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Whether you’re cooking up steak and mashed potatoes or scrambling eggs, asparagus is a delicious addition. Plus, it’s a low-calorie, high-fiber vegetable. Half a cup of cooked asparagus has 20 calories and 2 grams of fiber, which is 7% of your recommended daily amount. But …
Whether you’re cheffing up a weekend breakfast or meal prepping for the week ahead, pancakes, especially banana protein pancakes, are a fan favorite. There’s no shortage of sweet and savory toppings to dress them up with. Plus, they’re ready in minutes. You can even reheat …
Avocados are that trendy food that you see everywhere, but if you’re that one in a million person who’s never had the opportunity to eat one or are just plain curious about what it is and what it tastes like, then stay tuned. This superfood …
Grapes are a great source of nutrition and full of benefits like vitamins B and K, but sometimes storing them can be a little finicky. But don’t fret over fickle grapes because we’ve got some tips on choosing the best grapes and keeping them fresh …
Need an easy and minimal way of preserving zucchini? Try freezing it! Zucchini is rich in nutrients like Vitamin A, fiber, and antioxidants, and it’s also an excellent vegetable to freeze for soups or healthy side dishes. Can You Freeze Zucchini? You can freeze zucchini …
Cottage cheese — people love to hate it. The texture. The taste. It’s unfamiliar and therefore gross. But if you enjoy a big bowl of unsweetened Greek yogurt with all the toppings, you’ll probably like cottage cheese, too. I switch off between Greek yogurt and …
Zucchini noodles, commonly known as zoodles, are a delicious, low-carb and low-calorie alternative to pasta. One medium zucchini (196 grams) only has 33 calories and is rich in fiber and calcium. But once you spiralize zucchini, it will only last a few days in the …
Tofu is a versatile and delicious protein source. Just a quarter of a block has about 9 grams of protein and only 90 calories. It comes in multiple textures from silken, which is great for smoothies, to extra firm, which soaks up sauces in stir …
If you need a quick and easy side dish for your next busy workday dinner, this sauteed asparagus recipe is right up your alley. Learn how to pick the freshest asparagus stems, prepare them, and saute your asparagus just right for a healthy and refreshing …
Cutting bell peppers and small peppers might seem a little daunting, but there are five different methods to prepare these veggies for your next recipe. How do you properly cut a pepper? There are many different ways to cut a pepper properly, and this primarily …
Sometimes recipe will call for apples to be cut in specific shapes and sizes to match your recipe. Baking a rustic apple pie? You’re going to want large chunks. Making apple crisp? We’re going to need smaller bits. Or maybe you just want to know …
Have a bunch of leftover shrimp? Let me show you multiple methods to reheat shrimp to ensure you’re reheating them safely without overcooking them into a rubbery mess. I tested many pounds of leftover shrimp in various ways to find the best way to properly …