Dig In: Cozy Vegetarian Winter Soups

Sweet Potato Red Lentil Soup Thishealthy wondercombines a number of our superfoods faves, includingsweet potatoesandlentils. Vegetarian Posole with Pinto Beans and Poblano Peppers Thisveggie-packed posoleis majorly filling. You won’t even miss the meat that generally comes with thechilly-weather favorite. And thanks to crunchy toppers likepistachiosandpomegranate seeds(a slimming superfood), you still get some delicious texture. Serve with slices of naan for dipping. Garnish with cilantro, radish and even a littleGreek yogurtfor some extra goodness....

December 9, 2014 · 2 min · 241 words · James Moreno

10 Destination Marathons for Your Bucket List

(you’re free to’t rent cars on the island.) When:May 3; registration open now atRunCzech.com Distances offered:Marathon and marathon relay. How to get there:Fly into Prague. marc de Tienda For easy planning, book your trip (and your race entry) throughAmazingRunningTours.com. How to get there:Fly into Beijing. U.S. residents must book their race entry and accommodations throughAlbatros-Adventure.comor apartner travel agent. When:September 12; Registration opens in February atMarathonDuMedoc.com Distances offered:Marathon only. How to get there:Fly into Bordeaux....

December 8, 2014 · 2 min · 238 words · Julia Wallace

10 Weeknight Chicken Dinners to Get You Through the Holidays

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. We’re stoked to share our favorite story of the week from our friends atFood52! There are 3 million chicken recipes on the internet. We’re here to show you the good ones. Today: Organizing weeknight dinners during the holidays is hardchicken is here to help....

December 8, 2014 · 1 min · 121 words · Scott English

Having a Loaded Calendar Can Backfire

At 27, she’d grown used to living fast, breathless and overscheduled in Los Angeles. She had been working a full-time job as a recruiter while finishing her master’s degree in communication management. She spent every other waking minute launching a website for an entrepreneurial venture she’d been plotting. The long list could be a source of anxiety, and sometimes she drove herself to exhaustion. But the thought of the alternativea list with little or nothing on it?...

December 8, 2014 · 4 min · 794 words · Karen Murray

10 Movies Just as Inspiring AsWild

No one is in her corner. The victory:They are proven wrong, naturally. The victory:Initially, she gets a single lawyer to listen. And then everyone else. The victory:Hint: He’s a natural at football. __The victory:__If a six-year-old can learn to lean on herself, this girl does it. The victory:Learning to live in the awkward. The victory:If you want to define persistence, this is it. (Just think about all that sun.)

December 5, 2014 · 1 min · 69 words · Robert Rose

10 Gluten-Free Holiday Cookies We Love

Indeed, take one bite and it’s hard to believethese treatsaren’t full of refined sugar and flour. Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cookies Sometimes a dessert won’t do without a dose of cocoa. Take yours in the form of Melinda Strauss' rich dark andsweet toffee treats. Place in a glass bowl and serve when cooled. Dates, avocado, hazelnut meal, honey, cocoa powder, fresh mint leaves and Peppermint Patties. Orange-Almond Snowballs Almond flour plays a starring role inthis six-ingredient recipefromRecipe Girl’s Lori Lange....

December 3, 2014 · 1 min · 128 words · Timothy Guzman

13 Beauty Hacks to Get You Out the Door Faster

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Trust us, we know. But being in a hurry is hardly an excuse to look anything less than your best. They rub in quicker and require less post-lotion hand-washing. A spray or swipe, and you could yank on your skinniest jeans without a grimace or groan....

December 2, 2014 · 1 min · 206 words · Miss Amy Vargas

2014 Holiday Gift Guide: Amazing Ideas for Your Coworkers

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December 1, 2014 · 1 min · 26 words · Jacob Randall

Stuffed Everything: Acorn Squash, Pears, Apples...

Saute fresh pears with savory vegetables and add wild rice to fill roasted squash halves. Vegetarians can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make this a veg-friendly entree. INGREDIENTS DIRECTION Preheat the oven to 350. Cut each squash in half crosswise. Scoop out and discard the seeds and strings. Sprinkle each half with a little salt, pepper, and nutmeg, to taste. (c) Kelly Cline Using 3 tablespoons of the butter, dot each half with some butter....

December 1, 2014 · 3 min · 527 words · James Hayes

Thanksgiving Remix: Easy Recipes for Your Leftovers (No Turkey Sandwiches!)

Simply add eggs, make patties and cook them in a skillet while you whip up the simple sauce. Ingredients: Directions: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, dill, and salt and pepper, to taste. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. (c) James Baigrie Serve with yogurt sauce. Spread an equal amount of the sauce over each corn tortilla. Top with turkey and beans. (c) Riou Bake for 7-10 minutes until warmed through and tortillas crisp up slightly....

November 28, 2014 · 3 min · 434 words · Joyce Ward

10 Ways to Make Bobby Pins Look Incredibly Chic

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Now, by the looks of it, they are meant to headline your entire hairstyle. 2014 Getty Images Check out these 10 fresh ways to DIY the high style for Thanksgiving dinner (and beyond! )for almost no cost. Ombre 4.0:So, this is one of the looks from Zac Posen’s Fall 2014 runway show....

November 27, 2014 · 2 min · 297 words · Corey Yu

10 Next-Level Party Appetizers

The key to throwing a memorable party? (A stocked bar and killer playlist will only get you so far, you know.) MINI LASAGNAS Individual lasagnas baked in a muffin tin. (c) Annabelle Breakey BAKED MINI CHICKEN BURRITOS Taking our cue from the taquito (a.k.a. rolled taco), this recipe turns them into the perfect party appetizer. BACON-WRAPPED CHEESE STRAWS Cheese straws should be served at all gatherings, from casual dinners to lavish parties....

November 26, 2014 · 2 min · 217 words · Robert Trujillo

10 Things That Will Inevitably Happen When You Take Your Boyfriend Home for the Holidays

It’s that time of year again. The time of year you introduce your S.O. to key members of your family. And then you exhale for the first time in hours. Image Credit:Meet the Parents: Little Fockers, Universal Pictures; giphy.com

November 26, 2014 · 1 min · 39 words · Christopher Hogan