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We get it — chicken isn’t always the most exciting ingredient, especially when you eat it three times a week. Turning to it as a dinner option can feel more like an obligation than something you eagerly look forward to, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Think of perking things up a bit with a spicy chili and cheese stuffed chicken breast or switching over to the more flavorful chicken thigh with a recipe for grilled chicken thighs with chimichurri. Suddenly, chicken isn’t so boring anymore.

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We’ve been using and writing about the Instant Pot for years now (since 2015!) and man have we learned a lot. Aside from just general usage (what’s this button do?), we’ve picked up a few tricks, pointers, and valuable lessons. Take a look and add your own takeaways in the comments section!

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Research of the Week

Eating “ultra-processed foods” linked to cancer.

Studying outdoors is more motivational, and therefore more effective.

A brain implant that increases memory.

Weight gain triggers changes in hundreds of genes.

Patients who stopped taking statins fared no worse (and may have even fared better) than those who continued.

Awe breeds humility.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 219: Adam and Vanessa Lambert: Host Elle Russ chats with the dynamic personal training and coaching duo, Adam and Vanessa Lambert.

Keto Episode 220: Avoiding an OCD Approach to Keto: Keto shouldn’t be needlessly regimented and analytical. Brad Kearns explains how and why to cultivate your intuition.

Interesting Blog Posts

For more neural entropy, drink coffee.

What are the toughest winter sports? Curling, for one.

Media, Schmedia

There aren’t enough Army recruits able to throw a grenade.

Some reasons human birth is so hard.

Everything Else

Accidental lactose intolerance.

Impressive long-term planning (and revenge hopefully served cold).

Chopping cruciferous vegetables 90 minutes before cooking increases the sulforaphane content of the dish.

Scotland was serious about their porridge.

Neanderthals forged tools in fire.

Things I’m Up to and Interested In

I’m impressed: Polish cow escapes slaughterhouse fate, breaks a man’s arm in the getaway, swims to island, attacks anyone who comes near, will die a natural death.

I was so optimistic until midway through the second paragraph: The Great Muffin Makeover.

This is awesome: A 4-year college dedicated to traditional trades using traditional tools.

I’ve been cooking like this for years now: Chopping food using your mouth.

Article I contributed to: 30 easy keto recipes.

Recipe Corner

• I always wonder what those Indian folks are doing with the bitter melon they buy at the farmer’s market. Maybe they’re making karela bhaji.
• A classic: filet mignon with bearnaise sauce.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Feb 18 – Feb 24)

• The Personality Factor: How Does Introversion or Extroversion Interact with Well-Being?  – What are the evolutionary underpinnings?
• Long Fasts: Worth the Risk? – How long should you go?

Comment of the Week

“How much do you think Mark liked writing, ‘really coat those nuts?’”

– Let’s say I didn’t dislike writing it, paleofam321.

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I can’t get enough of cauliflower. I love roasting it and adding it to fresh salads, turning it into velvety soups, and transforming it into “rice” for easy meals throughout the week. I even enjoy it raw when dipped in something delicious on a crudité platter. Cauliflower might look kind of bland and unappetizing, but there’s magic inside that cruciferous vegetable — and it needs your help to unlock that power.

To continue the love for this humble vegetable, I asked Pinterest to share the top cauliflower recipe on their platform and it’s (not so surprisingly) low-carb and keto-friendly.

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Ree, Rachael, Martha … you love ’em! They’ve practically taught you how to cook, and for years you’ve been keeping your family well-fed with their recipes. But does their expertise extend to cookware? Is one of their names on a Dutch oven a stamp of approval? Here’s what you need to know.

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A few years ago, I learned a trick that changed my life. No, seriously, it was a complete game-changer in the care of my kitchen sink. This is a tip you’ll shrug off and then eventually grudgingly try. And then you’ll say, “Oh man, that was so easy and awesome! Why didn’t I do that sooner?”

The key, my friends, to the most shiny and luxuriously polished stainless steel sink, is very cheap, very simple, and very weird: flour.

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Teeth whitening is big business these days, but for all the wrong reasons. While it’s perfectly reasonable to want a whiter, brighter smile, conventional treatments often only provide a temporary fix. Even worse, most common teeth whitening treatments use harsh chemicals like hydrogen peroxide to bleach the surface of your teeth… a process that also damages the […]

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I began to develop lower back pain while playing college basketball and I haven’t fully recovered. Some days I still feel a dull ache in my lower back that ricochets up my spine — and the pain sticks around for days. I can attest to the fact that dealing with it can create a major […]

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Here at Kitchn we believe that getting in control of your finances starts with food. Do you want to save up for a special trip? Or maybe you’re trying to lower your student debt? Keeping a close watch on your grocery budget can help. Being a smart shopper and planner can save you a whole lot of dough in the long run.

Here are five smart tips and tools for managing your grocery budget.

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If you’re stuck inside on a snow day and you’re a cook, most likely you’ll be found in the kitchen, taking advantage of this windfall day to take on one of those bigger projects you can’t seem to squeeze in under normal circumstances. Those homemade dumplings you’ve been meaning to make will finally see the light of day, or perhaps it’s time to prepare a pot of robust beef stew to enjoy after a day of snowman building.

Satisfy yourself with a full day in the kitchen this winter — make croissants, freeze dumplings, master macarons. Even if you didn’t stop by the store to stock up on supplies the day before, we still have a few recipes you can cobble together from basic pantry items to make the most out of this cozy day in the kitchen.

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