This Creamy, Cheesy, Zesty Pappardelle Tastes Just Like SpringtheSkimmListen, weâre not in the business of misleading people, but if you want to trick your friends (or even yourself) into thinking youâre an amateur chef, you should 100% serve this Pappardelle, Peas, and Prosciutto recipe from Diane Morriseyâs new cookbook, You Got This! Inspired by a childhood staple, the deceptively easy dish features wide ribbons of pasta, crispy crumbles of salty prosciutto, velvety sweet peas, and a wonderfully creamy, cheesy, and zesty sauce. Top with fresh parsley and extra Parmigiano-Reggiano â and youâve basically got spring incarnate. The Time Commitment: About 20 minutes â meaning, youâll have more than enough time to whip up a simple, lemony side salad. Because, balance. Key Tips: No prosciutto? According to Morrisey, you can use bacon or salami instead (âjust brown them in a skilletâ). If you canât find pappardelle, Morrisey says any flat noodle, like fettuccine or egg noodles, would be a great substitute. Other Takes: The New York Times recently argued that pasta is springâs âperfect food,â and weâd have to agree â just look at this Baked Spanakopita Pasta With Greens and Feta, which âmight be the best way to eat your greens.â Though, that title could also go to this very vibrant, very weeknight-friendly Spinach Pesto Gnocchi, loaded with generous globs of melty burrata. Equally bright? This Spring Orzo Pasta Salad with Crispy Shallot Vinaigrette holds up for days, making it ideal for any card-carrying members of Team Meal Prep. And this One-Pan Tuna Pasta turns capers, olives, and more pantry staples into a bowl of carby, tomatoey goodness â with minimal effort and cleanup required. Whatâs new in food & home:Before you go through the trouble of making pasta â or these other six foods â from scratch, know that chefs say youâre better off with store-bought. It may sound counterintuitive, but the âchaos methodâ is the best way to organize your cluttered spice cabinet, once and for all. The Color of Spring (aka Butter Yellow) isnât just coming for your closet â itâs about to invade your home, too. |
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| Stop Me If Youâve Heard This One by Kristen ArnetttheSkimmLetâs get this out of the way: Yes, Kristen Arnettâs new novel is about a clown â but not the scary, nightmare-inducing kind. Instead, Stop Me If Youâve Heard This One follows Cherry Hendricks, a part-time aquarium-store employee who dreams of working full-time as her clown alter ego, Bunko. The problem(s)? In addition to being broke, Cherryâs grappling with complicated family dynamics, a messy love life (she has a thing for âsleeping with peopleâs momsâ), and the unexpected loss of her brother. But everything seems to change when she meets and falls for Margot the Magnificent â a successful, older magician â in this âwild, luxurious, and absurdâ story. We asked Arnett a few questions. Hereâs what she had to say⌠Q: Whatâs the last thing you read that you canât stop thinking about?Arnett: Alligator Tears by Edgar Gomez, another Orlando writer. [Itâs] a collection of incredible Central Florida essays. Q: Whatâs a corner of the internet you recently discovered?Arnett: On Instagram, a bulldog named Pancake. Iâm obsessed. Q: If you were stranded on a desert island and could only eat one thing, what would it be?Arnett: Multiple kinds of chips in one bowl â I call this âchip salad.â |
| These Bucket List-Worthy Destinations Are Best Experienced by CartheSkimmSure, flying might seem like the most efficient way to get around Europe, but some destinations warrant a road trip. Case in point: These bustling waterfront towns in France, Switzerland, and Italy are all within driving distance of each other and offer the perfect mix of historical charm and postcard-worthy views. Our advice? Hop into an Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV and get on your way. Buon viaggio. đď¸ Begin your journey in Lyon, Franceâs third largest city, which sits at the intersection of the RhĂ´ne and SaĂ´ne Rivers. The cityâs full of Renaissance architecture and public art â including Le Mur des Canuts, one of the largest murals in Europe. Given Lyon was once dubbed the "World Capital of Gastronomy," a food tour is a must. End the French portion of your trip with a visit to Fourvière Hill for a panoramic view of this idyllic city. đ¤ About two and a half hours north of Lyon sits Lausanne, Switzerland, a hillside city set on the embankment of Lake Geneva. Stop by the Olympic Museum, which pays homage to the games with interactive exhibits and centuries-old memorabilia like medals and flags. Then, hop on a cruise to admire the Lavaux wine regionâs terraced vineyards. Just donât leave without indulging in traditional fondue at Pinte Besson, the cityâs oldest restaurant. đď¸ Head five hours east and youâll arrive in Bellagio, a charming village on Lake Como in Italy known for its alpine views, majestic villas, and cobblestone streets. Get lost among the azaleas, centuries-old trees, and rare plants surrounding the enchanting Villa Melzi. Then, grab a mouthwatering piadina at a local bakery like Da Franco Piadineria Panetteria before exploring the shops in the town centerâs narrow, colorful alleyways. When youâre ready to take a load off, head to Terrazza Darsena at the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni for an Aperol Spritz and a dreamy sunset. No matter where your travels take you, an Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV will make your journey just as thrilling (and luxurious) as each destination. See what we mean.* |
| We asked you to vote on an etiquette question youâd like answered. The winner was: Q: My mother-in-law routinely comments on how much I eat, which makes me feel self-conscious. How can I address it with her?âThis is a boundary issue ⌠and if you want to have a healthy, long-term relationship with your mother-in-law, itâs important to stand in your truth. Say something like, âI understand youâre concerned about my eating behavior, but I ask that you not comment on how much or what I eat because itâs my right to make personal choices.â ⌠If your mother-in-law does it again, [reiterate the message] in a simple, straightforward way: âYouâre crossing a personal boundary. I donât want you to comment on my food intake or choicesâ ⌠If that still doesnât work, consider asking your spouse: âCan you please talk to her? Or reinforce what Iâm saying?â ⌠[If she continues to bring it up after that, you might take a time-out from family gatherings].â |
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