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Crispy Honey-Harissa Glazed Chickpea Bowls
There are three things to know about this bowl before making it…
The first is that it is GREAT. I always think I’m going to want rice or bread with it, but the yogurt and chickpeas join forces to deliver a highly satisfying, legitimately filling meal.
Next, you want the chickpeas to be crunchy-crispy, which means they should be almost dark brown when you take them out of the oven. To that end, make sure your chickpeas are as dry as possible before they go into the oven in the first place, whether you are using canned or from-scratch beans.
Lastly, the heat level of harissa, the North African red pepper paste that should be in everyone’s refrigerator, varies from brand to brand, so you’ll want to taste the glaze and toss into the chickpeas accordingly.
Crispy Honey-Harissa Glazed Chickpea Bowls with Yogurt & Mint
Serves 4
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3 cups cooked chickpeas, or 2 (15-ounce) cans, drained and rinsed, patted completely dry or air-dried for as long as possible
1⁄3 cup plus 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons harissa paste
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 large head Bibb lettuce, torn into pieces (about 8 cups)
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 1½ lemons)
Heaping ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (any fat content, but I like at least 2%)
¼ small red onion, minced
½ cup chopped fresh mint
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with foil.
Spread the chickpeas on the lined pan and toss with 1⁄3 cup of the olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast until the chickpeas are crunchy-crispy, about 30 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes to prevent sticking. Meanwhile, line a medium bowl with paper towels and have near the oven.
While the chickpeas are roasting, in a small saucepan, combine the harissa, honey, brown sugar, and some salt and simmer over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved completely. Remove the pan from the heat and while the glaze is warm, stir in the butter.
When the chickpeas are done, make a “chute” out of the foil and pour the chickpeas into the towel-lined bowl, lightly blotting any excess oil. Let sit for a minute to drain, then slip the paper towel out of the bowl. Season the crispy chickpeas with salt and pepper.
Depending on how spicy your harissa is, and how spicy you like your food, start by adding 2 tablespoons of the glaze to the chickpeas, and gently tossing. (They should be glazey, not goopy.) Taste and add more glaze as desired.
Divide the lettuce among four bowls, season each with salt, pepper, about 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil, tossing to combine. Divide the glazed chickpeas among the bowls and top with dollops of yogurt, minced onion, mint, parsley, and more black pepper.
P.S. How to upgrade a regular green salad and more chickpea dinners.
(Photo by Christine Han.)
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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