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When I went away to college, I didn’t live in the dorms and had to fend for myself for food. As I started cooking for myself, rice was one of the first things I made in my postage-stamp-sized kitchen. I didn’t have the time, skills, or financial means to make myself the elaborate Chinese meals my grandmother spoiled me with, but I still craved Chinese food. One of the first things I started cooking was something many Chinese kids are taught as their first cooking lesson that makes rice better every single time: cooking it with Chinese sausage.

Cooking Chinese sausage (also known as lap cheong) with rice is a well-known cooking tip among Chinese families. Jada Wong, shopping director at The Kitchn, learned how to make it from her mom, and they had it at least once a month when she was growing up.

I remember my parents packing Chinese sausage and rice on a trip to Hawaii and somehow cooking it and serving it in our hotel room to save some money. It’s the first thing my nephews learned how to cook on their own to pack for school lunch. When I lived in Paris for close to a year, my first grocery haul from the Asian market included rice and Chinese sausage.

Why Chinese Sausage Makes Rice Taste Better

Chinese sausage cooked with rice is a really simple but delicious combination. The Chinese sausage perfumes the rice as it cooks, and the flavorful oil that comes out of it stains and flavors the rice just a little bit. The rice is comforting and filling, and the sweet-savory Chinese sausage has an intense-enough flavor that a little of it goes a long way. This cozy meal is easy to make, friendly on my wallet, and also makes fabulous leftovers or even the base of fried rice if I’m feeling like something different later on.

How to Cook Chinese Sausage with Rice

Making Chinese sausage with rice is as simple as it gets, which is why it’s such a kid-friendly idea if you have a rice cooker where all the kid has to do is push a button to turn it on. But even if you don’t have a rice cooker, the stovetop method will work just fine. Get the rice and water ready as you usually do — my preferred rice here is jasmine. Nestle a link or two of Chinese sausage into the uncooked rice — no need to cut it, as you don’t want all the juices to leak out.

From there, just cook the rice as you normally do. The Chinese sausage plumps up from the steam (and you can’t really overcook it) and lets out its yummy juices onto the rice. When the rice is done and you uncover it, the most delicious cloud of fragrance wafts up and always reminds me of home. Transfer the sausage to a cutting board and cut it up, then fluff the rice. Serve the rice and sausage drizzled with a little soy sauce, maybe with some stir-fried bok choy or Chinese broccoli alongside for a more complete meal, or crowned with a fried egg if you’re feeling extra.

If You’re Cooking Rice with Chinese Sausage, a Few Tips

• Chinese sausage is shelf-stable. Chinese sausage is often labeled as lap cheong, lap chong, or lap xuong. Because it’s cured, you won’t find it in the refrigerated or freezer sections of the store. It’s often on shelves near the meat counter or perhaps on the shelves above the open freezer or refrigerator cases. Chinese sausage is shelf-stable, at least until you open the package (then stash it in the fridge or freezer). If you’re limited on fridge space or like to just cook two links at once, some brands have packaging where two links are vacuum sealed together, making them super convenient if you don’t think you’ll use up a whole package quickly.
• Buy the right sausage. I prefer the sweet regular Chinese sausage, but there are other flavors out there made with liver or are spicy or extra lean. Read the package carefully to make sure you know what you’re getting.
• Don’t boil the rice. You want to keep the flavor in the water and rice, so use a cooking method where there’s a measured amount of water in the rice versus boiling the rice in lots of water and then draining it (and losing all that flavor).

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The essential ingredient of a friendship at 50? Show up - The Guardian

“You look upset, how can I make you feel better?”

The seriousness of the question and its sheer empathy stops me short in class. We are both teenagers in our first year studying medicine. Alone in this country, I juggle rent and meals alongside university, discovering that “grit” is easier said than acquired. Not trusting myself to speak, I thank her with my eyes.

She invites me to her nice house where a diminutive woman presiding over a fabulous kitchen exclaims, “Eat, eat, you must eat!” My mother’s sweet refrain so far from home! From here our friendship grows, my earnestness leavened by my friend’s lightness.

In our mid-20s, we abandon the safety of university for real responsibility. Our last shift together is in emergency, rendered forever unforgettable by her mother who checks the roster and sends me food. Eating under a moonlit sky, we might have mused about the future of our friendship, but we were young and not making any promises.

Our 30s are a decade of childbearing and rearing. I am the first to gain and then lose a pregnancy. Well-wishers send flowers; she turns up with counsel. Declining to promise better luck, she says that whatever comes I am strong and I will cope. It is my turn to hold her hand when she is diagnosed with a brain tumour. With a pounding heart, I order her MRI. The mass is benign but incompatible with pregnancy. Heartache binds us.

My first baby is dashed to intensive care and she screeches across the freeway with supplies. If she yearns for a child, she hides it but during my second pregnancy, her stress shows. Then, as I am confined to bed, she plies me with novels and gossip. Providence intervenes and she eventually has two beautiful children. I rejoice at the prospect of two shared experiences: medicine and motherhood.

The ensuing years might have been for happy occasions like zoo visits and picnics with our five children, but tragedy strikes again. Her mother develops early dementia and a shocking decline. The elusive reward of motherhood is tinged with agony as she simultaneously places her children and mother in different types of care, all the while serving patients who clamour for her attention because by now, she is a highly popular doctor.

