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☆ Chefs share 5 of the best and 5 of the worst pasta dishes to order at a restaurant
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Fresh ravioli are an unmissable pasta treat. When available, opt for ravioli with seasonal fillings. janosmarton/ShutterstockRaffaele Dall'Erta, executive chef of Hamptons Restaurant in South Carolina, told Business Insider that ravioli that's made by hand in a restaurant is always worth ordering. "Getting the ravioli is always a must," said Dall'Erta. "Always look for seasonal fillings such as pumpkin, butternut squash, fresh spinach, or ricotta.

Persons: Shutterstock Raffaele Dall'Erta, that's Organizations: Hamptons Restaurant Locations: South Carolina

☆ 10 of the best air fryer tips and tricks to follow, according to chefs
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Business Insider spoke to chefs to identify the best way to use your air fryer and the top tips for getting the perfect dishes from it every time. Here are some things everyone who has (or is planning to get) an air fryer should know. Choose the right fryer for your kitchen and lifestyleDo your research before purchasing an air fryer. Deanna Kang, chef and recipe developer at Asian Test Kitchen, told BI that placing your air fryer beneath your exhaust hood can help keep your kitchen air clear. Skip the microwave — use your air fryer to reheat leftoversTo take full advantage of your air fryer, Kennedy said, use it to breathe new life into leftovers.

Persons: —, fryer, fryer Chris Riley, Riley, Fiona Kennedy, Kennedy, Deanna Kang, Kang, arancini Organizations: Service, Business, Shutterstock

☆ Interior designers share the 10 things in your kitchen you should get rid of
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

So we spoke to interior designers to figure out which items and design elements you should remove. "Nothing makes a kitchen look messier than countertop clutter," the designer said. Pixel-Shot/ShutterstockRebecca Langman, interior designer and owner of Revision Custom Home Design, told BI that open shelving is rarely the best option for kitchen storage. Advertisement"Go through your dish towels and discard those that are past their prime and no longer complement your kitchen," Jarvis said. AdvertisementToss the cleaning supplies you rarely reach forMake your kitchen neater by ditching the cleaning supplies you infrequently use.

Persons: —, Jill Jarvis, Ehrlich, Jarvis, Rebecca Langman, Langman, Joe Cangelosi, Cangelosi, Shutterstock Langman Organizations: Service, Ehrlich Interiors

☆ 10 questions you should really ask your partner before marrying them
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Before marrying someone, there are some topics you might want to discuss. Ask your partner how much debt they have and if (and when) they want kids. It's also wise to ask about your partner's previous encounters with the law and their sex drive. But regardless of how long you've been with your partner, there could be a few things worth discussing before you exchange vows. Here are a few questions you may want to ask your partner before marrying them.

Persons: It's, — Organizations: Service

☆ Chefs share the best seafood to buy from the grocery store — and what you should skip
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementBuying fresh fish from the grocery store can sometimes be intimidating since there are so many different cuts, varieties, and preparations. Business Insider asked professional chefs to share their favorite types of seafood to buy from the supermarket and which kinds they tend to avoid. Rosa M. Reynoso Robiou/ShuttershockCelebrity personal chef Jamie Hunt told BI that red snapper is a favorite of hers to buy at the grocery store. AdvertisementSkip the lobsters in the tankIt's best to buy lobster from a local, coastal fish market to ensure ultimate freshness. Steer clear of naturally oily frozen fishWhen shopping for frozen fish, it pays to select varieties that don't lose their texture or flavor when stored.

Persons: —, Rosa M, Reynoso, Jamie Hunt, Hunt, Faisal Ahmed Aldeleigan, Aldeleigan, Kysha Harris, Harris, Oksana Mizina, Juli, you'll, Steer, pollack, they're Organizations: Service, Business Locations: America, Canada, Iceland, New Zealand, East Coast, Iowa, New Africa

☆ 10 of the best meals to make in an air fryer, according to chefs
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

French-toast sticks make for a sweet, air-fried breakfast. French-toast sticks only need to cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes. Chelsea DavisCertified master chef Sean Andrade of AWG Private Chefs told Business Insider that he loves making French-toast sticks in the air fryer. "These sticks are a great easy meal for adults or kids, and they're just as fast as making them the old-fashioned way," Andrade said. You can serve this breakfast dish with maple syrup or jam for extra sweetness.

Persons: fryer, Chelsea Davis, Sean Andrade, Andrade Organizations: Chelsea, Private Chefs

☆ 10 things worth splurging on in your home office, according to interior-design experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

You should splurge on quality task lighting. Africa Studio / ShutterstockBre Hance, founder and principal designer of InHance Interiors, told Business Insider that swapping harsh ceiling lights for quality task lighting can improve the function and feel of a home office. "Overhead lighting can give some people a headache," she said. "I always recommend buying task lighting with dimming options so you can adjust your lighting as needed." Wall sconces, floor lamps, or desk lights are great options for adding soft light to your workspace.

Persons: Hance Locations: Africa

☆ Veterinarians reveal the 10 things you shouldn't splurge on for your pets
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Veterinarians told Business Insider which pet products they don't think are worth splurging on. Business Insider asked veterinarians to highlight a few pet products that can be a waste of money. Pet multivitamins aren't always necessaryPets don't usually don't need multivitamins to stay healthy. bbearlyam/ShutterstockIt may be tempting to splurge on a fancy wardrobe for your dog, but most pets don't need clothes. "Pets don't need fancy clothes or clothing at all," said Barrack.

