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Spring 2022

lovely setting Customize fabric napkins using a stamp rolled in a thin layer of fabric paint. It’s a sweet touch for an Easter or Mother’s Day brunch!

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on the cover get egg-cited 30 sunday supper 22, 36 picnic party 58 the wacky new way to walk 70 treasured traditions 22, 40 Photography by Danielle Daly Craft styling by Ashley Toth Prop styling by Lis Engelhart Cover how-to, p. 87

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Easy meals for the whole family

Spring fun

Beauty This “alopecia warrior” feels stronger than ever.

In loving memory

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That’s a-door-able!

Spring has sprung!

Checklist Health moves to make right now

in every issue

Egg-cited for Easter Pretty and simple DIYs that everybunny will love

Live longer & stronger Spring clean your wellness routine.

WD’s wreath of the month

One-minute stress busters Your heart will thank you!

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It’s National Garlic Day The most a-peeling savory recipes

Reader-tested This meatloaf recipe is legendary.

Life of the party Everything you need for an epic picnic

Monthly devotional Rabbi Steve Leder shares the universal lessons of Passover.

Easter Sunday A family finds hope in the holiday.

Candace Cameron Bure pays tribute to Bob Saget.

What’s for dinner tonight?!

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A seasonal feast and plenty of treats

Editor’s letter Recipes Celebration calendar

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Thyme for eggs Fresh herbs make pretty designs! Paint the backs of herbs with egg white and let them dry for 10 minutes. Attach to the eggs and dye. Turn to page 30 for more DIYs.

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During the month of April, you can admire over 300 acres of tulips in bloom at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Washington.

GARLAND: PHILIP FRIEDMAN. WOMAN: COURTESY OF JULIE PASZCZYKOWSKI. EGGS: MIKE GARTEN.

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Women who are making the world a more beautiful place

Finding joy

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My Yay! List Fun finds that made me say yay

Tell your stories

Shop small This great spring pillow is screenprinted and sewn in Bucks County, PA. Bunny Bowtie Small Pillow, $25, ericand christopher.com

Checks, please! The hunt is over for the perfect Easter earrings. Enamel Gingham Bunny Earrings, $28, canvasstyle.com

Book pick Learn to find your calling with Medium Mentor by MaryAnn DiMarco, out April 12. $18, Amazon

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@meaghanbmurphy @theyaylist

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ne afternoon, while hanging an Easter wreath on our door, I saw my neighbor Janice, and we started talking. I asked her why she didn’t decorate her house for read all about it holidays anymore. She I share Janice’s story told me her dad had and offer lots of other died two years before advice for living with and celebrating didn’t feel right without more optimism and joy him. She opened up about other things too. in my book, Your Fully Charged Life. She cried; we laughed a little. I shared a bit about my experience losing my dad, about my own grief and how much our family always loved seeing her house dressed up in its Easter (and Christmas and Halloween) best. A few days later, I saw carrot decorations on her front porch. All I did was ask questions and listen. She had made the choice to let me in, and it really seemed to help. When we’re hurting, turning to others and getting support from them gives us strength to cope better. Research has shown again and again that positive relationships and support help people come through tough life events mentally healthier—with less risk of depression, a lower chance of suffering from PTSD symptoms, and higher markers of well-being. One big way we can get support from others and support ourselves is to tell our stories. To that end, we invited our Chief Spiritual Officer, Candace Cameron Bure, to do just that this month in a very special column honoring the memory of her dear friend and longtime TV dad Bob Saget. Turn to page 18 with a tissue handy to read about his epic hugs. On page 20, you’ll meet another voice of healing and hope—our brand-new Rabbi in Residence, Steve Leder, of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He’s a renowned Jewish-community leader and the best-selling author of The Beauty of What Remains and More Beautiful Than Before. I can’t wait for you to read his words, and once again I encourage you to share your story. My email is always open: meaghan@womansday.com.

When depression sets you back,

Keep Moving Forward. If you're still struggling, ask your doctor ® about adding REXULTI (brexpiprazole) to your antidepressant.

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When taken with an antidepressant, REXULTI was proven to reduce depression symptoms an extra 62% compared to the antidepressant alone.

ANTIDEPRESSANT

62% GREATER REDUCTION IN DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS

6 week study in adults, with ongoing symptoms of depression, still taking an antidepressant. Individual results may vary.

INDICATION: REXULTI is a prescription medicine used with other antidepressant medicines to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. It is not known if REXULTI is safe and effective in children with MDD.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Medicines like REXULTI can raise the risk of death in elderly people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia). REXULTI is not approved for the treatment of people with dementia-related psychosis. Antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts and actions in some children, adolescents, and young adults especially within the ﬁrst few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. Depression and other mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions. Pay close attention to any new or worsening depression symptoms, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Report any change in these symptoms immediately to the doctor. Do not take REXULTI if you are allergic to brexpiprazole or any of the ingredients in REXULTI. REXULTI may cause serious side effects including: • Stroke (cerebrovascular problems) in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis that can lead to death. • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a serious condition that can lead to death. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you have: high fever; changes in your breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure; stiff muscles; confusion; increased sweating. • Uncontrolled body movements (tardive dyskinesia or TD) in your face, tongue, or other body parts. TD may not go away, even if you stop taking REXULTI. TD may also start after you stop taking REXULTI.

Ready to take the next step on your depression journey? Scan to watch My Path Forward videos for tips on: • Understanding your symptoms • Talking to your doctor • Saving on prescriptions

• Problems with your metabolism: High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. Increases in blood sugar can happen in some people who take REXULTI. Extremely high blood sugar can lead to coma or death. Your healthcare provider should monitor your blood sugar. Increased fat levels (cholesterol and triglycerides) in your blood or weight gain. • Unusual and uncontrollable (compulsive) urges. Some people taking REXULTI have had strong unusual urges, to gamble and gambling that cannot be controlled (compulsive gambling). Other compulsive urges include sexual urges, shopping, and eating or binge eating. • Low white blood cell count. • Decreased blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension). • Falls. REXULTI may make you sleepy or dizzy, may cause a decrease in your blood pressure when changing position (orthostatic hypotension), and can slow your thinking and motor skills which may lead to falls that can cause fractures or other injuries. • Seizures (convulsions). • Problems controlling your body temperature so that you feel too warm. Do not become too hot or dehydrated during treatment with REXULTI. • Difﬁculty swallowing that can cause food or liquid to get into your lungs. • Sleepiness, drowsiness, feeling tired, difﬁculty thinking and doing normal activities. Until you know how REXULTI affects you, do not drive, operate machinery, or do dangerous activities. REXULTI may make you feel drowsy. The most common side effects of REXULTI include weight gain and restlessness or feeling like you need to move (akathisia). These are not all the possible side effects of REXULTI. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, since there are some risks for drug interaction. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Please read the additional Important Information about REXULTI on the following page. ©2022 Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. All Rights Reserved. January 2022 11US21EBC0120

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT REXULTI® (brexpiprazole) REXULTI (REX-ul-TE) (brexpiprazole) Tablets

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Read the Patient Information that comes with REXULTI before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This summary does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment. What is the most important information I should know about REXULTI? REXULTI may cause serious side effects, including: • Increased risk of death in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis. Medicines like REXULTI can raise the risk of death in elderly people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia). REXULTI is not approved for the treatment of people with dementia-related psychosis. • Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions. Antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts and actions in some children, adolescents, and young adults especially within the ﬁrst few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. { Depression and other mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions. How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions in myself or a family member? { Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is very important when REXULTI or the antidepressant medicine is started or when the dose is changed. { Call your healthcare provider right away to report new or sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings, or if you develop suicidal thoughts or actions. { Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled. Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you have concerns about symptoms. Call a healthcare provider right away if you or your family member have any of the following symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: { thoughts about suicide or dying; new or worsening depression; feeling very agitated or restless; trouble sleeping (insomnia); acting aggressive, being angry, or violent; an extreme increase in activity or talking (mania); attempts to commit suicide; new or worsening anxiety; panic attacks; new or worsening irritability; acting on dangerous impulses; other unusual changes in behavior or mood What is REXULTI? REXULTI is a prescription medicine used with other antidepressant medicines to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. It is not known if REXULTI is safe and effective in children with MDD. Do not take REXULTI if you are allergic to brexpiprazole or any of the ingredients in REXULTI. See the end of this fact sheet for a complete list of ingredients in REXULTI. Before taking REXULTI, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: • have or have had heart problems or a stroke • have or have had low or high blood pressure • have or have had diabetes or high blood sugar or a family history of diabetes or high blood sugar. Your healthcare provider should check your blood sugar before you start REXULTI and during treatment with REXULTI. • have or have had high levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, or triglycerides, or low levels of HDL cholesterol • have or have had seizures (convulsions) • have or have had kidney or liver problems • have or have had a low white blood cell count • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. REXULTI may harm your unborn baby. Taking REXULTI during your third trimester of pregnancy may cause your baby to have abnormal muscle movements or withdrawal symptoms after birth. { Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or think you are pregnant during treatment with REXULTI. { If you become pregnant during treatment with REXULTI, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics. You can register by calling 1-866-961-2388 or visit http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/ pregnancyregistry/. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if REXULTI passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with REXULTI.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. REXULTI and other medicines may affect each other causing possible serious side effects. REXULTI may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how REXULTI works. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take REXULTI with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicines during treatment with REXULTI without ﬁrst talking to your healthcare provider. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

What should I avoid while taking REXULTI? • Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how REXULTI affects you. REXULTI may make you feel drowsy. • Do not become too hot or dehydrated during treatment with REXULTI. { Do not exercise too much. { In hot weather, stay inside in a cool place if possible. { Stay out of the sun. { Do not wear too much clothing or heavy clothing. { Drink plenty of water. What are the possible side effects of REXULTI? REXULTI may cause serious side effects, including: • See “What is the most important information I should know about REXULTI?” • Stroke (cerebrovascular problems) in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis that can lead to death. • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a serious condition that can lead to death. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you have some or all of the following signs and symptoms of NMS: high fever; changes in your breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure; stiff muscles; confusion; increased sweating • Uncontrolled body movements (tardive dyskinesia). REXULTI may cause movements that you cannot control in your face, tongue, or other body parts. Tardive dyskinesia may not go away, even if you stop taking REXULTI. Tardive dyskinesia may also start after you stop taking REXULTI. • Problems with your metabolism such as: { high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. Increases in blood sugar can happen in some people who take REXULTI. Extremely high blood sugar can lead to coma or death. Your healthcare provider should check your blood sugar before you start, or soon after you start REXULTI and then regularly during long term treatment with REXULTI. Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms of high blood sugar during treatment with REXULTI: feel very thirsty; feel very hungry; feel sick to your stomach; need to urinate more than usual; feel weak or tired; feel confused; or your breath smells fruity { increased fat levels (cholesterol and triglycerides) in your blood. Your healthcare provider should check the fat levels in your blood before you start, or soon after you start REXULTI, and then periodically during treatment with REXULTI. { weight gain. You and your healthcare provider should check your weight before you start and often during treatment with REXULTI. • Unusual and uncontrollable (compulsive) urges. Some people taking REXULTI have had strong unusual urges, to gamble and gambling that cannot be controlled (compulsive gambling). Other compulsive urges include sexual urges, shopping, and eating or binge eating. If you or your family members notice that you are having unusual strong urges, talk to your healthcare provider. • Low white blood cell count. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests during the first few months of treatment with REXULTI. • Decreased blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension). You may feel lightheaded or faint when you rise too quickly from a sitting or lying position. • Falls. REXULTI may make you sleepy or dizzy, may cause a decrease in your blood pressure when changing position (orthostatic hypotension), and can slow your thinking and motor skills which may lead to falls that can cause fractures or other injuries. • Seizures (convulsions). • Problems controlling your body temperature so that you feel too warm. See “What should I avoid while taking REXULTI?” • Difficulty swallowing that can cause food or liquid to get into your lungs. • Sleepiness, drowsiness, feeling tired, difficulty thinking and doing normal activities. See “What should I avoid while taking REXULTI?” The most common side effects of REXULTI include weight gain and restlessness or feeling like you need to move (akathisia). These are not all the possible side effects of REXULTI. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. General information about the safe and effective use of REXULTI. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use REXULTI for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give REXULTI to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about REXULTI that is written for healthcare professionals. What are the ingredients in REXULTI? Active ingredient: brexpiprazole Inactive ingredients: corn starch, ferrosoferric oxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide, lactose monohydrate, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, titanium dioxide Manufactured by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 101-8535 Japan Distributed and Marketed by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., Rockville, MD 20850 USA Marketed by Lundbeck, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA © 2022, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For more information about REXULTI, go to www.REXULTI.com or call 1-800-441-6763. January 2022 11US22IBR0001

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It’s anyone’s guess! ★ APRIL 15 ★

We couldn’t let Take a Wild Guess Day pass without challenging you to a classic guessing game. How many jelly beans do you think are in this jar? (Oh by the way, Jelly Bean Day is April 22). You’ll find the answer hidden in the pages of this magazine.