From those tumultuous years, I remember one harrowing fact. Every week, without fail, she visits her mother, whose fallen mind is tragically followed by absent speech. Communication with this once vital woman is impossible; one can only guess whether she registers the presence of her daughter let alone her grandchildren. The visits are traumatic and there are a thousand justifications for avoiding them. She stops me from going but at my concern for her, she has one response: it’s the right thing to do. In this, she exemplifies my favourite definition of integrity: what you do when no one is watching.

After 10 punishing years, her mother dies and suddenly we are in our 40s. Obligations to remaining elders intersect with the needs of our children, topped by dilemmas familiar to many women. How to marry ambition with netball practice? How to be present at work, assembly and dinner? How to be alternately selfless and selfish?

The days fly so fast that the idea of spending “quality time” together is laughable. We snatch an occasional phone call on the drive home and our favourite “haunt” is a seat outside the supermarket before we collect our kids. The unspoken arrangement is that each party can cancel at short notice with no penalty. Somehow, our friendship survives these affronts.

This year, she turned 50. We have a winning formula for birthdays, or at least she does. She picks something from the Booker prize shortlist and “since Mum won’t know”, skips the gift wrap. I ask her what she wants, she says let’s go away.

We will be gone for 28 hours, but the preceding domestic arrangements nearly make us renege and we must hold our nerve.

“Mum, can I have ramen and bubble tea for lunch?”

Phone reception is mercifully patchy. (Saying yes), we set out on a hike, the track a metaphor for our long friendship: up and down; trying and easy; restorative and beautiful. Our conversation feels honest and vulnerable as only the product of experience and introspection can be. How did we leave it so long?

As we watch our children navigate their still fluid relations, this old familiarity of ours feels ever more precious. Not to be taken for granted but also unlikely to be lost to the next gust of wind or a “secret” chat group.

It is said that if you have one true friend you have more than your share. But as we enter our 50s, I realise that to keep that true friend you must show up. Over three decades, I would say this has been the essential ingredient of our friendship. The truncated calls and hanging texts solidly outnumber time spent together – and now evidence underlines the importance of simply checking in.

But I am proud to say that when it mattered, we dropped everything to show up.

I sometimes wonder if our work has steered us in this direction. You might think the saddest thing doctors deal with is impending mortality, but the true heartbreak is reckoning with that other death: the withering of a close friendship when one friend is impaired; the breaking away of others when a spouse leaves; the awkward silence of friends after a parent dies. Listening to our patients, we have strived to improve.

When we were young, my friend had a penchant for degustation meals. In the throes of specialist exams, I balked at the wasted time and declined every single invitation until it provoked her ire.

“If you don’t get your head out of those damn books, you will become a specialist and not have a single friend,” she fumed.

Touché.

The first “next” opportunity to sit down to a degustation meal feels like years away, but when it comes, I will know whom to ask.

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5-Ingredient Shortcut Corn Chowder Recipe Is Ready In 10 Minutes - 30Seconds.com

Cooler weather means soup, chili and chowder season. With five ingredients and less than 20 minutes, you can have a hearty chowder on the table. What's better than that on a cold, winter day? This easy corn chowder recipe has minimal prep and cooks in 10 minutes!

To make this five-ingredient shortcut corn chowder recipe you will need a can of cream-style corn, whole milk, frozen hash brown potatoes, green onions and bacon. The soup cooks up in about five minutes on the stovetop. So quick and easy!

Serve this easy corn chowder for lunch or dinner. Add a side salad and a dinner roll and you have a complete meal. 

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 can (17 ounces) cream-style corn
• 2 cups whole milk (do not use low-fat milk)
• 1 1/2 cups frozen diced hash brown potatoes
• 1 - 2 green onions or 1/4 cup chopped onion, chopped (I usually do a combination of both)
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

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Here's how to make it:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a pot and simmer until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. 
2. Garnish with additional crumbled bacon and green onion, if desired.
   

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 675

Total Fat: 20.4g

Saturated Fat: 8.5g

Cholesterol: 56mg

Sodium: 1318mg

Total Carbohydrate: 95.5g

Dietary Fiber: 9.4g

Total Sugars: 20.2g

Protein: 24.7g

Vitamin D: 98mcg4

Calcium: 290mg

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 1391mg

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While a "classic" coleslaw doesn't involve pickles, it's a dish that's certainly pickle-adjacent — at least in terms of having an acidic, vinegary flavor profile. Vinegar has long been an ingredient in classic coleslaw dishes; the first instances of a similar dish can even be traced back to the Romans, with the ancient variation containing cabbage and vinegar (mixed with other ingredients, too, such as eggs). Some coleslaw recipes even forego the mayo for a more vinegar-centric dressing though typically stopping short of full-on pickling, which begets something more akin to sauerkraut.

Vinegar, likewise, is the main ingredient in the liquid that most pickles are born from — so combining the two just makes sense. Pickle juice, after all, is simply a more flavorful sort of vinegar, infused with extra seasonings and the vegetal flavor of the cucumbers or other veggies that have soaked in it. Adding chopped pickle pieces directly into the coleslaw also adds a variation in mouthfeel, providing a different sort of crispness as compared to the shredded cabbage. This combination also helps balance out the richness of main dish foods coleslaw is often paired with, such as smoked, fatty meats.

