Photo: Lynn AndrianiBy Lynn Andriani

1. Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil
Put a pot of water on to boil. Separately, sauté 10 whole peeled garlic cloves in olive oil. Cook the pasta, drain and then toss with the garlic, grated Parmesan, a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper and chopped parsley. Depending on how much cheese you use, you may not need to add salt.

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2. Chicken Sausage Hash
Use chicken sausage that's fully cooked (this is the only way we've ever seen it sold), so all you have to do is warm it. Brown the sausage in some olive oil, take it out of the pan and add peeled, diced turnips. Let the vegetables brown for a few minutes, then pour in a cup of apple cider. Scrape up any bits of sausage or turnip that have stuck to the pan, season with salt and pepper, put the lid on and simmer until the turnips are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and keep simmering until the cider reduces to a glaze. Put the sausage back in the pan and continue cooking

Is Mercury messing with you? Have you noticed that your carefully mapped out plans are going awry or your computer has been crashing at the worst possible moment lately? Maybe your credit card payment really did get lost in the mail. Have you and your best friend's daily e-mails suddenly turned sour? This spring's Mercury retrograde began on March 12 – so you could blame it all on your horoscope being out of whack.

And you could have an excuse for more annoyances. The planet doesn't do a U-turn until April 4.

Astrologists describe planet Mercury as the ruler of communication and transportation. Three to four times a year, it appears to stop in the sky and travel backward through the constellations of the zodiac for approximately three weeks. This retrograde motion spells bad news for all of us tech dependent, over-sharers who live, labor, and love in the age of high-speed connectivity.

Related: Good Heavens! Oldest Known Astrologer's Board Discovered

Now would be a good time to send your inner control freak

New cooks and advanced ones alike can benefit from easy dishes and recipes for weeknight mealsCooking can seem scary at times, perhaps overwhelming, but it can also be a lot of fun. When adding a dash of this and a pinch of that, who doesn't feel like a witch brewing some magical concoction in a cauldron? OK, maybe that's my imagination and love of Harry Potter running wild…

But even for cooks who aren't looking to push the boundaries of recipes as we know them or spin out to make twists and tweaks of their own, there are some basic ingredients and dishes that can be whipped up by probably anyone - and we mean anyone.

Click here for the 10 Easiest Foods to Cook

Of course, there's always room for error. In brainstorming this story, at least one member of the editorial team would add whenever an option was mentioned, "Well, I have had bad pasta before," or, "I had the worst cookies one time." So yes, it is of course possible to mess these foods up and, we probably asked a very particular group of people, but we've also provided tips from experts and pros on how to do it right

By Wendy Manwarren, REDBOOK

Experts, readers, and REDBOOK staffers share their best stay-organized secrets. Your sock drawer will never be the same again. (And that's a good thing.)

Do One Small Organizational Task

1. Maximize wall space in an entryway with cut-to-fit lattice from your local home-improvement store or garden center. Thread S-hooks through the slats to hang baskets filled with scarves, hats, and Rover's leash. Lattice, $18; Lowe's stores. Green "Carrie" baskets, $39 each; unicahome.com.

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2. Do one small organizational task daily, no matter how small. Clean out one drawer or the top tier of the spice rack. Just think: After a month, you'll have checked 30 things off your to-do list.

3. Open the mail over the shredder or recycling bin, and get rid of the junk immediately. This forces you to make quick and definitive decisions so nothing piles up in your hallway or anywhere else.

Make Quick Organizing

Beyond busy? 18 ways to beat the clock.
By Sharon Franke

Save time1. If you're always searching for a pen, stock one in every pocketbook, and put one in your checkbook.

2. Store buttons in clear pill dispensers so you can easily spot the one you need.

3. Schedule your next haircut before you leave the salon.

4. Keep scissors in every room - that way, you won't waste time trying to find them if you have to open a package, cut a tag, or quickly wrap a gift.

5. Buy stamps, print labels, and arrange package pickups at usps.com.

6. When you find a useful number in the phone book, highlight it so it'll pop out the next time.

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7. Skip the photo store. Order prints from an online service such as snapfish.com, the top scorer in GH Research Institute tests.

8. Reserve books online instead of driving over to the library to do it in person. (You can renew books online too.)

9. Stash lint rollers in lots of places (the laundry room, closets, your car's glove compartment) so

Next time you're in a hurry, fuel up with these quick yet healthy fast food breakfast options. You'll be pleasantly surprised. -By Karen Ansel, RD

Breakfast On-the-Go
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but it's also the one we have the least time for. But before you go without-or grab an oversized bagel or donut-check out the latest fast food offerings. Many are actually good for you and slimming too.

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Starbucks: Protein Plate
When it comes to breakfast on the run, it can be hard to find one with plenty of protein that's not also oozing with saturated fat. Enter Starbucks' Protein Plate, an energizing combo of fruit, peanut butter, a hard cooked egg, and a mini bagel. Together these deliver the perfect balance of protein, complex carbs and healthy fats to help you power through your morning. One serving provides 370 calories, 5 grams of fiber, 17 grams each of protein and fat, and 5 grams of saturated fat. Pair it

Follow these easy fitness tips to make your abs workout more effective, so that you have more time to show them off!

By Jennipher Walters for SHAPE magazine.

Hunger hits hardest after a session in the gym. Avoid ruining your calorie count with these sensible snacks that are high in protein, calcium, and fiber. Finally you can keep your energy up so that your weight will stay down.

Snack 1: Edamame

Soybeans are a satisfying source of fiber, protein and amino acids. All those nutrients ensure your heart stays healthy and your bones are strong.

Snack 2: Chocolate Milk

Mixing the antioxidant power of dark chocolate and the calcium of milk helps your muscles recover from a long workout. So go ahead, rock a milk mustache again.

Read More: 101 Must-Follow Diet Tips

Snack 3:Hard Boiled Egg

Eggs get a bad rap for their cholesterol content. But at 78 calories, one boiled egg packs a protein punch that will fill you up between meals

Snack 4: Greek Yogurt

This divine dairy snack is perfect for after your morning run. Top with fruit and granola to add extra health benefits to this cholesterol free food.

Read More: 33 Foods to Stay Young

Snack 5: