Table of contents for June 2016 in Real Simple

A I think of what my family and friends would say if they had to go through mine after I am gone. In recent years, I've had to clean out a lot of closets, after my parents, in-laws, and husband passed away. I'm sure there were things I encountered that they would have preferred to take care of themselves. I've vowed to go through mine every year to organize and declutter as needed—to spare others from doing the task. KATHE NYLEN, Las Vegas, Nevada With a time-saving trick. I have one spot on my clothing rack where I put empty hangers. It cuts down on overall clutter and makes hanging up clean laun-dry a cinch. HEATHER PHIPPS, Houston, Texas TURN TO PAGE 138 TO SEE HOW RS EDITORS TRANSFORMED SOME…

RS PICK: Seltzer brands are generally comparable, but we love Boylan Bottling for its old-fashioned glass bottle. 3 QUICK IDEAS RECIPE Chocolate egg cream Stir together ½ cup whole milk and ¼ cup chocolate syrup in a chilled 12-oz. glass. Stirring vigorously, slowly add ¼ cup chilled seltzer. Serves 1. EASY UPGRADE The lightest pancakes Stir 2 cups flour, 2 tsp. sugar, 1½ tsp. baking powder, and 1 tsp. salt together in a bowl. Whisk together ½ cup milk and 2 eggs in a separate bowl; stir in ¾ cup seltzer. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture. Gently stir in 3 Tbsp. melted butter; let stand 5 minutes. Pour ¼ cupful per pancake on a hot nonstick griddle and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with…

FLOWER ARRANGER To keep flimsy blooms perky and upright, cut out a section of the bag and stretch it over the mouth of a Mason jar. Hold it in place by screwing on a canning-jar band (from a jar with a two-part lid). Trim away any excess material. Poke stems through the mesh openings. BEACH SACK Give your little one a mesh bag to collect beach treasures, then simply shake out or rinse out the excess sand before bringing it all home. BIRD FEEDER Fill a mesh bag with unsalted peanuts (shelled or unshelled) or dried fruit, knot the top, and hang from a sturdy tree branch. Birds will peck through the openings to retrieve the tasty treats. FOOT LOOFAH Can't find your pumice stone? You can exfoliate…

1 HOT-AND-COLD LUNCH BOX Forget the thermos and the cooler. Send your child to camp with this compact, BPA-free kit. A snap-in insulated container keeps soup warm for up to four hours and pops out when a sandwich is preferred. In three colors. $40, omielife.com. 2 EVERY-LAST-BIT SCOOP This clever teeny spoon has a flexible silicone head, so you'll never get stuck in a jam trying to get to the bottom of the marmalade jar. Standing jam spreader, $13, momastore.org. 3 SMART SUITCASE Eliminate airport annoyances with this hard-case spinner. Not only does it weigh itself but it also has an accompanying iOS app that calculates the wait time of TSA lines and locates your luggage if it doesn't arrive at the baggage claim. In seven colors and two finishes.…

My dad and his wife recently bought a lovely lake house. Unfortunately, they treat it like a museum: no wrinkles on the sofa, strict shower times, etc. We respect that it's their house, but the rules make it no fun to visit, especially for my kids, who are 12 and 14. I don't want to hurt my dad's feelings, though. And him visiting us is not an option, as he has a bad back and doesn't travel well. H. D. Your father is lucky to have you—a daughter who respects his way of life, cares about his feelings, and wants to visit him. But this does not sound like a tenable way to vacation. Can you afford to book a nearby hotel or rental house? If so, then do it,…

