My trick to making the chili flavorful is to let it simmer for a long period of time. Just see to it to stir it occasionally. Don’t have garlic cloves? Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! The easy way to make healthier comfort foods. ground beef1 tablespoontaco seasoning1 10 oz can. pinto beans1 10 oz. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! can kidney beans1 10 oz. can tomato sauce1 10 oz. can diced tomatoesShredded cheddar cheese, for toppingSour cream, for topping6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e...

Side disheshelp to accentuate the main dish in such a way that it intensifies its natural flavors. The salmon should keep the spotlight, after all. Here are the 15 best salmon side dish recipes it’s possible for you to easily make at home. Waterbury Publications, Inc. Vegetarian Pesto Gnocchi With Green Beans and Tomatoes Who doesn’t lovegnocchi? Get our recipe forVegetarian Pesto Gnocchi with Green Beans and Tomatoes. Get our recipe forBalsamic Zucchini Saute....

Take me out to the ballgame…so that I can put peanuts into a Coke container? The combination might sound odd to northerners, but peanuts and Coke are a classic pair in the South. Intrigued by the unlikely pairing, we decided to test it out for ourselves. Meghan De Maria / Eat This, Not That! Here’s what we thought of the snack/drink combo. How do you make peanuts and Coke? The soda immediately fizzed around the peanuts, taking the salt off of them in the process....

For me, I always leaned more toward the “hate it” side. This was, of course, until I started making meatloaf of my ownspecifically this CopycatCracker Barrelmeatloaf recipe. The trick to making delicious meatloaf What changed my mind about meatloaf? Kiersten Hickman / Eat This, Not That! The way it is made! Meatloaf is usually softened with some kind of breading. Breadcrumbs are a pretty normal breading to be put in meatloaf....

Cracker Barrel mac and cheese is a crowd favorite at this iconic chain restaurant. The trick for creamy mac and cheese? Don’t stop whisking. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! Making a homemade cheese sauce can seem pretty intimidating, but it’s much easier than you think. The key is to constantly whisk your sauce for a smooth, creamy texture. To make the cheese sauce, you actually have to prepare a white sauce first before adding any cheese....

Now, here are the 13 best food documentaries you’re free to stream right now. The solution they suggest? Turn to aplant-based diet. Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures you could stream it now onNetflix. Food, Inc. (2008) Ever wonder how the food you eat is made? It’s great for businessbut terrible for your health. Courtesy of Virgil Films and Entertainment you’re able to stream it now onAmazon Prime Video. Fed Up (2014) Did you know that Congress countspizzaas a vegetable?...

Between theirbuttermilk pancakesandhashbrown casserole, there are quite a few delicious options to choose from on theCracker Barrel menu. Cover with a lid and turn on medium heat, until the water is boiling. Once boiling, add the chicken, wrap up the lid, and turn the heat on simmer. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! Cook for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway. Once cooked, shred the chicken in a separate bowl. There may be some clumps of butter, this is okay!...

The solution: Pack your own travel snacks. We’re also consulted registered dietitians to get some healthy snack ideas for your next flight. What foods are TSA-approved? But, what exactly constitutes a liquid, according to TSA? What about flying with baby food and kid food? You will need to remove these items to be screened separately, however. Easy, healthy, 350-calorie recipe ideas you might make at home. Pick unsalted, raw nuts if possible because sodium is dehydrating, Cecere says....

They’re salty, they’re crispy, and they’re absolutely delicious when topped with sour cream. To celebrate, I decided to whip up a potato latke recipe myself. Why do we eat latkes on Hanukkah? Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! The beautiful story ofHanukkahis one that starts with oil. Cutting them in half makes it easier to put the potatoes through afood processor. Do not peel the potatoes! Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That!...

The menu consisted of his wife’s popular recipes, and the restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere. Below are the best and worst menu items you’ll find on the O’Charley’s menu. All the foods are high in calories, artery-clogging saturated fat, and sodium. Shutterstock The easy way to make healthier comfort foods. The sodium is slightly on the high side, but pretty reasonable compared to sodium in most restaurant soups. And salads are supposed to be good for you!...

Other popular breakfast items include the hashbrown dishes, specifically the hashbrown casserole and the loaded hashbrown casserole. Of course, I had to create my own recipe. Luckily, the loaded hashbrown casserole is an easy add-on to the traditional Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! What makes the two Cracker Barrel hashbrown recipes different? When you’re at Cracker Barrel, there are two hashbrown options you might choose from....

Are you an absolute sucker forOlive Garden’ssoup, salad, and breadsticks? Well, I fully admit that it’s my favorite thing about this popular Italian chain. Unlimited bowls of delicious soup with softbreadsticksand delicious, fresh crunchy salad? Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! you’re able to’t go wrong. What is Pasta e Fagioli? When I first started developing this Pasta e Fagioli recipe, I decided to call my mom and grandmother. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That!...

We know that getting enough vitamins in our diet is important, and the same goes for minerals. And one mineral in particular that deserves a spotlight is zinc. Did you know that after iron, zinc is the most abundant mineral in the body? Shutterstock Why do you need zinc in your diet? So how do you know if you’re getting enough zinc in your diet (besides getting tested)? Two tell-tale signs include whether you get sick frequently and how your fingernails look....