Real Simple food devotees are no stranger to the high-quality, good-for-you, quick, and easy nature of our recipes. But now, we are bringing our simple meals to America’s table. Real Simple is working with Let’s Move!, the Partnership for a Healthier America, and USDA’s MyPlate to give anyone looking for healthier options access to a trove of healthy, delicious recipes. […]
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17 Foods That Fight Disease via Health.com
I am always interested in adding super foods to my diet, especially when it comes to foods that help fight diseases and the common cold. According to our colleagues at Health.com, there are 17 foods that will help give you the vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting nutrients that you need – click here to read the full article. And for more healthy eating strategies, see […]
Celebrate National Margarita Day
It’s National Margarita Day today. And I’m giving you plenty of time to adjust your happy hour plans accordingly. If you don’t feel like heading out for the evening, try making these insanely easy Lime Sorbet Margaritas at home. Just add a salt rim to your glass, scoop in some lime sorbet, and add tequila. And if you’re feeling especially […]
Look for the Roast Date When Buying Coffee Beans
What’s the first thing you should look for when you’re buying gourmet coffee? The roast date. It’s not exactly a “sell-by” date, but it’s the closest thing you’re going to get on a bag of your favorite beans. To be sure you have the freshest most aromatic cup of coffee you can get look for beans that have been roasted […]
Do You Keep Nail Polish or Batteries in Your Fridge?
When I was growing up friends of mine used to keep their nail polish and batteries in the refrigerator. Why? They thought it would make both things last longer, but as it turns out the opposite is true. With batteries, cold storage can actually harm their endurance. And with nail polish the cooler temps will make the lacquer thicker and […]
How to Clean Leeks
Leeks are one of my favorite ingredients to add to winter soups and risottos. I love that they have an onion-y taste, but are just different enough to change a dish. The only problem is that they can be a pain to wash. Here are the steps to follow for clean, grit-free leeks: 1. Cut off the dark green leaves […]
Make Homemade Chicken Soup in 5 Minutes
You may not have a cold or the flu (you lucky, lucky reader), but surely, someone you know does. So why not whip up a batch of homemade chicken soup this weekend, and share it with friends and family who really need it? Our slow-cooker recipe for Chicken and Pasta Soup requires exactly five minutes of hands-on time. Yes, it has […]
