Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The Right Way to Store Avocados, Whether They're Ripe, Unripe, or Already Sliced

Photo source: Martha Stewart

"Knowing how to store avocados is key to enjoying them. Ahead, discover how to store them correctly to ensure yours are perfectly ripe the next time you need one for a recipe. Plus, how to store guacamole, how to prevent avocados from browning, and whether you can freeze them." Comment from Martha Stewart.com

Avocados are one of the healthiest snacks and I eat several a day, so I buy a lot of them. They are always delivered to me unripe and take days to ripen. So I buy them every couple of days in order for them to ripen at the intervals that I want. Now I know how to store them!

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Spicy Mexican Shrimp Pasta

Photo source: Serious Eats

"This pasta's got a lot going on: It's spicy, buttery, citrusy, and brimming with shrimp flavor. And somehow, despite its cross-cultural inspiration, it feels cohesive. Call it Mexican-Italian-American if you like—I just call it dinner." Comment from Serious Eats

Shrimp pasta is a dish I make alot and always the same way with little variations because I love it. This one caught my attention since it is different than the way I make mine and different can be a good thing. So I am going to give this one a try!

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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Photo source: Southern Living

"With a tender yellow cake base, buttery pecan filling, and a hint of spice, this pecan pie dump cake is a fall-inspired twist on a classic." Comment from Southern Living

Judging by the number of "pecan pie" inspired desserts I post, I guess you could say it is one of my favorite pies since they really seem to catch my attention. This dessert is semi-homemade since it uses a boxed cake mix, which is great if you have lots of desserts to make or if you are just in a hurry. I'd love to try this one out, it sounds easy and delicious!

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The Best Christmas Recipe Guide - UPDATED

Christmas dinner is the primary meal traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Christmas dinner around the world may differ and the traditions presented below can reflect the culture of the respective country it is being celebrated in.

Click here for Christmas dinner traditions around the world