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The secret ingredient that could be fueling Cowboys as they look to extend NFL's longest home winning streak - CBS Sports

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FRISCO, Texas --  There are plenty of NFL teams that get a fair amount of publicity for ferocious home environments and the on-field success that occurs in their stadiums. The Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium and the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field are two that come to mind. However, neither of those teams has the NFL's longest active home winning streak. That belongs to the residents of AT&T Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys, who have won 10 straight games there dating back to last season. 

The Cowboys (4-2) have only played two games at home this season, but both of them have been a masterclass in domination against a couple of AFC East foes: a 30-10 Week 2 win over the New York Jets and a 38-3 Week 4 victory over the New England Patriots. Present in both of those victories were takeaways galore on defense complimented by mistake-free offense: The Dallas defense has forced seven turnovers (six interceptions and one forced fumble) while the Cowboys offense hasn't committed a turnover in those two contests. That complimentary football is why the Cowboys have allowed the fewest points per game at home this season (6.5) and average the highest time of possession (38:42) of any NFL team in their own building in 2023. 

AT&T Stadium, probably most famous for its massive jumbotron, can hold up to 105,000 people, including standing room only tickets, and has had a little over 93,000 fans in attendance at the Cowboys' two home games this season. Dallas is averaging 93,704 fans per home game this season, the most in the NFL. They will play host to the 3-4 Los Angeles Rams in their Week 8 game on Sunday afternoon.

If the Cowboys defeat the Rams, their 11th straight home win would mark their longest streak since the 1991-92 season, part of their first of three Super Bowl seasons in the 1990s.

Cowboys by location this season

	Home	Road
W-L	2-0	2-2
PPG	34.0	21.5
PPG Allowed	6.5*	21.8
Point Differential	+54	-1
Total YPG	379.5	305.0
Total YPG Allowed	234.0	316.0
Turnover Margin	+7	-1
3rd Down Pct	51.5%	45.3%
Time of Possession	38:42*	28:28

*Best in NFL

"Well, I think there's a number of things," head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday when asked about the team's success at home. "I think number one as far as the fans, the environment that we are able to compete in, and the opposing team likes to come to Dallas, too. So it always creates a very, very competitive environment. At AT&T Stadium, I think the biggest thing, I do believe your preparation, your flow into the game helps you. We've changed their home routine up a few times, and I feel like we're synched and the players are in a good mood. This is our first noon game, so we need to make sure we're on top of that this week. I think routine helps everybody. The fan base, the environment and the importance of winning at home."  

McCarthy, who is in his 30th year as an NFL coach and his 17th as an NFL head coach, made two key changes to his team's home game preparation routine last season that have helped contribute to the 10-game home winning streak: allowing players to sleep at home instead of a team hotel, and making sure all of their team meetings are done by Saturday afternoon. Many NFL teams have their entire team sleep at a hotel and bus into the stadium for home games in order to ensure every player is accounted for the night before a game. McCarthy has opted to provide Cowboys players the option to be at their own place or stay at a team hotel, a freedom that is clearly having positive results. 

"A couple of things," McCarthy said when asked what has changed with their routine. "The opportunity to sleep in your own bed, but that was a big change. The irony of it is the first place I worked at in Kansas City was for Marty Schottenheimer, where he was a big believer in it. So, giving guys the opportunity to sleep at home, whether it's a false confidence or whatever, it's worked. The numbers support the changes that we made and when we made them."

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In past years, McCarthy would try and squeeze in last-second meetings in the final hours before kickoff on Sundays. He now makes sure those meetings are concluded over the course of the day Friday and finished Saturday mornings.

"It just made it flow better where guys can get into the routine because I have thresholds in everything we do as far as our scheduling. I'm a big believer in the 24-hour time clock, 48-hour time clock. So 24 hours before the game, all their physical activity is done. It's their mental and emotional time to get ready. I think there has to be a switch or a stopping point because as a young coach I was the total opposite as a quarterbacks coach. I was having quarterback meetings two hours before the game to review the first 15 [plays], and then I look back on it and that wasn't the right thing to do. The Saturday night meetings got to be overwhelming and too long. So, I've tried it the other way is my point. I know this works better. The reality of it is those extra meetings I was talking about, we just pushed them into Friday and Saturday morning. So, we still get it done, it's just a matter of when. The longer these seasons get, particularly getting into playoff runs year after year, you have to be really cognizant of that."

Having the ability to sleep at home versus a hotel in your home city doesn't sound like too big of a difference on the surface, but the Cowboys players relish the privilege of being able to do so.  

"It feels good," 29-year-old safety Jayron Kearse said Wednesday. 

The eight-year NFL veteran played with the Minnesota Vikings (2016-19) and the Detroit Lions (2020) before signing with Dallas in 2021, so he has multiple league experiences to compare what the Cowboys do now in regards to the players having a choice of where to spend their weekend prior to home games. 

"I get to be at home with my kids, family and sleeping in my own bed, so that's something that's definitely been different," Kearse said. "Through my career, being at Minnesota and in Detroit, we never had anything like this, and it just goes to show that Coach [McCarthy] trusts us, as a team to do the right things when we have that little time after we do our practice on Saturday to get ready to get our mindset right for that game on Sunday. It's just, it's something that's been tremendous for me being an older guy being able to be around my family, throughout the whole entire time."

Despite no longer staying in the team hotel, Kearse still has an authority figure monitoring his bedtime. 

