These upgrades prove potato salad is no one-trick wonder. Potato salad is the ideal side dish, some might argue. Fold in some bacon and top it all with more bacon and shredded cheese. Photo: GREG DUPREE BBQ Potato Salad Who says BBQ sauce is just for chicken and steak? Think about it: Is there a better flavor combination than potatoes, BBQ sauce, and bacon? Cooked potatoes and dressing are combined with funky kimchi and then topped with scallions and sesame seeds....

We gno youre gonna love these. While its technically categorized as an Italian dumpling, gnocchi is the perfect substitute for pasta. Keep reading for some easy recipes that start with Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi! Photo:Trader Joe’s One Pot Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup Can we hey normalize havingsoup for dinner? Its a great way to bulk up soups and stews. With pillowy cauliflower gnocchi,meaty sausage, and creamy ricotta cheese, this recipe has got it all....

You’ll be surprised by what a strip of elastic rubber can do for your exercise routine. And resistance band exercises are perfect for beginners whoare just getting startedworking out. Paired withstretching exercisesfor recovery, this can be a great place to start. Photo: Getty Images The Resistance Band Routine Candra Huff Think you need a pile of weights to get in shape? Snap out of it and grab an exercise band instead....

Keep your energy levels high with these simple ideas. But caffeine isnt the only way to boost energy levels. There are plenty of alternative ways to increase alertness throughout the dayno stimulants required! Photo:Alexander Spatari/Getty images Here is what nine RDs recommend you try instead. The body needs that fuel to move your muscles and power your brain, among many other important things. High-protein snackslike hard-boiled eggs, nuts, seeds, yogurt, or cottage cheese are all fantastic options....

No more sad desk salads! Stefano Oppo/Getty Images Bagged salad is a lifesaver to stock in your fridge. And once youre bought in, you never want to be without it! Photo:Stefano Oppo/Getty Images Use one or all of these tips for your next bag of salad and youll never go back. Pre-batch the vinaigrette to enjoy on salads all week for that tangy, homemade touch. Sprinkle in Fresh Herbs Fresh herbsare elite, and they dont have to be expensive....

Upgrade this crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving side from good to great. Before you know it, guests will be asking foryourmashed potato secrets. Use Gold Potatoes Not all potatoes are created equal. Photo:VeselovaElena/Getty Images Our go-to for mash is the Yukon Gold, which shines in thisCreamy One-Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe. To Peel or Not to Peel Peeling potatoesis a time-consuming step in the mashed potato process. If you’re peeling-averse, you’re in good company....

If you’ve run out of or can’t find eggs, these egg replacements will do the trick. Bonus: Most are vegan. (Eggs provide both binding and leavening properties.) Photo: Getty Images But you’re free to skip an unnecessary trip to the grocery store. you’re free to also save money and headaches ifan egg shortagemakes eggs expensive or hard to find. Try one or several of these easy, effective egg replacements for your next baking project....

Scrub smarter, not harder. “Stop cleaning with an all-or-nothing mentality,” Rapinchuk says. Combo vacuum-mops can get your floors clean in a single pass. Photo:S Bossert/Getty Images This is a great job for yourreusable grocery totes. Ballentine recommends getting a saddle stool on wheels for the kitchen. you could roll your way to emptying and loading the dishwasher, or even baking. “The repeated action gets easier as you do the same motions over and over,” Ballentine says....

Yes, theres a limit to how long your Thanksgiving dinner can stay on the table. Usingthe proper defrosting techniqueis essential. The key is planning. Photo: Getty Images This will help ensure that your food stays safe and doesn’t get contaminated. “double-check food preparation surfaces and utensils are clean.” Clean hands, surfaces, and utensils with soap and warm water before cooking. Wash hands for 20 seconds before and after handling raw meat and poultry....

Because too much sun isn’t always a good thing. Michel Viard/Getty Images Many people consider shade a bane to gardening, but it doesnt have to be. Shade creates cooler, restful environments that are a pleasure to retreat to (or even work in!) Photo:Michel Viard/Getty Images during the heat of summer, says Ziffer. Not only is shade pleasant to be in, it is essential. I think we should be encouraging more shade into our gardens, says Grant....

Trust us, you dont want these guys hanging out in your space. Sometimes the tiniest,out-of-sight pestsare the most persistent and frustrating. Ticks certainly fall into that category with their disease-carrying, blood-sucking tendencies that impact both humans and pets. H Helene/Getty Images Meanwhile, they release their own saliva, which can potentially transmit diseases. certified entomologist atArrow Exterminators. These are ideal havens for rodents such as mice and rats which are renowned carriers of fleas and ticks....

Researchers offer some lifestyle factors that contribute to longevity. According to anew studyinNature Medicine, theres a clear link between our environment and our mortality. Read on for more details about the study’s findingsincluding nine factors that can actually contribute to alonger life. Photo:Oscar Wong/Getty Images

From animal prints to mini dresses, welcome to the autumn dress edit. This is also a nod to the recent resurgence of the 1960s and 70s. Martinez says, also highlighting the reemergence of the Peter Pan collar. Photo:AGCreativeLab / Getty Images The way sequins and sparkles catch the light and transform a simple silhouette into something breathtakingly glamorous. If true red isnt quite your jam, consider maroon or oxblood, instead....