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Tatiana Bralnina/Getty Images Once a specialty supermarket exclusive,oat milkis now widely available at the supermarket. And itsfull of health benefits! And making oat milk from scratch is super easy, quick, and customizable. Photo:Tatiana Bralnina/Getty Images The recipe can also be doubled or halved, depending on your rate and enthusiasm of oat milk consumption. Heres how to make oat milk completely from scratch. How to Make Oat Milk Ingredients: Method: Is Oat Milk Gluten Free?...

It’s time to say goodbye to boxed pancake mix. Do you know how to make pancakes from scratch? There’s a reason this breakfast staple has been so popular for so long. Photo: Yagi Studio/Getty Images But it will take too long, right? All you gotta make pancakes from scratch is a handful of common ingredients and about 10 minutes. But the foundation for everything is a great basic pancake recipe....

Paper snowflakes perfectly capture the magic of winter snowfalls. And learning how to make them is much easier than you think. Luckily, you don’t need professional-level craft skills or fancy supplies. Marla Christiansen Grab ordinary printer paper and follow the folds outlined below, and snip your way to pretty DIY decorations. Once you get the hang of it, be creative with your patterns and experiment with intricate designs. Fold your paper to make a square....

Learn how to peel your beets without making a mess. Learn the easiest method for peeling beets (hint: it involves cooking them first! But beet skins are rich in nutrients and perfectly fine to eat too. Photo:Sarsmis/Getty Images Try this easy step-by-step to get perfectly peeled beets without beet-stained hands. Let the beets cool Wait about 20 minutes for the beets to cool. It’ll make the beets easier to handle for peeling, and may help reduce the staining involved....

Learn how to cook delicious, healthy whole grain basmati rice on the stovetop. Basmati rice is aromatic, long-grained rice that comes in brown and white varieties. The nutty taste and unique texture make this ingredient an excellent base formost rice dinners. Carson Downing, Props: Lexi Juhl, Food: Kelsey Moylan The first step, though, is perfecting the rice. Learn how to make delicious, whole grain basmati rice by following the instructions below....

Spoiler alert: Don’t rub your wrists together! We reached out to a couple of fragrance pros for their tips onhelping perfumes last. They also explain different fragrance concentrations and how that impacts longevity. Choose a Perfume With a Higher Concentration Fragrances have different concentrations depending on the formulation. Generally, higher concentrations have a stronger scent and last longer; a little usually goes a long way. Fragrances with lower concentrationslike body splashes and EDTscan be sprayed more liberally....

It’s way easier (and way more delicious) than you think. Westend61/Getty Images Pickles are more than just a delicious addition to a sandwichthey come with manyhealth benefitsas well. All you need is a few ingredients and a little bit of patience. Photo:Westend61/Getty Images What’s the Difference Between Quick Pickling Vs. Add optional garlic cloves or whole spices. After a few days, start tasting the pickles to see if you like their flavor and texture....

You probably already have all the ingredients to make this low-sugar cocktail. Ranch water has reportedly been around for decades but has seen gains in nationwide popularity of late. DEBBY LEWIS-HARRISON/GETTY IMAGES What Is Ranch Water? DEBBY LEWIS-HARRISON/GETTY IMAGES It’s considered a highballrather than a cocktailbecause it has just one spirit (tequila). Ranch Water vs. a Margarita Comparisons between ranch water and a margarita are inevitable. Unlike a margarita, authentic ranch water doesn’t have orange liqueur (like Cointreau) or added sweeteners....

These pro tips from the author of “Salsa Daddy” will make you a believer. Salsa should be bold, sometimes fresh, sometimes smoky, and always bursting with flavor. And don’t go thinking it’s only for chips. Photo:Anna Bogush/Getty Images The direct translation of the word salsa is sauce. Even that, according to Martinez, is an understatement. InMexican cuisine, salsa is so much more. Alex Lau, Courtesy of Clarkson Potter/Publishers Its a seasoning for food that tickles and gratifies the palate....

Expand your salad repertoire with this crispy, cozy main dish made with Brussels sprouts. Quickly cooking the shaved sprouts instead of serving them raw gives the salad a second boost. To serve, toss the cooked sprouts and pancetta together in a lemony Caesar-ish dressing. Photo:Fred Hardy Top the salad with crisp, golden panko and a creamy fried egg for a protein boost. Shopping tip: If you’re able to find pre-sliced Brussels, snap them up....

Shredded chicken: our secret weapon for quick, healthy meals! Additionally, adding shredded chicken to ahomemade pizzaor bowl of pasta is an excellent way toincrease your protein intake. If you’re in need of some comfort, look no further than these recipes! Photo: CAITLIN BENSEL With some shredded chicken on top, nachos are a filling weeknight sheet pan dinner. Antonis Achilleos Greg DuPree Jen Causey Jen Causey Use low-fat milk, olive oil, and double the vegetables to give this rustic, down-home comfort food a healthy revamp....

With a little patience and just two ingredients, the ancient secret to stellar bread can be yours. Let us guide you through the process that’s totally doable. How Is Homemade Sourdough Starter Different? Bread is afermented foodlike wine,kombucha, andkefirand, in bread, yeast initiates that fermentation. Commercial sourdough starterwhether sold at your grocer’s or onlineis fermented using a packet of yeast. Those packets generally contain just one strain of yeast. It’s important to useunbleached organicflour to ensure no unwanted chemicals hamper the gentle development of your starter....

The secrets to restaurant-quality sticky rice revealed. insjoy/Getty Images Sticky rice is up there among the most commonrice varieties, but it can be misunderstood. Its particularly popular in Thai cuisine, and in certain dessert recipes. Photo:insjoy/Getty Images What makes it sticky is the combination of how its prepared and the pop in of starch it contains. Its commonly used to make sweet rice, but it can also be used in savory recipes....