Bake Your Turkey in a Bundt Pan Create the perfect vertical turkey roaster using a bundt pan that will ensure even heat distribution and crispy skin all around your bird. Fill the cavity of the pan with your favorite vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onions, and beets are all great options) and season generously. Then cover the center opening of your bundt pan with aluminum foil to prevent messy drippings from getting all over your oven....
Before you knock it, we’ve gathered a few ways to cook your frozen pies that’ll enhance the flavors, maximize the crunch, and yield photo-worthy ‘zas you’ll hardly remember came from a box! Benefiting from the convection heating that circulates air around the food, an air fryer quickly heats all sides of a frozen pizza evenly and prevents it from becoming a soggy mess. Here’s how to make pizza in your air fryer: Set the air fryer to 380-400 F and heat the frozen pizza for six to 10 minutes (depending on the thickness of the crust), or until golden and crispy....
Ramen is a major part of Japanese culture, although it is presumed to have originated in China. Luckily for us, ramen has now become widely popular beyond Japan. There are many different types of ramen, and the regional variations are vast. From the broth to the toppings, its components vary widely. And to throw a curveball into the mix, some ramen dishes, like mazemen, are broth-less and simply tossed in a rich sauce, or tsukemen, which are cold noodles served with a dipping sauce or broth alongside for dunking....
If you’re reading this and thinking, “yeah, right—my nonstick pan could only keep foods from sticking for the first week,” we know why. It’s called nonstick cooking spray, and it can wreak havoc on your nonstick cookware. Here’s why you should never use it and what you can do instead to protect your prized pots and pans. Don’t Use Cooking Spray Using cooking spray (PAM is the most popular) is a surefire way to ruin your skillet’s nonstick coating....
“Knowing and understanding your face shape can be important for a number of reasons—[like] when choosing a hairstyle, picking sunglasses, grooming your eyebrows, or applying makeup,” says David Shafer, MD, FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Shafer Plastic Surgery in New York City. “It also allows you to play with dimension and know which parts of your face you want to emphasize or minimize.” Also interesting: Your face shape can help predict how your face will age....
“Damage is the number one cause of dull hair,” adds Mark Townsend, a celebrity hairstylist in Los Angeles, California. “When strands get damaged, particularly from heat or harsh chemicals, they begin to break and won’t reflect light properly. The most important thing for shiny hair is that the hair cuticle is closed and smooth so it can reflect the light.” But don’t just lust after lustrous hair. We tapped a handful of hairstylists to share some hacks for closing those cuticles and bouncing the light to the next megawatt level, both immediately and over time....
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Snow Cocktail Basics To start, you’ll want to ensure that your snow is as clean and pure as possible. This means you want to capture it right after it falls, before humans, pets, and wildlife have a chance to impart any grime into what you’re about to ingest. Freshly fallen snow is also at its lightest and fluffiest texture, which makes it a fun alternative to traditional ice in beverages. Capture your snow as close as possible to when you will be using it, but you can store it in the freezer until ready if need be....
The key to making a good Irish stew is to understand its simple nature. In its most basic form, you throw your chopped ingredients into a pot, cover them with water, turn on the heat, and wait for them to soften. Many recipes don’t even call for you to brown the meat before adding water. Still not sure where to start? Here’s how to make Irish stew that your family will love....
Before you hit the grocery store, know that polenta is made from yellow corn kernels that have been dried and ground. We recommend buying medium- or coarsely-ground cornmeal— the better the cornmeal you start with is, the more thick and creamy your polenta recipe will turn out. In a pinch, instant polenta will do the trick. Polenta is a super versatile ingredient that you’ll find endless use for. It can be served in sweet or savory dishes, but pairs particularly well with rich, cheesy, salty ingredients....
Regularly checking email is an everyday task that’s impossible to avoid, and no matter how diligent you are in hitting “reply all,” managing a mounting email inbox is easier said than done. And if you’re less diligent—as in, you’re more prone to letting your emails pile up unaddressed—that lack of inbox organization (and the anxiety of being in email debt) is likely affecting your productivity more than you realize. Luckily there’s a way out of the chaotic inbox hole....
In fact, when I moved several months ago and was forced to face all of the clutter that had accumulated, I finally had to deal with three and a half years worth of mail and paperwork. But in my new place, I’m testing out a new method. Instead of procrastinating until this task becomes overwhelming, I’m devoting just five minutes a day. Want to test it out yourself? Start by setting up a sorting station, detailed below, and in just a few minutes a day, you can kiss the paper clutter good-bye—forever....
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According to National Geographic, 91 percent of plastic isn’t recycled. The 5 Gyre Institute, a nonprofit that researches and encourages action against plastic pollution, estimates that less than 10 percent of plastic is recycled, while 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year. Research suggests that the vast majority of plastic isn’t recycled, and new restrictions in China—which until recently accepted the bulk of recyclable items from the United States, according to The Atlantic—mean even more recyclable goods are ending up in the trash and, eventually, landfills....
How to Reheat Thanksgiving Turkey in the Oven The best part of reheating turkey in a warm oven is that you can use the appliance to reheat a slew of leftovers for a quick meal. Plus, the oven is a chef-approved method for reheating Thanksgiving turkey and takes very little effort, just preheating the oven. “The best way to reheat turkey is in the oven,” says chef Jose Garces. “Slice the turkey, place it in a shallow pan, add some chicken or turkey stock, and cover tightly with foil....
What You’ll Need: 1 pot (preferably one that’s about 2 inches larger than the plant’s current container)Sharp scissors or pruning shears Knife or flat trowelPotting soil with perlite How to Repot Your Plant 1. Select Your Container To allow for plant growth, select a new container that is 1 to 2 inches larger than the pot your plant is currently in. Pots must have drainage holes in the bottom to allow excess water to flow out of the pot, otherwise roots can suffocate and develop disease....
Professional baker Vallery Lomas, author of Life Is What You Bake It, has the perfect plan to help you set up your pantry perfectly, no matter what your budget is. The first rule: Think about what you want to make. If you’re not a baker, there’s probably no need for a big bag of flour or a big bottle of vanilla extract—but if you are, you might save money buying those in bulk....
Step 1: Make sure your books are clean, dusted, and ready to be stored. Then find clean boxes that are the right size. (Avoid ones that were previously used to store food, as they might attract mice or bugs that will destroy your books’ paper pages.) Your best bet? Waterproof plastic containers. Step 2: Fill your boxes, wrapping each book in a paper towel or bubble wrap to prevent damage to the cover (or books sticking together), and stack the heavier books on the bottom....
On this week’s episode of Money Confidential, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez explores our very best advice from financial experts on how to talk money with your partner effectively. To begin with, couples need to understand that differences in financial approach (and arguments about them) are all too common—thanks to different upbringing around finances, according to Brad Klontz, PsyD, CFP, a clinical psychologist and certified financial planner. He suggests that those differences could actually work in your favor, as your partner can help you “gut check” spending and avoid frivolous purchases....