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LIFT EVERY VOICE Foreword by Oprah Winfrey In this collection of powerful interviews and photographs, over 50 Black American elders (including civil rights activists, hometown heroes, and celebrities) share their incredible life experiences and hard-earned wisdom.

By Agapi Stassinopoulos Whether you want to navigate your fears, find your inner strength, or release your creativity, Stassinopoulos’s nondenominational guide will help you do all of it through the power of prayer.

Celeste Ng’s novel Little Fires Everywhere is one of Little Free Library’s most popular books.

Listen to this plant whisperer ★ APRIL 16 ★

Yes, it is possible to keep an orchid alive! Snag one on tips from Michael Perry, a horticulturalist and the

➨ Overwatering is a big

problem. All they need is a shot glass of water per

➨ Orchids prefer indirect bright light. That means away from the window, but still in a light spot. ➨ During the flowering

fertilizer every two weeks. When flowering ends, let the plant rest and place it in a cooler room.

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In honor of Donate Life Month, we’re spotlighting DOVE, a nonprofit that helps to match living kidney donors with veterans in need and facilitate transplants. Amanda (above left) recently donated a kidney to Jesus, a veteran who served for 27 years. “I lost my sister and my dad, a veteran, to chronic disease. This was the most fulfilling way to honor them,” says Amanda. Learn more about becoming a donor at dovetransplant.org.

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Have you ever seen one of these adorable curbside bookcases? If you have, it’s likely part of the network of Little Free Library, a nonprofit whose mission is to expand book access through volunteer-led libraries. If you don’t have one nearby, why not start one this Library Week? Head to littlefreelibrary.org to find out how, then fill it with

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add on Sugar Snap Peas These provide B vitamins, including folate, as well as vitamin C and beta-carotene, important antioxidants for overall immune support. These tasty plants will also give you key minerals like potassium and magnesium, which play a role in muscle and nerve function.

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Jaclyn London, M.S., R.D., knows the secret to boosting the nutrition (and flavor) of your plate of greens. Steal her formula, and you’ll actually get excited for Salad Month from now on.

more than 100% of your daily value for vitamin C and is a good source of fiber. Cauliflower The most fun way to serve up this veggie, which has anticarcinogenic properties, is after you’ve tossed it in the air fryer! That will add

start with Spinach The beauty of spinach is its versatility. You can use it as a salad base or treat it as a bonus addition to lettuce. Spinach provides antioxidants (vitamins A and C), minerals (like potassium and iron), and vitamin K, which plays a crucial role in healthy blood clot formation.

Asparagus What I love about this veggie, beyond its nutrient profile (it’s a great source of iron and potassium), is that you can eat it in lots of ways—blanched, sautéed, steamed, or raw— to add unique flavor without overpowering your bowl. Jaclyn London, M.S., R.D., is the author of Dressing on the Side and host of the podcast On the Side, which explores diet myths, wellness trends, and more.

skip the dressing?! Jaclyn adds flavor sans dressing by mixing in cooked veggies that are lightly sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and spices.

Didja know… In ancient Egypt, lettuce was associated with Min, a god of fertility, and considered an aphrodisiac.

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Relationship repair ★ APRIL 2 ★

If you’re hoping to make amends with a loved one on Reconciliation Day, take this advice from Karl Pillemer, Ph.D., author of Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them. ★ IDENTIFY YOUR GOALS Ask yourself what you hope to get out of reconciliation and on what terms you’ll be able to accept a restored relationship. Do you want to be as close as you once were or just get along? ★ LET THE PAST GO As difficult as it may be, often the only way to restore the relationship is to agree to disagree about past events and concentrate on what now can feel like a new relationship. Focus on the future. GET OTHERS’ VIEWPOINTS Talk with relatives and friends who are objective— or even on the other person’s side. To end a rift, we sometimes need to get out of the self-created bubble that supports only our position. HEART AND RUNNERS: GETTY IMAGES.

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Whether you prefer long walks in the park or lunges in the gym, the important thing is to get moving on Fitness Day. Here are a few of our favorite products for making exercise easier.

NEW!

COMFY SHORTS The smooth, snug liner on this pair provides extra chafe-free coverage. Brooks Running Chaser 5" 2-in-1 Short, $66, brooksrunning.com

VERSATILE SHOES These cross-training shoes combine lightweight design with support and stability. Altra Women’s Solstice XT 2, $130, altrarunning.com

NO-FUSS PEDOMETER Its simple interface and large display make this step tracker very user-friendly. 3D Active 3DFitBud Simple Step Counter, $23, 3dactive.com

Didja know… The Guinness World Record for Longest Time in an Abdominal Plank Position in the female category is 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 55 seconds.

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The power of smell ★ APRIL 30 ★

Stressed? Can’t sleep? Adding the right aroma to your routine may help! For Sense of Smell Day, we asked Kelly Holland Azzaro, R.A., C.C.A.P., certified clinical aromatherapist and past president of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, to share the benefits of some popular scents. Plus, we picked out a few scentsational products for you to try.

Chamomile CHAMAEMELUM

GREAT FOR alleviating stress, anxiousness, muscular aches and pains, and cramps.

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Lavender LAVANDULA

GREAT FOR sleep hygiene (insomnia and restlessness) and providing calm and relaxation.

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Lemon CITRUS X LIMON

GREAT FOR helping you focus and relieving tension and stress.

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Sweet Orange CITRUS SINENSIS

GREAT FOR digestive support, alleviating anxiety, and lifting your mood.

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Aura Cacia Chamomile Mineral Bath, $14, amazon .com. Caldrea Lavender Cedar Leaf Linen & Room Spray, $15, caldrea .com. Fresh Sugar Lemon Body Lotion, $28, fresh.com

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Treat ★ MAY 11 ★

On Eat What You Want Day, you’ll know exactly what to do. But if you’d like a suggestion, how about making these delightful ice cream sandwiches? Find these and more at womansday .com/best-ice-creamsandwiches.

Keep hope alive

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There’s no better way to celebrate Hope Month than to believe in the power of optimism. If you need a little inspiration, our cards can help! Everyday Inspiration: Bible Verse Cards, $15, shop.womansday .com/everyday-inspiration.html

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Two Tantalizing Textures. One Delicious Treat! Your cat will love our tasty treats starting with real chicken or ﬁsh.

She’s got news for you ★ APRIL 4 ★

On Hug a Newsperson Day, embrace this smart advice on how to consume current events in a healthy way, courtesy of Jessica Yellin, a journalist and founder of News Not Noise. ➨ Evaluate your news sources.

Getting a balanced perspective doesn’t necessarily mean you need a mix of left- and right-leaning news outlets. If you want to explore various perspectives on a topic, read articles from multiple reliable sources, ones rooted in evidence and facts, then see what’s similar and different in them.

➨ Determine your news “diet.”

We have to be discerning consumers and make news consumption more sustainable. Choose your sources

in advance, and pick the times of day you check the news. If you limit how much news you take in every day, you won’t feel as overwhelmed.

➨ Know when to tune out the noise. Ask yourself as you’re reading, Is this an important thing I need to know? Will this help me make an important decision or understand the world? Or, does it delight me and inspire awe and curiosity? If what you’re reading isn’t providing value and is only upsetting you, then you don’t need it.

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Bless our pets ★ MAY 1 TO 7 ★

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I’M TURNING 40! Motivational speaker McKenna Reitz knows exactly what defines her (and what doesn’t). by Christa Lee ✖

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fter developing alopecia universalis, an autoimmune condition that results in the loss of all hair, in late 2015, McKenna had trouble looking at herself in the mirror. “I was always known for my long, thick hair, but I never identified with it until it was gone,” she says. She tried to conceal her condition at first, but felt motivated to show her two daughters how she handled adversity: “I wanted to prove to them that we were strong enough to get through anything, especially since alopecia can be genetic,” she says. In addition to working fulltime as a high school teacher, she speaks about her journey at events across the country: “Not only have I accepted my alopecia, but I embrace it and I’m empowered by it.” Y! YA

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Memorable bday I had my first daughter a month before turning 30, and that birthday was the first time I really felt like an adult.

Life lessons When I’m faced with a tough situation, I focus on the parts I can control. If it’s out of my hands, I take a deep breath and move on. It took me a long time to understand the importance of letting go.

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“Tell the ones you love that you love them.” Full House sparked a decades-long bond.

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In this month’s column, I celebrate the life of the beloved Bob Saget and share the words that help me cope with loss.

n January, I said goodbye to my good friend Bob Saget. I say “friend,” but he was family—not TV-dad family, but real family. I did not want to say goodbye; it was too soon. Thirty-five years of friendship wasn’t enough—I wanted one more hug and one more laugh. He taught me so much, but his greatest lesson was this: Never leave someone wondering about your love. Bob ended every single conversation, email, and text message with “I love you.” His hugs were warm, tender, and all-engulfing! If hugging were an Olympic sport, Bob would have been a gold medalist. Grief is unique. If you are the one grieving, your world stops, but the world around you doesn’t. Vacations, work, and dinner parties happen—yet for the grieving, the days drag and fly by at the same time, and the tears come at the oddest times and out of nowhere. I’m sipping hot tea, and suddenly I’m sobbing. Through all the tears, I remind myself of this truth—God is present.

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“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” PSALM 34:18 NLT

Watching someone grieve is difficult too. I’ve learned that you don’t have to do or say much—just be there. It’s called the ministry of presence. Quietly sit. Your presence can be in a short text: I love you or I’m praying. Your presence can be a card—maybe send a card every month for a year. Don’t worry that you will remind the griever of their loss: They have not forgotten, and to know that others haven’t either can be comforting. In honor of Bob, tell the ones you love that you love them. Tell them, and tell them again. Give them big hugs that are tender and allengulfing. Be that person! I’m so glad Bob was that Follow me! person to me—and to @candacecbure everyone else he knew. candacecbure.com

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i, I’m Rabbi Steve Leder, the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, where I have served for 35 years. As WD’s new Rabbi in Residence, I’ll share some ancient and universal Jewish wisdom to address the modern problems we face. I hope it will help everyone lead a more meaningful and beautiful life. The holiday of Passover—this year it begins on April 15—kicks off with a festive meal called a Seder, during which the story of the Jewish people’s journey from Egyptian bondage to liberation is retold and celebrated. Despite its being a holiday for Jews, Passover’s most important lessons apply to us all.

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Passover begins with kin and friends around the dinner table telling their tribe’s story. Children are encouraged to ask why the story matters and what it has to do with them. Various foods are used to illustrate parts of the story, including horseradish and saltwater to represent the bitterness of slavery. There is singing as well as games and laughter. Your stories matter— get together and share them!

On Passover, eating anything with leaven in it is prohibited. Leavening agents like yeast puff things up. Most of our regrettable, foolish, and hurtful mistakes could have been avoided with a dose of humility. Passover reminds us to let the air out of our inflated egos. It invites humility to the table, because without it, friendships, families, and even mighty pharaohs cannot survive.

There are more slaves in the world than you can imagine. Their anguish is in the clothes we wear, and it also exists in sadder ways. Some are not literally enslaved but are nevertheless shackled by war, poverty, and addiction. Many of us are among the freest people who have ever lived. Let’s not take our freedom for granted. Instead, let’s use it to soothe the suffering of others.

The ninth plague in the Passover story is darkness. The sages surmise that it was so dark, the Egyptians and the Hebrews could not see “the humanity in each other.” It was the darkness of objectification, of failing to remember that if we’re pricked, we all bleed. The people we demonize have dreams, fears, and longings just like we do. Let’s try harder to really see them. Only then can we too be seen.

