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Healthier Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes: Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free

There’s no reason why you should skimp on servings or sit out on seconds this Thanksgiving. Instead of missing out on the greasy good stuff, cook some more wholesome dishes for the dinner table. And we’re talking more than your typical starter salad or steamed vegetables. Whether you’re gluten free, vegan, watching your weight, or just trying to eat healthier, there’s a recipe in this mix to let you have your “turkey” and eat it, too.

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Butternut Squash Lasagna with Sage Tofu Ricotta

This dish makes for a wonderful vegan main course for the Thanksgiving table. The lasagna is baked with layers of whole-wheat noodles, caramelized onions, and velvety smooth tofu ricotta. Get the Butternut Squash Lasagna recipe. (Photo: Johnny Miller)

Brussels Sprouts Latkes

These aren’t the little round greens you grew up hating. In this pancake-like recipe, Molly Yeh — the blogger behind uber-popular My Name Is Yeh — puts a spin on the sprouts. They’re shredded, browned, and fried with onions, eggs and flour. Serve with a dallop or two of balsamic dijon sour cream, and you’ll forget you ever hated this vegetable in the first place. The recipe includes an easy option to make them gluten-free. Get the Brussels Sprouts Latkes recipe. (Photo: Molly Yeh)

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower with Onion, Garlic and Thyme

This veggie side is great for Thanksgiving because with all the tasty foods you’ll be serving, it’s nice to balance the meal with a simple, but still delicious, dish that goes with everything. An easy cooking tip: cut corners, not cauliflower; you can buy pre-sliced versions of the vegetable to make preparation one step easier. Get the Vegan Roasted Cauliflower recipe. (Photo: Teri Lyn Fisher)

Stuffed Za’atar-Roasted Acorn Squash With Pepper-Lemon Tahini Sauce NEW

Lindsey Love of Dolly and Oatmeal puts a Middle Eastern spin on stuffed squash with help from za’atar and zesty lemon-spiked tahini for a delicious vegan side dish. Get the Stuffed Za’atar-Roasted Acorn Squash. (Photo: Lindsey Love)

Paleo Walnut and Butternut Squash Stuffing

This one’s for those followers of this ancient-dietary trend. This nutty-and-spicy mix includes walnuts, almonds, thyme, sage, and marjoram among other goods, so its flavors are bound to pump up any bland serving of turkey. It even includes a pound of pork sausage, though that’s an optional ingredient for vegetarian chefs. Get the Paleo Walnut and Butternut Squash Stuffing recipe. (Photo: Sean Dooley)

Healthy Potato and Spinach Casserole

Consider this the lighter version of mashed potatoes, with vegetable stock and olive oil taking the places of milk and butter. With mixed-in spinach and breadcrumbs sprinkled on top, it’s a pretty well-rounded side. Get Food & Wine’s Healthy Potato and Spinach Casserole recipe. (Photo: Phoebe Lapine)

Vegan Pomegranate Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Seemingly converse flavors go hand in hand in this sweet-meets-tangy dish. While the sprouts are roasting, simmer pomegranate juice and maple syrup until the consistency is thick, then drizzle the fruity syrup on your roasted greens. Top with almonds for extra crunch. Get the Vegan Pomegranate Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe. (Photo: Teri Lyn Fisher)

Carrot Avocado Salad

Don’t be fooled by its name; there’s a lot more to this salad than just carrots and avocados. This recipe, which comes from New York City’s ABC Kitchen, also includes baby sprouts, creme fraiche, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds among other factors, which come together for a very textural dish. Get Food52’s Carrot Avocado Salad recipe. (Photo: James Ransom / Food52)

Green Bean and Blood Orange Salad

Blood orange makes a unique partner with green beans because it offers raspberry-like hints along with its citrusy taste to the mix. Use the juice from the fruit to combine with honey and balsamic vinegar for a custom dressing to go on top. Get Food & Wine’s Green Bean and Blood Orange Salad recipe. (Photo: Ditte Isager)

Arugula, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

This perfect autumn salad is a balance of opposing flavors. Luckily, pomegranate molasses put the acidity of vinaigrette to ease, but don’t overpower its tanginess. Pears, feta cheese, and pistachios are just a few players in this complex yet tasty appetizer. Get Food52’s Arugula, Pear and Goat Cheese Salad recipe. (Photo: Food52)

Pumpkin Hummus

The best thing to whip out during pre-dinner Thanksgiving festivities? Chips and pumpkin hummus. But the best part about this spread is that it isn’t limited to finger foods only; use it as a sauce on roast chicken, pork, or maybe even turkey. Get the Pumpkin Hummus recipe. (Photo: jamiebiss / Instagram)

Vegan Raw Cheesecake

How good can a cheesecake be if it’s gluten- and dairy-free? With this recipe, it’s just like the real thing. Though it’s hard to believe when it includes factors like zucchini and coconut oil. For a nice tough texture, serve chilled. Get the Vegan Raw Cheesecake recipe. (Photo: Nicole Franzen)

Buckwheat Autumn Salad with Sweet Potato and Cranberries

Here, the dressing is just as interesting as the salad itself. With buckwheat, roasted sweet potato, dried cranberries, walnuts, and arugula making up the dry mixture; maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and mustard form the dressing. Toss and dig in. Get the Buckwheat Autumn Salad recipe. (Photo: Elizabeth Stein)

Vegan Thyme-Stuffed Portobellos With Rosemary Gravy

Mushrooms are the ultimate meat replacement. Put them to the test this Thanksgiving by stuffing them with brown rice, breadcrumbs, thyme, and basil among other fillers. Get the Vegan Thyme-Stuffed Portobellos with Rosemary Gravy recipe. (Photo: Teri Lyn Fisher)

Vegan Dark Chocolate-Avocado Cake

Chef Candice Kumai describes this cake as decadent, fudgy, and dense or what she claims “the favorite” of all her baking recipes. Get the Vegan Dark Chocolate-Avocado Cake recipe. (Photo: Evi Abeler)

Maple-Balsamic Root Vegetable Fries

Why let potatoes have all the fun? For a healthier but equally enjoyable version of the fast food side, slice carrots, beets, parsnips, and celery into fry-sized wedges; dress with herbs and extra virgin olive oil; and roast until they’re light brown. Get the Maple-Balsamic Root Vegetable Fries recipe. (Photo: John Kernick)

Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Broccoli

This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is makes a warm addition to any fall dinner fare. Plus, its all-natural recipe only contains five ingredients: spaghetti squash, broccoli, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil. Though short on the ingredients list, it certainly not short on taste. Get the Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Broccoli recipe. (Photo: Elizabeth Stein)

Chickpea Salad With Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette 

Chickpeas are cooked until they are crispy and smoky in a frying pan before they are tossed with mesclun greens, caramelized onions, and a creamy mustard dressing. It's so delicious you’ll forget it’s gluten-free. Get the Chickpea Salad With Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette recipe. (Photo: America’s Test Kitchen)

Cranberry and Apple Loaded Sweet Potatoes NEW

Brooklyn Supper’s Elizabeth Stark switches up the sweet potato casserole by simply roasting them and accentuating their natural sweetness with tangy fresh apples and dried cranberries. Get the Cranberry and Apple Loaded Sweet Potatoes recipe. (Photo: Elizabeth Stark)

Soulful Collard Greens and Crisped Bacon

This Southern classic is made paleo-friendly and still soulful as ever. The veggie dish is loaded with lots of crispy bacon bits for a heartier flavor. Get the Collard Greens recipe. (Photo: Stephanie Gaudreau)

New Brunswick-Style Potato Stuffing

Russ Crandall, the blogger behind paleo-centric site The Domestic Man, proves that even those in the paleo and gluten-free crowds can enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving stuffing. Get the New Brunswick-Style Potato Stuffing recipe. (Photo: Russ Crandall)

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19 Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes for a Traditional Holiday

With abundant culinary and food trends constantly on the rise, it’s easy to get lost when planning your Thanksgiving fare. But the truth is, you don’t need to have an over-the-top menu to have a great meal. Forget the deep-fried turkeys, fancy cheese plates, sweet potato soufflés, and pumpkin-cheesecake pies. This year, go back to the classics with dishes invoking star players like green beans, butternut squash, pumpkin, and turkey, of course. Entertain your guests the old fashioned way with these classic recipes.

