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Experts weigh in on what’s better for the environment and your wallet. Plus, four smart dish-washing tips. They were so much fun, but the clean-up was not. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Experts Weigh In on Hand Washing vs. (Appliances with the Energy Star seal must meetstrict energy-efficiency requirementsset by the EPA.) Theres no way I can do a full load of dishes in three to four minutes. 4 Tips For Saving Energy, Water, and Time Washing Dishes 1....

These traditional Colombian arepas are stuffed with cheese and perfect for making ahead. After all, arepas are the backbone of Colombian gastronomy. They are the first thing I turn to when I am homesick. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Most Colombians have grown up eating arepas almost daily. Arepas con quesowith cheeseare perhaps one of the most basic yet delicious versions. However, there are certain differences in our arepas. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas...

Ariane also has notable public speaking work as the main stage presenter at conventions including Bulletproof Conference, W.E.L.L. Summit, and Women in Wellness Leadership Convention; proponent of increasing accessibility and inclusivity in wellness. appearances include Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian, ABC News, previously mentioned Dr.s and Hallmark. I love a bechamel with white wine and chicken stock added, and at least five different cheeses. Education Ariane is a Certified Nutritionist, NHI and has a B....

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Open-faced quesadillas toasted with butter and cheese. Typically they are served on a large platter, sometimes cut like a pie, for everyone to share. They are crispy, buttery, and absolutely delicious. Elise Bauer It just means we need to cook them a little longer to get them crispy. (SeeHow to Roast Chiles over a Gas Flamevideo.) Then de-seed them and cut them into strips. Elise Bauer Spread the butter all over the top of the tortilla, all the way to the edges....

Its got everything: chocolate, pecans, cream cheese, and fluffy whipped cream. Why is it called possum pie? In this pie, the whipped cream topping hides the layers of chocolate and nuts. Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Priscilla Montiel How To Make Possum Pie Your Own Have some fun with decorating and garnishing this pie. Instead of spooning the whipped cream topping on, pipe it....

Delicious and easy to make, this upgraded combo of iced tea and lemonade is thirst quenching. Simply Recipes / Elana Lepkowski The Arnold Palmer is one of those perfect drinks. An Arnold Palmer can be altered to meet your taste on any given day. Simply Recipes / Elana Lepkowski you might change the ratios, but youll always recognize an Arnold Palmer. What Is an Arnold Palmer? The Arnold Palmer was named after its credited inventor, pro golfer Arnold Palmer....

Juicy, flavorful, and oh-so-easy. The star of the show was always the carne asada. What Is Arrachera? Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu My family used diezmillo de res, or thinly sliced beef chuck, to make carne asada. My cut of choice forcarne asadais arrachera, or skirt steak. Prepare the Marinade To prepare arrachera, I start by making a marinade. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu Alternatively, you’ve got the option to cook the arrachera indoors on the stovetop....

A easy weeknight meal topped with a fried egg that’s great for breakfast, too. In my husband and late mothers native Puerto Rico, rice dishes are a staple. Growing up, my mother would throw together rice dishes when money was stretched a little too thin. Marta Rivera My mother was from el campo, or the countryside, of Puerto Rico. (As a result, were pretty uncertain as to my mothers actual birthdate....

This might just be the very rice to go with any Mexican food. It’s an herby pilaf cooked in chicken stock with poblano chiles, onion, and garlic. Can’t stop eating this rice! Elise Bauer Have you ever had green rice? Then you mix in a puree of chiles and herbs, add stock, cover and cook. The following recipe is loosely based on a somewhat more involved recipe for arroz verde by Diana Kennedy....

Tender frittata with eggs, sauteed leeks, artichoke hearts, Parmesan, tarragon and chives. Frittatas, as simple as they seem, can be a challenge to pull off well. The secret to a perfect frittata, or almost any egg dish for that matter, isslowcooking. Elise Bauer If you cook the egg mixture too fast, the result will be dry, crumbly, and off-tasting. Add the sliced leeks and gently cook until softened, about 10 minutes....

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Do you find artichoke dips dangerous? Do you suffer from self control issues when encountering a particularly compelling dip? Yah, me neither. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer I don’t know anyone like that. No siree Bob, I would take one glance and launch the other way. Pulse a few times until a paste forms. You should still be able to make out bits of parsley and lemon, so don’t over-process it....

It’s wonderfully rich, smooth, and creamy. The foggy coastline of Northern California is artichoke country. I first developed a taste for artichoke soup on frequent trips to Pescadero Beach during college. Elise Bauer So when I found this recipe in the New York Times, I couldn’t resist. Over the years we’ve changed it up a little bit, mostly reducing the butter and cream. The soup is wonderfully rich, smooth, and creamy....