HOME + Surprising, just-right gifts for summer hosts, grads, dads, and more 63 + THE VETS WILL SEE YOU NOW 78 + HABITS OF HIGHLY ORGANIZED PEOPLE 75 FAMILY + TIPS FOR A GREAT FAMILY VACATION 103 BEAUTY + PRETTY SMART 83 + THE BEST FACIAL SUNSCREENS 98 10 SUN-PROTECTION MISTAKES YOUR DERMA TOLOGIST WANTS YOU TO STOP MAKING 91 FASHION 9 PIECES, 1 COMPLETE SUMMER WARDROBE 111 HEALTH + VACATION-PREP WORKOUT 121 WORK & MONEY + THE VIEW FROM HERE: LEILA JANAH 127 + BE A GIVER, BUT NOT A DOORMAT 132 + SHIFT YOUR MONEY MIND-SET 130 + ASK BUCKY 128…

1 MOST MAKEUP-FRIENDLY Coola SPF 30 Organic Makeup Setting Spray No more meltdowns. Mist this cucumber-infused spray onto skin to lock in makeup and add sun protection. Make a few passes across your face, then spritz again to reapply every few hours. TO BUY: $36, coola suncare.com. 2 MOST GENTLE Kiehl's Super Fluid UV Mineral Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Titanium dioxide (a mineral that forms a barrier to reflect ultraviolet rays from skin), antioxidants, and vitamin E come in a tinted matte lotion. "It didn't irritate my finicky skin," a tester said. TO BUY: $38, kiehls.com. 3 BEST ANTI-AGING Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart SPF 50 Worth the splurge, this tinted fluid has enzymes and antioxidants to protect skin from pollution and neutralize free-radical damage for a more even-toned…

SO MANY OF US tend to save certain activities for vacations only—from lifting 30-pound luggage to fitting in a swim before taking a 15-mile hike. But doing so could put a kink in more than your vacation plans. "Sudden increases in activity can lead to overuse injuries," says Miho J. Tanaka, M.D., the director of the Johns Hopkins Women's Sports Medicine Program, in Baltimore. Each year, nearly 800,000 women ages 25 to 54 visit the ER for some type of "overexertion" issue, such as strains and sprains, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's injury center. Stay healthy by doing these activity-specific stretches a few times a week before your next getaway. TO GET LIMBER FOR TENNIS, GOLF TRY THIS POSE REVOLVED TRIANGLE WHY IT HELPS: "This pose…

EPIC (WORK) FAIL "I had my students cleaning our fourth-grade classroom at the end of a school day to prepare for parent-teacher conferences. One student found a stainless-steel water bottle tucked away and opened the top to rinse it out. As soon as she unscrewed the cap, there was an audible boom! and chunks of month-old, curdled chocolate milk flew everywhere, even hitting the ceiling. The worst smell filled the room instantly. The odor wafted through the halls within seconds, then through the air vents, making the entire building stink. The smell stuck around for parent-teacher conferences and made my room a hazard zone. I had teachers thanking me later. Apparently the smell cut their conferences nice and short." —KATIE S., VIA FACEBOOK ADAPT THE ASK When someone requests a…

+ YASMIN LEUTWYLER, AGE 20, WITH HER FATHER, PHOTOGRAPHER HENRY LEUTWYLER; 2016. WALKING TO TEMPLE EACH SATURDAY MORNING of my childhood, I walked to our New Jersey synagogue with my father. He wore a dark suit, and I dressed in my Sabbath finery, and together we made our way up Revere Drive, across Nottingham Way, and down Westminster Avenue to Temple Shomrei Torah. The walk took no more than 15 minutes. Now I do the calculation: 15 minutes there, 15 minutes back—a half hour, once a week, multiplied by months, years. We walked for hundreds of hours, my father and I. Picture us: a tall, balding man, his head covered by a yarmulke; a small, blond girl who felt safe and beloved in his shadow. Although he was a religious…

Quick Cooking [x] Healthy Pick [x] Freezable [] Make Ahead [x] Big Batch [] Slow Cooker [] One Pot [] Whole-Grain [] Vegetarian [] Gluten-Free [] ACTIVE TIME 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES SERVES 4 1 cup jasmine rice 3 Tbsp. canola oil 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil 2 lb. Japanese eggplant, cut into 1-in. cubes 1 lb. chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-in. pieces 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger ½ tsp. crushed red pepper 1 bunch scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce COOK the rice according to the package directions. MEANWHILE, heat a large wok or stainless-steel skillet over high. Add the canola oil, sesame oil, eggplant, and chicken to the wok and cook, stirring often, until evenly cooked…