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Traditional Roast Turkey with Apple-Sage Dressing

This traditional Thanksgiving turkey is roasted with a New England stuffing with chopped apples and fragrant herbs that naturally soaks up all the drippings. To ensure the bird cooks evenly and moist, the recipe has you cover the bird in a cheesecloth that’s been saturated in butter while it roasts in the oven. Get the Traditional Roast Turkey with Apple-Sage Dressing recipe. Photo: Matthew Benson

'Simple Is Best' Dressing

Forget those new and frilly dressings; sometimes your turkey’s best match is pure and simple. This one includes celery and onions, and a quartet of spices (rosemary, sage, parsley, thyme) for a savory course fit for any Thanksgiving dinner. Get Bon Appétit’s Simple Dressing recipe. (Photo: Christopher Testani)

Green Beans with Crispy Shallots and Herbed Cornbread Croutons

This cost-savvy recipe uses the leftover cornbread from the stuffing to make crunchy croutons to go over classic green beans. Toss in crispy fried shallots, and you’ll have a decadent vegetable dish that’s Thanksgiving worthy. Get the Green Beans recipe. (Photo: Diana Yen)

Maple-Roasted Carrots With Goat Cheese

Jamie Geller of Joy of Kosher shares a light, fresh side dish that’s perfect for the holiday season. It’s also super simple to make. Get the Maple-Roasted Carrots With Goat Cheese recipe. (Photo: Jamie Geller)

Pollan Signature Salad

The Pollan family shares their signature salad that’s light, crisp, both vinegary and sweet, a delicious addition to your meal. Get the Pollan Signature Salad recipe. (Photo: John Kernick)

Classic Deviled Eggs

This Southern staple is a great hors d’oeuvre to start off your guests before the big turkey arrives and will be a guaranteed hit at the Thanksgiving table. Get the Classic Deviled Eggs recipe. (Photo: Southern Living)

Glazed Ham

Having a ham on the table right next to the turkey is traditional in many homes. Are you a maple syrup, apricot, honey, or brown sugar type of glazer? No matter what your preference, the trick to making the sauce stick is cutting about ½-inch thick diamonds around the ham’s surface and sticking cloves where they cross, so all that flavor can sink in. Get Martha Stewart’s Glazed Ham how-to. (Photo: Jules / Flickr)

Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Make the quintessential Thanksgiving side dish with Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, pureed caramelized onions, and grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Personalize it to preference with simple kitchen hacks, like using a ricer for silky potatoes or a wooden spoon for a chunkier kind. Get Food52’s Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions recipe. (Photo: James Ransom)

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

This sweet potato casserole is an especially festive, over-the-top take on the Thanksgiving classic, topped with a crisp pecan crumble and dotted with marshmallows. Try the Sweet Potato Casserole recipe. (Photo: Todd Coleman)

Cracklin’ Cornbread

This crumbly bread contains no flour or sugar, but it does have hints of bacon and buttermilk. Let it sizzle in a generously greased cast-iron skillet and serve it with your dinner dishes (or standalone). Get the Cracklin’ Cornbread recipe. (Photo: Peter Frank Edwards)

Pot-Stuck Brussels Sprouts

The menu at this get-together doesn’t have to be restricted to hearty meats and decadent sweets. A roasted vegetable dish like this one fits the bill nicely. All this veggie plate needs are medium-sized sprouts, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, lemon and salt. Get Food52’s Brussels Sprouts recipe. (Photo: Eric Moran)

Butternut Squash Soup

Roasting the squash first brings out the sweet notes in the soup. The blend of thyme, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, backed up with a hint of maple, makes this a terrific soup for a Thanksgiving dinner. Get the Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe. (Photo: Joseph De Leo/Offset)

Chunky Cranberry Sauce

Turkey and mashed potatoes look great on a dinner plate but a solid cranberry sauce is really what ties everything together. This no-fuss version strips it down to the basics, consisting only of cranberries, apple juice, and sugar. Get Food & Wine’s Chunky Cranberry Sauce recipe. (Photo: David Malosh)

Thanksgiving Gravy

Luckily this gravy recipe includes the meat it’s paired with. Simmering with turkey bones, giblet, and heart makes the light mixture feel more hearty and full. With celery, butternut squash, and carrots, the sauce is basically a Thanksgiving meal in itself. Get the Thanksgiving Gravy recipe. (Photo:Kirsty Begg/Stocksy)

Apple Crisp

From Ruth Reichl’s My Kitchen Year cookbook, all this autumn sweet needs is 5 heirloom apples, flour, lemon, butter, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Serve it with a side of fresh cream, or even better, ice cream. Get the Apple Crisp recipe. (Photo: Mikkel Vang)

Bourbon-Pecan Pie

This nutty dessert is the perfect culmination to your Thanksgiving meal marathon. With hints of caramel and bourbon and an easy press-in crust, this pie is sophisticated enough for grown-ups to eat and easy enough for kids to make. Get Food & Wine’s Bourbon-Pecan Pie recipe. (Photo: Con Poulos)

Pumpkin Pie

Make sure you don’t save baking this pie to the last minute; this Thanksgiving archetype requires three hours of careful preparation. Don’t worry the hard work pays off with the result: a delectable souffle-like pie with a flaky crust that’ll likely be gone in minutes. Get Food & Wine’s Pumpkin Pie recipe. (Photo: Madeleine Hill)

Maple Apple Crumb Pie

Using a blend of Macintosh apples, which cook down and become soft, and firmer, sweeter varieties (Pink Lady is a good choice here) gives this pie filling better texture and flavor. Get the Maple Apple Crumb Pie recipe.  (Photo: Katie Webster)

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

After the rush of Thanksgiving dinner, there’s nothing better than curling up with a plate of warm, decadent pudding. Plus, spices like cinnamon, allspice, ginger and cloves give an an aromatic kick. Get the Pumpkin Bread Pudding recipe. (Photo: Epicurious)

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19 Show-Stopping Thanksgiving Recipes to Impress Your Guests

Let’s face it: the turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie Thanksgiving staple menu can get a little boring. You have it year after year, and usually the recipes don’t veer too far off course. This year, show your guests what magic you can really create in the kitchen with these next-level recipes. Why have regular roasted turkey when you could have Kung Pao turkey drumsticks. Skip the butternut squash casserole and have a sausage and butternut squash lasagna. Click through the above gallery for more recipes to inspire you this Thanksgiving.

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Butternut Squash with Ginger Tomatoes and Lime Yogurt

From the renowned restaurant Nopi in London, the familiar butternut squash gets an exotic twist. The sweet squash plays well with lime yogurt — Greek yogurt, cardamom, and lime juice — and oven-dried tomatoes. Get the Butternut Squash with Ginger Tomatoes and Lime Yogurt recipe. (Photo: Jonathan Lovekin)

Baked Cheese with Fresh Figs and Pears

You don’t have to save your culinary tricks for the end of the meal — start off with a bang with this sophisticated yet super easy appetizer. Partially melt a wheel of Brie or Camembert cheese and then top with pears, pomegranate seeds, and a drizzle of honey. Get the Baked Cheese with Fresh Figs and Pears recipe. (Photo: Samantha Bolton)

Chinese Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing

Stuffing variations abound, but this one combines Asian flavors with the traditional American food, making it all the more delicious. Three links of Chinese sausage and half a pound of Italian sausage are mixed together with a handful of seasonings and vegetables for an unconventional but worthwhile side. Get the Chinese Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing recipe. (Photo: Keller & Keller Photography / StockFood)

Black Pepper-Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Turkey

The iconic Thanksgiving bird gets a snazzy upgrade thanks to Bobby Flay. While most of the preparation remains similar to traditional turkey recipes, the real magic happens in the last 15 minutes of roasting, when the bird is in the oven and you cover it with a mouthwatering glaze made from pomegranate molasses, Dijon mustard, and horseradish. Get Food Network’s Black Pepper-Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Turkey recipe. (Photo: Kristie Moser / Flickr)

Roasted Leg of Lamb with Black Cherry-Pomegranate Salsa

Instead of turkey how about trying a different kind of meat that’s just as eye-popping — lamb! This gorgeous roast is dressed in a pomegranate molasses for some Lebanese flare and will sure to wow guests. Get the Roasted Leg of Lamb with Black Cherry-Pomegranate Salsa recipe. (Photo: Jason Varney)

Earl Grey-Crusted Pork Loin with Fennel and Apples

Yup, you read that right. Unlike other meats that glazes, this pork loin gets soaked in Earl Grey tea. It actually turns out to have a citrusy flavor in the end, with the apples baked alongside the meat in the pan, resulting in a tender, almost sauce-like texture. Get Food & Wine’s Earl Grey-Crusted Pork Loin recipe. (Photo: Con Poulos)

Spinach Gratin

This side casserole takes on a lighter persona than you might be familiar with, since it drops cream and a hefty amount of cheese (which is Gruyere in this case). Though still luscious and spinach-laiden on the inside, the top layer holds a mask of panko-style breadcrumbs. Get Food52’s Spinach Gratin recipe. (Photo: James Ransom / Food52)

