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These simple, crowd-pleasing recipes will be the main attraction at any festive celebration. From make-ahead breakfasts that cut down morning stress to show-stopping desserts, these recipes are the perfect addition to your holiday table. Want to save these for later? Click the heart icon to add all 14 of these recipes to a quick collection in MyRecipes. Plus, with your MyRecipes account you can search and save thousands of tested and approved recipes, so you can have your entire holiday menu all in one place. Need a simple appetizer? Try our 5-star 3-Ingredient Guava & Cream Cheese Bites—or impress your…

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Generally, taking Pepto-Bismol to settle your stomach isn’t harmful. As long as you follow proper dosing instructions on the label, it’s considered safe.[1]That said, a daily dose of Pepto may not be the best idea for a few reasons.1. It Could Mask a Larger ProblemIf you find yourself needing to take bismuth subsalicyate for more than a few days, “it’s likely you have an underlying issue that needs the attention of a doctor and some more definitive treatment,” Sreenivasan says.You could be dealing with stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, or gallbladder or bile…

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Meal Plan at a Glance BREAKFAST/ A.M. SNACK LUNCH/ P.M. SNACK DINNER Frittata, toast & grapes/ Yogurt & raspberries Veggie bowls/ Edamame Stuffed butternut squash & plums Chia pudding/ Energy balls Salmon-stuffed avocados & kale salad/ Walnuts Lemon chicken & sweet potatoes Chia pudding & scrambled eggs/ Ricotta toast Bento Box lunch/ Yogurt & plums Chickpeas alla Vodka Chia pudding/ Smoothie & grapes Bento Box lunch/ Edamame Pork chops & spinach Chia pudding/ Energy ball & orange Bento Box lunch/ Walnuts & plum Chili Smoothie/ Yogurt & plums Salmon salad/ Walnuts Steak salad & broccolini Egg in a hole &…

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Adding cream cheese to mashed potatoes makes them extra creamy and gives a slight tang.Use room-temperature cream cheese so it blends smoothly into hot, freshly mashed potatoes.This simple twist turns classic mashed potatoes into a rich, flavorful family favorite that feels extra special for the holidays. With Thanksgiving nearing, there’s one dish that has been on my mind: mashed potatoes. Particularly, my mom’s mashed potatoes because they’re the best—no contest. If I’m heading home for the holidays, I know those potatoes will be there, and if I’m hosting, I’ll ask her to make them.  The fluffy, creamy spuds always come…

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Etiquette experts agree that bringing a cellphone to the Thanksgiving table is the rudest.A good guest keeps conversations light and inclusive, avoiding controversial topics like politics.Arriving at dinner with a token gift, such as flowers, is usually well-received and appreciated. Thanksgiving is a holiday that celebrates togetherness, being grateful and eating delicious food. Gathering with family and friends during this special time can be fun, but it can also be stressful—from coordinating and cooking dinner to heated conversations to rude behaviors. I reached out to four etiquette experts about the rudest behaviors at the Thanksgiving dinner table, and the faux…

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Cleanse diets starve your body of essential nutrients. Fatigue and irritability are common side effects of such diets, but they can also cause more serious complications like vitamin and mineral deficiencies and kidney damage (especially in those with underlying renal disease or low baseline hydration).[2]Colon cleanses or enemas, which are encouraged as a part of Sonne’s 7-day cleanse, come with their risks. Colon cleansing involves flushing large amounts of water or other substances through the rectum and into the colon.Proponents believe that they flush harmful, disease-causing toxins out of your system. However, there is no evidence to suggest that they…

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Teeth help animals bite and chew food. Meat-eating carnivores tend to have sharp teeth to sink into their prey, while herbivores tend to have flatter teeth to grind down their plant-based meals.Some animals also use their pearly whites for specialized purposes like digging or fighting. Tusks, like you see in elephants, walruses and warthogs, are one special kind of teeth – they grow continuously for as long as the animal is alive.Over time, no matter what you use them for, teeth wear down. This is good news if you’re a rodent, such as a beaver or a rat. Because their…

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