Cauliflower Salad with Mint, Pomegranates, and Nigella Seeds

Bella Breakdown Shave the cauliflower for this salad recipe within an hour of serving so that it won’t have time to discolor, and make quick work of that task by using a mandoline. Ingredients 8 SERVINGS 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 head of cauliflower (about 1½ pounds), broken into large florets, sliced as thinly as possible 1 cup pomegranate seeds ½ cup coarsely chopped mint ½ cup coarsely chopped parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives ¼ cup nigella seeds (buy HERE or at any Indian food market)...

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Britney Spears’ Best Looks from the Early 2000s

Bella Breakdown Take a look at some of Britney Spears’ best red carpet looks from her “Britney” era back in 2001. On November 5, 2001, Britney Jean Spears released her third album. It included hits like “I’m a Slave for You”, “Overprotected”, and “I’m a Girl, Not Yet a Woman”. The album launched the sold out Dream Within a Dream world tour. Here are some other iconic moments from the Brittany era. Britney shot Crossroads, which was written by Shonda Rimes and stars Zoe Saldana and Taryn Manning. Let’s break this down: chunky highlights, embellished tank top, denim floor...

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Most Expensive Celebrity Weddings

Bella Breakdown Weddings aren’t cheap, but these celebrities take lavish ceremonies to the next level. The average American wedding costs $26,444. However, these celebrities didn’t get that memo. Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky spent $5 million on their wedding. The bride wore $250,000 worth of jewelry. The glass – walled tents cost $600,000, which was just a bit more than the $500,000 worth of flowers. Security was important, and cost over $200,000. But the most extraordinary expense was $15,000 for the toilets! Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel spent $6.5...

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The 5-Move Before-Breakfast Workout You Can Do at Home

Bella Breakdown Start your day with this energizing total body routine. 5 Morning Moves for a Fitter You #1 Lateral High Knee Do this exercise for 45 seconds and be sure to pump your arms quickly (it helps)! #2 Decline Push-Up with Shoulder-Tap Do 15 reps and don’t let your hips sag or twist. #3 Bulgarian Split Squat Do 15 reps and push through the heel of your front leg to stand. #4 Plank Ups Be sure to alternate the arm that you lead with. #5 Power Lunge Do 15 reps on each side. Be explosive and jump high....

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The Key to the Flakiest Buttermilk Biscuits

Bella Breakdown This is your lucky day. Claire, an expert baker, is about to share with you the secrets to the flakiest buttermilk biscuit. Never has a pastry had so many layers. Buttermilk Biscuits How-To Ingredients 2½ teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons sugar ¼ teaspoon baking soda 3½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces, plus more, melted, for brushing 1 cup chilled buttermilk Directions Start by combining 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking...

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