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After each of the first five plagues, Pharaoh “hardens his heart” and will not free his slaves. After each of the next five, “God hardens Pharaoh’s heart.” In other words, the bad behavior we can control can end up controlling us. At some point being heartless becomes not what we do, but who we are.

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“Your stories matter— get together and share them!”

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Legendary meatloaf Longtime Woman’s Day reader Joanne Prudhomme of Clarkston, MI, has made this special meal for 45 years!

How’d you find our recipe? I discovered it in my mother’s recipe folder. My dad was in sales, and they entertained clients. This was her go-to because it’s fancy—not just from the back of an oatmeal box.

What makes this meatloaf so delicious? It’s the combination of the meats and thyme and marjoram. Also, the cream sauce! My trick: I always plate it with fresh thyme.

When do you serve it? My daughter Lindsey first chose meatloaf for her birthday dinner when she was 8. I started making it more often; in fact, the first time she had a boy over for dinner, this was what I made!

We asked Lindsey: Do you now make this meatloaf? Yes! I jazz it up by baking it in a muffin tin for my two daughters. My oldest, who is 8, has celiac disease, and I can easily adjust the recipe to make it gluten-free.

Where’s the recipe now? I keep the original in a binder. I plan to frame it. I also have a typed copy with sheet protectors that I keep in a “family favorites” binder. Turn to page 81 for your own copy of the WD original.

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We want to hear about it. Message us on Instagram @womansdaymag or email womansday@hearst.com.

PRUDHOMME: COURTESY OF LINDSEY GILL. WOMAN’S DAY COVER AND RECIPE: WOMAN’S DAY ARCHIVES.

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Flower shower Our umbrella door decor has you covered, rain or shine.

Knock, knock! We’ve got a joke for you… Q: When is having half an umbrella useful? A: On days the forecast says “50% chance of rain.”

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Fill the inside of the umbrella with flowers and greenery. Trim ends as needed using wire cutters.

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Tie a ribbon around the middle to keep everything in place.

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—1 — EGGSQUISITE DISPLAY Place branches from the yard (or the florist) in a vase and hang colorful paper and painted eggs on them.

Time to branch out!

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A GOOD SIGN Use these cutouts to make houseplants feel festive, or add egg-hunt clues and map out a backyard bunny trail.

give yourself a green thumb “Force” spring bulbs, like daffodils, to bloom indoors out of season by first chilling the bulbs for a few months.

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—3 — CENTER STAGE Transfer plants (like those in your windowsill herb garden) to painted pots and arrange on stacked cake stands. Add dyed eggs or spring blooms for a seasonal touch.

tie these on We wrapped embroidery thread around our planters, but you can use string and insert sprigs of dried lavender or hot-glue on rickrack trim.

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GOODY BAGS Here’s an Easter “basket” you can sling over your shoulder! Create outer ears from white felt and inner ears from colorful or patterned fabric. Using hot glue, attach ears, a pom-pom nose, and pipe-cleaner whiskers to the bag.

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PRESSED BLOOMS Lightly coat a plain egg with multipurpose spray adhesive and add flowers.

CONFETTI TOSS Adhere tissue paper polka dots with Mod Podge Matte.

GLITZ & GLAM Apply a thick layer of glue to an egg with a paintbrush, then dip into a bowl of glitter.

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YELL “TIMBER!” Using a white paint pen or a white grease pencil, create a wood-grain pattern on a brown egg.

GET “INKED” Attach a temporary tattoo. Once you peel off the backing, smooth the wrinkles with a damp finger.

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MARBLE MAGIC Pour a few drops of nail polish into a bowl of warm water and stir. Drag an egg through the polish until it’s completely covered.

TRIPLE-DIPPED Submerge an egg in a dye bath until it has a light base color. Once it’s dry, dip the egg longer at a different angle. Repeat at a third angle.

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You can make all-natural dyes for eggs from beets, blueberries, turmeric, and even onion skins! You’ll need water and white vinegar.

LADYBUG, TIMBER, INKED, BLOOMS, AND SILK-DYED EGGS: BRIAN WOODCOCK. CONFETTI, GLITZ & GLAM, TRIPLE-DIPPED, AND MARBLE EGGS: MIKE GARTEN.

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get ahead This tart is perfect for a party! Thaw, then bake store-bought frozen puff pastry the day before and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. When you’re ready to host, top with veggies and finish in the oven to brown the top.

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➾ It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!

➾ Ben-Hur ➾ Peter Rabbit ➾ Easter Parade ➾ Hop ➾ Jesus Christ Superstar ➾ The Prince of Egypt ➾ Miss Potter ➾ Steel Magnolias

P i m ie nt o C hee s e Deviled Eggs recipe, page 78

Didja know… Some sources claim hot cross buns come from ancient Romans or medieval monks, but the first written reference is from a 1733 rhyme about Good Friday.

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memories Do you have a treasured recipe from your childhood? Food whiz Chadwick Boyd does, and he stepped into the kitchen to bake up his grandma’s legacy.

“Grandma Clara and Grandpa Frank were my greatest teachers,” says Chadwick, shown above at age 6 with Clara.

hen Chadwick was a kid, his grandma Clara kept him busy after school with a bag of icing, decorating tips, and practice boards. He credits Clara, who passed away in 2006, for putting him on the path to becoming the chef and food media entrepreneur he is today. Every Easter, Clara made 20 to 30 of her beloved Easter Egg Cakes for family, friends, and neighbors. “My grandparents’ life purpose was to delight other people. They

spent every day creating things they knew would bring others joy,” Chadwick says. Last year he decided to pay homage to Clara with a “reimagined” version of her cake, and the intense emotions he experienced as he baked caught him by surprise. “It was a moment. I felt even more connected with my grandmother,” he says. “It’s like we’re still cooking side by side.”

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The terms “frosting” and “icing” are often used interchangeably, but frosting is generally thicker and fluffier than icing.

BOYD AND CAKE: COURTESY OF BROOKE SLEZAK/CHADWICK BOYD LIFESTYLE. ARCHIVAL: COURTESY OF CHADWICK BOYD LIFESTYLE.

“Growing up, my grandma’s Easter Egg Cake was a sign of the transition into spring and sunnier days,” says Chadwick.

frosting trick! Chadwick uses both large and small offset spatulas to frost. For a smooth surface, run the spatulas under hot water, then quickly dry them and gently press any visible lines.

STOP A N D M A K E T H E RO SE S The trick to beautiful buttercream roses is to keep the frosting cool and stiff, says Chadwick. If it’s too soft and warm, place the decorating bag in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes. For the full step-by-step, go to chadwickboydlifestyle .com/recipes.

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Top your terrific loaf with candycoated chocolate eggs and herbs (you can find some flowering herbs at farmers’ markets).

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Eat, drink, & still shrink

Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau BY AMBER RIOS

eing a health and nutrition correspondent means that companies frequently send me their products, and ask for my stamp of approval. Most of the time I dive into research, give the product a try, and send the company honest feedback about what they’ll need to change before I’ll recommend it. Plus my hectic job and my determination to stay fit means I’m always hunting for a quick and nutritious way to fill up on nutrients my body needs. So I can confidently say, “I’ve tried it all”. Last Tuesday work was especially hectic, but I’d booked with my $200 an hour personal trainer, Tony, a triathlon winning, organic-to-the-bone fitness guy with a ten mile long track record of whipping the “who’s who” into shape in record time, so I had to go. He noticed that my set count was down and playfully asked, “Feeling a little

tired today?”, as he handed me a bottle from his gym bag. After one sip I figured that there was no way this could be healthy because the creamy chocolate flavor was just too delicious. Still, he’d never risk his reputation. With more than a healthy dose of scepticism I decided to investigate this shake he’d called INVIGOR8. Turns out, it’s a full meal replacement shake, which stunned me because virtually every other shake I’d researched had tasted chalky, clumpy and packed with hidden “no-no’s” like cheap protein, tons of artificial ingredients, not to mention harmful synthetic dyes, additives, sugars, preservatives, and hormones. And even though INVIGOR8’s full meal replacement shake cost more than many of the shakes I’ve tried, it was about half the price of my favorite salad, and the nutrition profile looked second to none.

Wanting to know more, I reached out to a few of the people who were talking about it on trustworthy fitness forums. By the next morning three people got back to me saying, “As a trainer I love Invigor8. It’s definitely helped me to have more all-day energy, plus build the kind of lean sculpted muscle that burns more fat.” “Yes, I’ll recommend it, it tastes great, and I really like how it keeps me feeling full for hours.” “I’m a marathon runner and a friend recommended it to me. Drinking it has become a part of my regular training routine, because my time has improved, my energy is up, and I’m thinking more clearly than ever before.” I decided to take my investigation one step further by researching the development of INVIGOR8. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the company went to great lengths to keep INVIGOR8 free of harmful ingredients. The makers of INVIGOR8 were determined to make the first natural, nonGMO nutritional shake & green superfood. The result is a meal replacement shake that contains 100% grass-fed whey that has a superior nutrient profile to the grain-fed whey found in most shakes, metabolism boosting raw coconut oil, hormone free colostrum to promote a healthy immune system, Omega 3, 6, 9-rich chia and flaxseeds, superfood greens like kale, spinach, broccoli, alfalfa, and chlorella, and clinically tested cognitive enhancers for improved mood and brain function. The company even went a step further by including a balance of pre and probiotics for optimal digestive health, uptake, and regularity and digestive enzymes so your body absorbs the high-caliber nutrition you get from INVIGOR8. As a whole-foods nutritionist with a thriving practice I understand the importance of filling my body with the best Mother Nature has to offer. I have always been reluctant to try new products because I was never sure of the impact they would have on my energy, and weight. INVIGOR8 is different, not only because it’s delicious, but because it helps me to maintain the energy I need to run my busy practice, while helping me to stay fit and toned. Considering all of the shakes I’ve tried, I can honestly say that the results I’ve experienced from INVIGOR8 are nothing short of amazing. A company spokesperson confirmed an exclusive offer for Woman’s Day readers: if you order this month, you’ll receive $10 off your first order by using promo code “WD10” at checkout. You can order INVIGOR8 today at www.DrinkInvigor8.com or by calling 1-800-958-3392.

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beautiful world …thanks to these ecoheroes doing their part to protect our planet. by Sara Gaynes Levy

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She created a powerful community. Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru, RHODES SCHOLAR & FOUNDER OF @BLACKGIRLENVIRONMENTALIST

GATHERU: ROBERT POPESCU. HEANEY-GRIER: COURTESY OF MEHGANHEANEYGRIER.COM.

he climate crisis has always been a thing I’ve cared about, but there were other issues that felt more pertinent,” admits Wanjiku, a.k.a. Wawa. During her junior year of high school, she experienced an aha moment in her environmental science class. “I started realizing how connected racial justice is to the climate crisis,” she says. (For example, according to the monumental Toxic Wastes and Race in the United States study, the top indicator for location of commercial hazardous-waste facilities in the U.S. is the race of the local population.) After reflecting on the absence of Black voices in environmental leadership, she began writing about the intersection of climate and racial justice. Then an idea struck: What if she founded an online space to discuss these issues? “I was often the only Black person in the room, but I was in the room because I wanted to get more people of color involved. It was frustrating,” she says. And so the Instagram account @BlackGirlEnvironmentalist, “a safe space for Black girls, women and Black nonbinary environmentalists,” was born. It now has almost 20,000 followers. She also hosts monthly intergenerational talks about environmental justice from the Black and brown perspectives as well as highlights individuals making change. “Through this platform as well as my writing and research, I want to help change the environmental narrative to be one that is more inclusive,” she says.

Do your part: Wawa’s best advice: Think creatively about climate-change solutions. The more willing you are to do that, the more change can occur.

Her Web series is all about small changes. Mehgan Heaney-Grier, FREE DIVER AND HOST OF THE WEB SERIES IMPERFECT CONSERVATIONIST

ehgan describes herself as an outdoorsy lifelong conservationist—she grew up free diving (that’s deep-sea diving without a scuba tank!) in the Florida Keys. “Nowadays it seems you can’t go out on the water without seeing lines of trash—it’s like a seaweed line, but it’s garbage and single-use plastics,” she says. The sight, along with other changes she’s seen in the ocean over the years, horrified her, and she wanted to do something. So about a year ago, she launched her Web series, The Imperfect Conservationist, on YouTube to share simple, doable tips to help reduce environmental impact. “The series was really born out of my own struggles with the enormity of the problem,” she says. “It can leave us feeling helpless. I’m a single mom; I’m on a tight budget. Things like zero waste are not always attainable. But what I can do is better than nothing, and that goes for every one of us.” For example, Mehgan never lets her car idle—if she’s going to be parked for more than 10 seconds, she switches the engine off. Also, she’s a big fan of “plogging”—jogging while picking up trash. Because her actions aren’t overwhelming, Do your part: she has found that people are Join the plogging more likely to make the same revolution! Try bringchanges and tell their friends ing along a bag for to try them too, leading to trash on your next exponential change. “These hike, walk, or jog and things are easy and make a see what you pick up. difference,” she says.

