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For an easy extra kick of flavor, add garlic. And to speed up the cooking process even further, preheat your roasting pan before adding the veggies—it’s one of our favorite cooking hacks that reliably results in extra browning and even cooking (thanks to the Maillard reaction). For streamlined cleanup, line your baking sheet with aluminum foil. Here are 12 of our favorite roasted vegetable recipes you’ll want to serve alongside every type of protein—and season—under the sun....

Well, we’re here to tell you: that dream doesn’t have to feel far off. To help you along on your quest for peak garage organization, we’ve rounded up 13 of the most genius garage organization ideas out there. From taking advantage of ceiling space (really!) to ingenious hacks for storing workout gear, you’ll find all the inspiration you need to completely revamp your garage into a functional space.

Get the recipe: Kale Flatbread Bites Hot Honey Lamb Meatballs A mixture of sriracha, honey, and ground coriander create a sweet-and-spicy glaze that take these already-scrumptious meatballs to extreme deliciousness. Get the recipe: Hot Honey Lamb Meatballs Red Pepper Walnut Knots These gorgeous appetizers only look like they came from the hottest bakery in town. The secret is two supermarket shortcuts: puff pastry and jarred roasted red peppers. Get the recipe: Red Pepper Walnut Knots...

When you’re ready to eat the mac and cheese, be sure to let it defrost first. Once it’s defrosted, remove the plastic wrap and re-cover the dish with the foil. Then, bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until it’s warmed through, and you’re good to go!

But my kids begged, so there I was on countless nights, dragging my weary self out of my warm bed after I remembered I had forgotten to move Candy Sandy and Jelly (yep, I have two elves) to a new spot. Now that my elves have been permanently shelved, I can share the Elf on the Shelf guide I wish someone had written for me—one with just enough magic and very little effort involved....

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Hulu) and her Scooby gang saved the world a lot in the show’s seven seasons. If you’re feeling a little apocalyptic about what’s going on in the world, take comfort in that it’s not a demonic mayor looking to ascend to a new level and eat your town in the process.You’ll have to wait a few more weeks before the last 11 seasons of Doctor Who touch down when HBO Max launches in May, but the show’s time-traveling, persona-shifting Gallifreyan hero/heroine has soft spots in his/her two hearts for humankind....

Plastic Bags Even if you’re working on phasing plastic bags out of your life completely, many of us still have a stash of plastic bags at home—the ones we use to line our bathroom trash bin or tote leftovers to work. All too often, these plastic bags end up shoved under the kitchen sink. The solution: Invest in a plastic bag holder that’s stylish enough to hang on the wall or attach to the back of the pantry door, like this stainless steel one ($15, bedbathandbeyond....

One element that’s sure to attract compliments: adding flowering plants. But flowers can be a little more finicky than foliage, requiring just the right amount of light and water. So, we’ve rounded up several varieties that are surprisingly easy to care for, according to the plant pros at Costa Farms. Choose those that are a match for your area’s hardiness zone, and you’ll enjoy blooming plants all season with as little maintenance as possible....

If you decide it’s time to rethink your go-to products, check out some of these greener alternatives. RELATED: Here’s What “Green” Cleaning Product Labels Really Mean Instead of paper towels, try washable and reusable cleaning cloths. Or how about a Swedish dishcloth? Use it to wipe down counters or stainless steel appliances—and when it needs a refresh, just pop it in the dishwasher or laundry. In place of the sponge you have to throw away once a week, opt for durable bristle brushes and my personal favorite: these sturdy pan scrapers....

“Exercise in general is probably the best thing you can do for your brain,” says Matthew Stults-Kolehmainen, Ph.D., FACSM, exercise physiologist and exercise researcher Yale New Haven Hospital. “In fact, some researchers think the initial function of the brain was to help people to move.” The positive links between physical exercise and brain health—mental health and mood management, memory and executive functioning, and degenerative brain disease prevention—is a significant topic of research and discussion....

To save you from salad buyer’s remorse, we tried and tested the salad selections from everyone’s favorite affordable grocer. And we came up with a definitive ranking of the best six options on the shelves. You can find the salad kits in the produce section alongside the bagged lettuces, and the boxed salads are over with the rest of the prepared foods. Some TJ’s salads are fine but didn’t make the cut for our favorites....

For starters, make sure to clean your candle out. The secret to cleaning glass candle jars is to freeze them for at least a few hours. All those wax scraps will solidify and harden so you can scoop it out without crumbling. Then, go in with a butter knife, crack the wax to remove, and give it a good wash. Once you have a beautiful jar ready for new life, try these handy hacks below....

Organize Your Costco Haul If you tend to buy toilet paper and other essentials in bulk, you’ll need a storage plan in place. Clea and Joanna call these items “backstock.” Instead of storing dozens of rolls of TP in your bathroom vanity, leave just a few, then stack the rest inside a basket on a shelf in your catchall closet. Label each bin, so it’s easy to find the item you’re looking to replenish....

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“Some colors, like a muddy gray, can bring your mood down after a long or stressful day, and play up emotions like exhaustion, depression, or a lost sense of direction,” explains Jenni Gamble of San Francisco-based design firm Gamble + Design. Keep reading for more mood-ruining paint colors to avoid, according to the pros.

It’s often assumed that animal protein is the only way to meet your body’s protein needs, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. There are endless plant-based sources of protein, as well as one of our favorite meat-free foods of all: the egg. According to the Mayo Clinic, plant-based protein sources actually tend to be less expensive and offer more health benefits. If you’ve either opted out of meat forever or are simply trying to eat less of it, here are seven delicious dishes that will leave you—and your family—fully satisfied....

While parents of younger kids figure out childcare and activities for their school-age children, college students and their families are facing an uncertain fall semester, after a heavily disrupted spring semester. Some colleges have announced all virtual classes and will not open campuses to students; others are attempting a complete return to campus for all students, while more are working toward a hybrid of remote and in-person learning. Paying for college isn’t easy, and unfortunately, many institutions aren’t making it more affordable right now: At some schools, tuition remains the same even if only remote learning is offered or only a select number of students will be allowed back on campus each semester....

But is everything clean? Even if your home looks clean, there may be tasks you weren’t even aware should be part of your cleaning routine. While most of these jobs don’t require daily or weekly cleaning, a bit of attention every few months will leave your home cleaner, safer, and healthier for you and your family. RELATED: This Is Why Your Shower Drain Smells (Plus, How to Clean It) Wash mop heads with hot water and a good detergent....