Good Housekeeping November/December 2023

KALE & PEAR SALAD Heat oven to 450°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss 1 delicata squash (seeded and sliced into ½-in.-thick half-moons) with 2 tsp olive oil and ¼ tsp kosher salt. Roast, flipping halfway through, until tender, 15 to 18 min. In large bowl, whisk 1½ Tbsp each fresh lemon juice and oil, 1 tsp each Dijon mustard and pure maple syrup and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Add 12 oz lacinato kale, 1 pear and ¼ cup smoked almonds (all chopped). Toss with roasted squash. PARMESAN SQUASH RINGS Heat oven to 425°F. In shallow bowl, stir together 2 tsp za’atar, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp pepper and ⅓ cup olive oil. In second shallow bowl, place 1¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese. Dip 2 delicata squash (about…

THE FIRST TIME I PROPERLY CELEBRATED AMERICAN THANKSGIVING was not that long ago. As a U.S. citizen who grew up in another country (where we carve our turkeys and offer up thanks in early October), I was excited to join my American cousins and get the full experience. Because many of them live in Houston, my excursion also entailed a big Tex-Mex night out and a trip to their favorite BBQ joint. But on the big day it was all football, turkey, vegetable casseroles and more stuffing than I’d ever seen — plus, a counter full of delicious pies! Since moving back to the States, I now celebrate two Thanksgivings. Sometimes at our home in the Northeast, sometimes down the street at a neighbor’s, occasionally in Canada…and a couple of…

Country music icon, actress, author and humanitarian Dolly Parton, 77, can now add a new line to her résumé: rock star. Parton’s 49th studio album and first rock album, Rockstar, will be released on November 17; it features 30 tracks, including collaborations with Paul McCartney, Debbie Harry, Steven Tyler and Ann Wilson as well as with some big names in country (Emmylou Harris and Sheryl Crow among them). Recently, Good Housekeeping Group Digital Director (and Dolly devotee) Lauren Matthews appeared on TalkShopLive, an online livestream home shopping platform, with Parton and host Nancy O’Dell to tout Parton’s new album as well as Parton’s recent book Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones. The segment also gave Good Housekeeping the opportunity to surprise the star with yet another accolade: the Good…

Scent Stars 1. BODY GLOW A fresh way to wear fragrance, this opulent body gel scents skin with a classic, sophisticated floral-musk aroma, softens it with glycerin and makes it gleam thanks to pearlescent particles. CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE PEARLY BODY GEL, $100, CHANEL.COM 2. RICH SUDS This jewel-esque ornament holds a gold-flecked bodywash perfumed with juicy citrus and warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) to bring a little holiday spirit to your shower. MOLTON BROWN MARVELLOUS MANDARIN & SPICE FESTIVE BAUBLE, $19, MOLTONBROWN.COM 3. LIQUID GOLD The iconic Dior J’adore perfume gets a couture transformation via concentrated, powerful notes of jasmine, rose and orange blossom in a sculptural bottle adorned with a golden “necklace.” DIOR L’OR DE J’ADORE, $170, DIOR.COM 4. BOTTLED BOUQUET Treat a flower lover to this vibrant fragrance, an…

@APRILFRANZINO Q How do I find a red lipstick that looks good on me? — LIZ B. A: Nothing says “festive” like red lips–but wearing the bold color can be tricky. To identify your best match, first choose your desired formula: Pick a matte lipstick if you prefer a muted look, a shine finish if you like a glossier effect (or if your lips tend to be dry, as this is more softening) and a satin finish if you gravitate toward something in the middle with a hint of shimmer. To zero in on your most flattering color, consider your skin tone: “If your skin is fair, opt for a cherry red hue with blue undertones; for medium or olive skin, go with an orangey red; and try a deeper…

Face Lasers Formerly available only via skin professionals to treat a range of concerns from acne scarring to smoothing wrinkles, face lasers are now available for home use. “Lasers transmit a single wavelength of light to a specific target in the skin,” says Ravi R. Patel, M.D., a dermatologist and founder of House of Dermatology in Alpharetta, GA. “They are designed to safely, effectively and efficiently rejuvenate skin by stimulating cells to initiate their own healing and renewal processes.” GOOD FOR: Smoothing lines, evening skin tone and texture, firming WHAT TO EXPECT: “With many devices you’ll initially feel warmth at the treatment site, and skin can become pink for a few hours,” Dr. Patel says. That’s because some lasers “use heat to stimulate collagen production, targeting fine lines and wrinkles,”…