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Be happy when you try this 7-Layer Ice Cream Cake, so you can taste all the fat.
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Remember Jared from Subway? It's been 15 years since he ordered his first turkey sub on his homemade Subway diet. He's still keeping the weight off. [NY Daily News]

Avocado fries? YES! [HuffPo]

A bad day for comfort food. Apparently, being sad makes it difficult to taste fat. [NPR]

Our next Bloody Mary may be a week away -- but that doesn't stop up from dreaming about it now. [The Kitschy Kitchen]

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Let's get back to basics. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a cooking novice, this recipe is super easy and will elevate your average greens.

The Ultimate Salad Mix with Carrot, Cucumber, and Balsamic Vinaigrette

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For Salad Mix
1 head butter lettuce, such as Bibb or Boston, trimmed
1 head crisp, long-leaved lettuce, such as romaine, trimmed
1 head loose-leaved lettuce, such as red leaf, trimmed
2 cups baby arugula
For Serving
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
Balsamic Vinaigrette

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1. Make salad mix: Wash and dry lettuces and arugula. Tear into bite-size pieces. To store, refrigerate salad mix, wrapped in paper towels, in a zip-top bag, up to 4 days.

2. To serve: Combine 4 cups salad mix, cucumber, and carrot; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine.

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There's a reason angel food cake is a favorite dessert -- it's tender, light as air, and tastes, well, divine. What's more, it's virtually fat-free and uses just six ingredients.

Angel Food Cake

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Craving chocolate? Replace 1/4 cup cake flour with 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; reduce vanilla extract to 1 teaspoon.

1 cup cake flour (spooned and leveled)
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 large egg whites, room temperature
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Berries and Cream, for serving

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place flour and salt in a sieve set over a bowl; sift into bowl, and set aside. With a mixer, beat egg whites on medium-high until foamy, about 1 minute. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Continue to beat, gradually adding sugar; beat until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Add

You can prep the components of this pasta salad in advance -- toss together just before serving. The spicy arugula, creamy goat cheese, and a touch of Dijon mustard give the dish plenty of flavor.

Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese and Arugula

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Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound gemelli or other short pasta
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese (3 ounces)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 bunch arugula (8 ounces), torn
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

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1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, toss pasta with beans and goat cheese.

2. Make dressing: In a bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard and season with salt and pepper. (To store,

Pop quiz: Which super-tasty main-course greens are famous for their irresistible dressing? If you said Caesar salad, you'd be right! Sarah Carey spiced up the classic recipe by adding roasted shrimp and chili-powder-dusted tortilla-chip croutons for a Southwestern twist on this craveable meal.

Caesar Salad with Spicy Shrimp

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4 corn tortillas (5-inch)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
1 large head romaine lettuce (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place tortillas on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon chili

Pass on McDonald's and opt for our Easy Eggs Florentine instead.
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Finally, there's somewhere to go after the hotel lobby: McDonald's is now serving breakfast after midnight in certain locations. [USA Today]

OMG. Paula Deen has branded her own butter (and it actually sounds kind of good). [Eater]

This has nothing to do with food but, Justin Bieber is going to space. Because when you have a dream, you should never say never. [Mashable]

Wine + Salad = A Pretty Solid Thursday. Food52 explores perfect pairings (which just happen to work wonderfully with our Light and Fresh menu this week). [Food52]

Hitting the road with your pooch? Here are some good ideas for feeding him while in transit. [thekitchn]

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A beautifully poached piece of salmon, clean tasting and light, is a terrific summer meal. The technique really has only one rule: Don't overcook. The salmon should be cooked ever so gently in barely simmering liquid until the center is just slightly translucent.

Salmon Salad with Parsley and Capers

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1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped capers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3 6-ounce fillets Simple Poached Salmon
1/2 cup fresh parsley

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1. In a large bowl, combine red onion, red-wine vinegar, capers, olive oil, and salt. Let stand 10 minutes. Add salmon and parsley.

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Sarah and Pat both agree: Skirt steak is one of the best cuts on the grill.
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Wondering what cut is best for a summer barbecue? Father-son butchers, Pat LaFreida Jr. and Pat LaFreida Sr., share some expertise on meat and grilling. [NYO]

Now that you gotten the grilling tips from serious professionals, check out our sister site, Martha Stewart.com's, seriously awesome guide to 20 things you didn't know you could grill. [Martha Stewart]

Move over cronuts, there are plenty of other delicious doughnut recipes out there. [Telegraph]

Simspons fans, have you always wanted a Krusty Burger? That and more are waiting at Universal Orlando's newly-opened Simpsons' Springfield area. [Laughing Squid via Bon Appetit]

Did you just graduate (or know someone who did)? This is required reading. [BuzzFeed]

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