Can Canola Oil Be Substituted for Vegetable Oil in Brownies?
Canola oil is a type of vegetable oil that is suited for many recipes, including baking and sauteeing.
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Mastering the kitchen involves understanding healthy fat profiles, variety-specific grain preparation, and safe food handling techniques.
Canola Oil vs. Vegetable Oil
Both canola oil and vegetable oil, which can be made from a variety of plants such as corn and peanut, can be used interchangeably in recipes without changing the texture of the food.
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9 Ways to Make Sweet Potato Fries That Will Blow Your Mind
Believe it or not, you can have your fries and eat them, too. Sweet potato fries, that is! When you swap out white potatoes for sweet potatoes, you add a lot of nutritional value, and if you roast them instead of frying, they’re even healthier.
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How to Grill Steak on a Foreman
Cooking a steak on a George Foreman indoor grill couldn't be easier, and is ideal for apartment dwellers and others that don't want to break out the traditional grill.
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How to Make Boxed Cake Mix Fluffier and Lighter
Don't have time but still want to put your own twist on a boxed cake? A light, fluffy texture comes from the addition of egg whites, as well as the use of a light hand during mixing.
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Cooking Chickpeas in a Slow Cooker With Baking Soda
While you can cook them successfully on the stovetop, preparing them in a slow cooker is simple, requires little oversight and, with the optional addition of baking soda, yields soft, easily digestible legumes.
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How to Make the Best Margarita on the Rocks
Craving a margarita on the rocks? Make your own with these easy classic recipe — all you need are a few key ingredients.
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9 Must-Know Indoor Grilling Hacks
Whether you don’t have access to a barbecue or it’s too cold or rainy to fire up the grill outside, you can still get the same kind of charbroiled, smoky flavor you’d get on that stainless-steel Weber.
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8 Kitchen Gadgets That Are a Total Waste of Money
There are lots of kitchen gadgets that really make a difference and others that seem like a good idea when you buy them, but are more work to use or clean than, say, reaching for a knife.
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Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain, Not Weight Loss
A new scientific review of previous research maintains that artificial sweeteners are linked to weight gain as well as a bevy of other health problems.
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8 Chefs Who Will Transform the Way You Eat
You open the fridge and see absolutely nothing to make for dinner. Sure, there’s an avocado and some carrots toward the back, but you’re far from inspired. If you can relate, check out these incredible chefs — artists, really — who are making their marks in the kitchen and on Instagram with beautiful food creations.
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The Nutritional Value of Gnocchi & Regular Pasta
Gnocchi and pasta can both be a healthful part of your diet. Their nutritional value depends on many variables, including the ingredients with which they are made, the type of sauce you serve them with and of course the serving size.
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10 Sexy Dinner Ideas for the Best Date Ever
Valentine’s Day is upon us again, and if you’ve forgotten to make dinner reservations, don’t fret. Instead of perusing expensive prix fixe menus and dealing with crowded restaurants, enjoy an enchanting dining experience from the comfort of your own home.
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Toasted Sesame Oil Vs. Sesame Oil
Sesame is an ancient cultivated plant that was pressed into oil in Assyria and Babylon at least 4,000 years ago. Seeds have a high oil content; they are 50 percent oil and 25 percent protein. The protein pulp remaining after oil production is used for animal feed.
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10 Paleo Recipes for the Ultimate Super Bowl Feast
With the Super Bowl right around the corner, we’re celebrating with all things food. From baked wings to stuffed mushrooms, we’re bringing our A game with these 10 Paleo recipes. Consisting of muscle-building protein and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, the [Paleo diet](https://www.livestrong.
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Calories in Snow Cone Syrup
Because a snow cone is simply a cup of flavored shaved ice, you may think that it's a dieter’s delight because it is mostly ice. However, the syrupy topping is flavored sugar water, and the calories add up quickly.
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9 Holiday Superfoods You Can Actually Feast On
From fruitcake to eggnog and candied yams to pecan pie, popular holiday foods don’t exactly scream “healthy.” But there are ways to enjoy a holiday dinner without chucking all your diet goals out the window. Here are nine easy ways to incorporate nutrient-rich superfoods into your festive spread.
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15 Reasons to Kick Sugar
There’s nothing sweet about what too much sugar does to your diet and your health. Sugar has been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, acne, wrinkles and other signs of accelerated aging.
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This Is the Surprising Way Candy Became a Part of Trick-or-Treating
Every year millions of American children dressed in costumes take to the streets with the goal of getting the most candy possible.
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22 Delicious Protein Powder Recipes (That Are NOT Shakes)
Depending on the type of workout and your body weight, a post-workout meal should contain 15-25 grams of protein for proper muscle recovery. Plus carbohydrates to replenish the glycogen, making a shake that combines hydrating liquid, fruit and protein powder an easy choice.
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