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This believer is inspiring people to act. Katharine Hayhoe, PROFESSOR AT TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, CHIEF SCIENTIST FOR THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, AND AUTHOR OF SAVING US: A CLIMATE SCIENTIST’S CASE FOR HOPE AND HEALING IN A DIVIDED WORLD

s an undergraduate, Katharine took her first climate science course, and it changed her life. “That’s when I learned that climate change affects every aspect of our lives on this planet. And it affects those who have done the least to cause it the most,” she says. She was incensed by the injustice and had to do everything she could to help. Katharine does more than just research, though: Her husband is a pastor, and her faith is hugely important to her. She’s become proof to her fellow Christians that you can believe in God and advocate for climate action. “The real objection [to dealing with climate change], in a nutshell, is The solutions are worse than the impacts, and we don’t want any more change.” She aims to alter that thinking. “People have been told that climate solutions are negative,” she says, referring to people who believe the answer is to give up things like cars. “But if we begin our conversation by connecting the dots on how climate change matters to something we both already care about (like our kids’ health)—and how we can fix it—that’s going to give all of us the better world we want.”

Do your part: Katharine loves the power of making personal

She’s helping you find safer beauty products. Carla Burns, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COSMETIC SCIENCE AT ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP

arla always wondered what made the products we use in our homes safe. When she started digging to find out, she was shocked. “I quickly realized that the fact that it’s on store shelves doesn’t guarantee it’s good for me,” she says. She decided she wanted to empower other people to learn to choose safe cosmetics and make their lives greener and healthier as she had. Now she manages the Skin Deep cosmetics database at the nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG), which helps people research thousands of personal care products to evaluate their hazard levels. “It really motivates me to help others have access to good options,” she says.

Do your part: Start small. “Choose one product you use the most,” Carla says. If it doesn’t get EWG’s seal of approval, swap it out for a better-for-you alternative.

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HAYHOE: ASHLEY RODGERS, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY. BURNS: EMILY WATHEN.

connections. Join forces with another parent at your kid’s school, vow to reduce food waste in your families, and then share what you learn with others. For more ideas, check out sciencemoms.com.

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She’s making biking more accessible. Debra Kagan, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NEW JERSEY BIKE & WALK COALITION

or much of the 30 years Debra has lived in Montclair, NJ, she has used her bike to get around town, do errands, get exercise, and reduce the need to drive. “But many of my friends would tell me, ‘It’s not safe,’ ” she says. “So I thought, What can we do to change that?” She began volunteering to help, eventually leading the charge at the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition for the Essex-Hudson Greenway project, a nine-mile stretch of unused railroad track that will connect eight New Jersey towns via a bike/walk path and a linear park. Last November, the project was approved. “Making New Jersey a more walkable, bikeable, and sustainable state means making our streets safer for everyone,” Debra says.

Do your part: Biking and walking as much as you can is awesome. See if you can also make these activities easier and safer in your town by contacting your local government. “People think, I don’t have any power over my streets, but it’s not true,” says Debra.

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Her invention is a greener alternative to plastic. Sharina Perry, FOUNDER/INVENTOR, UTOPIA PLASTIX

harina remembers the day in 2018 when her idea was born. She had just gotten a paper straw at a restaurant. “It was in a clear glass, and I started to see particles floating,” she says. “And I’m like, When did we become OK with stuff in our drinks?!” Plus, she worried that a shift to paper straws would create deforestation, putting a new environmental problem in place of the old one. Also, she wanted to enable manufacturers to use their current machinery to keep their businesses going and preserve workers’ jobs. So she began playing around with fashioning a straw out of hemp, a material she had been studying (she had a health and wellness brand at the time). After some tinkering, which included adding other fibrous crops like jute, it worked. Sharina realized that her plant-based plastic could have a lot of uses, and that’s how her company Utopia Plastix began. Now Utopia provides its eco-friendly plant-based compounded, pelletized resins to manufacturers, and Sharina is seeing her creation used in everything from straws, cutlery, and bags to lids and bottles. All from a Do your part: homemade straw! “I wasn’t even a chemSharina recomist. And now, I’m one of the only African mends using American women working in the space of plant-based prodpolymers in the world,” she says. “I wake ucts at home and up every day and know I’m doing good.”

KAGAN: COURTESY OF SUBJECT. PERRY: COURTESY OF SUBJECT.

asking local eateries to use them too. They may not know a better way is available—why not be the one to tell them?

Sharina with straws made from the Utopia formula.

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This light pasta helps fight blood sugar surges, thanks to peas’ one-two punch of protein and fiber.

RADISH SALAD: MIKE GARTEN. SPRING PESTO: JOHNNY MILLER. SOUP: JOHNNY MILLER. NACHOS: MIKE GARTEN.

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Spicy Radish Salad with Seared Steak

Spring Pesto Penne

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Lemony Chicken & Rice Soup

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There’s no shortage of games and goodies in this family’s celebration, but being together is the real treat. by Elyse Moody

FAMILY AND FOODS: COURTESY OF DEONNA WADE.

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Meet the Wade family: parents Deonna and Dane with Cole, 9, and Allie, 6.

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“We enjoy the holidays more now because we had to spend so many apart.” —Deonna

Instead of dyeing real eggs, Deonna brushed fake eggs from the craft store with acrylic paint.

aster Sunday has always been special for Deonna Wade, a hand-lettering artist based in Lubbock, TX. It was on Easter in 2012 that her son, Cole, came into the world. “We called him our Easter Bunny,” says Deonna. This year, it’s extra-special—just like Christmas and Halloween—because she and her husband, Dane, will get to celebrate with both their kids at home. In November 2020, Deonna’s then 4-year-old daughter, Allie, had an accidental fall that left her paralyzed. Unbeknownst to them, she had a condition called a Chiari malformation, and she bumped her head in just such a way that it caused her to have a stroke. In the year and a half since, the family has moved from El Paso to Lubbock, with a long stint in between at Texas Children’s Hospital. Thankfully, Allie is home now and doing well, but the experience has changed them. “We went from having a carefree life to planning every little thing ahead of time,”

Deonna says. “Allie’s on a ventilator, so you have to think, When did I charge that? Do I have enough oxygen?” When the elevators were out at their church, they weren’t sure they could go. But there have been positive changes too. “I always took going to church for granted— sometimes you are tired and don’t want to get up. Now we have a totally different outlook,” she says. “We’re just happy to be there as a group of four.” Like Sundays, they look forward to holidays even more than they used to. Last Easter, Deonna and her mom masterminded an indoor Easter egg hunt and painting session, hiding the eggs and writing up a list of clues so Allie and Cole could find them together. “Allie would look for them with Cole’s help,” she says. “He’s pretty good at being bossed around by her.”

Cole hiding fake eggs around the house.

Allie guesses where eggs are hidden, and Cole helps her round ’em up.

Follow me! @deonnawadeart deonnawade.com

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egg-stra fun To make the colors really pop (and every stroke more impactful), Deonna mixed regular acrylic paint with a pinch of baking powder. “It gives the paint a stucco-y texture and makes it look really bright and solid,” she says. That made it easier for Allie to paint on patterns with just a few strokes. Painting is part of her therapy; she uses a tool called a mouth stick, and the movements help her move her neck—but it does get tiring. Luckily, she has big brother Cole to help out too.

“Cole and Allie are learning new ways to play together.”

Sweet, tweet!

—Deonna

Deonna put an Easter spin on this everyday snack with googly eyes, paper, and a felt-tip pen!

“Allie loves crafts—her teacher, who comes to the house, does them with her,” says Deonna. Allie also loves hanging out with her mom while Deonna’s DIY-ing. Two years in a row for Easter, they’ve made these Fruity Pebbles eggs, a riff on treats Deonna’s mom used to make for her when she was in college: “They’re so good, I wouldn’t share them with anybody back then!”

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DYED EGGS: MIKE GARTEN.

Like mother, like daughter

Cereal Easter Egg Treats ACTIVE 20 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 20 MIN. MAKES 10 TO 12 EGGS

4 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 10-oz bag mini marshmallows 6 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal 10 to 12 large plastic eggs

1 Melt butter in large saucepan on low. Add marshmallows and cook, stirring, until melted, then remove from heat. 2 Add cereal and fold until fully coated. 3 Spray inside of each plastic egg with nonstick cooking spray. Fill both sides of each egg with cereal mixture and close. 4 Refrigerate filled plastic eggs until cereal has set, about 30 min. To unmold, slightly squeeze egg to release, then store in airtight container at room temp until ready to serve.

didja know Cascarones, or confetti-filled eggs, are a Mexican tradition that’s become popular during Easter in Texas. “You crack them over each other’s heads,” says Deonna. “Our eggs remind me of that.”

This month it’s…

pıcnics A-tisket, a-tasket, April 23 is National Picnic Day and your chance to pack a basket.

Put all your sammies in one basket.

sandwich upgrade These deliciously golden brown stuffed puff pastry bites are great on the go.

Fam fave! To m at o Sausage Rolls recipe, page 83 MAJA SMEND.

You need only five ingredients to make these simple crowd-pleasers.

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Picnics weren’t always held outside. In the late 17th century, they were indoor potluck feasts for the wealthy.

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Packs well! C h i ve P o t at o S a l a d

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This rocks! Classic Lobster Rolls recipe, page 83

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Curried Chicken Wrap chicken salad + curry powder + mixed greens recipe, page 84

Italian Wrap sliced salami + fresh mozzarella + olive tapenade

Pretty plate!

recipe, page 84

Cucumber and Melon Salad recipe, page 83

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YES, YOU CANS! Skip the fussy corks and plastic cups. Crack open a refreshment you can enjoy straight from the cooler.

Roast Beef Wrap roast beef + caramelized onions + horseradish cream

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Say “Cheers!” with this festive, fizzy pick. Hints of apple and citrus make for a refreshing toast.

This crisp mediumbodied wine has tropical notes that pair perfectly with picnic fare.

This soft and fruity pinot noir brings to mind juicy plums; it’s great with chicken or salmon.

House Wine Brut Bubbles, $6, originalhousewine.com

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Diamond Collection Pinot Noir, $24 for four, thefamilycoppola.com

Ham & Veggie Wrap ham + chopped veggies + fresh herbs + sriracha mayo recipe, page 84

SALAD: AURA EDWARDS. WRAPS: MIKE GARTEN.

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picnic-perfect Slice individual portions before your outdoor bash so as not to need extra utensils. Store berries separately and top just before serving.

Treat time!

BRIAN WOODCOCK.

Blackberr yC o c o n ut Ta r t recipe, page 85

Get coconut in the cookie crust and in the creamy filling!

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We’re crushing on the edgy veggie that adds instant savory flavor to everything from snacks to supper.

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ETHAN CALABRESE. RECIPE DEVELOPER: MAKINZE GORE.

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pungent past

April 19 is National Garlic Day, so grab the breath mints!

Garlic is one of the oldest known crops. It was likely used 5,000 years ago in Egypt and parts of Asia for its nutritional and healing qualities.

Didja know… The Gilroy Garlic Festival in California is the largest of its kind— it set a world record in 2011 for drawing 109,067 attendees!

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make it meatless

Sausage and Cheese Lasagna recipe, page 86

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HECTOR SANCHEZ.

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Master the pantry must-have.

CORNISH HENS: CON POULOS. GARLIC CLOVES: MICHAEL HEDGE. ROASTED GARLIC: GETTY IMAGES.

Shop Look for heads with tightly packed skins and firm cloves. Store in a dark, dry place with good airflow.

Peel To remove skins, crush cloves under the flat side of a knife or place in a jar with wiggle room and shake vigorously.

Cook Garlic burns easily; cook it on lower heat until fragrant. Don’t let it go past light golden brown, or it will become bitter.

Do you believe in garlic?!

