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I happily fall into the subset of individuals who believe that it’s not dessert unless there’s chocolate involved. So I most definitely bow down to chocolate queen, Alice Medrich. The author of countless cookbooks, she has been dubbed the “First Lady of Chocolate,” and, when it comes to baking with the sweet ingredient, there’s no better person to learn from. Alice has more tips and tricks than we can count, but these are five of our very favorites.

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Ever pull out your once-pristine box of baking chocolate and notice that the chocolate has turned gray or white? You might think it’s happened because your chocolate is old, but that’s not necessarily true — and it doesn’t mean that you should pitch that chocolate. Before you toss it out, stop and read this!

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The irresistible Buffalo flavor of butter combined with spicy, vinegary hot sauce is too good to be left for wings alone. In fact, it’s a perfect contender for Chex Mix, as they already have that buttery thing going on. They just need to be hit with that fiery tang — and that tang is easy to obtain with the addition of Buffalo sauce.

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In this refreshing salad, herbs are treated as a main ingredient, not a garnish. Fill your salad bowl with parsley, mint and dill (thyme and oregano are also good), either finely chopped or roughly snipped with scissors. The bright and fragrant herbs obviously add color and potent aroma, but there’s more hidden in their leaves… namely antioxidants, plus many other health benefits.

Don’t get bogged down by memorizing which herbs offer what benefits. Just make a point of regularly enjoying salads like this one that feed your body a variety of fresh herbs. Every recipe for Turkish shepherd’s salad  has a slightly different combination of ingredients, but they all strive for refreshing, lively flavor. This Turkish salad combines loads of fresh herbs, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion with creamy feta and a tangy dressing made from olive oil and pomegranate molasses.

Because it’s loaded with fresh herbs, tomatoes and cucumbers, Turkish shepherd’s salad is often thought of as a summer salad. But go ahead and make it year round. Not only because it’s packed with antioxidants, but also because it’s the perfect cure for a case of the winter’s blues, when you need a taste of summer.

Servings: 4 to 6

Time in the Kitchen: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved (450 g)
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 small or 1 large cucumber, chopped
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup chopped or snipped parsley leaves (240 ml)
• ¼ cup chopped or snipped mint leaves (60 ml)
• 1 tablespoon chopped dill (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (15 ml)
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice (2.5 ml)
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (1.2 ml)
• 3 grinds black pepper
• ½ cup crumbled feta (2 ounces/56 g)

Instructions

In a large bowl, gently combine tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint and dill.

In a small bowl, whisk together pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and salt.

Pour the dressing on top of the salad and gently toss. Top the salad with feta.

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Would you rather have a closet full of very organized baking supplies and snacks than one packed with coats and winter gear? We would! That’s why we love this smart project from Diane Henkler, the blogger behind In My Own Style. She moved her family’s coat collection into the garage to make room for something much better: a fully organized and labeled pantry. Take a look at what she did —this is so inspiring.

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You may be a grown-up, but snow days still have that special power to give you that feeling of carefree joy, just like when you were a kid. These are the days meant for going sledding, making snow angels, hunkering down inside with indoor picnics, building forts, and watching a marathon of movies. And, of course, what snow day would be complete without a parade of comfort food?

We drew on Tex-Mex flavors to create a slew of dishes to warm you up without weighing you down. From chili mac and cheese to spiced-up hot chocolate, this is the spread to whip up next time you’re stuck indoors on a cold weekend.

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