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It’s fast, easy, and delicious. Pantry pastas are always my lazy cooking go-to, as they often come together in under 30 minutes. That means no large pasta pot to clean, only one skillet. Credit:VICTOR PROTASIO Plus, gnocchi actually benefit from pan-frying, getting crispy on the outside while staying pillowy on the inside. It also features another freezer staple: frozen peas. Although anyfrozen vegetablewould work here, from broccoli floretsto spinach. Ive also subbed in whatever fresh herbs I have on hand, including dill and mint....

Put away the artisanal, whole grain crackers. Whether it’sstore-boughtorhomemade, you’re able to never go wrong with pimiento cheese. It is best savored on regular old, trusty Saltines. Yes, Saltines. Saltines are the cracker you should always keep in the pantry. Why Saltines? They’reneutral in flavorwithout tasting like cardboard. They are just salty enough to enhance the pimiento cheese. And they have a crispy, but not too sturdy texture that’s just right for spreading or scooping....

Yuliia Kokosha/Getty Images Strawberries should come with a warning label that says Handle With Care. Unlike thick-skinned fruits like bananas and oranges, they are delicate, tender, and highly perishable. Storing them properly and using them quickly, before they spoil, is key. Credit:Yuliia Kokosha/Getty Images But when they arein season, and freshly-picked, they are oh, so worth the trouble. For the best flavor and texture, plan to eat the fruit within three to four days....

Each bite lets you savor the tart crispness and crunchy texture. All produce should be washed before being cut or consumedand apples are no exception. Alabama-based dietitian Chelsea Edwards tellsSouthern Livingits very easy to wash apples. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Apples should be washed under cold running water for about 10 seconds before you eat them, Edwards says. So wait until you’re ready to eat your apples to wash them, Edwards says....

It’s not in the fridge door. Tonja Engen is the Culinary Product and Content Manager at Land O Lakes. (And not like whatever else is in your fridge.) Credit:Caitlin Bensel “Fresh butter should have a delicate cream flavor and pale-yellow color. How To Tell if Butter Has Gone Bad Worried your butter has gone bad? “As mentioned, fresh butter has a delicate cream flavor and is pale-yellow in color. Credit: Courtney West/Southern Living...

And that includes myself. They watch the game and I watch the table (and commercials!) while catching up with those equally disinterested over the game on the screen. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Cherry tomatoes are halved and folded in to provide bites of juicy acidity and sweetness. The bacon ensures that all the best flavor is imparted to the salad and melds with the other ingredients.

We have a date with our couch. Fans of the classic films will fondly recall the 50 years they spent airing on broadcast television. First on CBS, then on ABC, until they were purchased by Apple TV+ in 2020. Credit:Apple TV+ Happy holidays, yall! Credit: Courtesy of Peanuts Worldwide

Plus, he talks about the Blue Phlox, one of his favorite spring wildflowers. Question Of The Week “I live in Marion, North Carolina, in Zone 7B. When is the best time to prune my butterfly bush?” Credit: Natalia Ganelin/Getty Images Greg Grumpy’s Answer Well, Greg, today would be great. Is that specific enough for you? And this would go for other plants, too, as well as the butterfly bush....

“Ladd has a new favorite cowboy…and her name is Paige.” Thats because the new ranch hand is none other than their daughter, Paige. “Paige came home in January to work on the ranch full-time, Reeshared in a post. Credit:Tyler Essary/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images While Paige grew up on the ranch, now as a full-time employee she is learning all the ropes. Ladd is loving having her home. I am, too!...

Don’t throw etiquette to the wind once your wine is in a glass. There’s a variety for every palate under the sun because wine is more accessible than ever. you could buy it in a box, bag, or can. Credit: Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images There is a correct way to drink from stemware and present different wine varieties. Here’s the etiquette you better know the next time you pour yourselfsome wine....

A cheesemonger shares the right way to cut the cheese. This is especially true when it comes to gooey, funky,Brie. He’s been a cheesemonger since 1984, and knows his way around a cheese counter. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley There’s an explanation for that. But if Brie is properly kept, it will not have those flavors," says Hook. The best way to do that?...

Listen to the rain without getting wet? Were also big fans of the rain porch, the genesis of which we can proudly claim. What Is A Rain Porch? Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Where Did Rain Porches Come From? There are a couple of theories of the rain porchs origins. Other architectural historians say they originated on the Eastern Shore of Alabama, along Mobile Bay. Do People Still Build Rain Porches?...

Find out why you’ll have to wait until Monday to get your frosted lemonade fix. Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A has more customs than most. Sundays continue to be a day of rest at all of the chicken chains 3,000+ locations. Credit:Getty Images If the bottom line was priority number one, they definitely wouldnt make the same decision. One of the most visible examples of this was our decision to close on Sundays....