How y u m!

easy roasted garlic Trim the top off a whole head of garlic. Place on a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap tightly and roast at 400°F until it’s tender, 50 to 60 min.

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easiest app ever Pile this tangy, sweet snack on crostini spread with ricotta.

Cherry Tomato Confit

O U R T O P -T E S T E D T O O L S Up your garlic game with gadgets that can peel, chop, and mince like magic.

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Sharp blades ensure superfine results. Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester/Grater, $16, microplane.com

Add a few garlic cloves to this trusty tool, roll, and watch the skins come right off. Sur La Table Garlic Peeler, $10, surlatable.com

With its simple design, it handily crushes cloves, and it’s a cinch to clean. Oxo Good Grips Garlic Press, $18, oxo.com

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The belief that garlic repels vampires came partly from the idea that it could kill Dracula with its antibiotic properties but taste good to us!

TOMATO CONFIT: MIKE GARTEN. SHRIMP: CON POULOS.

recipe, page 87

scent busters To lessen the odor of garlicky-smelling hands, scrub with a paste of baking soda, salt, and water, or rub with something stainless steel, then wash.

Garlic Clove Shrimp recipe, page 86

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et this breaking health news soak in: For some people with heart disease, mental stress may actually reduce blood flow to the heart, increasing the risk of heart attack and worse outcomes, suggests new research. Also, stress floods the body with hormones that, over time, can negatively impact heart factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin response. Try these calming tricks that can be done in 60 seconds or less from Cheyenne Bryant, Ph.D., psychology expert and renowned life coach.

TELL A STORY. Create a positive go-to narrative. For 30 seconds, reflect on things you love about yourself and your life or that bring you joy and make you feel warm and loving inside. This will regulate your emotions, MAKE create calmness, and shift SOMEONE SMILE . your perception, Text a loved one something Bryant says. happy or funny. It helps tame stress by distracting you from the distorted thoughts causing it. And it prompts your brain to release feel-good chemicals, which help you think more optimistically and maybe even laugh yourself!

BRE ATHE . A relaxing bath is the perfect place for some deep breathing. Slowly inhale and exhale for one minute; this slows your heart rate and aligns your mind and your body to bring allover calm, says Bryant.

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These little changes lead to big results when it comes to good health. by Adele Jackson-Gibson

Breathe in, one, two, three…

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Breathe your abs strong. A strong core is essential for good posture, which helps ward off pain and prevent you from getting hurt doing ordinary tasks. Try it: Take a full breath in, letting your belly fill with air, then exhale. Focus on breathing into your rib cage, while keeping your abs tight, for 30 seconds. Start with three times daily and work your way up to one-minute sessions.

Dood le. Scribbling allows the brain to rest and relax, and it’s a mindful experience because it takes the focus off stressors and puts it on the task at hand, which relieves stress. And there’s science to back that up: Multiple studies suggest that art therapy can help people cope with anxiety and depression.

Put dow n your fork . No, not forever, just between bites! “Our brains need 20 minutes to catch up with our stomachs and recognize that we’re full. Putting the fork down lets you chew, taste, and sense the food in your mouth, which can help prevent speed-eating or overeating,” says Sydney Greene, a registered dietitian nutritionist in New York City. Eating more slowly also helps ward off uncomfortable and energy-zapping indigestion.

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obody is a flawlessly healthy human—it’s just not realistic. In fact, all that pressure to uphold the idealized picture of health you see online can actually cause more anxiety or make it more likely that you’ll skimp on the good habits you do maintain. The key to living a life that supports the health of your heart, your brain, and everything in between? It comes down to consistency, most often doing the “right things,” and taking it one step at a time when you want to make a change. Try these expert-backed moves—they’re simple, and they’ll have an impact.

Stretch da ily. Set a phone alarm to go off every 30 to 60 minutes, then do some stretching when you hear it. “Stretch your wrists and neck, especially if you work at a computer,” says Steph Gaudreau, a strength-training coach in San Diego. “Stand up and do gentle torso twists, shoulder rolls, and side bends.” It feels great, and stretching during long periods of sitting helps prevent muscle and joint pain.

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Getting a handle on your mental health contributes to a healthy heart.

extra credit! Practice getting up from the floor without bracing; this improves balance and may help reduce your risk of a fall.

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Wa lk a little weirdly. Spice up step counting by changing the way you move a few times a week. “Sneak, tiptoe, do calf raises, circle your hips, leap and catch yourself in a squat. Make a game of it and spend time getting to know your body and how it works,” says fitness expert Jen Sinkler, founder of Unapologetically Strong. You’ll work different muscles than when you simply put one foot in front of the other.

boost your step count All movement counts, so make your dog’s day and take your pooch on a long walk.

Sit on the floor.

Create a set of nighttime steps to get yourself snooze-ready: Dim the lights, listen to calming music while you brush your teeth, or do a quick meditation. And put away digital devices at least 30 minutes before bed to minimize melatonin-disrupting blue light. Your bedtime routine plays an important role in making sure you get the sleep your body needs to undergo a complete reset every night.

Blast some cold when you shower. Rinsing in cold water for 15 to 30 seconds may help improve circulation, says Tania Elliott, M.D., a clinical instructor at NYU Langone Health in New York City. Cold water hitting your skin gives a quick shock to your nervous and circulatory systems and increases blood flow to support good heart and brain health.

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Go on, shower me with the cold!

Here’s permission to be a little lazy and have a Netflix evening—just do it while sitting on the floor, which realigns your body. “This is one of the ways to make the hips stay open, and the spine protects itself and resets,” says Kelly Starrett, D.P.T., cofounder of The Ready State, a mobilitycoaching app. “Plus, it engages muscles we don’t use when sitting in a chair.”

Be a morning person . A morning movement ritual can give you energy, jump-start your metabolism, and make you likelier to remain active during the rest of the day. If you want to get in your daily workout, good for you— but any form of movement is great. Take your morning coffee on a walk, bike to your neighborhood mailbox with a letter, or try out sunrise yoga.

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Plants, Please! Foods from the earth benefit your heart, your brain, and more, says DJ Blatner, R.D.N., author of The Flexitarian Diet. Load up! Take baby steps. You don’t have to go vegetarian or vegan— the point is to eat less meat and have more plant foods more often. Make a list of eats to add to your plate—whole grains, pulses like beans and lentils, nuts and seeds, and all the fruits and veggies you desire.

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View it as a foodie adventure. Explore salad greens and unfamiliar veggies, discover new pulses like pigeon peas and butter beans, try grains like sorghum or farro, and taste meat substitutes like tempeh and jackfruit. Have fun. Throw bean theme nights. Try white beans in Italian dishes, pintos in tacos, or edamame with a Japanese meal.

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a new study shows. On top of that, another study found that exercise increases protective proteins in the brain.

Eat yogurt for a healthier heart didn’t eat yogurt, per a recent Australian study. Researchers say this could be due to good bacteria in yogurt that promote the release of blood pressure-lowering proteins.

Choose greener cleaners Before you start spring cleaning, look at your cleaning products

Be careful with CBD As states legalize cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD, now in items from lotions to gummies) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, which produces marijuana’s high), it’s important to note

Take breaks when watching TV less than two and a half hours, new research shows. Staying in the same position for a long time can cause blood to pool.

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Find a buddy and play the Scra bble like app Words With Frie nds. Pick yogu rt without adde d suga r (like plain Gre ek) and top it with berries and pistachios. Opt for products with a Safe r Choice labe l, and wea r gloves. Ask your doc before tryin g any cann abin oids.

Sta nd up, stre tch, and walk arou nd at least every 30 minutes.

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Protect your brain: Play games!

Avocado Toast • Mashed avocado • Cucumber, shaved into ribbons • Red pepper flakes • Olive oil

PB&B • Peanut butter • Sliced banana • Blueberries • Sliced almonds, toasted • Maple syrup

Passoverfriendly snack Cut store-bought matzos lengthwise into 2-in.-wide rectangular pieces. Top as desired.

Strawberries & Cream • Cream cheese • Sliced strawberries • Chopped pistachios • Honey

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Spring Hummus • Hummus • Radishes, cut into matchsticks • Chopped chives

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Sweet ’n’ Sticky Apricot-Glazed Ham ACTIVE 10 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 3 HR. 10 MIN. ✦ SERVES 12

HAM: YOSSY AREFI. CARROTS, GREEN BEANS, AND POTATOES: ALEX LUCK.

½ fully cooked, bone-in smoked half ham (not spiral-sliced; about 7 lbs total; preferably shank end) 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup apricot jam ½ cup Dijon mustard 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 Heat oven to 375°F. Place ham, cut side down, on rack set in roasting pan; add ¼ cup water to pan. Score ham on all sides in a diamond pattern, cutting only ¼ to ½ in. deep. Cover ham and pan with foil and bake 1½ hr. 2 In bowl, whisk sugar, jam, mustard, and pepper. Transfer 1 cup glaze to separate bowl; cover and refrigerate. Remove foil from ham. Brush half of remaining glaze all over ham and bake, uncovered, 25 min. Brush with remaining glaze, rotate pan, and bake until ham is heated through and internal temperature registers 140°F. Let ham rest 20 min. before slicing. Serve with reserved glaze. PER SERVING 310 CAL, 6 G FAT (2 G SAT), 23 G PRO, 1,360 MG SODIUM, 37 G CARB, 0 G FIBER

Roasted Carrots with Gremolata

Orange Blossom Green Beans

Herb-and-Citrus Potatoes

ACTIVE 15 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 1 HR. 5 MIN. ✦ SERVES 8

ACTIVE 15 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN. SERVES 8

ACTIVE 15 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 2 HR. 5 MIN. ✦ SERVES 8

4 bunches mixed-colored small, thin carrots (about 2½ lbs), trimmed 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided Kosher salt and pepper ½ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 Tbsp tarragon leaves 1 clove garlic, grated 2 tsp lemon zest

1 Heat oven to 400°F. Halve carrots lengthwise (or quarter if thick). 2 On rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots with 3 Tbsp oil, ¾ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Transfer half to second sheet. Roast, stirring halfway through, until carrots are golden brown and tender, 40 to 50 min. 3 Meanwhile, make gremolata: Finely chop parsley and tarragon and transfer to small bowl. Add garlic, lemon zest, remaining Tbsp oil, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. 4 On 1 baking sheet, gently toss all carrots with gremolata, then transfer to serving platter. PER SERVING 115 CAL, 7 G FAT (1 G SAT), 1 G PRO, 330 MG SODIUM, 13 G CARB, 4 G FIBER

GET AHE AD Roast the carrots and prepare the gremolata, but do not combine. Refrigerate separately up to 1 day. To serve, reheat carrots at 375°F and let gremolata come to room temp. Toss together before serving.

Kosher salt and pepper 1½ lbs green beans, trimmed 10 oz frozen peas, thawed 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp honey 2 tsp orange blossom water 2 tsp white wine vinegar ⅓ cup blanched hazelnuts, toasted and chopped

1 Bring large pot of water to a boil and fill large bowl with ice water. Add 1 Tbsp salt and cook green beans in batches until just tender, 3 to 4 min. Immediately transfer to ice water to cool, then drain. Repeat with remaining green beans, adding peas during last 2 min. of cooking last batch. Drain all and pat dry. 2 In large skillet on medium, melt butter with lemon juice, honey, orange blossom water, vinegar, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper, whisking to combine. 3 Add drained green beans and peas to skillet and cook, tossing to coat and warm through, about 3 min. Season with salt and pepper if needed, then toss with hazelnuts. PER SERVING 135 CAL, 7.5 G FAT (3 G SAT), 4 G PRO, 95 MG SODIUM, 13 G CARB, 4 G FIBER

½ cup olive oil ⅓ cup fresh orange juice (from 1 to 2 oranges) ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons) ¼ cup Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp dried oregano Kosher salt and pepper 6 cloves garlic, smashed 3 lbs medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-in. wedges 1 orange, cut into 8 wedges 1 large lemon, cut into 8 wedges

1 Heat oven to 400°F. In measuring cup, whisk together oil, orange and lemon juices, mustard, oregano, 1 tsp salt, and ¾ tsp pepper. Stir in garlic. 2 In large roasting pan, toss potatoes with oil-citrus mixture. Cover with foil and roast, stirring halfway through, 1 hr. 15 min. 3 Remove foil and gently stir potatoes to coat in dressing, being careful not to break them up. Add orange and lemon wedges and roast, uncovered, gently shaking pan halfway through, until citrus is browned at edges and potatoes are browned and tender, 35 to 45 min. more. PER SERVING 275 CAL, 14 G FAT (2 G SAT), 4 G PRO, 475 MG SODIUM, 37 G CARB, 4 G FIBER

GET AHE AD Prepare to end of step 2 up to 1 hr. ahead; cover and keep at room temp. To serve, stir and complete recipe.