Sausage and Butternut Squash Lasagna

This traditional layered pasta gets a seasonal twist with spiced up sausage, butternut squash, and a cluster of seasonings and cheese. You can either put this plate together the night before to clear up your schedule for the next day, or bake it right before your guests start pouring in. Get the Sausage and Butternut Squash Lasagna recipe. (Photo: Clinton Kelly)

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie with Gingersnap Crust

Though pumpkin cheesecake isn’t entirely revolutionary, its unexpected crust is. You’ll need 6 ounces of crushed gingersnaps, butter, and sugar to construct this pie’s crunchy outermost layer. What goes on top is the pumpkin-cinnamon cheesecake and decorative merengues to go around the edges. Get Martha Stewart’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie recipe. (Photo: Martha Stewart)

Cranberry-Pomegranate Chutney

Cranberry sauce works wonders with nearly any entree — imagine what chutney can do. To make this next-level cranberry condiment, sautée shallot, ginger, cardamom and cloves; then add in pomegranate juice and molasses, agave syrup, and cranberries at a boil. Make sure the mixture is refrigerated and cooled before serving. Get Giada De Laurentiis’ Cranberry-Pomegranate Chutney recipe. (Photo: Megan Fawn Schlow)

Kung Pao Turkey Drumsticks

Instead of roasting a whole turkey, work with just the drumsticks and layer them with a finger-licking sticky glaze. This is a gingery sauce that includes mirin, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce and hoisin sauce, enveloping each turkey leg with their combined flavors. You’ll never want to go back to regular whole turkeys ever again. Get Food & Wine’s Kung Pao Turkey Drumsticks recipe. (Photo: Quentin Bacon)

Vidalia Onion Souffles

This airy food can be prepared in a large pan or in individual gratins — depending on how much you’ll want to share. Sautéed onions get folded in with a mixture of butter, flour, baking powder, eggs, cream, and cheese. Pop them in the oven for about 20 minutes (if you’re using gratins) and serve hot. Get Food & Wine’s Vidalia Onion Souffles recipe. (Photo: Christina Holmes)

Cheddar Cheese Risotto

This versatile rice dish gets a comfort-food-esque spin, topped with bacon powder, apples, and glazed onions (simmered in hard cider). If you’re bringing this to a Thanksgiving potluck, there’ll be no competition. Get the Cheddar Cheese Risotto recipe. (Photo: Anthony Tahlier)

Sour Cream Dinner Rolls

One-up last year’s dinner rolls with a hint of sour cream. These rolls, though not as sweet as traditional ones are, are still loaded with taste as it combines multiple starches — bread flour, barley flour, and even mashed potatoes — for the perfect kind of bread. Get Food52’s Sour Cream Dinner Rolls recipe.  (Photo: Food52)

Spicy Banana Bread

In a time crunch? Luckily, this piquant banana bread only takes 5 minutes to make. Bake mashed banana, spices, nuts, butter, flour and egg in the microwave right from your coffee mug. Serving from the handled cups at dinner will add a sweet touch to any lofty dinner setting. Get the Spicy Banana Bread recipe. (Photo: Joanna Farrow)

'Chorizo'-Spiced Squash Soup

Despite the name, vegetarians would be pleased to know this soup doesn’t contain any meat at all. Instead, it’s inspired by the spice and flavor of chorizo sausage, which are incorporated into the mix with chile powder, oregano, cumin and more. Even with the spices, it still comes off as cozy and tender — its creator calls it “a warm hug in a bowl.” Get the “Chorizo”-Spiced Squash Soup recipe. (Photo: Adrianna Adarme)

Turkey Breast Porchetta

Fashion your turkey breast in the style of rolled, stuffed pork with this fun dish. The day before roasting, rub the meat with a fennel seed, salt, and orange zest dressing and refrigerate overnight. Continue your roast the following day, stuffing the butterflied turkey with an apple, fennel, rosemary, and panko mixture.  Get Giada De Laurentiis’ Turkey Breast Porchetta recipe. (Photo: Andrew Purcell)

Butternut Squash Souffle

Unlike the light and fluffy souffles you know, this one is heavier and savory. Topped off with brown sauce and sage, this flavorful side tastes best straight out of the oven. Get the Butternut Squash Souffle recipe. (Photo: The Kitchy Kitchen)

The Stonewall Cocktail

Apple cider cocktails run rampant. So do hard ciders. But this drink is unique —it tones down the sweetness of the cider and adds a kick of rum and ginger beer. The drink apparently has a long history, too. According to Clinton Kelly, its name dates back to the Revolutionary War era, which was made with dark rum and hard cider. Get The Stonewall cocktail recipe. (Photo: Clinton Kelly / Yahoo Food)

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23 Things You Must Eat and Drink This Fall

The fall season is abundant with cooking and baking opportunities. You can still host barbecues after the tail end of summer; load up on treat-making (if you’re not one for buying and doling pre-packaged candy) for Halloween; get to grilling during football season’s tailgates; end the season with a culinary high note on Thanksgiving, and consider yourself ready to handle the winter holidays like Christmas and New Year’s. 

It might be hard to think of new dishes to prepare with the non-stop cooking, but fear not; Yahoo Food has got you covered. Here are 24 recipes to keep your personal menu fresh – and your plates full – all autumn long.

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Grown-Up Candied Apples

Here’s an easy yet sophisticated update to your childhood autumn sweet. Plus, it’s healthier too (or at least that’s what we tell ourselves). Get the Grown-Up Candied Apples recipe. Photo: Martha Stewart

Apple Pie With Cheddar Cheese Crust

Apple pie and cheddar cheese sound delicious enough on their own, but what happens when you combine them? Grated sharp, aged cheddar cheese acts as a shortening for the crust in this recipe. Plus, it lends the crust an extra bronze-y glow, and smells amazing during the baking. Get the Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese Crust recipe. Photo: Envision/Corbis 

Tailgate Paella

Food and wine blogger North Country Rambler shares a savory, earthy dish loaded with rice and spiced with saffron. Loads of chicken, pork shoulder, and chorizo take up the most ground while shrimp, peas, and roasted red pepper also make an appearance. Get the Tailgate Paella recipe. Photo: Food52

The Black Demure

Fans of the whisky sour will enjoy this “reserved” iteration of the cocktail, though that doesn’t mean it won’t still hit you hard. With a bourbon base, Cointreau middle layer, simple syrup, lemon juice, and blackberry liqueur, this drink is practically begging to be poured. Get the Black Demure cocktail recipe. Photo: Liquor.com

Sandeman Ciderhouse Sangria

Who says sangria is strictly for summer? Since it coincides with apple season, fall is the perfect time to make the wine-based libation — but with a seasonal twist. Combine port wine, apple cider, rye whiskey, and maple syrup. Top off the mixture with a few slices of those apples you just picked at the farm; and pears, too. Get the Sandeman Ciderhouse Sangria recipe. Photo: Liquor.com

Roasted Eggplant Caponata

Caponata is a Sicilian stew starring eggplants, tomatoes, and other veggies. And it’s extremely versatile. Despite all its ingredients, it’s quite a versatile dish (which is probably why it’s such a process to make!). Serve it cold as an appetizer with bread, or hot mixed with pasta. Get the Roasted Eggplant Caponata recipe. Photo: Kevin Tao / Flickr

Lentil Soup

As the weather gets chilly, get cozy with a warm bowl of this classic soup. This version, inspired by Lebanese cuisine, includes hints of spinach, cilantro, and bursts of freshly-squeezed lemon. Plus cumin, coriander, and cayenne give it an all-around earthy flavor. Get the Lentil Soup recipe. Photo: Migle / Flickr

Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream

It might be a bit unconventional to grill a dessert, but for this crumble, it’s worth it. Grill a few Granny Smith apples until browned on both sides and serve with vanilla ice cream and other toppings of choice. The best part? You can prepare all this goodness in 25 minutes. It’s a procrastinating baker’s dream come true. Get the Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream recipe. Photo: Food Network

Roasted Winter Squash with Kale

If you’re looking for the right dish to match your festive centerpiece, this is the one. Those dark greens and reds are bound to stand out on the dish – and so will its flavors. Get the Roasted Winter Squash with Kale & Pomegranate Seeds recipe. Photo: Signe Birck

Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble

Say goodbye to the banana and berry-topped French toasts of summer, and sink your teeth into the sweet and nutty ones of fall. This kind doesn’t even require any tricky flipping on the pan – you can bake it all in the oven. Get the Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble recipe. Photo: Claire Lower

Apple Cinnamon Layer Cake

This layered cake is light, sweet, and tastes better each day (if you don’t finish it all on the first). The secret to this dessert is in the frosting, which is flavored with apple butter and a touch of maple syrup. If you can’t make the butter from scratch, you’ll most likely find it in the organic section of the supermarket. Chilling is an important part of preparation, but the cake tastes best in room temperature. Get the Apple Cinnamon Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. Photo: Tim and Angela Chin

