August 2018 Magazine Features

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August 2018 Recipe Index

Jennifer Causey

Find all the healthy recipes from Cooking Light's August 2018 issue.

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18 Ways to Make Better Use of Pistachios

Jennifer Causey

In addition to being the lowest-calorie nut, pistachios pack a balanced mix of heart-healthy fat, gut-friendly fiber, and eye-healthy antioxidants. Here's how to get this great ingredient into your food.

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Make a Big Batch of This Mediterranean Pasta Salad for an Easy Summer Dinner

Caitlin Bensel

Enjoy the dog days of the season with this portable, vegetable-filled dinner.

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Marinades Work Best on Skewered Meat. Here's Why

Caitlin Bensel

To get a tasty marinade, surface area and soaking time are key.

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Do You Really Burn the Fish When You Blacken It? Yes

Caitlin Bensel

Pick a spice blend, and then, literally, burn the fish fillet. Voilà—a fantastic dinner is served.

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Can a Fish-Focused Diet Save Our Oceans?

Bestselling author and James Beard Award winner Paul Greenberg's third seafood book, The Omega Principle: Seafood and the Quest for a Long Life and a Healthier Planet, dives deep into the environmental damage wrought by the global surge in omega-3 supplements and nets some intriguing solutions.

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How to Help Anxious Pets Learn to Stay Home Alone

Janie Airey

Learn how to help dogs and cats cope with separation anxiety.

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6 Tips to Help Your Kids Get Better Sleep

Cristina Iranzo

Sleep is important, especially for developing brains.

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8 Fish-Free Ways to Up Your Omega-3 Intake

Zen Rial

Here's how to get the heart-healthy benefits of these famous fats even if seafood isn't your thing.

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5 Easy Ways to Spruce up Your Kid's Lunchbox

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Better equipment makes it easier to pack a nutritious lunch—for your kids, or yourself. Here are five practical products for storing, reheating, and keeping food fresh.

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These Are the 4 Most Popular Kinds of Seafood—and Exactly How to Prepare Them

Jennifer Causey

We've got a dozen no-fuss recipes to help you make the most of salmon, shrimp, tilapia, and tuna.

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Steal This Chef's Perfect 5-Course End-of-Summer Feast

Greg DuPree

New England chef Ana Sortun’s menu features the best seasonal offerings from land and sea. It’s perfect for a casual, elegant gathering with friends.New England chef Ana Sortun’s menu features the best seasonal offerings from land and sea. It’s perfect for a casual, elegant gathering with friends.

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August 2018 Magazine Features

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August 2018 Recipe Index

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18 Ways to Make Better Use of Pistachios

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Make a Big Batch of This Mediterranean Pasta Salad for an Easy Summer Dinner

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Marinades Work Best on Skewered Meat. Here's Why

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Do You Really Burn the Fish When You Blacken It? Yes

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Can a Fish-Focused Diet Save Our Oceans?

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How to Help Anxious Pets Learn to Stay Home Alone

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6 Tips to Help Your Kids Get Better Sleep

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8 Fish-Free Ways to Up Your Omega-3 Intake

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5 Easy Ways to Spruce up Your Kid's Lunchbox

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These Are the 4 Most Popular Kinds of Seafood—and Exactly How to Prepare Them

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Steal This Chef's Perfect 5-Course End-of-Summer Feast

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August 2018 Magazine Features

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August 2018 Recipe Index

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18 Ways to Make Better Use of Pistachios

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Make a Big Batch of This Mediterranean Pasta Salad for an Easy Summer Dinner

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Marinades Work Best on Skewered Meat. Here's Why

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Do You Really Burn the Fish When You Blacken It? Yes

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Can a Fish-Focused Diet Save Our Oceans?

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How to Help Anxious Pets Learn to Stay Home Alone

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6 Tips to Help Your Kids Get Better Sleep

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8 Fish-Free Ways to Up Your Omega-3 Intake

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5 Easy Ways to Spruce up Your Kid's Lunchbox

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These Are the 4 Most Popular Kinds of Seafood—and Exactly How to Prepare Them

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Steal This Chef's Perfect 5-Course End-of-Summer Feast

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