15 Pesto Recipes That Will Add Flavor to Pasta, Soup, and More

Find your perfect pesto. Swap em with seeds such as sunflower seeds or hemp seeds. Basically, theres a pesto for virtually every occasion and diet. Photo:Victor Protasio Check out this roundup of pesto recipes to find your favorite version of the popular condiment. Whatever ingredients you choose, just be sure to blanch the greens and herbs. This will give your pesto that vibrant green hue, and deliver plenty of flavor....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Katherine Hill

15 Popular Plants You Should Never Grow in Your Yard

Life’s too short to have gardener’s regret. They’re also free from natural checks and balances like predators, disease, and other plants. “Even with increases in laws restricting their sale, some nurseries still sell them.” Getty Images It’s a good idea to do researchbefore planting new trees, bushes, or shrubs in your yard. But some butterfly bushes can become big nuisances in the environment. Butterfly bush is not a plant for butterfly caterpillars....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Jennifer Cruz

15 Pro Tips for Traveling With Makeup

Experts share how to pack a beauty kit that covers all the bases. Carol Yepes/Getty Images Going on vacation is all fun and games until you get to thepackingportion of the trip. At that point, it quickly becomes a game of What can I bring? Photo:Carol Yepes/Getty Images and What must I sadly leave behind? The Calpak Medium Clear Cosmetics Case is a great pick. “I love the ‘free’ ones from cosmetic specials like Clinique and Lancome....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Ashley Baker

15 Recipes With Salmon Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

Fresh or canned, salmon is a star! Ready for more simple (yet tasty) recipes with salmon? Keep reading for more! Photo:Greg Dupree Even with all of those components, this meal is still ready in exactly 30 minutes. Ready in just 20 minutes, we guarantee youll make these burgers over and over again. Believe it or not, this easy meal is ready in just 30 minutes. Jennifer Causey Served with lemony and cheesy roasted broccolini, this 25-minute meal is easy, healthy, and satisfying....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Amanda Cooper

15 Salmon Recipes That Make the Most of Your Leftovers

Genius ways to reduce food waste and save time. Its also thesecond most popular seafoodin the United States. Whats not to like? Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Instead, pop it in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes. Then, use the good-as-new filets in these leftover salmon recipes. Reheat your salmon in the oven for a few minutes, allowing it to warm up without drying out....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Andrea Potter

15 Simple Smoothie Recipes That Taste Like Summer in a Cup

Healthy, easy, and oh-so-refreshing ideas to enjoy all season and beyond. Its onlysweetened with honey, so there are no unrefined sugars in this recipe. Plus the apple cider vinegar helps with your overall gut health. Photo:Pada Smith/Getty Images Coffee-Tahini Smoothie Coffee in the form of a thick smoothie? Mango Smoothie Recipe With only four ingredients this easy-to-make mango smoothie couldnt be easier. Thefresh basilbrightens the already delicious flavor while the lime juice provides just the right amount of tartness....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Wendy Alvarez

15 Simple, Healthy Soup Recipes for Every Season

Every season is soup season, after all. Whatever way you serve it, soup’s onand these healthysoup recipeswill have you feeling great. Each one is chock-full of nutrient-packed ingredients and, best of all, quick and easy to prepare. Photo: Caitlin Bensel Consider it the most warming winter meal. Aside from amazing flavor, olive oil is full of healthy fats. And the white beans are a great source of fiber and protein....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Danielle Richardson

15 Skincare Tips to Achieve Clearer Skin, According to Beauty Experts

Everyone wants glowing, flawless skinbut many of us deal with skin conditions likeacne, redness, and inflammation. All hope is not lost, though. Just about anyone can have great skin, and the best part? It doesn’t always require you to dish out two months of your paycheck on some ambitious beauty treatment. Some expert-backed skincare tips take less effort than you may think to give you visible results over time. “Long showers strip your natural oils....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Mrs. Melinda Howell

15 Small Decor Items You Can Get for Under $20 That’ll Make Your Home Feel More Luxurious

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Luxury starts at just $7. To find high-end styles for a steal, we didnt have to look far. Photo:Walmart Read on for 15 splurges that are anything but spendy, starting at just $7. Take thismarble trinket dish, for instance. Thisbest-selling vasebrings a bit of both with its Scandinavian-inspired styling. Walmart Standing at 8.5 inches tall, it features elegant fluting and smoky glass that screams designer....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Pamela Adams

15 Storage and Organization Gifts to Shop for the Tidy (or Totally Cluttered) Person in Your Life

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Or treat yourself to one of these products to help you stay sane this holiday season. The set includes 24 total pieces of BPA-free plastic containers and lids to keep your food neat and organized. Photo:Real Simple / Madison Woiten From food stuff to craft and sewing supplies, these storage containers are so versatile,one customersaid. I needed something compact, and hopefully attractive, to corral all of my costume jewelry....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Paul Bailey DDS

15 Store-Bought Gravy Hacks to Make It Taste Like Homemade

Never serve bland jarred gravy again. The extra fat and flavorful little brown bits give it that store-bought gravy depth and complexity. Playing off classic Thanksgiving flavors, these fresh greens transform plain gravy into something special. The result is a creamy, full-bodied gravy that rivals any homemade version. What remains are milk solids and butterfat, which turns out nutty, toasty, and warm. Add this golden goodness to store-bought gravy to make it rich, comforting, and just like homemade gravy....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Theresa Curry

15 Stunning Examples of Waterfall Countertops Done Right

Here’s all the visual proof you need, below. Choose Brassy Cabinet Fronts Sara Tramp Can you believe this kitchen is in an office?! Apparently,it can be found in designer Bobby Berk’s headquarters,designed by the man himself! Photo:Caroline Sharpnack; Design by JFY Designs you’re able to instead add a backsplash tile that complements the stone. (This might also be a very cost-efficient measure too!) Layering in natural texture with the woven rattan stools and rug enhances the warmth of the space....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Nicholas Carson

15 Summer Salad Ideas for When It's Too Hot to Cook

Because no one wants to stand over a hot grill when its sizzling outside. Antipasto Salad Antipasto is Italian foran appetizeror the first course of a meal. Its colorful from the prosciutto, refreshing from the cantaloupe, and crunchy from thepistachios. Photo:Victor Protasio Jalapeno pieces lend some spice, while chives and cilantro double as added flavor and a garnish. Save this one-bowl wonder for quick-and-easy cleanup on busy weeknights. Lemony Chopped Salad With Pita If you think salads are boring, you havent tried this one....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Timothy Johnson