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Mandy Applegate

9 St. Patrick’s Day recipes that bring the “wear green” energy

Some holidays practically beg you to play with color, and St. Patrick’s Day is one of them. Inside this collection are 9 recipes that lean into that cheerful green theme while still feeling relaxed and easy to make. I like having a few ideas like these around because they

Health experts highlight laughter’s role in stress relief

March 19 puts National Let’s Laugh Day on the calendar and challenges Americans to take laughter seriously. In the middle of packed schedules and nonstop updates, people can choose humor as a practical habit instead of leaving it to chance. As the day approaches, more Americans carve out small,

11 spring dinners that get you out of the takeout loop

Spring has a way of making takeout feel less tempting, especially when you have 11 fresh dinner ideas to choose from right here. These are the kinds of meals I lean on when I want something real at the table without calling for delivery again. They fit the rhythm of

9 make-ahead meals that save your week before it starts

Getting ahead on food prep can change the whole rhythm of the week. In this collection, 9 make-ahead meals show how a little planning can leave you with comforting options ready when you need them. I keep ideas like these around because they take the pressure off those moments

11 casseroles that make two days of dinner from one effort

Some meals are worth making once because they keep giving back the next day. In this collection, 11 casseroles show how a single pan can carry you through more than one evening without feeling repetitive. I keep recipes like these around when I want something dependable that still feels comforting

7 soccer watch party pizza recipes

Sometimes the best watch party food is the kind people can grab between plays without missing what’s happening on screen. That’s where these 7 pizza recipes come in, giving you several ideas that work perfectly for a soccer watch party setting. I’ve always liked having a few

Pantry resets become an inflation strategy as food prices keep climbing

A March pantry reset doubles as a real cost-control strategy, with households cutting food waste, using freezers strategically and cooking around price changes. Instead of relying on bigger carts to feel prepared, families make every ingredient count before buying more. With grocery prices still at levels higher than many