Didja know… The world’s largest matzo ball weighed over 250 lbs and was made in 2009 by Noah’s Ark Original Deli (USA) in New York City.

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Spring Vegetable Tart ACTIVE 25 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 1 HR. 10 MIN. ✦ SERVES 4 TO 6

1 sheet (about 8 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 large egg, beaten 1½ Tbsp olive oil, divided 2 large leaves Swiss chard (ribs and stems removed, thinly sliced) ¾ cup ricotta cheese 2 tsp grated lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1½ oz sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated (about ¼ cup) 1 Tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped, plus extra small leaves for sprinkling Kosher salt and pepper 3 scallions, trimmed and halved lengthwise 2 radishes, thinly sliced ¼ cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped

1 Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. 2 On lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry about 1 in. larger all around, then transfer to prepared baking sheet. Using sharp knife,

score border about ¾ in. from edges and crimp border, then use fork to prick pastry inside border. Refrigerate 30 min. 3 Brush pastry all over with beaten egg, then bake, rotating halfway through, until golden and puffed, 12 to 15 min. If pastry is very puffy in center after baking, while still warm, press down with spatula to flatten. Let cool completely. 4 Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp oil in small skillet on medium. Add chard and sauté until just wilted, about 2 min. Remove from heat and let cool. 5 In bowl, mix together ricotta, lemon zest and juice, Cheddar, mint, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Spread ricotta mixture inside border of cooled pastry and top with chard. 6 In medium bowl, toss scallions and radishes with remaining ½ Tbsp oil to coat. Arrange on top of greens. Bake until vegetables are tender, 15 to 18 min. 7 Let tart cool slightly, then sprinkle with walnuts, and mint leaves if desired. Serve warm or at room temp. PER SERVING 370 CAL, 27 G FAT (11.5 G SAT), 12 G PRO, 400 MG SODIUM, 27 G CARB, 3 G FIBER

Hot Cross Bun Loaf ACTIVE 40 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 1 HR. 20 MIN. PLUS RISING AND COOLING ✦ MAKES 1 LOAF SERVES 12

½ cup whole milk 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pan 4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting 5 Tbsp superfine sugar 1 ¼-oz pkg. instant yeast 1½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground allspice ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground coriander ½ tsp kosher salt 1 large egg, beaten ½ cup golden raisins ½ cup dried cranberries 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour

1 In small pan on mediumlow, heat milk with ½ cup water until small bubbles appear around inside edge of pan, about 3 min. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Set aside to cool until just warm. 2 In large bowl, using electric stand mixer fitted with dough hook, whisk together bread flour, sugar,

yeast, spices, and salt. Stir in milk mixture and egg to make soft but not sticky dough, then stir in dried fruit. Increase speed to low and continue kneading until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 min. Cover bowl with greased plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hr. 3 Grease 8½- by 4½-in. loaf pan. Scrape dough onto lightly floured work surface; divide into 8 equal pieces and shape into balls. Arrange in base of pan and cover pan with greased plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until dough is just above top of pan, 45 min. to 1 hr. 4 Heat oven to 400°F. Just before baking, make crosses by mixing all-purpose flour with enough cold water (5 to 6 tsp) to form smooth and thick but pipable mixture. Transfer to plastic bag, snip off small corner, and pipe crosses over buns. 5 Bake 25 min., then cover with foil to prevent further browning and bake 10 to 15 min. more, until loaf sounds hollow when bottom is tapped (to check, carefully remove from pan using oven mitts; loaf should slide out easily). Remove from pan and let cool on wire rack. PER SERVING 295 CAL, 6.5 G FAT (3.5 G SAT), 7 G PRO, 130 MG SODIUM, 53 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs ACTIVE 25 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 45 MIN. ✦ SERVES 12

12 hard-boiled large eggs, peeled and cut lengthwise in half ⅓ cup mayonnaise 2 tsp hot sauce Kosher salt

½ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 1 4-oz jar pimientos, drained well and finely chopped 1 scallion, finely chopped Paprika, for garnish

In medium bowl, mash egg yolks, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and 1⁄4 tsp salt until almost smooth. Fold in Cheddar, pimientos, and scallion. Spoon into egg whites. Garnish with paprika. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered with plastic, up to 1 day. PER SERVING 140 CAL, 11.5 G FAT (3.5 G SAT), 8 G PRO, 195 MG SODIUM, 1 G CARB, 0 G FIBER

TART: ALEX LUCK. LOAVES (2): TOBY SCOTT. EGGS: MIKE GARTEN. CAKE: COURTESY OF BROOKE SLEZAK/CHADWICK BOYD LIFESTYLE.

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Almond Olive Oil Cake ACTIVE 20 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 1 HR. 10 MIN., PLUS COOLING AND DECORATING ✦ SERVES 6 TO 8

3 tsp plus 3 cups all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 1¼ cups olive oil 1½ cups whole milk 1 tsp pure almond extract ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1¾ cups sugar 1½ tsp sea salt ¾ cup sliced almonds, toasted 1 batch Italian buttercream frosting (recipe at right) 1 egg cake mold (amazon.com /easter-egg-cake -avon-products /dp/B00BSUMS1U)

1 Heat oven to 350°F. 2 Spray egg molds (or two 9-in. cake pans) with nonstick spray and lightly coat with 1½ tsp flour each (knock off any excess). If using egg molds, place metal stands on rimmed baking sheet and set molds on stands to stabilize. 3 In large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, milk, and almond extract. 4 In second large bowl, whisk together baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and remaining 3 cups flour. Add flour mixture to olive oil mixture and whisk to combine. Fold in toasted almonds. 5 Divide batter between pans and bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 to 65 min. (35 to 40 min. for 9-in. cakes). 6 Let cakes cool in pans 20 min., then gently run offset spatula along edge of cakes to loosen and invert onto wire rack to cool completely, about 2 hr. 7 Ice and decorate as desired (instructions at right).

⅔ cup ground almonds 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest plus ¼ cup lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Lemon and Rosemary Loaf ACTIVE 30 MIN. TOTAL 1 HR. 30 MIN. PLUS COOLING ✦ SERVES 10

For cake 1½ sticks unsalted butter, at room temp, plus more for pan ¾ cup plus 2 Tbsp superfine sugar 3 large eggs, at room temp, beaten 1¼ cups (6 oz) self-rising flour

For icing 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 to 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Flowering rosemary sprigs and sugarcoated chocolate eggs, for decorating

1 Heat oven to 325°F. Make cake: Butter 8½- by 4½-in. loaf pan and line base with parchment paper. In large bowl, using handheld electric mixer, beat butter and superfine sugar until light and fluffy. 2 Gradually beat in eggs, then fold in self-rising

Simplest Italian Buttercream Frosting ACTIVE 35 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 40 MIN. MAKES ABOUT 6 CUPS

1⅓ cups sugar ⅓ cup water, at room temp 6 large egg whites, at room temp ¼ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp cream of tartar 6 sticks unsalted butter, at room temp

1 Place sugar and water in small saucepan and carefully cook on mediumhigh. Stir occasionally until it comes to a boil. Attach candy thermometer and continue to boil, without stirring, until syrup reaches 250°F. 2 Place egg whites in bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment and beat on medium speed until frothy. Add salt and cream of tartar and continue to beat on medium until medium-stiff peaks form. 3 Increase speed to medium-high and slowly stream hot syrup into egg whites. Increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form.

flour, ground almonds, lemon zest and juice, and rosemary until combined. Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth top. Bake until wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hr. Cool in pan 10 min., then remove from pan and transfer to wire rack to cool completely. 3 Make icing: In medium bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar with just enough lemon juice to make thick pouring consistency. Drizzle over cake and decorate with rosemary flowers and chocolate eggs if using. Let set before slicing.

4 Place bowl of egg white mixture inside bowl of ice water to cool, draining and adding ice as necessary. (It’s important to cool the mixture completely before adding butter so it doesn’t melt.) 5 Return bowl to mixer and, on medium speed, beat in butter, 2 Tbsp at a time, until frosting is light and creamy, 10 to 12 min. To decorate cake 1 Place dab of frosting on 12-in. cake stand, and nestle 1 cake half, rounded side down, onto frosting to secure in place. 2 Add ¼-in. layer of frosting on top of that cake half and top with other cake half, flat side down, to create egg shape; refrigerate 30 min. 3 Using offset spatula, frost entire cake. 4 Fill pastry bag fitted with #21 star tip with frosting. Hold bag at a 30° to 45° angle with tip along edge of base. Squeeze and let frosting fan out to ¾-in. balloon, then relax pressure while dragging tip back toward you to form tail. Start next shell at base of tail and continue with shell border around entire base. Go to chadwickboyd lifestyle.com/recipes to learn how to make the roses and the leaves.

NICE ICING Chadwick makes this simple Italian buttercream to honor his grandmother’s Sicilian roots, but any buttercream will work.

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Sunny-Side Up Meringues ACTIVE 10 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 3 HR. SERVES 6

3 large egg whites Pinch of kosher salt ¼ tsp cream of tartar ½ cup sugar ½ tsp pure vanilla extract ¾ cup Tangy Lemon Curd (recipe at right) or prepared lemon curd

1 Position 1 rack in middle of oven; heat oven to 225°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. 2 In medium bowl with mixer on medium speed, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy. Add cream of tartar and beat on mediumhigh until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 1 Tbsp at a time, until peaks are stiff and glossy. Beat in vanilla. 3 Spoon meringue into piping bag fitted with star tip or into resealable plastic bag with 1 corner cut off. Pipe six 3-in. disks onto baking sheet, spacing 1 in. apart. Pipe around edges of disks to form ¾-in.-high sides. Bake 1 hr. 4 Turn oven off. Leave meringues in oven 1½ hr. with oven door closed. Remove from oven; cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temp up to 1 week. To serve, fill each with about 1½ Tbsp lemon curd.

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Tangy Lemon Curd 1 From 3 medium lemons, grate 1 Tbsp zest and squeeze ⅔ cup juice. 2 In small, heavy saucepan on medium, heat 1 cup sugar, 6 Tbsp unsalted butter (cut up), 1 Tbsp cornstarch, ¼ tsp kosher salt, and lemon zest and juice to boiling. Boil 1 min. 3 In small bowl, lightly beat 5 large egg yolks. Into yolks, beat small amount of lemon mixture. Off heat, whisk egg mixture back into lemon mixture in saucepan. Return to medium-low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 min. 4 Pour lemon curd into bowl; cover surface area with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, about 3 hr. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week. Makes about 1⅔ cups.

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cups all-purpose flour tsp baking powder tsp kosher salt cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp cup granulated sugar Tbsp finely grated lime zest large egg tsp pure vanilla extract tsp pure coconut extract Egg-shaped cookie cutters large egg whites tsp cream of tartar lb confectioners’ sugar Gel paste food coloring Edible flowers, for decorating

1 In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. 2 In second large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and lime zest until light and fluffy, about 3 min. Beat in egg, then vanilla and coconut extracts. 3. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Shape dough into 4 disks and roll each between 2 sheets of waxed paper to ⅛ in. thick. Chill until firm, 30 min. in refrigerator or 15 min. in freezer. 4 Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using floured cookie cutters, cut out cookies. Place on prepared sheets. Reroll, chill, and cut scraps. 5 Bake, rotating positions of sheets halfway through,

MERINGUES AND CREME EGGS: MIKE GARTEN. COOKIES: MAJA SMEND.

Coconut-andLime Cookies

until cookies are light golden brown around edges, 10 to 12 min. Let cool on sheets 5 min. before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. 6 While cooling, prepare royal icing: In large bowl using electric mixer, whisk egg whites and cream of tartar on mediumhigh speed until foamy, about 1 min. 7 Reduce speed to low and gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating until just incorporated. Increase speed to high and beat until medium-stiff glossy peaks form, 5 to 7 min. 8 Divide icing into separate bowls for each color and tint desired colors. Transfer ⅓ cup of each color to piping bags and set aside. Loosen remaining icing in bowls with a few drops of water to flooding consistency (should be a bit runny) and transfer to piping bags. When ready to use, cut 1 small corner off tip of bag and outline each cookie, then immediately flood. Let set, then decorate with reserved thick icing in desired patterns. Use small dabs of icing to help flowers adhere.

