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Mondays are rough – especially when you have no idea what you’re going to make for dinner! Cooking and lifestyle expert Evette Rios stopped by TODAY to share a few chickpea-filled recipes that can be made ahead and enjoyed all week long. Her flavorful chickpea burgers with creamy sriracha sauce are perfect for a quick and convenient dinner. Make it tonight!

Committing to Meatless Monday is a great way to help the environment. Interested to know what more you could be doing? Take TODAY’s quiz!
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Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.
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Once you've mastered how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs, you need to learn how to peel them without making a mess. We’ve all been there — frustrated when we get chips of eggshell under our nails, digging in until our egg looks as traumatized as we feel.

First, use slightly older eggs because very fresh eggs are harder to peel. Next, start with boiling water -- not cold -- a method that’s nearly foolproof. You want to boil the eggs vigorously for 30 seconds, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover with a lid and cook for another 10 minutes.

Follow the link to see the rest of the steps, including why it’s better to peel eggs under water and how a spoon can help.
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My family is obsessed with this nutritionist-approved almond butter
No shame in our nut butter game.
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Ellen DeGeneres shares her picks for the ultimate Mother's Day gift
We mean really good.
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Flu season is now the longest in history, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the current flu season is the longest in history at 21 weeks and counting. At least 36 million flu cases have been reported.
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