This Pizza Bean Salad Is a High-Protein Twist on Your Favorite Comfort FoodtheSkimmItâs official: The âDBSâ has taken over TikTok. No, thatâs not the name of a K-pop group. Rather, âDBSâ stands for âdense bean salad,â the latest viral food trend. More of a salad formula than a specific recipe, the high-protein, high-fiber DBS â popularized by TikTok creator Violet Witchel â usually includes a variety of veggies, a zingy dressing, and yes, a lot of beans. Which brings us to Kale Me Maybeâs inventive Pizza Bean Salad. While itâs no substitute for actual pizza, it is a close second, thanks to the dishâs juicy tomatoes, crunchy green peppers, salty pepperoni, mozzarella globs, and fresh basil â all topped with a ridiculously delicious hot-honey oregano dressing. The Time Commitment: Under 20 minutes. Keep in mind, the lettuce-free salad will stay good for days â so double or triple the recipe and youâll have a few daysâ worth of lunches and/or dinners. Key Tips: Carina Wolff (aka Kale Me Maybe) uses Rancho Gordo Royal Corona Beans, but any big white- or cream-colored beans â including butter, cannellini, and great northern beans â will do. And to make this even heartier, consider adding marinated artichoke hearts, Castelvetrano olives, and roasted red peppers. Other Takes: The magic of the DBS is its versatility. Case in point: This simple and flavorful Zaâatar Butter Bean Salad and this Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad â both of which, in our experience, are best enjoyed straight from the mixing bowl. Meanwhile, this zesty Black Bean, Corn, and Red Pepper Salad somehow tastes even better the longer it sits. Same with this Tuna White Bean Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Basil, which comes together in 15 minutes and can be stuffed into a pita or piled on top of peppery arugula. And while you canât go wrong with any of Witchelâs salads, this Spicy Chipotle Chicken DBS is her âfavorite to date.â |
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Intermezzo by Sally RooneytheSkimmThe ultimate fall accessory isnât boot charms or Natalie Portmanâs âwitchyâ ribbon choker. Itâs a copy of Sally Rooneyâs highly Instagrammable, highly anticipated novel Intermezzo (as evidenced by Sarah Jessica Parker). In her latest emotionally devastating book, we meet Peter, a Dublin-based lawyer, and Ivan, his chess-obsessed younger brother â both of whom are managing their grief after the death of their father, and in typical Rooney fashion, fall into complicated relationships with each other, themselves, and a few women along the way. In other words, itâs the Rooney-est of Rooney novels or, as some are declaring, itâs âutterly perfect.â |
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This Coastal Spanish City Is Full of Surprises â And Delicious FoodtheSkimmPristine beaches, centuries-spanning architecture, and a world-renowned gastronomic scene are just a few of the reasons why San SebastiĂĄn (also known as Donostia) is worth a visit. This enchanting city-by-the-sea is located on the northern coast of Spain in the Basque Country, just 12 miles from the French border. PsstâŚthis clubwill email you when they find crazy good flight deals, like a roundtrip ticket to Spain from $291. Oh, and Skimmârs can try the club for just $1 â if you sign up by midnight tonight. đ If youâre a self-proclaimed beach bum, get a room at the Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra. The grand 19th-century building is set just steps from La Concha Bay on the seafront promenade. For something a little more tucked away, thereâs Mendi Argia, a former villa thatâs been restored into a boutique hotel. đď¸ Thereâs plenty of sea to go around in San SebastiĂĄn. Swim, paddleboard, or canoe at La Concha, a nearly mile-long golden sandy stretch in the center of the city book-ended by two stunning mountains. The waves over at Zurriola Beach make it a must for surfers, but amateur beach volleyball players will find plenty to enjoy as well. đ˘ For breathtaking views of San SebastiĂĄn, youâll want to visit Monte Igueldo Amusement Park. Yep, an amusement park. On top of a mountain. Take the 100-year-old wooden railway up to the scenic lookout, where youâll find 20 attractions, including a wooden roller coaster, bumper cars, and a lazy river ride. đ´ San SebastiĂĄn may have a lot of Michelin-starred restaurants to choose from, but thatâs not the only reason foodies should visit. Pintxos â bite-sized snacks typically served as appetizers over drinks â are a staple of the Basque Country, so be sure to take a guided tour of local bars to sample an assortment of these innovative creations. Ready to book your flights? You can get there for up to 90% less by trying this club for $1 by midnight tonight. Theyâll email you with almost-unbelievable flight deals from your home airport, like an under-$300 round trip to Spain. Itâs no wonder they have one million happy customers.* |
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We asked you to vote on an etiquette question youâd like answered. The winner was: Q: An emergency popped up, and I had to cancel my housekeeper at the last minute. Should I still pay them?âYour housekeeper relies heavily on your commitment, so unless you give [them] enough advance notice, where [they] can potentially find another job for that day, the right thing to do is to pay your housekeeper for the [canceled cleaning]. Another option would be to offer an alternative day that week or the following week to make up for the lost time. The bottom line: The appropriate and most respectful gesture is to cover the cost of your housekeeper if you changed plans at the last minute for whatever reason, including an emergency.â |
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