[x] Quick Cooking [x] Healthy Pick [] Freezable [] Make Ahead [] Big Batch [] Slow Cooker [] One Pot [x] Whole-Grain [] Vegetarian [] Gluten-Free ACTIVE TIME 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES SERVES 4 ¾ cup bulgur ½ cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 12 radishes, quartered 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided ½ tsp. black pepper, divided 2 tsp. ground cumin 4 6-oz. boneless, skinless cod fillets 1 avocado, chopped COOK the bulgur according to the package directions. Toss the cilantro, vinegar, radishes, jalapeño, 4 tablespoons of the oil, ½ teaspoon of the salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cooked bulgur and toss again.…

Make it last Wrap unwashed stems in a plastic bag and keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. Or freeze chopped stalks on a sheet tray, then transfer to a heavy-duty plastic bag; freeze for up to 6 months. See red—or green Look for firm, medium-size stalks. (Extra-fat ones can be stringy.) If you find green stalks, don't be put off. This variety never develops a red color, but it tastes the same. Remove any brown or soft spots with a vegetable peeler, then wash the stalks well and trim the ends before using. 1 Savory rhubarb-fennel tart Place 1 sheet PUFF PASTRY on a baking sheet; prick with a fork. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes; cool. Combine ¾ cup each of sliced RHUBARB and FENNEL, 2…

Shown here (from left): Sherry Cobbler, Pimm's Royale, and Bicicleta. HOST THE ULTIMATE BRUNCH Warmer weather means that you can finally eat outside—and what better meal to enjoy outdoors than a leisurely Sunday brunch? Whether you're celebrating Dad or hosting a casual get-together with friends, mix up one of five new cocktails to elevate the experience. For the recipes, visit realsimple.com/brunchcocktails. GEMS FROM DAD In honor of Father's Day, we asked our Facebook fans for the best advice they've ever received from their dads. Amie Garrett Grayson "Save for the future. You might not be able to plan everything, but you can be ready for it." Mary Shields Talalay "No matter how little money or time you have, there is always time and money to help the less fortunate." Nicole…

When you cup a seashell to your ear and hear waves crashing, it's fun to think that there's some watery mysticism at play. But the real reason, of course, is straight-up science. Trevor Cox, the author of The Sound Book and a professor of acoustic engineering at the University of Salford, in the United Kingdom, explains that the hard, curved, multisurface interior of a spiral shell makes it an excellent sound enhancer. When ambient noise—not just beach sounds but also the rumble of traffic, the hum of a computer, or the whir of an air conditioner—enters the shell's cavity, it bounces around, producing a sound simi-lar to that of pounding waves. The larger the shell, the deeper and more oceanlike the pitch, which is why a Lord of the Flies–ian…

HOW TO BEGIN: Grab a sample—say, a shopping list—and see if you can spot patterns. "Take the whole composition into consideration—size, style, letter forms—to get a full interpretation of your character traits," says Lowe. Some letters, such as I and Y, can be particularly telling. Trust us—you'll never read a thank-you note the same way again. STYLE Maintains the penmanship taught in school: Prefers to stick to a familiar framework. Simplified writing, free of loops and nonessential strokes: Quick thinker, impatient. Elaborate handwriting: Keeping up appearances is important. SIZE Very small: Modest. Large: Attention-seeking. SLANT Slants to the right: Generally reacts outwardly. Slants to the left: Tends to hold things inside. The farther to the right or left writing slants, the more emotionally reactive the writer is. Straight up and…