Persons: —, John Kershner, Shutterstock Stacy Choczynski Johnson, Johnson, Santi Nanta, Jennifer McCallum, Heather Venkat, Venkat, Chew, Richardson, Rachel Barrack, Barrack Organizations: Service, Business, Pumpkin Pet Insurance, FDA, Veterinary Oral Health, Animal Acupuncture

☆ 11 things you should skip at your reception, according to wedding experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Business Insider asked wedding professionals what reception trends and traditions couples can skip to save money and stress. A giant wedding cake isn't necessary or cost-effectiveSheet cakes are more cost effective for a big reception. Stakhov Yuriy/Shutterstock"A huge cake isn't necessary, especially since the high price of a large, elaborate wedding cake often catches couples by surprise," Nickel said. AdvertisementYou shouldn't serve more than three courses at the receptionEven if you and your partner are foodies, a wedding reception isn't the best time for a seven-course dining experience. Dance-floor props can look out of place next to carefully chosen decorThe wedding photographer Amy Kolodziej said that dance-floor props can detract from the elegance of a wedding reception.

Persons: —, Artem Lomaz, Champagne, Brent Lewin, Lindsey Nickel, Lomaz, Nickel, Stakhov Yuriy, Shutterstock, Keith Willard, Willard, Amy Kolodziej, Kolodziej Organizations: Service, Business, Getty, Australian Turf

☆ Veterinarians share 10 things you should never do when taking your dog on a walk
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Vasil Dakov/Shuttershock"No matter how friendly your dog is, you don't know how the other dog might react," said Richardson. "It's never safe to let your dog greet another dog unless you've checked with their owner." "The chemicals can also lead to sickness or potential poisoning if your dog licks their paws clean after the walk." "Owners should never let their dog off the leash unless they are 100% confident the dog will always come back," said Richardson. Venkat suggested keeping waste bags attached to your pet's leash or harness to avoid forgetting them.

Persons: —, Jamie Richardson, Vasil Dakov, Richardson, leashes, Anita Kot, Richard Newstead, Heather Venkat, Venkat Organizations: Service, Business, Getty

☆ The 13 biggest mistakes you're making when you get dressed every day, according to stylists
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Tucking your sweater or blouse all the way around might make your look appear chunky. There's a right way and wrong way to tuck, according to stylists. "Most people will tuck a top in all around, which creates bulk in weird places. For sweaters, use a skinny belt worn high up and pull the sweater over to create the illusion of a tuck," said Del Russo. And for a blouse or thinner top, Del Russo told BI, you should pull most of the shirt's fabric toward the back and tuck that into your pants or skirt.

Persons: There's, Shutterstock, Del Russo

☆ 12 tricks to make your cheap furniture look more expensive, from interior designers
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Business Insider spoke with interior designers about hacks for upgrading cheap furniture. AdvertisementBusiness Insider asked interior designers to share their favorite ways to make cheap pieces look more expensive. Reupholster your cheap furniture in a nicer fabricReupholstering is a fairly simply DIY project. "You can swap out those generic handles or pulls with more aspirational options that will cost less than an entirely new piece of furniture," Stransky told BI. AdvertisementPaint your old furniture for a fresh lookA fresh coat of paint can elevate a piece of furniture.

Persons: —, Alexandra, Kim Depole, Xi Bai, Depole, Kateryna, Shutterstock Anthony Stransky, Anthony Charles, Nataliia, Stransky, Andy Dean Organizations: Service, Harper, Anthony Charles Interiors

☆ Veterinarians share 11 ways you could be stressing out your dog without realizing it
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Wearing sunglasses or hats can stress out your dog. bruev/iStockVeterinarian Gerardo Perez-Camargo, vice president of research and development at Freshpet, told Business Insider that wearing sunglasses or a hat can actually bother your dog. "Dogs rely on seeing people's eyes to understand what they're going to do and what they're focusing their attention on," said Perez-Camargo. "Covering your face can make a dog uncertain of what is going on." Though you may not be able to ditch sunglasses and hats entirely, try lavishing your dog with positive attention while wearing shades to reassure them that everything is OK.

Persons: Gerardo Perez, Camargo, Perez Locations: Freshpet

☆ 11 of the best breakfasts you can make in an air fryer, according to chefs
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Air-frying may be a shortcut to perfect bacon. Bacon can get nice and crispy in the air fryer. JimDPhoto/Getty ImagesChef Meredith Laurence of Blue Jean Chef told Business Insider that bacon and air fryers are a perfect match. "There's no tidier way to cook bacon than in an air fryer," she said. "The air fryer limits the splatter around your kitchen and makes the bacon crispy."

Persons: Bacon, fryer, JimDPhoto, Chef Meredith Laurence, Blue Jean Organizations: Blue Jean Chef

☆ 12 of the best breakfasts ideas for the DASH diet, one of the healthiest ways to eat
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Avocado toast with salmon and arugula is a protein-packed breakfast idea. Avocado toast topped with an egg adds healthy fats and protein to a meal. Ekaterina Markelova/ShutterstockDietitians have called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet one of the healthiest ways to eat. Registered dietitian Rima Kleiner of Dish on Fish shared an elevated twist on classic avocado toast with Business Insider. Kleiner recommended smashing avocado onto a slice or two of whole-wheat toast and topping it with arugula, smoked salmon, and a light drizzle of olive oil.

Persons: Ekaterina Markelova, Rima Kleiner, Kleiner Organizations: Dish, Business

☆ 10 of the best things to eat for lunch on the Mediterranean diet
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-04 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Make a Mediterranean chicken wrap for protein and fiber. ShutterstockRegistered dietitian and nutritionist Jill Weisenberger told Insider that one of her favorite Mediterranean-diet lunches is a simple chicken wrap. "Mix diced chicken with chopped walnuts, apples, and celery," said Weisenberger. "Hold everything together with Greek yogurt and add some greens before wrapping it up." Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for extra flavor and vitamin C.

Persons: Jill Weisenberger

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