Apple Cider Caramels

Fall isn’t only about the hearty foods – it’s an excuse to eat more decadent treats, too. Use heavily reduced cider to give these treats a strong apple flavor, a little citric acid for tartness, and caramelized sugar to keep it sweet. Get the Apple Cider Caramels recipe. Photo: Charity Burggraaf

Apple, Sage, and Cheddar Biscuits

This mouth-watering concoction comes from food blogger Brian Samuels from a “A Thought for Food.” It only takes 20 minutes to bake an eight-biscuit batch of these savory biscuits. Get the Apple, Sage and Cheddar Biscuits recipe. Photo: Brian Williams

Apple Dutch Baby

Apple pies? Psh. They’re so basic. The Dutch baby is the lesser known – but much cooler – cousin of the apple pie; it’s bigger, fluffier, and you don’t have to bother with the crust. Drizzle a home made apple cider syrup on top and you’ll never go back to pies. Get the Apple Dutch Baby with Apple Cider Syrup recipe. Photo: Amber DeGrace/Flickr

Maple Pepper Glazed Pork Chops

Let’s face it. You can’t get enough of maple syrup this time of year. Luckily for the syrup-obsessed, there’s a way to incorporate it into your dinner meats. Mix dark maple syrup with cider vinegar and ground black pepper to make a sweet-savory glaze to top crispy seared pork chops to get everyone – especially the kids – around the table. Get the Maple Pepper Glazed Pork Chops recipe. Photo: Tim and Angela Chin

Maple Pumpkin Chili

Heat things up when the temperatures drop with a serving of chili, but not just any chili – maple pumpkin chili. The syrup adds some sweetness to make a spicy plate a little more tolerable. And with high levels of vitamin A (you can thank the pumpkin for that), there’s no reason not to eat it. Get the Maple Pumpkin Chili recipe. Photo: Tim and Angela Chin

French Onion Soup

Think you’ve got the onion, broth, bread, and cheese combination down pat? Try some of these tips. Pair beef broth with wine, caramelize your Vidalia onions slowly, and take it easy on the herbs, go for gruyere cheese, and add a splash of sherry for an extra kick. Get the Favorite French Onion Soup recipe. Photo: Charles Masters

Spiced Yellow Split Pea Soup

According to Jodi Moreno of “What’s Cooking Good Looking,” cooking soups is a great time to improvise on a recipe. This is a result from that advice. With crispy shallots, micro greens, and coconut milk, it proves that cooks should take written recipes a little more lightly. Get the Spiced Yellow Split Pea Soup With Crispy Shallots recipe. Photo: Jodi Moreno

Butternut Squash Lasagna

This layered course is all about playing with textures. There’s the velvet smoothness of the squash and ricotta playing with the structure of the lasagna noodles. And it’s completely vegetarian-friendly too. Get the Butternut Squash Lasagna with Whole-Wheat Noodles and Sage Tofu Ricotta recipe. Photo: Johnny Miller

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

When she’s not managing her daughters’ careers, reality TV mom Kris Jenner knows how to take control in the kitchen too. Her soup recipe – from her cookbook released last fall – works best as a Thanksgiving appetizer, but can work before any meal. It’s sweet but earthy, with thyme, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and maple making noticeable appearances. Get the Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe. Photo: Joseph De Leo/Offset

Acorn Squash Wedges

As if you haven’t had enough sweetened fall treats already, try this one for a change. These squash wedges are spicy too, and taste great as a side to a meat dish or plate of greens. All you’ll need is a medium acorn squash, olive oil, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes. Get the Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple and Red Pepper Flakes recipe. Photo: Bobbi Lin

Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Hard Apple

One way to get the kids – or anyone, really – to eat their least favorite food? Mix it with their actual favorite food. Bacon is a miracle-worker in this recipe; not only does it make Brussels sprouts desirable, but it’s also browned with honey and crisp apple cider. Get the Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apple Cider recipe. Photo: Mackenzie Kosut / Flickr

Cauliflower Mash

As much as you might love mashed potatoes, the problem is that they might not be the leanest food choice. But one way to solve that is to call cauliflower off the bench and let it act as a solid substitute. After boiling and blending the vegetable until it’s smooth, then season with salt, pepper, olive oil, chives, and whatever toppings your heart – or your stomach, more importantly – desires. Get the Cauliflower Mash recipe. Photo: Susanna Blavarg

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Forget the Lattes: Pumpkin Recipes That Are Better Than a PSL

For some people, fall begins when the leaves start changing color. For others, it’s when pumpkin-flavored things start appearing everywhere. But with its incredible versatility, it’s no wonder the pumpkin is the quintessential fall vegetable. You can carve the shell to make a decorative jack-o-lantern; use its insides as ingredients for a hearty autumn meal; season and toast the seeds for an easy snack – the possibilities abound.

Before you get too overwhelmed with the options— fear not: Yahoo Food has compiled the best recipes for preparing fall’s go-to gourd.

Read more on including pumpkin in your fall meals:

How To Cook With Pumpkin

Pumpkinsanity! 18 Ways to Satisfy Your Pumpkin Cravings

Throw an All-Pumpkin Halloween Dinner Party

Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Whether you’re feeling generous enough to make this for guests or selfish enough to enjoy it yourself, this brittle is the perfect crispy indulgence. And the best part is you can make it a week ahead and store in an airtight container between parchment paper at room temperature. Try the Pumpkin Seed Brittle recipe.

Photo: Epicurious

Traditional Pumpkin Pie

The trick to this classic is with the start and finish. When starting off, choosing the right pumpkin is integral (for this one, a sugar pumpkin is best). Pick a smooth deep-orange pumpkin that’s heavy for its size, and store it in the pantry for up to a month. After baking the pie, refrigerating overnight gives it the ultimate chilled taste – especially when served with whipped cream. Try the Pumpkin Pie recipe.

Photo: Martha Stewart

Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes

It’s hard to imagine a more perfect start to your annual pumpkin mania than these fluffy, sweet pancakes. Try topping them with chopped pecans, maple syrup, and pomegranate seeds. Try the Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes recipe. 

Photo: Gena Hamshaw

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Soft cushions of country bread soaked with rich custard—there’s no better dessert to cozy up with on a chilly autumn evening than this sultry bread pudding, fragrant with warm spices. Try the Pumpkin Bread Pudding recipe.

Photo: Epicurious

Pumpkin-Spiced Cocktails

While rich, dark spirits like aged rum and whiskey are predictably terrific mixed with sweet pumpkin and traditional fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, bartenders are finding ways to include aromatic spirits like gin and vodka in seasonal, pumpkin-y drinks.

Photo: star5112 / Flickr

Pumpkin Hummus

You can actually find this hummus on the menu at a Boston restaurant named Coppa. This fall spread is great for dipping with toasted bread or serving on a crudité platter. It could also be used as a sauce for roast chicken or pork. The key is caramelizing the pumpkin well, and choosing a bright orange pumpkin or squash. Get the Pumpkin Hummus recipe. 

Photo: jamiebiss / Instagram 

Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

Why should humans have all the pumpkin-eating fun? These biscuits, created by Milkbar founder Christina Tosi, take just over half an hour to make. Be sure they’re fully cooled before serving to your pooch! Get the Pumpkin Dog Biscuits recipe. 

Photo: Sugarcrafter / Flickr

Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Praline Topping

Joy Wilson – the woman behind the Joy the Baker site – originally created this recipe for Thanksgiving, but this recipe is too sweet to save for later. Get the Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Praline Topping recipe. 

Photo: Joy Wilson

Mini Halloween Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe

Nothing makes a better, more adorable seasonal dessert than a mini cupcake. Plus they’re perfect for passing around at your Halloween party! Try the Mini Halloween Pumpkin Cupcake recipe.

Photo: Bon Appetit

Maple Pumpkin Chili

The cookbook author of Brown Eggs and Jam Jars adjusted overly-spicy chili by adding pumpkin purée and maple syrup to thicken and sweeten it. But with other ingredients like sausage, ground beef, peppers, and kidney beans, the chili doesn’t lose its heartiness. Get the Maple Pumpkin Chili recipe. 

Photo: Tim and Angela Chin

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

OK, fine. Maybe you just really want a pumpkin spiced latte. But do yourself a favor and try making it yourself rather than stopping at the closest Starbucks. It’s likely going to be better for you, and you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you made it yourself. Get the Homemade DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe.

Photo: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Whoopie Pie

The whoopee pie, cousin – if not, rival – of the macaron, is a sweet little cookie sandwich with a creamy filling. This recipe makes a batch of 24 (hope you’re hungry!). Get the Pumpkin Whoopie Pie with Vanilla Cream Cheese recipe. 

