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Hooks come in handy in many kitchens to keep utilitarian things like pots, pans, and utensils right within reach. They can also serve as a decorative element to turn your best-looking kitchenware and dishes into part of the room’s flare.

But a blank wall is not the only place to hang hooks in your kitchen! Just about any surface will do. Try one of these overlooked places to hang hooks in your kitchen.

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Make no mistake, China is feeding the world. It’s too bad, then, that the Chinese food sector is rife with dodgy practices, ranging from the use of banned steroids in pork to industrial chemicals finding their way into soy sauce. While the real victims of these food safety issues are Chinese consumers themselves, Americans likewise need […]

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Fish oil, derived from the fatty tissues of fish, is a great way to get more omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. The supplement has been shown to help ADHD, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, weight loss and more. But for fish oil, it’s possible to get too much of a good thing. In fact, fish oil […]

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Remember when you were little and you went to your friend’s birthday party and before you left their mom pulled out those sweet swag bags that involved trivial stuff that you didn’t really need, but you loved anyway? The Oscars are totally like that, but their swag bags are, well, incredible. Also, they are worth over $100,000. So, there’s that.

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Calzones are a favorite in my house — not only for a relaxed weekend dinner, but also for wrapping up, freezing, and eating for lunches all week long. Whether you enjoy them for lunch or dinner, they’re the perfect little “hot pockets” (ahem!) of cheese, veggies, and leftover meat. Here’s how to make them.

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I am sitting here, cooking this recipe for fragrant chicken curry scented with an intoxicating mixture of toasted fennel and coriander seeds and a warming combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. The temperature outside is –34°C. Sometimes I jokingly wonder why I live in a place where the air hurts my face. Then I grit my teeth and dream about tropical beaches and the warm swaying coconut palms of my childhood, and hope that summer gets here as fast as it can.

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This meal comes together in three easy parts. One, toss the broccoli in the oven and roast it. Two, whisk together an amazing sesame-peanut sauce. Three, quickly stir-fry sliced steak and then toss everything together in a bowl. Yum.

The sweet and salty sesame-peanut sauce is what makes this a favorite beef and broccoli recipe. The sauce is addictively good—and versatile. Drizzle it over beef, chicken and salmon, or over grilled and roasted vegetables, sautéed greens, and rice or cauliflower rice. The peanut sauce can be thinned out with coconut milk to create a creamy salad dressing, and if you like spicy, go ahead and add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

The sesame-peanut sauce is rich with nutty flavor and has a thick, creamy consistency. The recipe doesn’t make a huge amount of sauce, because a little bit goes a long way. Enjoy every bite – moderate amounts of peanut butter can be a healthy part of a solid diet, lifestyle and exercise program. https://www.marksdailyapple.com/french-press-coffee-mid-oleic-sunflower-oil-peanuts-and-a-keto-success-story/

Recipe Note: This recipe can also be made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

Servings: 4

Time in the Kitchen: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Beef and Broccoli

• 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak, thinly sliced (or boneless, skinless chicken thighs not sliced) (680 g)
• 2 tablespoons plus ¼ cup Primal Kitchen® Avocado Oil (divided) (15 ml + 60 ml)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (15 ml)
• 1/3 cup coconut aminos (80 ml)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 large heads broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets

Sesame-Peanut Sauce

• 1 tablespoon tahini (15 ml) https://www.marksdailyapple.com/my-16-favorite-fat-sources-plus-my-latest-big-ass-salad/
• 1/4 cup unsalted, unsweetened peanut butter (60 g)
• 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (45 ml)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
• 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated (2.5 cm)
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon warm water (15 ml)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 ºF/218 ºC.

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons avocado oil, plus rice vinegar, coconut aminos, and garlic. Pour over steak (or chicken). Let marinate while preparing the rest of the recipe (or marinate several hours, if there’s time).

Lightly coat the broccoli with the remaining ¼ cup avocado oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread into an even layer on a rimmed sheet pan. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, until broccoli is tender and deeply browned around the edges.

If using chicken, place the chicken thighs on a separate rimmed baking sheet, or in a 9-inch baking dish. Roast 25 minutes or until internal temperature reads 165 ºF.

To make the sesame-peanut sauce, whisk together tahini, peanut butter, coconut aminos, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and water until smooth (for a thinner sauce, add more water or coconut milk). Set aside.

To cook the steak, first remove the meat from the marinade. Heat a wok or wide skillet with a drizzle of oil. When the oil is hot, add the meat in small batches, browning 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

Toss together the cooked meat and roasted broccoli. Drizzle sesame-peanut sauce on top. Enjoy!

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It’s the go-to condiment for French fries; a must-have for kids; and a regular accompaniment to hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers. Yes, we’re talking about ketchup!

We tried seven well-known brands of ketchup (with French fries for dipping, of course!) and ranked them from our least to most favorite. Keep reading to see how they ranked.

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Unlike those hurried weekday mornings, the weekend is the perfect time to tackle your craving for a sweet, freshly baked breakfast. Whether you’re just getting the hang of baking, you’ve got a few batches of muffins under your belt, or you’re a seasoned pro, there is a recipe that’s just right for you.

From basic muffins to super-flaky croissants, here are eight essential baked goods to make this weekend.

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A kitchen rail is a super-stylish way to add storage to any kitchen. With roots in commercial and restaurant kitchens, this versatile tool is really limitless, as you can add on S-hooks for utensils or pots and pans, holsters for cutlery, mini shelves, and more. And IKEA’s GRUNDTAL rail system is one of the most versatile and affordable ones out there, available in classic stainless steel with a number of accessories to match.

The trickiest thing about installing the rail is not the rail itself, but being sure you have the right screws and hardware to get the rail into your backsplash or other surface. If you’re mounting it onto regular ol’ dry wall, you can just follow the directions from IKEA (although we suggest adding anchors!). But if you’re mounting it on ceramic tile, the most common backsplash, you need to be more careful.

Before starting this project, be sure you know that the tile is indeed ceramic, and that there’s drywall behind it. If you’re working with another material or are unsure, consult with your local hardware store for the correct materials. And if you’re in a rental, be sure to check with a landlord before starting the project, as this is a permanent change! Here’s what to do.

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