"My fiancé is in charge of the curfew," Kearse said. "She tells me and all of my sons when it's time to get to bed and go to sleep. I'm in the bed [at around 10 p.m.], watching TV. I watch a little film, but I'm chilling."

The ability to drive himself to AT&T Stadium in his own car instead of needing to hop on one of a few buses is another perk that doesn't get taken for granted. 

"I drive to the stadium," Kearse said. "It just goes to show that Coach Mike trusts us to do the right thing the night before the game. So far, we've done that. We have to continue to do that because this is a privilege. It's not a given that we get to stay at home and be around our family. We just have to continue to treat it as a privilege because it's not a given."

The Cowboys are also coming off their bye week in Week 8 well-rested because of McCarthy's trust in his players to take care of business away from the facility. 

"The bye week is always good," Micah Parsons said Wednesday. "Mike [McCarthy] usually gives us more time than most places because he knows how much [the season] wears on you throughout the year. I thought the bye week was good, productive and fun. I was here for a little bit playing some 2K and Madden and then I went back to Harrisburg [in Pennsylvania] and watched my son play football, so that's good."

The Cowboys have five of their next seven games at home, starting with the Rams. Sitting just one game in the loss column behind the NFC-leading Philadelphia Eagles (6-1) in the conference standings, they are well aware of the opportunity this portion of the 2023 schedule presents. 

"I spoke on it before the bye week. ... We definitely want to take advantage of it," McCarthy said of their upcoming stretch of home games. "There are characteristics, patterns and things that will always occur in September. More games are lost in the National Football League than they are won [in September]. Now, your productivity, continuity and consistency needs to take a big step here."

"It's going to be huge," Kearse said. "The numbers show that we're a better team at home. It's time to go put the numbers to the test."

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FRISCO, Texas --  There are plenty of NFL teams that get a fair amount of publicity for ferocious home environments and the on-field success that occurs in their stadiums. The Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium and the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field are two that come to mind. However, neither of those teams has the NFL's longest active home winning streak. That belongs to the residents of AT&T Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys, who have won 10 straight games there dating back to last season. 

The Cowboys (4-2) have only played two games at home this season, but both of them have been a masterclass in domination against a couple of AFC East foes: a 30-10 Week 2 win over the New York Jets and a 38-3 Week 4 victory over the New England Patriots. Present in both of those victories were takeaways galore on defense complimented by mistake-free offense: The Dallas defense has forced seven turnovers (six interceptions and one forced fumble) while the Cowboys offense hasn't committed a turnover in those two contests. That complimentary football is why the Cowboys have allowed the fewest points per game at home this season (6.5) and average the highest time of possession (38:42) of any NFL team in their own building in 2023. 

AT&T Stadium, probably most famous for its massive jumbotron, can hold up to 105,000 people, including standing room only tickets, and has had a little over 93,000 fans in attendance at the Cowboys' two home games this season. Dallas is averaging 93,704 fans per home game this season, the most in the NFL. They will play host to the 3-4 Los Angeles Rams in their Week 8 game on Sunday afternoon.

If the Cowboys defeat the Rams, their 11th straight home win would mark their longest streak since the 1991-92 season, part of their first of three Super Bowl seasons in the 1990s.

Cowboys by location this season

	Home	Road
W-L	2-0	2-2
PPG	34.0	21.5
PPG Allowed	6.5*	21.8
Point Differential	+54	-1
Total YPG	379.5	305.0
Total YPG Allowed	234.0	316.0
Turnover Margin	+7	-1
3rd Down Pct	51.5%	45.3%
Time of Possession	38:42*	28:28

*Best in NFL

"Well, I think there's a number of things," head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday when asked about the team's success at home. "I think number one as far as the fans, the environment that we are able to compete in, and the opposing team likes to come to Dallas, too. So it always creates a very, very competitive environment. At AT&T Stadium, I think the biggest thing, I do believe your preparation, your flow into the game helps you. We've changed their home routine up a few times, and I feel like we're synched and the players are in a good mood. This is our first noon game, so we need to make sure we're on top of that this week. I think routine helps everybody. The fan base, the environment and the importance of winning at home."  

McCarthy, who is in his 30th year as an NFL coach and his 17th as an NFL head coach, made two key changes to his team's home game preparation routine last season that have helped contribute to the 10-game home winning streak: allowing players to sleep at home instead of a team hotel, and making sure all of their team meetings are done by Saturday afternoon. Many NFL teams have their entire team sleep at a hotel and bus into the stadium for home games in order to ensure every player is accounted for the night before a game. McCarthy has opted to provide Cowboys players the option to be at their own place or stay at a team hotel, a freedom that is clearly having positive results. 

"A couple of things," McCarthy said when asked what has changed with their routine. "The opportunity to sleep in your own bed, but that was a big change. The irony of it is the first place I worked at in Kansas City was for Marty Schottenheimer, where he was a big believer in it. So, giving guys the opportunity to sleep at home, whether it's a false confidence or whatever, it's worked. The numbers support the changes that we made and when we made them."

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In past years, McCarthy would try and squeeze in last-second meetings in the final hours before kickoff on Sundays. He now makes sure those meetings are concluded over the course of the day Friday and finished Saturday mornings.