Photo: One Girl Cookies 

Pumpkin Seed Crusted Tempeh

This isn’t just a dish – it’s a meal. Tempeh is known as a cakey soy product, but for this recipe, it’s cooked in a pumpkin seed crust. Top it off with cranberry-orange relish, and serve with a side of roasted ginger-maple sweet potatoes for a full range of autumn flavors. Get the Pumpkin Seed-Crusted Tempeh recipe.

Photo: Jim Franco 

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Loaf

Author of Clean Green Eats, Candice Kumai, shares a recipe that combines a fall favorite (pumpkin) and a year-round favorite (chocolate) into one loaf. The result is simple yet delicious. When it’s cooled, add a spoonful of pumpkin butter (yes, that exists) for an extra treat. Get the Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Loaf recipe.

Photo: Avi Abeler 

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How to See the World on $55 a Day (This Couple Did It!)

Mark and Britnee spent two years of calculated saving before taking a yearlong trip around the world. (Photo: Mark and Britnee Johnston)

Think you could never save enough money to quit your job and spend a year (or more!) traveling the world? Think again.

Just look at Mark and Britnee Johnston, your average young, married couple. They don’t have trust funds or make a crazy amount of money. 

The Johnstons started saving and planning after they got married in 2012. At the time, they were pulling in a combined $85,000 a year. Based on research and a mock itinerary, Britnee calculated that they would need $40,000 for the year abroad plus $10,000 for extra spending and a starter fund for when they came back home. Unlike some other aspiring travelers who create Kickstarters or GoFundMe pages, Mark and Britnee didn’t want to ask people to pay for their “vacation.” Instead, they set aside chunks of their paychecks, went out less, and cut their grocery bill to meet their savings goal. “It was more fulfilling that way, knowing that we did this all on our own, that we earned it,” Britnee told Yahoo Travel.

So how did they do it? Over the course of 22 months, the pair saved, scrimped, budgeted, and planned. By making small, totally doable changes in their thinking and lifestyle. Changes you can make too.

Related: 10 Ways to Save Tons of Cash When You Travel in 2015

After saving the money, they broke their lease, quit their jobs (Britnee was a communications manager for a nonprofit and mark was a newspaper photo editor), and headed out on the trip of a lifetime. The couple started in Japan in May 2014 and traveled to 26 countries and 78 cities, ending in Peru in May of this year. (They recorded it all on their blog, One World One Year.) 

Ultimately, they went about $8,000 over budget, spending about $48,000 for the year’s worth of adventures. However, that total includes a tax refund they received midtrip and some additional money that they had already saved for when they returned home. “I think we could have done it under $40,000, but we chose to keep a couple destinations in our itinerary,” Britnee said. “We only did it because we knew we had the extra money to do so.”

Here, the Johnstons share their most useful money-saving tips with Yahoo Travel. Consider these when planning your next big trip on a budget:

Before you go:

Tackle your debt first. It’s easier said than done, but it’s important — things like credit cards and loans can have such high interest rates it’s throwing away money. Mark and Britnee both graduated from college without student debt: Britnee applied for scholarships and grants to pay her way, and after serving in the Marine Corps, Mark got help from the GI bill. Then after getting married, they paid off their cars, which freed up an extra $500 a month. “To zero out our savings account just to take care of debt was difficult at first, but it was the wisest choice,” says Britnee. 

Make travel your priority. Establishing travel as your ultimate goal and having a concrete plan to follow will put you in the mindset to save in order to achieve it, the couple says. “I think having specific numbers and a specific timeline really helps. I think if we never did that, it would have just always been a dream. Like, ‘Oh, we’ll travel some day,’” Britnee says.

Set aside money from each paycheck the moment you get paid. During the saving period, Mark and Britnee were raking in a combined salary of $80,000 per year, plus about $5,000 from freelance work. Every payday, they immediately put a portion of their nonfreelance checks into savings. The goal was for each of them to put aside $1,000 every month for two years in order to reach the $40,000 target. That was about half of each paycheck.

Luckily Mark and Britnee were already the outdoorsy type, which helped with saving money. (Photo: Britnee Johnston)

Learn to love affordable activities. The Johnstons are an outdoorsy pair, so they didn’t have to cut back on the biking and hiking in Utah. “The outdoors is free for anyone to enjoy, so we had that as our prime source of entertainment,” Mark said.

Streamline food shopping. The couple bought groceries every two weeks with a list of cheap ingredients that they stuck to, to avoid impulse buys. They had a cache of recipes they could make with what was on the list. (Though they did eat their share of frozen pizzas and tuna sandwiches.)

Brown bag it. Not only did the couple cook their own meals to save moolah, but they also saved leftovers for next-day lunches. They also cut back on going out, but kept up the activities that were important to them, like their climbing gym and their Netflix account, because paying a small subscription fee trumped paying for movies in theaters.

Buy big box. The Johnstons switched from local groceries to wholesale stores (think: Costco, BJ’s, Sam’s Club) to get more bang for the buck.

Skip the phone upgrades. Mark and Britnee stuck with the Android phones they had instead of jumping to buy new ones as soon as they came out. Bonus: They didn’t bring their phones with them to travel, so they weren’t held down by contracts, not to mention international calls and roaming fees. (They did, however, buy their first iPhones when they finally came back home.)

Take a break from shopping. Britnee said she rarely bought new clothes during their two years of saving.

Britnee rides a train in Mongolia. (Photo: Mark Johnston)

While you’re traveling:

Check flight prices as often as possible. Britnee said she was always on Skyscanner.net checking for cheap flights since airfares are constantly changing. One route they planned to take from New Zealand to Patagonia, Chile, cost about $2,000 when she first checked. Months later, after constant surveillance, she finally found tickets for $900 and jumped on the deal. (Note: Just don’t forget to clear your search history and cookies — according to some experts, you can get cheaper prices if the website thinks you’re searching for the first time.)

Related: 7 Ways You’re Booking Travel Wrong (and How to Fix Them)

Take public transportation. The Johnstons took public transport from airports to their hostels and to their sightseeing destinations. If the distance was manageable, they walked. The only time they rented a car was in Scotland. If you must take taxis, do so in Southeast Asia, where fares are cheap, Britnee advises.

Opt for alternative accommodations. Though they ran into some pricey hostels in Tokyo, for the most part, staying in hostels (many of which were under $30 a night) rather than hotels helped the Johnstons stay on budget. For an even cheaper price, they would stay in dorm rooms, but those were shared with other guests. It’s not for everyone, says Britnee, but if you’re game, it’s a good option. “It gave us less privacy and was sometimes less comfortable, but it helped save us money in the long run to keep on traveling.” Airbnb abroad is another one to try.

If your room has a kitchen, cook your own food. Being able to eat in is another money-saving perk to some hostels and homestays. Mark and Britnee also asked locals and other hostel guests where to find the cheapest authentic food so they wouldn’t miss out on the cultural experience of eating out. And they had the occasional fancy meal, like in Paris, for example.

Ask for discounts in person. Although they made most of their bookings online, Mark and Britnee switched things up when arranging their one-month stay at Patong Beach, in Thailand. They visited multiple hotels by foot to ask if they could get a better deal for their elongated stay. Eventually, one hotel located a few blocks from the beach let them stay for a rate that was half of what was listed on the website.

Use the first couple months to see where you need to make adjustments. During their first month or so of travel, the couple skimped a little too much on food. “We realized we needed to eat more,” Britnee said. Mark and Britnee only had the first two months’ itinerary completely arranged when they left, and then planned things on their laptop and iPad as they went. So don’t worry about having every move set in stone.

Ask for advice from other travelers. During their journey, the Johnstons met a man from Great Britain who told them to take Megabus, since some rides cost as little as £1 ($1.53). And in fact, they scored one-pound-each tickets from Paris to Barcelona. “We were able to save money by listening to other travelers’ ideas,” says Britnee.

Related: 10 Ways to Avoid Being Ripped Off While Traveling

Balance visits between expensive and cheap countries. Before spending two months in expensive areas in Europe, the Johnstons offset the cost by staying in Nepal for two months. The Southeast Asian country was one of the most affordable places they visited, since overnight stays in tea houses or a serving of curry often cost only a dollar. The most expensive country they saw was Norway, where they stayed in the Lofoten Islands for four days. Mark recalled that a fish sandwich would cost about $18. “We didn’t just stick to the cheap countries; there were some expensive countries we wanted to see, but we had to make sure they balanced each other out,” he says.

The Johnstons didn’t skip Paris in their travels around the world. (Photo: Mark Johston)

Pay attention to the financial details. Britnee kept a close eye on her checking account and noticed when she was charged with surprise fees. For example, when she and Mark were unexpectedly charged for a flat tire on their rental car, they refuted the charges and got their money back. “Paying attention to your credit card and the insurance you have on your card can be incredibly helpful,” said Mark.

