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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the largest and most immersive land at any Disney park. It is unlike any other land! Galaxy’s Edge is packed with attractions, shops, dining, and entertainment. It can seem overwhelming at first, but we have all the tips and tricks to help you make the most of your visit. Is There a Difference Between Disneyland’s and Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge? I have been to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge inside of Disneyland Resort and inside of Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World....

When I was a kid, between-meal snacking was sort of frowned upon. The idea of “three square meals’ was the order of the day. And even though today’s sky-rocketing snack habits has given rise to the term “generation graze,” the negative connotation around snacking still lingers. The truth is, between-meal snacking can have positive upsides. As a dietitian, I’m pro-snack and enjoy them myself on the daily. Snacks can provide energy, curb hunger, improve mood, regulate blood sugar, fuel the brain, and may support a healthy weight....

Just Go For It Potlucks are the wild west and it is every person for themselves. It’s literally a table crammed with food, out for the taking. No need to pass, just grab. Will you be quick enough to get there first? Or will Uncle Frank swoop in and snag the best piece of turkey? Exciting stuff. That being said, it doesn’t have to be uncivilized. Take your time walking towards the food line, scanning the room for any aggressively hungry individuals, and graciously allow them to get ahead of you....

I like the simplicity of mixing the dough in a bowl by hand for some unplugged time in the kitchen. All you really need to do is press it into a pie or tart pan, chill it, and bake it. You could even let it chill (covered) overnight, or longer, before baking – something I often do during the holidays when I’m making lots of cookies. You could also make a double or even triple batch of these and bake them in separate pans....

But that’s changing. People are pawpaw-curious, and they want to learn more about North America’s largest natuve fruit. Are you one of those people? Get set, because pawpaws are not just a thing you can eat. They’re a way of seeing the world. Once you know about pawpaws, it seems anything is possible. If you’re an old hat to the ways of the pawpaw, baking an old-fashioned pawpaw pudding is a fine celebration of the Brigadoon that is pawpaw season....

Spices in This Pickling Blend If the ingredient list looks a little long to you, don’t worry! You really can pare it down to just the basics. For me, the essentials are the mustard seeds, black peppercorns or red pepper flakes, and at least one of the sweet spices (allspice, cinnamon, or cloves). As long as you’ve got those in the mix, you can customize your blend however you like....

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Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d like to eat brownies but pretend that I’m being healthy”? Then this is the dessert recipe for you! This Chocolate Banana Bread will satisfy all of your chocolate cravings while packing in a bit of potassium too. Did I mention that it’s also only four ingredients? I bet you have all the ingredients to make this in your pantry and fridge right now!...

Few ingredients go together as well as a creamy whole dairy milk-based sauce and tender pasta. Add in flaky salmon and vibrant green peas, and you’ve got a pretty memorable meal on your hands. This recipe is great for those long days when the daunting task of cooking dinner seems unbearable. Because everything can cook at the same time and you assemble before serving, it’s our new favorite go-to weekday dinner....

We cannot emphasize enough how simple this dish is. You literally just throw it all in the slow cooker and that’s it! It is always the first side-dish to get polished at the table and everyone is always wanting seconds. It is also easy to multiply to make large batches for holiday potlucks. Everyone will rave over it, but only you will know how easy it is. I have made this both with fresh corn and frozen corn and both turn out great....

Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes This curried cauliflower and potatoes dish is the second one that we got from a family friend. Both were incredible! My husband and I were literally fighting over the last bites of this—it was so good!! It’s not often we fight over veggies, but these ones were worth it. I have to admit that I’m not normally a huge cauliflower lover. It usually seems tasteless and bland, but the way this dish is made makes cauliflower taste incredible....

As with many delicious things, making fried pickles at home is fairly straightforward and will save you some serious money. You can make a huge batch for a few bucks while sports bars will charge $10+ for a plate. How to Make Fried Pickles Once you have dried off your pickles, the process is pretty straightforward. Add the pickles to the seasoned flour mixture, then dust them off and add them to the buttermilk mixture....

It’s one of those couldn’t-be-easier, how-to-impress-without-doing-much baked salmon recipes. Takes 10 minute to prep, and 10 minutes to bake the salmon in the oven. Video: How to Make Honey Mustard Salmon This video is part of our Simply Kids Cook YouTube series. Head over there to see more videos in the series. Tips for Baked Salmon First, use good quality salmon. That cheapest fillet at the fish counter that looks like it’s seen better days, has seen better days....

But, this is simply the best, most wonderful cheesecake I have ever had, and have ever made. It is based on a master recipe, from the master of baking herself, Dorie Greenspan. Homemade New York Cheesecake This is a classic New York-style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and high sides. It is rich, dense, and light at the same time, and serves a small army. But watch out! Just when you think you’ve made enough for your gathering, so many people will go back for seconds that you may be left without a piece!...

Pomegranate Sunrise I am so excited to share our Pomegranate Sunrise drink creation with you! This is our non-alcoholic version of a Tequila Sunrise — since there is no tequila or tequila flavoring in it we decided to change the name to “Pomegranate Sunrise.” Since it has been so hot here these last few weeks, we have been trying to come up with new summer drinks to help keep us cool....

This soup comes together in about an hour, uses just a handful of produce and pantry staples, and reheats just as well, making it a quick and easy comfort food for the cooler months. At the heart of this soup are spicy Italian sausage, tender white beans, ribbons of Swiss chard, and noodle-like threads of spaghetti squash, all in a light tomato-based broth seasoned with warm spices like ground cumin, cinnamon, and crushed red pepper....

When people think of Starbucks seasonal drinks, it’s usually coffee drinks like the classic PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte). But not our family! Last year, Emily introduced me to this Caramel Apple Spice Starbucks drink and it instantly became my fall favorite. I went to Starbucks more times a week than I should admit to get their hot apple cider. Of all the apple cider recipes out there, this one is by far the most flavorful, and it’s really easy to make it at home....

What Is in Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps? This recipe consists of ground chicken cooked with vegetables such as red onion, diced zucchini, and red bell peppers, seasoned with teriyaki sauce. It also works with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Feel free to improvise! I like using butter lettuce as wraps, but any kind of lettuce works. You can even use collard greens or Swiss chard. How to Make and Store Teriyaki Sauce The chicken filling is flavored with a homemade teriyaki sauce....

This easy Creamed Spinach recipe is velvety smooth, richly decadent with tender baby spinach leaves. This dish even wins over kids who universally hate spinach. If you’ve never had creamed spinach before and you’re unsure of how you’ll like it, we promise you’ll love our spin on a classic recipe. With its creamy texture and lots of cheese, you can’t even taste the spinach! Trust me, one bite and you’ll be hooked!...