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Ready to give your usual cookie tray a glow-up? These Christmas cookie recipes will bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your holiday table. Image of Pizzicati by Caitlin Bensel Across the Mediterranean, every region has its own version of the Christmas cookie. There are honey-soaked Greek treats, crunchy Italian pine nut bites, chewy Middle Eastern date cookies, and beyond.Most have been passed down for centuries–made with simple ingredients and no fancy equipment, and several are naturally gluten and dairy-free. All are a symbol of that Mediterranean hospitality I’m always talking about–the talent for welcoming guests with a tray of…

While our ancestors relied on their senses to assess how they were doing, increasingly, we rely on gadgets. Today, if you’re curious enough, you can measure your heart rate, your step count, your exercise intensity, and your sleep quality—sometimes all on one sleek device. In the best cases, these devices offer a bridge between what you subjectively feel and what you can objectively measure. This is generally a really cool and amazing thing. Our subjective feelings and assessments matter, but they’re not always the most reliable. Us humans just aren’t particularly skilled at quantifying our experiences and behaviors with cold…

These Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins are moist, fluffy, and made healthier with whole wheat flour, applesauce, and zero butter or refined sugar. Loaded with delicious pumpkin flavor and warm spices for the perfect fall muffin! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save It’s officially that time of year! Pumpkin season is in full effect and these Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins have been on repeat.…

If you’re over the age of 50, you’ve been conditioned by a generation of TV advertising that heartburn and bloating need to be treated with some kind of over-the-counter antacid. The question, “How do you spell relief?” has been burned into your psyche. R-O-L-A-I-D-S is the answer over and over and over. But then there’s the Tums jingle: “Tum, tum, tum, tum, Tums.” So we’ve been conditioned—got heartburn? Get an antacid. But what if that’s not true? What if the problem is low stomach acid as we get older? Not too much stomach acid, but not enough. How do you…

Dump dinners are the best. If you’re not familiar with the term, they’re meals made by dumping the ingredients in a pot or casserole dish with very minimal prep. Rotisserie chicken is perfect for these dump dinners that call for cooked chicken. You may need to shred some of the chicken or cut up a veggie or two, but other than that, just dump, then let your stove or oven do the rest of the work. Broccoli Chicken Divan DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS  “One of the easiest and quickest weeknight dinner recipes I’ve ever made. I used a rotisserie chicken…

I had the privilege of interviewing 98-year-old Elaine LaLanne. If you are a Baby Boomer, you will remember watching her and her husband Jack LaLanne on television for 34 years. He was one of America’s first fitness exercise gurus, and he always started his show doing jumping jacks. Elaine is still going strong at almost 100. Watch our delightful and super-inspiring interview. Of course, I had to ask her what has kept her so healthy and active for 9 decades and counting. Below are some of the nuggets she shared with me. However, I recommend watching our video as she…

Each week, our amazing team of recipe developers, culinary producers, taste makers, and community members create so many delicious new recipes that get shared world wide. So if you’re looking for fresh kitchen inspiration—we got it! From show-worthy dessert bars to comfy, cozy seasonal casseroles, you’re going to love these delicious new recipes. Each recipe has been tested, tasted and enjoyed by our team—ensuring that it’s approachable enough for everyday cooking yet special enough to impress. Save these recipes on MyRecipes so you can easily reference them when meal planning. And check back next week—we’ll have a whole new batch…

This Keto Chocolate Pound Cake with a moist cream cheese swirl is completely over the top, and the best part is that it only brings 4.7 grams of net carbs per serving! If you are looking for a low-carb Easter cake recipe, this one is perfect for this occasion! The full recipe is just below but don’t miss my ingredient selection tips, storage instructions, and detailed step-by-step tips. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line a 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan with a piece of parchment paper.…

Trying to lose weight? Go keto? These vegan low carb pasta recipes can get you on the right track! By Lora O’Brien Pizza. Macaroni and cheese. Mashed potatoes. Creamy pasta. All of these dishes have a few things in common: one, they’re awesomely delicious. Two, just about anyone would eat them, even the pickiest 5 year olds. But also: they’re high in carbs, calories, gluten and unhealthy fats. Oh, and they’re not usually vegan! Thanks to celebs like Jennifer Aniston making a big deal about how they lost weight on low carb diets, carbs are the new sugar – the…

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