Related: ’Tis the Season … for Spending. How to Afford That Trip You Really Want

Mark and Britnee have been home from their trip for three months now, and fortunately, the transition to normal life has been fairly smooth. Britnee landed a public relations job the week they returned and Mark transitioned to a marketing position. They got their own place in downtown Salt Lake City three weeks after coming home. But as an added bonus to all their travels, the experience has taught them to be happier with living with less. Their new apartment is about 600 square feet, which, after living in hostels for a year, feels spacious.

Although they’re not budgeting as strictly as they were before the trip, they’re still frugal by habit and may use the same saving tactics for, say, a down payment for a house. “I think the biggest lesson we learned in saving for this trip is we didn’t have to go to extremes to do it,” Mark said. After getting into that groove, hypersaving felt a lot easier than they thought it would be.

Britnee added, “Overall, I think we got a lot out of our money, and it was well worth it.”

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What Students Around the World Eat for Lunch

“I’ll trade you my plantains for that kimchi!”

The school lunch you might be familiar with is that peanut butter and jelly sandwich packed in a signature brown paper bag. Yoohoo and Fruit Roll-Ups were also go-to sides, and let’s not forget Hi-C fruit punch.

Although American school lunches get a bad rap, new data shows they are actually getting healthier. The New York Times reports that nearly 80 percent of schools offered two or more vegetables per meal in 2014, up from 62 percent in 2000. Fruits are also appearing more on kids’ plates. Two or more fruits were offered in about 78 percent of schools, up from 68 percent in 2000. A third of schools even now have salad bars, according to the Times.

We know that being on the plate doesn’t necessarily mean kids are eating it. But what do school lunch plates look like around the rest of the world? This amusing Buzzfeed video compares how 12 different countries prepare the meal.

Take a look at the fare:

United Kingdom: Shepherd’s Pie, veggies, a pear, and yogurt.

United States: PB&J sandwich, chips, apple, Go-Gurt, and milk.

Cuba: Rice and ropa vieja (marinated beef)

Norway: Open sandwich, strawberries, and yogurt

Nigeria: Rice, beans, and plantains

France: Grapefruit, chicken, salad, a baguette, cheese, and rice pudding

Russia: Porridge and sausage

Mexico: Torta (Mexican sandwich)

Japan: Rice, mackerel, and pickled spinach

Philippines: Rice and lechon kawali (pan-roasted pork)

India: Rice, saag paneer (spinach and cheese), and dal makhani (lentil curry)

Korea: Purple rice, kimchi (spicy pickled cabbage), bulgogi (thin, barbecued beef), radish, and soup

Watch the full video to see what the dishes look like. What was your usual school lunch?

Check out more international foods: 

9 Ways People Enjoy Ice Cream Around the World

Street Food Around the World in 87 Seconds

What Pizza Looks Like Around the World

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How to Make 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

The only thing better than a good batch of peanut butter cookies is one that’s easy to make. Thanks to this BuzzFeed recipe, you are only three ingredients away from a warm tray of these goodies.

1 cup of peanut butter 1 cup of sugar 1 egg

Put the peanut butter, sugar, and egg together in a bowl and mix until the dough is fluffy and fully blended together. Then spoon out pieces of the dough, roll them into thumb-sized balls, and spread them out on a cookie sheet. Use a fork to press down and crosshatch the top of each round. Bake them in the oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. When they’re ready, they should look nice and golden brown.

The recipe can be easily altered for chocolate lovers, too. Top each cookie with a Hershey's Kiss right after you taken them out of the oven, or roll one into each piece of dough to make chocolate-filled peanut mounds.

Watch the video to see how it’s done.

Take a swing at more 3-ingredient recipes: 

The Best 3-Ingredient Party Appetizer You Haven’t Considered

3-Ingredient Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

These 3-Ingredient Pizza Rolls Destroy Hot Pockets

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Travel Website Offers Discount to Ashley Madison Scandal Victims

CheapAir wants to help you fix your Ashley Madison relationship problems with a discounted vacation. (Photo: iStock)

Did the Ashley Madison scandal ruin your relationship? CheapAir.com is offering a $50 voucher for users who were outed by the recent hack, in hopes that the accused use the deal to make things right with their significant others.

When the extramarital affairs site was hacked last week, over 32 million accounts were leaked, including reality star Josh Duggar’s and 15,000 others linked to government emails. Blackmail threats, a $578 million lawsuit against the company owners, and two supposedly linked suicides are among the data breach’s aftermath.

Related: How Travel Saved Our Marriage

But CheapAir is proposing a more “compassionate” take on the situation: why not give the account holders a second chance?

In a blog post titled, “Need to escape? CheapAir.com offers Ashley Madison customers the chance to repair the damage,” the travel website announced that people affected by the hack can email the company to receive a discount on travels for “you and a loved one.” The email address must match with one of the leaked accounts, and the trip must take place before December 31, 2015.

The post reads, “Let’s face it, you may have made some mistakes, but a vacation may be just what you both need right now.” Because going on a fifty-dollar-discounted vacation will totally make your spouse forgive you for cheating.

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London’s Coolest Ice Cream Shop Is For the Dogs

When you get hot and sweaty on a summer day, one go-to solution is to cool down with some ice cream. You could do the same for your overheated dogs with canine-friendly ice cream, or better yet, take them to their own shop.

Doggy Gelateria is a London-based pop-up for dogs that sells “iced treats.” These are diary-free, 100-percent vegetarian ice creams that are safe for pets — and humans. They contain flaxseed oil for shiny coats, aloe vera to cool pooches down, and pet-friendly fruit and vegetable ingredients. They offer three flavors: strawberry and apple; apple, banana, and carrot; and honey and banana, reportedly their best seller.

The shop opened at the end of July and has a few locations around the city (Chelsea, Kensington, and Wimbledon branches of Pet Pavillion, an upscale pet store.) The iced treats come from Billy + Margot, a nutritious dog treat manufacturer, and sell for 3 pounds (about $4.71) per tub. Pet Pavillion suggests serving these to your pup between servings of water to help them cool off, since dogs are susceptible to heatstroke if not properly cared for in high temperatures.

Though the ice cream is safe for two and four-legged customers, Alex Saville-Edells, son of Pet Pavillion’s founders, told The Telegraph that humans might not like the taste. But that’s great news for dogs, since they don’t seem willing to share. Customer Marcos Charif told Zoomin.tv that he still hasn’t tried the ice cream because his dog “never leaves anything.” 

Watch the video to see Doggy Gelateria in action.

Read up on more fun treats to feed your pets: 

Canine-Friendly Ice Creams For the Dog Days of Summer

This Super Fancy Pet Food Is for Puppies With Discerning Palates

Spoil Your Pup: Christina Tosi’s Pumpkin Dog Biscuit Recipe

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Airport To Pull Drones Off Its Store Shelves

Drones are being removed from airport stores, but frankly, we didn’t even know they were sold there. (iStock)

On Wednesday, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey demanded that vendors in the Newark Liberty International Airport remove drones from their stores “immediately.” Spokesperson Ron Marsico said in a statement that the Port Authority “is strongly opposed to the sale of drones at terminal shops.”

Two stores in the New Jersey airport were selling the flying gear, according to NJ.com. The Hudson News in Terminal A had a table of drones, and the Brookstone in Terminal C sold two different models.

So wait, airports can sell drones?

It’s an ironic choice of merchandise, since flying drones within five miles of an airport is forbidden by federal law. Consequences include criminal charges and up to $25,000 in fines, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says.

On Tuesday, Laura Samuels, a Hudson News spokeswoman stated that the drones are toys, and are therefore not meant to threaten aviation, but they would still be removed from the airport shop.

“We’re not here to cause panic in the streets,” she said. “If it is uncomfortable for customers or the airport, we will do what we always do in that situation, and that’s remove them. And that’s what I’m going to recommend we do.”

There is no direct correlation between drone sale and drone sightings, though the latter has recently been on the rise. The FAA reported 650 sightings nationwide this year, a significant increase from the 238 counted in 2014. The one of the latest sightings was on August 9 at Newark Airport.

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Watch This Typhoon Lift an Airplane

Watch This Typhoon Lift an Airplane

When Typhoon Soudelor blasted through the Northern Mariana Islands, Taiwan, Eastern China, and parts of Japan, it destroyed millions of homes, killed at least 21 people, and caused $644 million’s worth of damage in China’s Wenzhou region alone. The strongest storm of 2015 finally blew over in China on August 11, but recent footage reveals it accomplished an unbelievable feat: partially lifting a Boeing 747 off the ground. 

That’s a particularly amazing feat considering that type of jet can weigh up to 970,000 pounds (up to 400,000 even without cargo and fuel), according to Popular Mechanics.