"It just made it flow better where guys can get into the routine because I have thresholds in everything we do as far as our scheduling. I'm a big believer in the 24-hour time clock, 48-hour time clock. So 24 hours before the game, all their physical activity is done. It's their mental and emotional time to get ready. I think there has to be a switch or a stopping point because as a young coach I was the total opposite as a quarterbacks coach. I was having quarterback meetings two hours before the game to review the first 15 [plays], and then I look back on it and that wasn't the right thing to do. The Saturday night meetings got to be overwhelming and too long. So, I've tried it the other way is my point. I know this works better. The reality of it is those extra meetings I was talking about, we just pushed them into Friday and Saturday morning. So, we still get it done, it's just a matter of when. The longer these seasons get, particularly getting into playoff runs year after year, you have to be really cognizant of that."

Having the ability to sleep at home versus a hotel in your home city doesn't sound like too big of a difference on the surface, but the Cowboys players relish the privilege of being able to do so.  

"It feels good," 29-year-old safety Jayron Kearse said Wednesday. 

The eight-year NFL veteran played with the Minnesota Vikings (2016-19) and the Detroit Lions (2020) before signing with Dallas in 2021, so he has multiple league experiences to compare what the Cowboys do now in regards to the players having a choice of where to spend their weekend prior to home games. 

"I get to be at home with my kids, family and sleeping in my own bed, so that's something that's definitely been different," Kearse said. "Through my career, being at Minnesota and in Detroit, we never had anything like this, and it just goes to show that Coach [McCarthy] trusts us, as a team to do the right things when we have that little time after we do our practice on Saturday to get ready to get our mindset right for that game on Sunday. It's just, it's something that's been tremendous for me being an older guy being able to be around my family, throughout the whole entire time."

Despite no longer staying in the team hotel, Kearse still has an authority figure monitoring his bedtime. 

"My fiancé is in charge of the curfew," Kearse said. "She tells me and all of my sons when it's time to get to bed and go to sleep. I'm in the bed [at around 10 p.m.], watching TV. I watch a little film, but I'm chilling."

The ability to drive himself to AT&T Stadium in his own car instead of needing to hop on one of a few buses is another perk that doesn't get taken for granted. 

"I drive to the stadium," Kearse said. "It just goes to show that Coach Mike trusts us to do the right thing the night before the game. So far, we've done that. We have to continue to do that because this is a privilege. It's not a given that we get to stay at home and be around our family. We just have to continue to treat it as a privilege because it's not a given."

The Cowboys are also coming off their bye week in Week 8 well-rested because of McCarthy's trust in his players to take care of business away from the facility. 

"The bye week is always good," Micah Parsons said Wednesday. "Mike [McCarthy] usually gives us more time than most places because he knows how much [the season] wears on you throughout the year. I thought the bye week was good, productive and fun. I was here for a little bit playing some 2K and Madden and then I went back to Harrisburg [in Pennsylvania] and watched my son play football, so that's good."

The Cowboys have five of their next seven games at home, starting with the Rams. Sitting just one game in the loss column behind the NFC-leading Philadelphia Eagles (6-1) in the conference standings, they are well aware of the opportunity this portion of the 2023 schedule presents. 

"I spoke on it before the bye week. ... We definitely want to take advantage of it," McCarthy said of their upcoming stretch of home games. "There are characteristics, patterns and things that will always occur in September. More games are lost in the National Football League than they are won [in September]. Now, your productivity, continuity and consistency needs to take a big step here."

"It's going to be huge," Kearse said. "The numbers show that we're a better team at home. It's time to go put the numbers to the test."

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The promise of a 5-ingredient chocolate chip cookie sounds too good to be true. But if anyone can do it, it’s Martha Stewart, and her gluten-free version is just that. Though the cookies contain no flour or butter, they do look impressively similar to classic chocolate chip cookies. Containing only eggs, almond butter, chocolate chips, brown sugar, and salt, it took me no time at all to gather the ingredients so I could see if this shortcut recipe really delivered.

How to Make Martha Stewart’s 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup almond butter, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. 

Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, place cookie dough mounds about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Optionally, press some more chocolate chips onto the surface of the cookies. Bake until cookies are puffed and tops are set, about 10 minutes, rotating tray halfway through.

Transfer cookies to the cooling rack and let cool completely.

Credit: Lena Abraham

My Honest Opinion of Martha Stewart’s 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies

Though these cookies couldn’t compete with a true, buttery, chewy chocolate chip cookie, they were surprisingly delicious when you consider the minimal amount of work required to make them. The brown sugar, along with the rich almond butter, made for a deceptively buttery cookie with a distinct caramelized flavor. Though not at all crisp or chewy, they were satisfyingly dense and moist in the center. And of course, the generous amount of melty chocolate chips doesn’t hurt their case. 

If you’re craving something sweet, or need to make a homemade dessert in a short amount of time, these cookies are totally worth making. If you have a hankering for something more classic (and glutenous) go for a classic recipe instead.

2 Tips for Making Martha Stewart’s 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Use smooth almond butter. Unless you prefer crunchy almond bits in your cookies, go for smooth almond butter in this recipe.
2. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack on the parchment paper. Rather than transferring your cookies individually, slide them on to your cooling rack in one go by lifting the parchment paper from two corners and carefully sliding it onto your rack.

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Nutritionists Warn That This 'Healthy' Oatmeal Ingredient Can Actually Lead To Abdominal Fat - Yahoo Life

Abdominal fat, often referred to as belly fat, is a topic of concern for many individuals striving for a healthier lifestyle. One popular breakfast choice, oatmeal, is often associated with health and weight management. However, it’s essential to understand that the ingredients you choose for your oatmeal can significantly impact your efforts to combat abdominal fat.

