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Nutritionist tips for eating well for less

Eating well doesn't have to mean spending more. In fact, with a little planning and a well-stocked pantry, cooking healthful meals can often cost less! Here, our nutrition experts share their advice for saving money while making better food choices for you and your family.

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Cook Once, Eat Twice: Slow-roasted salmon over beets

Enjoy roasted salmon and tender roasted beets as your main now, then repurpose the leftovers into a simple salad with balsamic vinaigrette. 

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21 Simple swaps for your favorite family meals

Easy ingredient swaps make your family’s favorite meals better without giving up what they love. Some swaps might go totally undetected while others might make a dish even better. All are approved by our nutrition experts so you know you’re on the right path to meeting your healthful eating goals. 

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8 Ingredients to Make 5 Meals(with video)

Feeling short on time and short on dinner inspiration? We’ve got five quick and delicious dishes to break you out of your weekday recipe rut. The best part: they’re all made using the same 8 simple ingredients, saving you time and money at the grocery store.  

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3 Simple Tips for Better Roasting(with video)

Roasting is a simple way to coax deep flavor and a tender bite from all kinds of protein and produce, no matter your cooking skill level. With mostly hands-off preparation and easy one-pan cleanup, it’s a stress-free way to approach midweek, midwinter meals.  

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3 Ways to Prep Cauliflower(with video)

When it comes to versatile veggies, it’s hard to top nutrient-rich cauliflower. Delicious steamed, roasted, sautéed, or grilled, as a side dish, salad, soup, or main course, there’s nothing cauliflower can’t do.  

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How to Grill Seafood(with video)

Want a better-for-you BBQ spread that doesn’t skimp on flavor? Break out of the burger rut and set your sights on the sea. 

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How to Grill Anything

Raise your cookout game this summer with tips for grilling everything under the sun, from hot dogs and burgers to delicate scallops and even fruit kebobs.

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How to Build a Grazing Board

The grazing board has come a long way from the days of arranging a few cheeses and deli meats on a platter with some crackers or bread. Now the possibilities are limitless, from kid-friendly platters to lavish boards that can function as a full meal. 

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How to Build a S’mores Box

Creating delicious family memories is easy with this DIY S’mores box, perfect for picnics, BBQs, or just hanging in the backyard. Kids and grownups alike will love choosing from different toppings and assembling their own customized versions of the classic campfire dessert. 

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5 Hacks for Perfect Burgers

You don’t need to be a master griller to make perfect burgers at your next cookout. From shaping and chilling the patties to flipping them on the grill, these foolproof hacks will help you turn out juicy, beautifully browned burgers every time.      

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Love Your Leftovers

Cook once, eat twice! Here’s how to make the most out of your meals by storing leftovers and reheating them so they’re just as good the second time around.

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3-Ingredient Cocktails(with video)

What’s better than a cool, refreshing cocktail? Staying at home and bringing the bar to you! Three ingredients are all you need to be a master mixologist with these can’t-miss versions of two classic cocktails.

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5 Super Simple Desserts

Even stay-at-home dinners deserve a big finish, and these desserts are here to serve. From cakes and pies to creamy puddings and fresh fruit tarts, each of these sweets is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Bonus: They're super easy to make.

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How to Make Strawberry Roses(with video)

Surprise someone you love with an edible bouquet of perfectly ripe, juicy strawberries. It’s also a pretty (and delicious!) centerpiece for a spring buffet table. And because this activity is suitable for older children with plenty of adult supervision, kids can join in the fun.

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How to Cut Corn off the Cob(with video)

No food in the world tastes quite like peak season sweet corn. A versatile, affordable, family favorite, fresh corn is a great way to bulk up salads, soups, dips, and more. The easiest way to capture that delicious summer flavor? Cook corn whole on the cob—by grilling, boiling, steaming, or even microwaving—then remove the kernels with this simple technique. 

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How to Make Easy Freezer Jam(with video)

Wish you could savor the flavor of peak season fruit all year long? It’s easy with no-fuss freezer jam. Forget complicated canning techniques and sterilizing jars. This simple, flavorful jam comes together on the stovetop with just a few minutes of active cook time, and stays fresh for months in the freezer.  

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Red, White, and Blue Menu

Celebrate summer with these festive red, white, and blue recipes that are sure to make fireworks fly at any Fourth of July feast.