Research shows that tiny pieces of plastic are getting into the brain, which is becoming a bigger worry.

New studies have shown that microplastics, which are very small particles less than 5 millimeters in size, are entering the brain, causing concerns about the possible health dangers of these common pollutants. Microplastics have been discovered in different body parts like the lungs and blood. Finding them in the brain raises worries about possible long-term … Read more

Sicilian Lemon Frost Dessert (Gelo di Limone)

Lemon Frost (or Gelo di Limone) is a typical Sicilian dessert, a perfect summer recipe made simply with lemon juice and zest, corn starch and granulated sugar. It is a sort of pudding, but without butter and prepared with only freshly squeezed fruit instead of milk, perfect to serve as a light and refreshing snack, … Read more

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake:

Ingredients: For the Crust: * 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs * 1/4 cup melted butter * 2 tablespoons sugar For the Cheesecake: * 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened * 1 cup granulated sugar * 1/2 cup sour cream * 3 large eggs * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1/4 teaspoon salt * … Read more

Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can (15 oz) of corn (optional for added flavor) 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup) Creamy cheese dip 1 cup beef broth (or water) 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded … Read more

Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

Fit for a crowd and beloved by all ages, this lemon cheesecake recipe bakes up a dessert so sunshiny it tastes as though you’re eating spring itself. Glowing with lemon juice, lemon zest and lemon extract, this lemon cheesecake recipe is pure sunshine. We start with a classic graham cracker crust that’s filled with a … Read more