We spoke with Lisa Richards, nutritionist at The Candida Diet, to learn about the one seemingly ‘healthy’ ingredient which people commonly add to their oatmeal that can actually contribute to belly fat. Richards revealed that, surprisingly, including plant-based milk into your oatmeal instead of adding water can “unintentionally increase the calorie content of your meal,” leading to abdominal fat.

Plant-Based Milk In Oatmeal

Plant-based milk alternatives have become increasingly popular due to their lactose-free and vegan-friendly properties. Varieties such as almond, soy, coconut, and oat milk provide versatile options for those looking to substitute traditional dairy. However, it's important to be aware that some plant-based milks, particularly sweetened or flavored versions, can add unwanted sugars and calories to your oatmeal, potentially leading to an increased risk of belly fat.

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"Plant-based milks like almond, soy, or oat milk typically contain added sugars and fats, which contribute extra calories. Even unsweetened varieties may contain natural sugars, such as those in almonds or oats, which still add to the calorie count. For example, a cup of unsweetened almond milk contains around 13-17 calories, while a cup of unsweetened oat milk has about 120 calories. In contrast, water has no calories," Richards reveals.

It's always a smart idea to read labels on these products because by making informed choices when selecting plant-based milk for your morning oatmeal, you can help maintain a healthy diet and prevent the unintentional accumulation of abdominal fat.

Healthier Alternative

Richards reiterates that by choosing plant-based milk, you may introduce extra calories into your diet, potentially conflicting with your dietary objectives, be it weight management or calorie control. However, there are always better alternatives you can choose from that won't get in the way of your weight loss plans.

"If you're trying to reduce unnecessary calories in your diet, using water in your oatmeal is a simple way to cut down on this calorie surplus, while still enjoying a wholesome and nutritious breakfast," she adds.

While oatmeal is a popular choice for a healthy breakfast, it's crucial to be mindful of the ingredients added to it, as they can significantly influence your efforts to combat abdominal fat. For those focused on calorie control and weight management, opting for water as a more calorie-friendly alternative in your oatmeal can help you enjoy a nutritious breakfast without hindering your fitness goals.

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The promise of a 5-ingredient chocolate chip cookie sounds too good to be true. But if anyone can do it, it’s Martha Stewart, and her gluten-free version is just that. Though the cookies contain no flour or butter, they do look impressively similar to classic chocolate chip cookies. Containing only eggs, almond butter, chocolate chips, brown sugar, and salt, it took me no time at all to gather the ingredients so I could see if this shortcut recipe really delivered.

How to Make Martha Stewart’s 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup almond butter, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. 

Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, place cookie dough mounds about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Optionally, press some more chocolate chips onto the surface of the cookies. Bake until cookies are puffed and tops are set, about 10 minutes, rotating tray halfway through.

Transfer cookies to the cooling rack and let cool completely.

Credit: Lena Abraham

My Honest Opinion of Martha Stewart’s 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies

Though these cookies couldn’t compete with a true, buttery, chewy chocolate chip cookie, they were surprisingly delicious when you consider the minimal amount of work required to make them. The brown sugar, along with the rich almond butter, made for a deceptively buttery cookie with a distinct caramelized flavor. Though not at all crisp or chewy, they were satisfyingly dense and moist in the center. And of course, the generous amount of melty chocolate chips doesn’t hurt their case. 

If you’re craving something sweet, or need to make a homemade dessert in a short amount of time, these cookies are totally worth making. If you have a hankering for something more classic (and glutenous) go for a classic recipe instead.

2 Tips for Making Martha Stewart’s 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Use smooth almond butter. Unless you prefer crunchy almond bits in your cookies, go for smooth almond butter in this recipe.
2. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack on the parchment paper. Rather than transferring your cookies individually, slide them on to your cooling rack in one go by lifting the parchment paper from two corners and carefully sliding it onto your rack.

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The secret ingredient to plant-based meat? Real meat - GreenBiz

Last year, I wrote that lab-grown meat companies might have more success if they were ingredient providers for more convincing plant-based products, rather than chasing the dream of a completely cruelty-free T-bone steak on their own.

The same might be true of the alternative protein market. Instead of investing tons of money and time into a mushroom product that tastes, chews and nourishes exactly like beef, real meat might be the silver bullet for the alternative protein market.

"Blended meat" (also called hybrid meat) combines a small amount of fat and protein from traditional meat sources with a plant-based product to elevate the taste and mouthfeel of alternative proteins while keeping most of the emissions benefits of a non-meat food.

"If you really have the goal of reducing the number of animals who are used for food, hybridizing meat is a particularly effective way to do it," said Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co.. His company is an ingredient startup that sells plant-protein products to be combined with traditional meat at big consumer packaged food companies.

In 2018, The World Resources Institute crunched the numbers: Swapping out 30 percent of beef for mushrooms in 10 billion burgers (the annual number of burgers Americans eat each year) would cut the carbon emissions equivalent of all the cars in San Diego County. It would also reduce the amount of irrigation water and agricultural land used by an area about the size of Maryland.

Vegans and vegetarians might balk, but in 2022, 94 percent of Americans were still meat eaters. As other countries get richer, their demands for meat are increasing. We need a product that appeals to them but with a reduced carbon impact.

