Building A Charcuterie Board Made Easy

Bella Breakdown Nothing says 2019 hosting like a beautifully designed charcuterie board. Truly just an elevated Lunchable, a well-made charcuterie is a perfect anchor for dinner parties and cocktail hours as it draws a crowd into munch and chitchat. Assembling one can be somewhat daunting though—which crackers should be next to which cheeses, which dried fruits will be accompanying these spiced nuts, and do olives really need to be involved? We’re here to help. For starters, make sure you have a flat (no rounded edges or lips) board is crucial to properly fit everything and prevent falling cured meats....

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Healthy Football Food Tips

Bella Breakdown Whether you’re a football fan or not, absolutely no one can pass up the appetizers and snacks that make their way to the counter when the games begin. Creamy, cheesy dips, miniature meats wrapped in bacon, deep-fried everything, and endless platters of wings may be a win for the tastebuds but a major loss for your health. To ensure your football season goes without any major health concerns, here are some tips for health-ifying your favorites. Ditch the dairy: I’m not saying all of it, but at least one of the dairy ingredients in your casserole or...

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A Skewer is Cooler

Bella Breakdown When you throw a party with a lot of guests, you can’t help but feel as though things need to seem unique. You want to create a memorable atmosphere, and that means every detail needs to be perfect, down to how you’re serving your food. Sure, buffet style is always great, and even having servers pass out appetizers is awesome too. The latest, and possibly most talked about trend, has to be the skewer. Seriously, we’ve been skewering everything. The skewer is no longer saved for the kabob. A skewer can pretty much make any average food...

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Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing

Bella Breakdown Simply adding in wedges of creamy avocado and a fiery buttermilk dressing makes this good for you pasta salad feel like a hearty meal. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed and drained 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered 3 green onions, sliced 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons light sour cream 2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 garlic cloves,...

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