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DIY Creme Eggs ACTIVE 5 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 30 MIN. PLUS SETTING ✦ SERVES 12

MEATLOAF: COURTESY OF LINDSEY GILL. BURGER AND SALAD: MIKE GARTEN.

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp 1 Tbsp heavy cream ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract Kosher salt 3 cups confectioners’ sugar Yellow food coloring 4 oz chocolate candy melts, melted 1 oz white chocolate candy melts, melted

1 With mixer on medium speed, beat butter, cream, vanilla, and ¼ tsp salt until smooth. Beat in sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low until smooth, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Knead frosting and shape into disk. Remove one-fourth of frosting and knead in enough yellow food coloring to mimic color of egg yolks. Form yellow frosting into twelve ½-in. balls. 2 Shape white frosting into twelve 1-in. balls; flatten each into disk in palm of hand. Place 1 “yolk” in center and gently form white around “yolk,” taking care to push air out and smooth seam without crushing “yolk.” Form into oblong egg shape. Place on waxed paper. Continue with remaining “yolks” and white frosting. 3 Transfer “eggs” to wire rack set over large sheet of waxed paper. Drizzle with chocolate candy melts, brushing to smooth evenly over frosting. Let stand until set. Pipe white chocolate melts over chocolate candy melts to create patterns. Let stand until set. Store in airtight container up to 5 days.

From Your Recipe Box, page 22

Three-Meat Loaf, Hot or Cold ACTIVE 15 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 1 HR. 10 MIN. ✦ SERVES 8 TO 10

½ cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp dried thyme ¼ tsp dried marjoram Kosher salt and pepper ½ cup dried breadcrumbs 1 lb ground beef ¾ lb ground veal ½ lb ground pork 1 small onion, grated

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. 2 In large bowl, whisk together milk, egg, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, marjoram, and ½ tsp each salt and pepper. 3 Stir in breadcrumbs and let sit 5 min. 4 Add beef, veal, pork, and onion and mix to combine. Shape into two 8- to 9-in. loaves and place on prepared sheet. Bake until internal temp registers 160°F, 50 to 60 min. Let sit at least 5 min. before slicing, or let cool and refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days. 5 For an easy mushroom sauce, warm one 10.5-oz can cream of mushroom soup with ½ can milk. PER SERVING 240 CAL, 13 G FAT (5 G SAT), 23 G PRO, 455 MG SODIUM, 6 G CARB, 1 G FIBER

From What’s for Dinner?!, page 52

Spicy Radish Salad with Seared Steak

Herby Salmon Burgers ACTIVE 30 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 30 MIN. SERVES 4

1 large egg 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, finely chopped 2 scallions, chopped 3 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped, divided 3 Tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped, divided Kosher salt and pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tsp grated lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice 4 brioche buns, toasted 8 leaves Bibb lettuce 2 Persian cucumbers or ½ English cucumber, peeled into ribbons 2 cups broccoli or radish sprouts

1 In medium bowl, beat egg until frothy. Fold in salmon, scallions, 2 Tbsp each dill and parsley, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. 2 Heat oil in large skillet on medium. Spoon 4 mounds of salmon mixture (about ½ cup each) into skillet and flatten into ½-in.-thick patties. Cook patties until golden brown, 2 min. per side. 3 Meanwhile, in bowl, combine yogurt, lemon zest and juice, remaining Tbsp dill and parsley, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. 4 Spread yogurt sauce on bottom buns (about 2½ Tbsp each) and top with lettuce, salmon patties, cucumber, and sprouts; add top buns. PER SERVING 380 CAL, 13 G FAT (3.5 G SAT), 34 G PRO, 580 MG SODIUM, 32 G CARB, 3 G FIBER

ACTIVE 35 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 35 MIN. SERVES 4

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Tbsp fish sauce Tbsp brown sugar tsp olive oil lbs hanger steak or skirt steak, skirt steak cut crosswise into 4 pieces Kosher salt and pepper cup rice vinegar small red chile, thinly sliced lb carrots, peeled into ribbons lb radishes, thinly sliced Persian cucumber, peeled into ribbons scallions, cut into matchsticks Tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn if large Tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed

1 In small bowl, combine fish sauce and brown sugar, stirring to dissolve sugar. Transfer 1 Tbsp mixture to large bowl and set aside. 2 Heat oil in large skillet on medium. Season steak with ½ tsp each salt and pepper and cook, brushing with fish sauce mixture frequently and turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and at desired doneness, 12 min. total for mediumrare. Transfer to cutting board and let rest at least 5 min. before slicing. 3 To large bowl with remaining fish sauce mixture, add rice vinegar, chile, and ¼ tsp salt, stirring to dissolve salt. Toss with carrots, radishes, and cucumber until evenly coated, then fold in scallions and mint. Serve with steak, sprinkled with peanuts. PER SERVING 415 CAL, 21.5 G FAT (6.5 G SAT), 36 G PRO, 1,140 MG SODIUM, 23 G CARB, 6 G FIBER

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Spring Pesto Penne

Sheet Pan Chicken Suizas Nachos

ACTIVE 20 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN. SERVES 6

1 Cook pasta per pkg. directions, adding asparagus 4 min. before penne is done, then adding frozen peas 2 min. later. 2 Meanwhile, make pesto: In food processor, pulse parsley, mint, walnuts, lemon juice, garlic, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper until almost smooth. With motor running, slowly add oil, then ¼ cup water, and process until smooth. 3 Toss pasta and vegetables with pesto and ¼ tsp salt. Top with ricotta. PER SERVING 490 CAL, 19 G FAT (4 G SAT), 16 G PRO, 445 MG SODIUM, 67 G CARB, 7 G FIBER

Lemony Chicken & Rice Soup ACTIVE 25 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 45 MIN. SERVES 4

1 medium onion, quartered 1 leek (white and light green parts only), cut into 1-in. pieces 1 stalk celery, cut into 1-in. pieces 3 Tbsp low-sodium chicken bouillon base (we used Better Than Bouillon) 1 bone-in chicken breast (about 2½ lbs), split 1 small sprig fresh oregano ¼ small bunch fresh dill, plus sprigs for serving ½ cup long-grain white rice 2 large eggs 6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Pepper

1 In large pot, combine onion, leek, celery, and bouillon with 10 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add chicken, oregano, and dill; and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, 15 to 20 min. 2 Transfer chicken to bowl and, when cool enough to handle, shred meat, discarding skin and bones. 3 Strain liquid and return it to pot. Add rice and simmer 12 min. 4 Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk together eggs

and lemon juice until combined and foamy. 5 Ladle 1 cup hot broth off top of soup into measuring cup. Slowly whisk broth, 1 Tbsp at a time, into egg mixture. Then, whisking constantly, gradually add egg broth mixture to pot. Simmer until soup is slightly thickened and velvety and rice is tender, about 5 min. Remove from heat; stir in shredded chicken. Serve topped with dill and cracked pepper. PER SERVING 440 CAL, 13 G FAT (3.5 G SAT), 52 G PRO, 1,260 MG SODIUM, 26 G CARB, 0 G FIBER

WD TEST KITCHEN TIP Gradually whisking a little hot broth into the eggs ensures that they don’t scramble and gives the soup a luxurious, almost creamy texture.

1 large poblano pepper, halved and seeded ½ cup prepared salsa verde 2 Tbsp sour cream 2½ cups fresh cilantro, divided 2½ cups shredded white-meat rotisserie chicken 6 oz tortilla chips (about 7 cups) 8 oz Muenster cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups) ¼ small white onion, finely chopped 4 small radishes, thinly sliced

1 Heat broiler. Arrange poblano, cut sides down, on rimmed baking sheet and broil until charred, 3 to 5 min. Transfer to bowl, cover, and let sit 5 min. Use paper towel to remove skins, then cut peppers into ¼-in. pieces. 2 Reduce oven temp to 450°F. In blender, puree salsa verde, sour cream, and 2 cups cilantro until smooth. Toss with chicken to coat. 3 On same baking sheet, toss chicken with chips, half of Muenster, and chopped poblano. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake until cheese has melted and chicken is hot, 6 to 7 min. 4 Chop remaining ½ cup cilantro and toss with onion. Scatter onion mixture and radishes over nachos. PER SERVING 390 CAL, 22.5 G FAT (9 G SAT), 25 G PRO, 690 MG SODIUM, 23 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

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“Suiza” or “Swiss” enchiladas feature a cream-based sauce often mixed with green ingredients like salsa verde, peppers, or herbs.

PENNE: JOHNNY MILLER. SOUP AND NACHOS: MIKE GARTEN.

1 lb penne pasta 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-in. pieces 2 cups frozen peas 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley ½ cup packed fresh mint leaves ⅓ cup walnuts 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, smashed Kosher salt and pepper ⅓ cup olive oil ⅓ cup ricotta cheese

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From Life of the Party: Picnics, page 58

TomatoSausage Rolls ACTIVE 10 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 35 MIN. MAKES 12

SAUSAGE ROLLS: MAJA SMEND. LOBSTER ROLLS, GREEN BEANS, AND POTATO SALAD: BRIAN WOODCOCK. MELON SALAD: LAURA EDWARDS.

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 2 Tbsp tomato chutney 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed ¼ cup fresh basil leaves 1 large egg, beaten Sesame seeds, for sprinkling

1 Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. 2 Unfold puff pastry and halve lengthwise. Spread 1 Tbsp tomato chutney onto each half, leaving ¾-in. border on each long side. Divide sausage in half and arrange down center of each pastry sheet, then top with basil. 3 Brush border with beaten egg and, starting at long ends, roll up, sealing each roll along brushed border. 4 Cut each roll crosswise into 6 pieces and arrange seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 min. PER SERVING 230 CAL, 18 G FAT (7 G SAT), 8 G PRO, 360 MG SODIUM, 12 G CARB, 1 G FIBER

Classic Lobster Rolls ACTIVE 15 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 15 MIN. SERVES 6

¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard Kosher salt and pepper 1¼ lbs cooked lobster meat, cut into large pieces Butter, for hot dog buns 6 split-top hot dog buns Lettuce leaves, for serving

Green Beans with Crushed Salt-and-Vinegar Chips ACTIVE 20 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 20 MIN. SERVES 6

1 cup kettle-cooked salt-and-vinegar potato chips, crushed 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest, plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 lbs green beans, blanched 2 Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and pepper

Chive Potato Salad ACTIVE 15 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN. SERVES 6

2 lbs new potatoes ½ cup fresh chives, chopped ⅓ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard Kosher salt and pepper 2 Tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

In bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, mustard, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Add lobster and gently toss to coat. Butter sides of hot dog buns and cook in nonstick skillet until golden and crisp on each side. Line toasted rolls with lettuce leaves and fill with lobster salad.

Toss together potato chips, lemon zest, and parsley. Toss together green beans, olive oil, lemon juice, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Serve beans sprinkled with chip mixture.

Simmer potatoes in salted water until just tender; run under cold water to cool, then quarter. In blender, puree chives, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper until smooth. Add sauce and parsley to potatoes and toss to combine.

PER SERVING 325 CAL, 14 G FAT (4 G SAT), 23 G PRO, 860 MG SODIUM, 21 G CARB, 1 G FIBER

PER SERVING 115 CAL, 6 G FAT (1 G SAT), 3 G PRO, 200 MG SODIUM, 15 G CARB, 5 G FIBER

PER SERVING 220 CAL, 12 G FAT (1.5 G SAT), 3 G PRO, 390 MG SODIUM, 28 G CARB, 3 G FIBER

Cucumber and Melon Salad

¼ tsp each salt and pepper; cover and shake to combine, adjusting seasoning as necessary. 2 Working over bowl and using vegetable peeler, cut cucumber into long ribbons. Cut cantaloupe into thin strips and add to cucumber. Add pea shoots and mint, then drizzle with dressing, gently tossing to coat. Scatter flowers on top if using.