Two videos show a China Airlines Cargo plane amidst the storm, with its front wheels being elevated by the strong winds. How strong, exactly? Try up to 145-miles-per-hour strong. Though it typically takes 180 mph of speed to get a whole plane in flight, 130 mph is enough for lighter models. 

Related: I Got Caught in a Typhoon at the Coolest New Hotel in Tokyo

As incredible as it is, this isn’t the first time a 747 has experienced serious on-land turbulence. A similar event took place in 2012, when an empty plane ready to be dismantled for scrap was found with its nose tilting upwards at almost 45 degrees amidst a windstorm in Mojave, California.

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What Your Favorite Chefs Look Like as Pancakes

You’ve seen these famous food figures on TV and magazines, but have you ever seen them on your plate?

Daniel Drake of Dancakes artfully designed pancake doppelgängers of some of the food world’s most recognizable faces for Eater. Watch him draw Guy Fieri, Andrew Zimmern, Julia Child, and Anthony Bourdain with colored batter over this time-lapse video. We don’t know what’s more impressive: how uncanny the resemblances are, or the fact that they’re actually edible.  

Drake — nicknamed “Dr. Dan the Pancake Man” or, according to his website “The World’s First Pancake Artist” — is no stranger to online viral fame. His previous top hits include 151 Pokémon characters (in 3-minutes), The Avengers, The Beatles, the fallen Game of Thrones characters, and even the 2015 Academy Award winners.

The food artist, who hails from St. Louis, attracted attention when his work appeared in popular Reddit posts and up Buzzfeed lists, but his career truly took off after he made a guest appearance on the Today Show in 2013.

His motto is to “never turn down a request.” He even takes them through a form on his website, so maybe you’ll be able to see one of your suggestions take form. “If you wanna challenge me, do it,” he says on his website, “I challenge you to challenge me.”

Feel Inspired? Make your own fun pancakes (minus the drawing) with these creative recipes:

Heartbreakingly Good Caramelized Peach Pancakes

Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes Recipe

Fresh Raspberry-Quinoa Pancakes from ‘The Quinoa [Keen-Wah] Cookbook’

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Teen Steals Pompeii Tile to Buy an iPhone

How far would you go to pay for a new phone? (Photo: iStock)

A teenage tourist from the Netherlands was caught stealing a roof tile from the ruins of Pompeii. Why? To buy iPhone.

The 16-year-old was putting the artifact into his backpack at the historical Italian site, when an American bystander took notice and notified security. The teen was stopped by police before he could exit the premises. He later explained that he intended to smuggle the tile so he could sell it on eBay, and buy an iPhone with the earnings.

Related: Are Americans the Rudest Tourists? The Worst Things Travelers Have Done

A Roman artifacts dealer told English-speaking Italian newspaper, The Local, that the terracotta tile would have covered the cost of about two iPhones.

“Being a tile from Pompeii, its provenance might have given it some extra value, but I’d say it’s worth a maximum of €400,” (about $444) trader Carole Elena told The Local. “But obviously items like this are priceless in terms of their historical value,” she added. For reference, an iPhone 6 has a starting price of $199. 

Related: 15 Ancient Cities You Need to Visit Right Now

This isn’t the first time the ancient volcanic ruins, the second most visited Italian landmark after The Colosseum, became a site for tourist shenanigans. A year ago, a Frenchman and two Italian women were charged with trespassing after police found them engaged in ménage à trois in the Suburban Baths.

Unlike last year’s offenders, however, the Dutch teen was ­­­­charged with attempted theft. Since he is a minor he was handed to his mother, The Local reports. He gave the tile back to Pompeii staff, but neither he nor the American witness could remember the exact spot it was taken from.

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The 18 Best Ice Cream Shops in America

This week, Yahoo Food is celebrating America’s favorite dessert with a series of profiles, recipes and photo galleries all dedicated to the creamy, delicious dessert. Check out our Ice Cream page for complete coverage!

Jeni’s Ice Cream is No. 18 on the list. Scroll through to find out who takes the No. 1 slot! (Photo: Angie Six/Flickr)

Right now we find ourselves in the middle of Yahoo Food’s Ice Cream Nation week, where we are paying tribute to America’s favorite dessert. But can one week truly encapsulate our adoration for this timeless dessert? (Hint: No.) Ice cream appreciation is more of an everyday ritual rather than a weeklong phenomenon. So we’ve gathered the best places in America for you to show that love year round.

Creating an exhaustive ranking of all the ice creameries in the country — there are a lot of them — is no easy task, so Yahoo Food teamed up with Yelp to find which ones had the highest number of user reviews and ratings. The result was an expansive list of the parlors that made Yelpers happiest. You’ll notice that shops located in our 50th state Hawaii makes the list several times.  (Perhaps that has something to do with the fact that it has the highest rate of ice cream parlors per capita in the United States? Or maybe their ice cream is just amazing.)

You might already be a loyal customer to your favorite parlors that aren’t on this list, (and let us know where those places are in the comments below) but if you wanted to take a scoop out of some place new, these are exactly the places to go.

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18. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in Nashville, Tenn. 4.5 stars, 390 reviews

Jeni’s has locations all over the country including Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and St. Louis, but residents of Nashville really, really love their local spot. Brown butter almond brittle, odd as it sounds, should be on your flavor bucket list, according to Yelpers, as should goat cheese with sherries. “It blew my mind!” commented Carolyn L. The chain is known for its unique, homespun flavors, like bourbon salted pecan, wildberry lavender, and root beer. Their sundaes are also creatively cute — they’re topped with waffle cones folded into fortune cookies with little strips reading conversation topics hidden inside. “Oh hell, everything there is cool,” says Jason S. 

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17. Tasty Crepes in Las Vegas 4.5 stars, 120 reviews

Tasty Crepes is a multi-talented confectionary. Besides selling the eponymous French dessert of crepes, they also offer chocolate-covered cake bites, fruit bites, bubble tea, and, of course, ice cream. If you order right, you can get some of these offerings mixed together in your order. A strawberry and blueberry crepe, for example, gets topped with strawberry syrup and a whopping scoop of chocolate chip ice cream. A mixed-fruit version comes with a scoop of chocolate brownie. Yo should know that the servings here are large, but that just means you get more bang for the buck. “I am here way too often but it’s worth every penny!” writes Yelper Nicole P.

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16. Bianco Gelato in Miami 5 stars, 82 reviews

This gelato parlor in Miami’s Coconut Grove is for “people who care about organic ingredients” and “healthy options” says Yelp reviewer Isis N. You can get your scoops sugar-free, dairy-free, or gluten-free. But having health-conscious choices doesn’t make the gelato any less delicious. Hazelnut is a popular pick, but pumpkin and avocado are up there too. Order to get them in a cup and they’ll top it off with a slice of waffle cone.

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15. Catbird Creamery in Westbrook, Maine 5 stars, 56 reviews

Catbird is a place for people who like offbeat flavors, like the Furious George (which contains actual peppers), strawberry balsamic, and brown sugar vanilla — all three are big successes with Yelp commenters. Everything is made in small batches on site so don’t expect to see the same flavors everyday. If your favorite is not available, you could always comfort yourself with the confectionary’s truffles, cakes, or cookies. 

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14. Pink’s Creamery in Hanalei, Hawaii 4.5 stars, 167 reviews

The Kona mud pie, which is Kona coffee with chocolate fudge and Oreo sprinkles, is the main standout at this ice cream shop. Other A-listers are Banana Mac-Nut Brittles (with actual banana ice cream), mango and cream, and coconut and pineapple. If satisfying your sweet tooth gives you a savory craving, you can also get a grilled sandwich at Pinks, with a side of chips and pickles. Yelpers suggest ordering a classic grilled cheese or a kalua pork sandwich with pineapple and Muenster cheese. 

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13. Frost Gelato in Gilbert, Ariz. 5 stars, 221 reviews

Arizona’s San Tan Village may seem like your typical cozy suburb, but it’s also home to this cool gelato outpost. For a sure bet, order the sea salt caramel or dark chocolate. The customer service is quality, too. Regular customer Joan G. writes, “The service is always fast and friendly even when there is a line out the door in the middle of 100 degrees. They always bring around water to everyone sitting and keep the tables clean as soon as someone gets up.” 

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12. Dolce Neve in Austin, Texas 4.5 stars, 272 reviews

This cute gelato place is a hot spot in Austin, where guests enjoy their desserts in an equally adorable atmosphere fit for a Pinterest guru – rustic white wood accents, chalkboard menus, and all. Big hits include the strange but tasty goat cheese flavor — often topped with pecans or cherries — and the Cassatta – dark chocolate with candied orange peels. Although parking is scant, there are plenty of seats for dining inside. “We come here for dessert (or meal replacement) at least three times a week,” says local Yelper Victoria S.