In 2021, plant-based meat accounted for only 1.4 percent of all food and beverage sales in the U.S. The market has stalled without a lot of repeat purchasing. A blended meat product could reinvigorate the lagging industry.

"We're pursuing a lasting and long-term solution to the meat consumption issue," said Saba Fazeli, CEO of Paul’s Table, a blended meat startup based in Los Angeles selling direct-to-consumer and in grocers. "Especially when that consumer we're talking about is already a meat eater."

Don’t say blended or hybrid meat. It’s enhanced

I’ve already made a cardinal error by calling it "blended meat," according to Better Meat’s Shapiro. "When you use the term blended meat, people typically think of meat that has been put into a blender. We talked about ‘enhanced meats.’" It’s not marketed as a less-meat product, it's marketed as a meat product that’s better.

Better Meat’s collaboration with Perdue Farms was named Chicken Plus — a chicken nugget that’s 50 percent cauliflower, chickpeas and other plant proteins, available in 7,100 grocers. On the packaging of Paul’s Table’s array of products — carne asada, teriyaki steak and chopped steak — the label reads "plant protein enriched with pure beef fat and collagen."

Because these products aren’t trying to capture the vegetarian market, these aren’t in the arguably oversaturated alternative meats section of a grocery store that’s already filled to the brim with new products. Instead, both companies are focusing on customers who prioritize health benefits but also want convenience. That’s why they’re strategically putting their products in the ready-made section.

We're pursuing a lasting and long-term solution to the meat consumption issue.

"Our products are uniquely convenient. They take four to five minutes to heat up, are high protein, low fat, low carb and low cholesterol," said the COO of Paul’s Table, Brice Klein. "And then they happen to be an alternative meat product."

When I pulled out my green package of Paul’s Table’s carne asada to taste-test it, it was the end of a long weekend. Fleet Week had taken over San Francisco and my trek back to Oakland had resulted in 90 minutes of stop-and-go traffic on the bridge. On Sunday, I drove 50 minutes down to San Jose to hike with a friend and start planning a backpacking trip abroad. 

By the time I was driving the 50 minutes back home with a dangerously low tank of gas and my head hurting from staring at trail maps and campground reservation systems, the thought that dinner was only a microwave away was a relief. In that moment, Klein was right. It was the convenience that sold me. The fact that if I squinted just right, maybe I was offsetting my driving emissions from that weekend by choosing the more sustainable option felt like something I’d tell myself next time climate guilt threatened to overtake me.

How low can you go?

Better Meat works with big consumer food brands to create products that are 30 to 50 percent plant protein. Its first product is a combination of plant proteins, fibers, fats and flavors, designed to seamlessly blend into animal meat. The company also offers a single ingredient made from mushroom mycoprotein called Rhiza. According to Shapiro, there is a big desire from companies for single-ingredient additives instead of a mixture of many kinds of plant proteins. Most of Better Meat’s products are ground meat varieties — burger, chicken nugget, crab cake, etc.

Paul’s Table is pushing the percentage even lower. Its products are only 10 percent beef. The company is picking the parts of the animal that contribute the most to taste and mouthfeel — fat and collagen.

"How little animal ingredients can we use to retain or achieve that sensory experience?" Fazeli said. 

The company uses animal byproducts from the existing beef supply chain — beef broth and collagen. These ingredients are readily available, already have a steady supply chain and are extremely cheap. Klein asserts that in two years he believes Paul’s table will achieve price parity to equivalent meat products. The company is already in six grocery stores across the West with plans to scale aggressively this year.

So how did it taste in the tortilla with corn salsa and cabbage? Not as good as my local taco truck but indistinguishable from an at-home equivalent with 100 percent meat. On its own, it was still a bit too tender to truly fool me. But of all the alternative proteins I’ve tried, I’ll say this is the only one I’ve ever spooned straight out of the packet, no accompaniments needed.

This article originally appeared as part of our Food Weekly newsletter. Subscribe to get sustainability food news in your inbox every Thursday.

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Abdominal fat, often referred to as belly fat, is a topic of concern for many individuals striving for a healthier lifestyle. One popular breakfast choice, oatmeal, is often associated with health and weight management. However, it’s essential to understand that the ingredients you choose for your oatmeal can significantly impact your efforts to combat abdominal fat.

We spoke with Lisa Richards, nutritionist at The Candida Diet, to learn about the one seemingly ‘healthy’ ingredient which people commonly add to their oatmeal that can actually contribute to belly fat. Richards revealed that, surprisingly, including plant-based milk into your oatmeal instead of adding water can “unintentionally increase the calorie content of your meal,” leading to abdominal fat.

Plant-Based Milk In Oatmeal

Plant-based milk alternatives have become increasingly popular due to their lactose-free and vegan-friendly properties. Varieties such as almond, soy, coconut, and oat milk provide versatile options for those looking to substitute traditional dairy. However, it's important to be aware that some plant-based milks, particularly sweetened or flavored versions, can add unwanted sugars and calories to your oatmeal, potentially leading to an increased risk of belly fat.

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"Plant-based milks like almond, soy, or oat milk typically contain added sugars and fats, which contribute extra calories. Even unsweetened varieties may contain natural sugars, such as those in almonds or oats, which still add to the calorie count. For example, a cup of unsweetened almond milk contains around 13-17 calories, while a cup of unsweetened oat milk has about 120 calories. In contrast, water has no calories," Richards reveals.