ACTIVE 20 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 20 MIN. SERVES 6 TO 8

1 Tbsp cumin seeds ¼ cup olive oil 1 Tbsp cider vinegar Pinch of sugar Kosher salt and pepper 1 seedless cucumber 1 cantaloupe, rind removed, seeded ¼ cup pea shoots 2 Tbsp mint leaves Edible flowers (optional)

1 In small skillet on medium, toast cumin seeds, about 1 min.; transfer to jar with tight-fitting lid. Add olive oil, vinegar, sugar, and

PER SERVING 105 CAL, 8 G FAT (1 G SAT), 1 G PRO, 85 MG SODIUM, 8 G CARB, 1 G FIBER

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Curried Chicken Salad Wraps ACTIVE 10 MIN. TOTAL 10 MIN. ✦ SERVES 4

¼ cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1¼ tsp curry powder ½ tsp Dijon mustard 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 2 scallions, thinly sliced 3 cups shredded white-meat rotisserie chicken ¼ cup golden raisins ¼ cup toasted chopped almonds 2 cups mixed greens 4 10-in. wraps

1 In medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, curry powder, Dijon, celery, and scallion. 2 Toss in chicken, raisins, and almonds. 3 Divide mixed greens evenly among wraps, then top with chicken salad and roll tightly.

ACTIVE 20 MIN. TOTAL 25 MIN. ✦ SERVES 4

1 Tbsp olive oil 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp sour cream 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish, squeezed of excess moisture 1 tsp whole-grain mustard 4 10-in. wraps 2 bunches watercress, thick stems discarded 1 lb roast beef, thinly sliced

1 Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium. Add onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and very tender, 12 to 15 min. 2 In small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish, and mustard. 3 Spread mixture evenly on wraps, then top with watercress, caramelized onion, and roast beef. Roll tightly. PER SERVING 510 CAL, 22 G FAT (6.5 G SAT), 35 G PRO, 1,215 MG SODIUM, 40 G CARB, 8 G FIBER

Ham & Veggie Wraps ACTIVE 15 MIN. TOTAL 15 MIN. ✦ SERVES 4

2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tsp sugar Kosher salt 1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp sriracha 4 10-in. wraps 12 oz thinly sliced ham 1 Persian cucumber, cut into matchsticks 4 radishes, thinly sliced ¼ cup fresh mint ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

1 In bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, and ½ tsp salt. Add carrot and toss to coat; let stand 10 min. Mix mayonnaise and sriracha and spread on each wrap; top with ham. 2 Toss cucumber with carrot; drain. Spoon on top of ham. Top with radishes, mint, and cilantro and roll. PER SERVING 460 CAL, 22.5 G FAT (6 G SAT), 21 G PRO, 1,790 MG SODIUM, 43 G CARB, 6 G FIBER

Italian Wraps ACTIVE 10 MIN. TOTAL 10 MIN. ✦ SERVES 6

½ cup pitted green olives, chopped ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 Tbsp lemon zest, plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice ¼ tsp red pepper flakes ½ lb thinly sliced salami 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced 6 10-in. wraps

1 In bowl, combine olives, parsley, lemon zest and juice, and red pepper flakes. 2 Divide salami and mozzarella among wraps, then spoon tapenade on top and roll tightly. PER SERVING 480 CAL, 28 G FAT (11.5 G SAT), 21 G PRO, 1,655 MG SODIUM, 37 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

WD TEST KITCHEN TIP Prepare triple the olive tapenade and refrigerate for up to 1½ weeks. Spoon over chicken, fish, and steak or try tossed with roasted cauliflower, carrots, or pasta.

MIKE GARTEN.

PER SERVING 545 CAL, 23.5 G FAT (4.5 G SAT), 39 G PRO, 1,130 MG SODIUM, 44 G CARB, 9 G FIBER

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From National Garlic Day, page 62

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus ACTIVE 15 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN. MAKES 2 CUPS

BlackberryCoconut Tart

TART: BRIAN WOODCOCK. HUMMUS:PEDEN & MUNK/TRUNK ARCHIVE. PORK CHOPS: ETHAN CALABRESE. RECIPE DEVELOPER: MAKINZE GORE.

ACTIVE 30 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 12 HR. 45 MIN. (INCLUDES CHILLING AND COOLING) ✦ SERVES 10

18 coconut crisp cookies (9 oz, we used Tate’s) 4 Tbsp (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 8-oz pkg. cream cheese, at room temp 1 5.4-oz can unsweetened coconut cream ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting 1½ cups cold heavy cream 2 tsp grated lime zest plus 3 Tbsp lime juice, divided 2 cups blackberries 1 Tbsp granulated sugar

1 Heat oven to 350°F. In food processor, pulse cookies until fine crumbs form, 12 to 15 min. Add butter and pulse until mixture holds together when squeezed, 10 to 12 times. Press mixture on bottom and up sides of 8- by 11-in. removable-bottom tart pan. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 min. Let cool completely on wire rack. 2 In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, coconut cream, and confectioners’ sugar on medium-high speed until smooth, 1 to 2 min. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add heavy

cream. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until stiff peaks form, 2 to 4 min. Add 2 Tbsp lime juice and beat to return to stiff peaks, 30 sec. to 1 min. Spoon into crust and spread to edges. Refrigerate until set, overnight or up to 2 days. 3 In medium bowl, toss blackberries with granulated sugar and remaining Tbsp lime juice. Let sit, tossing occasionally, 4 to 6 min.; spoon on top of tart. Serve topped with zest and dusted with confectioners’ sugar. PER SERVING 475 CAL, 38 G FAT (25 G SAT), 5 G PRO, 170 MG SODIUM, 30 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

WD TEST KITCHEN TIP Swap the blackberries for raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries (hulled and quartered), or mix them up and try a combo.

6 cloves garlic, not peeled ½ tsp plus 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 red or orange pepper, halved and seeded 1 15-oz can chickpeas, rinsed, plus extra for topping, if desired ¼ cup tahini 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp smoked paprika ¼ tsp ground cumin Kosher salt and pepper Red pepper flakes, for sprinkling Crackers and vegetables, for serving

1 Heat broiler. Place garlic on square of foil, drizzle with ½ tsp oil, and wrap tightly. Place on small rimmed baking sheet. Add pepper halves to baking sheet, cut sides down, and broil until skin of pepper is charred, 8 to 10 min. Transfer pepper to bowl, cover, and let pepper and garlic sit until cool enough to handle. Peel off skin from pepper and discard. Squeeze garlic cloves from peel; discard peel. 2 Transfer pepper and garlic to food processor along with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper and puree until smooth. 3 Transfer hummus to serving bowl; drizzle with remaining Tbsp oil and top with chickpeas and red pepper if desired. Serve with crackers and vegetables for dipping.

Garlic-Rosemary Pork Chops ACTIVE 20 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 30 MIN. SERVES 4

4 bone-in pork loin chops Kosher salt and pepper ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Heat oven to 375°F. Season pork chops with ¾ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. In small bowl, combine melted butter, rosemary, and garlic. Heat oil in ovenproof skillet on medium-high. 2 Add pork chops and cook until golden brown, 4 min. per side. Brush generously with garlic butter. Transfer skillet to oven and cook until just cooked through, 10 to 12 min. Serve with more garlic butter for dipping. PER SERVING 460 CAL, 33.5 G FAT (14.5 G SAT), 38 G PRO, 370 MG SODIUM, 1 G CARB, 0 G FIBER

Recipe by Makinze Gore

WD TEST KITCHEN TIP For more garlicky goodness, toss a few whole peeled cloves into the skillet with the pork before it goes into the oven.

PER 1⁄4-CUP SERVING 115 CAL, 7 G FAT (1 G SAT), 4 G PRO, 140 MG SODIUM, 12 G CARB, 3 G FIBER

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Sausage and Cheese Lasagna

Garlic Clove Shrimp ACTIVE 25 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 40 MIN. SERVES 6

1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups marinara sauce 1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes, drained 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into large pieces ⅔ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish ⅓ cup ricotta 4 oz mozzarella, coarsely grated (about 1 cup) 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan

1 Heat broiler. Heat oil in large cast-iron skillet on medium. Add sausage and cook, breaking up with spoon, until beginning to brown, 4 to 6 min. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 min. 2 Add chicken broth, marinara, and tomatoes. Nestle pasta pieces in broth mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 4 min. Uncover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 10 to 12 min. 3 Remove from heat and fold in basil. Top with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Broil until golden brown, 2 to 3 min. PER SERVING 575 CAL, 34 G FAT (13 G SAT), 25 G PRO, 1,120 MG SODIUM, 41 G CARB, 4 G FIBER

Roast until hens reach 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 40 to 50 min. Let rest 10 min. 3 Meanwhile, on second large rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with remaining 3 Tbsp oil and ¾ tsp salt. Roast in oven along with hens, stirring once, until golden brown and tender, 35 to 45 min. 4 Using kitchen shears, cut each hen in half and serve with herb sauce (recipe below).

Garlic-Herb Cornish Hens ACTIVE 40 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 1 HR. 5 MIN. PLUS MARINATING SERVES 8

12 cloves garlic ¾ cup packed fresh mint leaves ¾ cup packed fresh basil leaves ½ cup red wine vinegar 1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce ¼ cup packed fresh tarragon leaves 2 serrano chiles 3 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp ground cumin ½ cup plus 3 Tbsp oil 1½ tsp salt, divided 4 large Cornish hens 3 lbs baby new potatoes

PER SERVING 775 CAL, 49.5 G FAT (13 G SAT), 47 G PRO, 1,095 MG SODIUM, 36 G CARB, 4 G FIBER

1 In food processor or blender, puree garlic, mint, basil, vinegar, soy sauce, tarragon, chiles, sugar, cumin, ½ cup oil, and ¾ tsp salt until smooth. Place hens in 2 gallon-size resealable bags and add marinade. Seal bags and turn over a few times to distribute marinade. Refrigerate at least overnight or up to 24 hours. 2 Heat oven to 425°F. Remove hens from marinade (discard marinade) and arrange on rimmed baking sheet, breast side up. Tuck wings behind body; tie legs together with twine.

HERB SAUCE: In food processor, puree 1 cup sour cream, 6 Tbsp fresh lime juice, 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup each fresh mint and basil, 2 Tbsp fresh tarragon, 2 cloves garlic, 1 serrano chile, and 1 tsp salt until smooth.

2 lbs jumbo (10- to 15-ct) peeled, deveined shrimp 1½ Tbsp Creole seasoning 3 Tbsp plus ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 small shallot, finely chopped ½ cup dry sherry 2 roasted red piquillo peppers, finely chopped 1 tsp sugar ¼ tsp red pepper flakes Kosher salt 2 cups shrimp or seafood stock Chopped flat-leaf parsley, for sprinkling Grilled or toasted baguette slices, for serving

1 Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In large bowl, toss shrimp with Creole seasoning; refrigerate. 2 Heat 1 Tbsp oil in small saucepan on medium-low. Add garlic and shallot; cook until shallot starts to soften, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 min. Add sherry, piquillo peppers, sugar, red pepper, and ½ tsp salt. Bring to a boil and boil until reduced by half, 3 min. Add stock and ½ cup oil. Simmer 10 min., stirring occasionally. 3 Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp oil in large cast-iron skillet on medium-high. Arrange half of shrimp in single layer. Cook until deep golden brown and just cooked through, 1 to 2 min. per side. Transfer to bowl. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Remove skillet from heat. Return reserved shrimp to skillet; add sauce (be careful, it will spatter). Stir to coat. Sprinkle with parsley; serve with bread. PER SERVING 370 CAL, 28 G FAT (4 G SAT), 23 G PRO, 1,150 MG SODIUM, 5 G CARB, 1 G FIBER

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Let garlic sit for about 10 min. after chopping to allow the activation of allicin, which produces health-supporting compounds.

LASAGNA: HECTOR SANCHEZ. CORNISH HENS AND SHRIMP: CON POULOS.

ACTIVE 20 MIN. ✦ TOTAL 40 MIN. SERVES 6

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1 Heat oven to 350°F. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes, garlic, and thyme with ¼ cup olive oil and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. 2 Bake until tomatoes are wrinkled and fragrant, 45 to 50 min., shaking pan halfway through. Let cool. To store, transfer to jar, top with olive oil, and cover. Refrigerate up to 1 week. PER ¼-CUP SERVING ABOUT 45 CAL, 4 G FAT (1 G SAT), 1 G PRO, 35 MG SODIUM, 3 G CARB, 1 G FIBER

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