Exercise is increasingly becoming a top priority for many people looking to improve their health, and hitting the gym is one of the best ways to start. But if you’re feeling anxious about stepping into the workout space, you’re not alone – the feeling has become known as “gymtimidation” and is common, whether you’re new … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. I make these peach cupcakes with a cinnamon spiced batter, a jammy peach filling in the center, and vanilla buttercream on top for a handheld, peach cobbler inspired treat. The cupcakes bake up in 20 minutes, … Read more

PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock Costco is well-known for its sprawling aisles and seemingly endless inventory, but like any major retailer, the warehouse giant pulls items off its shelves all the time. And though members may hope that only unwanted products will be selected for removal, the reality is that shifting … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Crispy potato skins loaded with shredded slow-cooker buffalo chicken, melted cheese, and crunchy carrots and celery make these Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins the perfect lighter game-day appetizer or crowd-pleasing snack. Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins I first made buffalo chicken in the slow cooker while developing … Read more

I know jam sounds like a weird way to describe this but it’s thickened with honey and is spreadable like a compote/jam. It has a subtle sweetness that adds to the natural sugars in the tomatoes. The spices added like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder compliments the jalapeños and gives it a perfect bite … Read more

Gomashio is a simple Japanese seasoning made from toasted sesame seeds and salt. It adds crunch, nuttiness, and added nutrients from the sesame seeds. A few years ago I started making a red version and it quickly became a kitchen staple. Dense with sesame, dynamic with chile powder and smoked paprika, the wildcard ingredient is … Read more

Having lived my entire life so close to the Dominican Republic (in Puerto Rico), I’ve had the pleasure of tasting most of their classic dishes. Mangú is one of them, probably the most well-known Dominican dish. It’s made by mashing green (unripe) plantains and is traditionally eaten for breakfast. The dish is believed to have … Read more

Trailblazer Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, Ph.D., expertly manipulates a cell’s environment to change its behavior and function. In the context of health, she uses cells to regenerate damaged tissue or to build models of disease for drug development. She said her passion was always medicine, but she also had an interest in engineering because she grew up … Read more

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you might be looking for impressive yet effortless recipe suggestions to impress your significant other. Forget champagne and oysters – we’ve learned what our users really like to eat and drink for a romantic night in. Read on to find out which Valentine’s day dishes and drinks were most popular … Read more