNITS US 1⁄4medium green cabbage 2tablespoons butter (or more if... Read more »
Big Grandma’s Best Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients SERVINGS 36 YIELD 3dozen cookies UNITS US 1cup brown sugar, firmly packed... Read more »
Baked Chicken

Ingredients SERVINGS 4 UNITS US 4chicken breasts, with bone and skin 1⁄4cup butter,... Read more »

Andrea Bemis’ Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

The best cookies I had all year—and I eat a lot of cookies—were... Read more »
Award Winning Chili

Ingredients SERVINGS 6 UNITS US 1lb ground venison or 1 lb ground beef... Read more »
Men: Here’s How to Eat and Exercise to Lose That Pool T-Shirt

In September 2015, Vernon Gudger’s doctor gave him terrifying news: His blood sugar... Read more »
TSR 1993 Version of Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls by Todd Wilbur

Ingredients SERVINGS 12 UNITS US 1(1/4 ounce) package dry yeast 1cup warm milk... Read more »
Screening tests you probably don’t need

You’ve probably had more than a few screening tests—blood pressure and cholesterol checks,... Read more »

What It’s Really Like To Teach Yoga After Kids

Ok, I know we’re not supposed to talk about money + yoga because... Read more »
What Burns More Calories: Running Inside Or Outside?

Plenty of people pick running as their go-to cardio workout to burn calories and shed... Read more »
How to tone up your back

Say goodbye to annoying back fat… Guilty of neglecting your back muscles? You’re... Read more »
How Much Do Steps Per Day Really Matter?

Forget calories, heartbeats or even weight on the scale. For a lot of... Read more »
Goat, Beer and Weed Yoga: Threats to the Traditional Practice?

A group of yogis hold child’s pose while miniature-sized goats leap into the... Read more »

4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients SERVINGS 2 UNITS US 12shrimp (Jumbo sized, peeled, deveined, & tails intact)... Read more »
Are you suffering in silence?

If anxiety is taking over your life, don’t despair. You can beat those... Read more »
The benefits of play

Want to be happier and more creative? Allow yourself some play time. Don’t... Read more »
Rowing machine workout

Blast fat and boost your fitness with a hard-hitting rowing machine workout Hands... Read more »
Should Be Illegal Oven BBQ Ribs

Ingredients SERVINGS 4-6 YIELD 3lbs Ribs UNITS US 3lbs pork back ribs 1(8... Read more »

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