How Mint Tricks the Body Into Cooling Down Mint is a magical plant. There are several different ways it works to make us feel cooler and more refreshed. The Menthol of It All Mint leaves contain the compound menthol, which gives it its characteristic refreshing and cooling sensation (especially peppermint). When you consume mint or mint-flavored Continue Reading »
Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup soy sauce ⅜ cup bourbon 2 tablespoons dried minced onion 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon garlic powder Directions Gather all ingredients. Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, dried minced onion, ginger, and garlic powder in a small bowl until well Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 8 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks (See tip) 1/2 cup apple juice 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick What to Do In a soup pot over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until desired Continue Reading »
Passing gas, farting, or cutting the cheese. No matter what you call it, everyone does it. On some days, people fart more than others. And on other days, farts are smellier — and those days can be embarrassing. But what causes the smell to change? In this article, we search for answers to some of Continue Reading »
Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil 6 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic salt ground black pepper to taste Directions Combine tomatoes, cheese, basil, garlic, olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper in medium bowl. Set aside. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, and transfer Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 pound linguine or spaghetti 1 cup peanut butter 6 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/2 of a red pepper, cut into strips What to Do Cook pasta according Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup coffee-flavored liqueur 34 chocolate chip cookies, with 2 reserved for garnish 2 (8-ounce) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided What to Do Line a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, with ends extending over sides of pan. In a medium bowl, combine milk and coffee liqueur; mix Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 (16-ounce) package medium egg noodles 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 2 cups cottage cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs What to Do Preheat oven to Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 pound egg noodles 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup finely chopped fresh basil 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper What to Do In a large pot of boiling water, cook Continue Reading »
Ingredients 4 eggs 1 eggplant Oil for frying Kosher salt 2 medium Persian cucumbers 2 plum tomatoes 1 lemon Hummus Israeli pickles Tahini sauce Amba sauce 4 pitas Directions Boil the eggs using your preferred method. I cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil. As soon as the water boils, remove the Continue Reading »
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