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11. Island Cream Co. in Lahaina, Hawaii 5 stars, 72 reviews

It’s not gelato, and it’s not ice cream. It’s island cream (at least according to its website). It doesn’t matter what you decide to call it — just as long as you enjoy it. You can find it at this scoop shop on the island of Maui. The flavors are bountiful —there’s oatmeal cookie, key lime pie, guava, and more — and handmade in-store, so you don’t get the same lineup every day. There are a number of frozen yogurts and non-dairy sorbets to choose from, too. But Yelpers are craziest about the handmade cones. The chocolate waffle cone is the most popular, which many reviewers suggest paring with turtle island cream. Plus, most orders are garnished with a pirouette cookie.

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10. Gelato Dolce Vita in Mesa, Arizona 5 stars, 142 reviews

Owners Walter and Marti take their work seriously; they attended Gelato University in Italy and brought back their dessert-making talents to Arizona. Patrons are fans of the African dark chocolate flavor and salted caramel. But Dolce Vita is more than a gelato shop: they also have a small grocery and deli where paninis, pastas, and imported meats and cheeses are on the menu. You can even get $5 for $10 deal right from Yelp.

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9. AikoPops in Denver, Colorado 5 stars, 95 reviews

This is not your mother’s ice pop shop. The flavors of these icy desserts go beyond the plain fruit-tasting ones you grew up with. There’s cucumber sesame, watermelon mojito, peach vanilla & pumpkin with sugared bacon, and honey blue cheese. Avocado orange is a big hit with Yelpers. Besides selling the frozen treat, AikoPops also offers craft sandwiches and soups. But in the hot summer temperatures, you might want to stick to something cold.

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8. Rococo Artisan Ice Cream in Kennebunkport, Maine 5 stars, 108 reviews

Although it’s an ice cream shop, the dessert is actually made like gelato for an end product that’s rich in flavor. Flavors range from dark chocolate and honey vanilla, to fan favorites like spicy rocky road and strawberry basil. As Yelp user Marcus P. puts it, “I skipped the Ben and Jerry’s for this and it’s the best flavor decision I’ve ever made!” Rococo’s menu isn’t the usual ice cream fare — expect flavors like goat cheese blackberry, rhubarb sage, sweet avocado cayenne, and Nutella cranberry. You might end up spending more time choosing your scoops than eating them.

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7. Kamana’Wana Hawaiian Treats in Phoenix, Arizona 5 stars, 73 reviews

Turns out, one of the best spots for Hawaiian shaved ice is actually in Arizona. Visitors love getting the Honeymoon flavored ice over ice cream, with a snow cap sauce on top. Whereas smoothie bars have their acai bowls, Kamana’Wana has its pitaya (dragonfruit) bowls. Like acai, they come in a pinkish-purple smoothie base crowned toppings like granola, bananas, berries, chia seeds, gogi berries, and agave nectar. 

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6. OMG! Dessert Lounge in Anaheim, Calif. 5 stars, 198 reviews

You might not be able to use a selfie stick in Disneyland close by, but at OMG you can freely snap away. In fact, sometimes the owner will lend you her own, as she did to Yelp user Annie C. last month. The lounge itself is bright and inviting, with FroYo-style dispensers in the wall. There are over 40 flavors of gelato, soft serve, yogurt, and ice cream — and an array of desserts like ice cream sandwiches and macaroons — but the grand slam is vanilla custard.

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5. Southern Snoballs in Oceanside, Calif. 5 stars, 91 reviews

A snow cone from this New Orleans-inspired shop features fine and fluffy ice coated with condensed milk, leaving a velvety feel in your mouth. The flavor selection is copious, and all their ice and syrups are made with Carlsbad Alkaline water. Besides the ice cream, the owners themselves are a sweet treat. Visitors are on a first name basis with Rachel and David, and are fans of their friendliness and southern hospitality. Yelper Lana B. calls them the “icing on the Snoball.”

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4. Great Shakes in Palm Springs, Calif. 5 stars, 402 reviews

“The shakes were poppin with 100% of heavenly ingredients topped with a mini donut.” Yelper Yvette R. basically sums up Great Shakes in one comment. It’s no wonder this milkshake store is a cult favorite when mouthwatering toppings include toasted marshmallows and a cute, tiny donut hung around the straw. They even have lactose-free options so your diet won’t stop you from having a great dessert.  

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3. Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice in Kihei, Hawaii 5 stars, 411 reviews

These frosty desserts — perfect for tropical Hawaiian climate — come in massive sizes. Patrons on yelp suggest taking in your syrupy ice in a micro size because even the smalls are generous servings. Sunset Beach is a fan favorite, made with passion orange, guava, and mango. Coconut Lovers, which is covered in shredded coconut, and Local Motion – mango, li hing, and pineapple – are among other standouts. Add a “snowcap” of condensed milk to take any order to the next level. “Snowcap is a must! It makes everything taste absolutely divine,” wrote Yelper Josie H.

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2. Bobboi Natural Gelato in La Jolla, Calif. 5 stars, 391 reviews

This La Jolla post is a unique gelateria with a mix of traditional and offbeat flavors. Yelpers are fans of flavors like almond zest, hazelnut, dark chocolate sorbet, Meyer lemon, and even pineapple sorbet. There’s also kibana —  a kiwi, banana fusion — charcoal vanilla (which local Jenny H. assures tastes better than it sounds) and Mediterraneo, a hazelnut/almond/pistachio mix. Plus, they’re fresh, all-natural, and organic. The parlor comes with charming outdoor seating in the back so you can enjoy your gelato in the beachside San Diego air. 

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1. Uncle Clay’s House of Pure Aloha in Honolulu, Hawaii 5 stars, 612 reviews

It’s not a snow cone, but it’s not regular shaved ice either. House of Pure Aloha (HOPA) fans point out that the shop’s syrups are homemade from real fruits and natural ingredients, which separates them from traditional shaved ice places. Praised flavors include Kalespin, and nearly anything with “dream sauce,” a HOPA staple that’s similar to condensed milk, but with a lighter consistency. Even the toppings themselves are famous, especially the house-made mochi, which Yelpers love for being sweet, chewy, and molded into adorable heart shapes.

Read up on more Ice Cream Nation news:

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Haven't Vacationed in a Year? Neither Have 135 Million Americans

More than half of Americans have not taken a vacation in 12 months or more. Have you? (Photo: iStock)

Not using your vacation time? You’re not alone.

According to a new study, 56 percent of Americans (135 million) have not taken a vacation in 12 months. 

Related: Why Americans Must Slow Down and Travel to Have Better Lives

What exactly does qualify as a vacation these days? 

According to  the Vacation Confidence Index, an annual report from Allianz Travel Insurance, a vacation is a trip that lasts for a week or more that’s at least 100 miles from home. That’s about the distance between Los Angeles and San Diego, or halfway between New York City and Washington D.C. Fifteen percent of Americans haven’t taken a trip like that in 7-12 months, while 16 percent say it’s only been 3 months, the data shows.

Americans are taking the least amount of vacation days now than they have in the past 40 years, according to another study by the U.S. Travel Association released in October. The trend is due to overworking, and some of its effects include weakened personal relationships and up to $52.4 billion lost in benefits.

Related: Didn’t Take Your Vacation Days? Good Job, You Just Helped Waste $52.4 Billion

“Americans are working more and enjoying it less, and the bottom line is, when they don’t take their time off, it’s not getting them ahead,” the U.S. Travel Association CEO, Roger Dow, told CBS.

But despite the high number of non-vacationers, 51 percent of Americans still believe they’ll be able to travel in 2015. Meanwhile 36 percent are not confident that they’ll be able to make any trips at all.

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Make Nutella-Banana Ice Cream With Just 2 Ingredients

This week, Yahoo Food is celebrating America’s favorite dessert with a series of profiles, recipes and photo galleries all dedicated to the creamy, delicious dessert. Check out our Ice Cream page for complete coverage!

If you have Nutella, bananas, and a blender, you’re already halfway through making this deliciously simple ice cream, courtesy of Buzzfeed.

Begin with peeling and slicing two bananas into pieces that about half an inch thick. Put the slices in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for three hours. Once they’re frozen, put the bananas in a food processor and blend until the mixture is thick and smooth throughout.

Add two tablespoon-sized scoops (or more, if we’re being honest here) of Nutella and blend the ingredients again until they’re entirely mixed together. The result is a creamy, batter-like, melt-in-your-mouth ice cream.

Bonus hack: use a muffin tray as a mini toppings bar and fill each cavity with a different garnish, from sprinkles to nuts. Shower your homemade dessert with your favorite toppers and enjoy.

Loved this recipe? Give one of these homemade ice cream recipes to try:

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