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Cooking soup with a Dutch Oven harnesses the pot’s efficient heat to help unleash more flavor.Timing is everything when adding oil and butter, and legumes and seasoning for the best flavor and texture.Slowly reheat soups, adding extra chicken stock or water to achieve a desired thickness. There’s nothing quite like sitting down to a comforting bowl of soup at the end of the day. But because it won’t make itself, you’ll want to set yourself up for success with a few simple, yet essential, tips for making soup from the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten, celebrity TV personality and cookbook…

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Meal Plan at a Glance BREAKFAST/ A.M. SNACK LUNCH/ P.M. SNACK DINNER Oatmeal & blackberries/ Energy bites Cucumber sandwich & orange/ Almonds Salmon & pasta Egg bites & smoothie/Yogurt & raspberries Bean soup & pear/ Energy bites Chopped salad Oatmeal & blackberries/ Energy bites Bean soup & kefir/ Yogurt & blueberries Stuffed peppers Egg bites, orange & kefir/ Yogurt & raspberries Bean soup & banana/ Energy bites Veggie fajitas Oatmeal & blackberries/ Almonds Bean soup & kefir/ Yogurt & blueberries White bean & sun-dried tomato orzo Egg bites & smoothie/ Yogurt & raspberries White bean & sun-dried tomato orzo/ Orange…

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Key Takeaways Spend quality time with your spouse by setting aside distractions like phones and TV.Use small daily gestures like a hug or a text to show love and connection.Talk to a therapist if you find it hard to reconnect with your partner on your own. It starts out little by little. You cancel a date night with your partner or spouse to stay late at work. When you get home, you’re too tired to talk, so you sit in front of the TV until it’s time for bed. Soon, there’s no kiss goodbye when one of you leaves the…

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source.The right headphones or earbuds can make or break a run. Whether you’re grinding through mile 20 of a marathon or just trying to make it through a Tuesday morning one-miler, your earbuds need to be up to the task.My all-time favorite running earbuds were the Plantronics BackBeat Fit 2100. Comfortable, secure, sweat-resistant, and with just the right amount of ambient sound awareness.…

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This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These Apple Scones are perfect for lazy fall weekends! Buttermilk gives them a moist, tender crumb while baked apples and cozy spices make them absolutely delicious. Glazed Cinnamon Apple Scone Recipe When the weather gets cool, I love to turn my oven on and warm up the house with the sweet smell of apples and cinnamon. Chocolate Chip Scones are usually my favorite scone variety, but these apple scones may have taken their place, especially in the fall! The scones aren’t too sweet, so the glaze gives it the perfect balance…

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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