It's always a smart idea to read labels on these products because by making informed choices when selecting plant-based milk for your morning oatmeal, you can help maintain a healthy diet and prevent the unintentional accumulation of abdominal fat.

Healthier Alternative

Richards reiterates that by choosing plant-based milk, you may introduce extra calories into your diet, potentially conflicting with your dietary objectives, be it weight management or calorie control. However, there are always better alternatives you can choose from that won't get in the way of your weight loss plans.

"If you're trying to reduce unnecessary calories in your diet, using water in your oatmeal is a simple way to cut down on this calorie surplus, while still enjoying a wholesome and nutritious breakfast," she adds.

While oatmeal is a popular choice for a healthy breakfast, it's crucial to be mindful of the ingredients added to it, as they can significantly influence your efforts to combat abdominal fat. For those focused on calorie control and weight management, opting for water as a more calorie-friendly alternative in your oatmeal can help you enjoy a nutritious breakfast without hindering your fitness goals.

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Easy 5-Ingredient Maple Soy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe Is a Bite of Yum - 30Seconds.com

Chicken dinners are fan favorites here at 30Seconds, and with good reason. Chicken dinners are often easy, nutritious and delicious – meals the entire family can enjoy. Chicken thighs take that one step further because the thighs are extra flavorful and juicy.

That's especially true for this easy maple soy baked chicken thighs recipe. With just five ingredients and on the table in only about half an hour, you'll like that this chicken recipe makes meal-planning simple. But you'll love that this chicken dinner is a juicy bite of yum!

The flavor combination created by sweet maple syrup and savory soy sauce is absolutely delicious. Here's your easy shopping list for this moist and flavorful dinner recipe: chicken thighs, maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard and apple cider wine vinegar. You whisk together the sauce then spread it over the chicken in a baking pan. Then you just bake it until it's golden.

This gluten-free chicken dinner recipe is impressive enough to make for company but simple and quick enough to make for dinner any night of the week. I served this juicy baked chicken over rice, but it would be equally happy over quinoa or pasta, and with any of your favorite vegetable side dishes.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

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Recipe Notes

• If you like a little heat, feel free to add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.

• Instead of regular soy sauce, you can use low-sodium soy sauce, gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.

• If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute honey.

• I lined my baking pan with aluminum foil to make cleanup easier.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Here's how to make it:

1. Place the chicken in a casserole dish or baking pan lined with aluminum foil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
   
2. In a mixing bowl, add the maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar. Whisk to combine.
   
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the pan, ensuring the chicken is covered in the sauce.
   
4. Bake the chicken at 350 degrees F for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until desired doneness. Chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees F on a food thermometer.
   
5. Remove from oven and serve over rice and/or with your favorite side dishes.
   

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 190

Total Fat: 4.7g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 95mg

Sodium: 598mg

Total Carbohydrate: 14.3g

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g

Total Sugars: 12.1g

Protein: 22.8g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 37mg

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 64mg

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Stanley Tucci's Pasta Casserole Is the Best Way to Use Leftovers - Taste of Home

Note to self: Keep a stash of the necessary leftovers to make Stanley Tucci pasta casserole on hand.

We’ve learned so many valuable lessons from Stanley Tucci. From how to make risotto cakes using leftover risotto, to how to make the perfect Negroni, the actor and avid cook has proven himself to be a master of the silver screen and slotted spoon.

Our latest obsession is the Stanley Tucci pasta casserole taking over TikTok—dare we say it looks even better than Stanley’s favorite sandwich?

What’s in Stanley Tucci’s pasta casserole?

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If you have some leftover pasta, a bit of pancetta (or bacon), and a jar of creamy sauce lingering in your fridge, then you have the building blocks you need to make this easy pasta casserole.

In Stanley Tucci’s TikTok, he started his casserole with a base of sautéed onion, garlic, and pancetta. Once golden and crisp, he tossed this mixture with some leftover cooked farfalle, bechamel sauce (although he says any creamy sauce would work), and thawed frozen peas before popping it into the oven topped with butter pieces and plenty of Parmesan cheese.

Baked until bubbly, his simple pasta casserole is endlessly versatile (like many other pasta casseroles). No pancetta? Opt for bacon. Swap the farfalle with another short-cut pasta shape or skip the peas and add sauteed spinach, steamed broccoli or mushrooms.

This recipe is a classic example of using kitchen pantry staples to make something truly delicious.

How to Make Stanley Tucci’s Pasta Casserole

The recipe he shared on TikTok yields 4-6 servings.

Ingredients

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• 5 ounces pancetta, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, minced
• 4-6 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
• 8-10 ounces leftover farfalle pasta, cooked al dente and drained
• 1 cup leftover bechamel sauce (or a jar of creamy sauce)
• 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1: Saute pancetta and onions

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Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the pancetta and onions and saute until the pancetta is crisp and the onions have softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, then remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 2: Combine in a casserole dish

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Lightly grease a medium casserole dish with olive oil, then toss in the cooked pasta, peas, pancetta-onion mixture and bechamel sauce. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce and the pancetta and peas are evenly distributed.

Step 3: Top with butter and cheese, then bake

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Top the casserole with Parmesan cheese and scatter the butter pieces over the top. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and golden on top. Remove, let stand for 5 minutes, and then serve hot—preferably at 10 a.m. like Stanley Tucci, beside a cappuccino. Enjoy!

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