HOW CAN I FIND SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD OPTIONS? For seafood to be considered sustainable, it must be caught or farmed in a way that doesn't harm the environment and in which fish can thrive in the future, says Jennifer Dianto Kemmerly, the director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program. These eco-friendly tips will help you navigate the potentially murky waters. USE YOUR SMARTPHONE. What's sustainable one day may not be the next, so download the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch app to stay abreast. Alaskan salmon and Pacific cod are usually smart picks. LOOK FOR LABELS from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). Fisheries using these identifiers are independently monitored. However, labels like "fair trade" and "dolphin safe" don't necessarily address all issues, says…

PORCELAIN PEBBLE BUD VASES Bring your host a pretty, hand-painted vessel (or a few) to round out her home's earthy-elegant vibe. Porcelain vases, from $25 each, globaltable.com. newlyweds GIFTS FOR NEWLYWEDS 1 CABANA-STRIPE TOWEL This soft linen find will be a favorite for eternity. Beyond the pool or bath, it's a beach blanket or a sofa throw. Sur la Mer travel towel, $120, hedgehouseusa.com. 2 LEGO CITY A construct-your-own keepsake of a meaningful spot—NYC, Venice, Berlin—for the pair building a life together. LEGO Architecture Skyline Models, from $30 each, shop.lego.com. 3 COLOR-BLOCK KEY FOB They'll fall in love with these painted leather beauties, each with a swiveling brass clasp. Add a monogram for $8. Tango clip fob, $34, sonofasailor.co. 4 INDOOR INSTAGARDEN Help them put down roots (of fittonia, arrowhead,…

Makes scents Want a new perfume, but don't know where to start? Pinrose Parfum A-Go-Go Kit ($24, sephora.com) contains 20 individually wrapped, single-use scented wipes in a cute case so you can try them before you buy a bottle. Great for travel, they range from floral to sexy, fruity to clean. SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED IT'S HAPPY HOUR AT ANY HOUR WITH LANCÔME JUICY SHAKER PIGMENT-INFUSED BI-PHASED LIP OIL ($21 EACH, LANCOME-USA.COM). SHAKE TO MIX APRICOT AND ALMOND OILS WITH THE PIGMENT, THEN GLIDE ONTO LIPS FOR A SMIDGE OF COLOR, SHINE, AND FRUITY FLAVOR. JUST PLAIN FUN. Facial in a bottle Apply a thin layer of StriVectin Oxygen Infusion Smoothing Mask ($79, strivectin.com) over clean, dry skin, then enjoy a bubbling sensation as beta hydroxy acids gently exfoliate to make…

MEET THE HAMMONDS. A FAMILY OF FIVE WITH A FULL-TO-BURSTING LIFE—AND FULL- TO-BURSTING CLOSETS TO MATCH. Blair, a pediatrician, and Scott, an attorney, live in Larchmont, New York,with their three kids (clockwise from top): Spencer, 7; Callie, 9; and Charlie, 1. AFTER ROOMY MASTER CLOSET Thinking out of the "box"—and into the adjacent alcove—turned Blair's narrow closet into an open, airy dressing area. Real Simple filled out the nook with a seven-foot shelving unit to structure Blair's footwear, placing a storage bench nearby to house overflow (and to offer a place to sit while putting on shoes). The closet's interior shelves were few and far between. We added three more shelves, cut to fit from a hardware store and installed with L-brackets, which make for shorter, neater stacks of folded…

TRY THIS WITH ONION RINGS + SPARKLING WATER TRY THIS WITH FRESH PEACHES + LEMONADE Grilled grouper banh mi with carrot-scallion slaw and spicy mayo TRY THIS WITH SLICED MANGO + ICED TEA TRY THIS WITH CHOPPED PAPAYA + MEXICAN SODA HOW TO MAKE A GREAT GRILLED SANDWICH The secret ingredient It's sauce—and it's so much better than basic mayo or mustard. Use these recipes on the sandwiches in this story or in the other ways suggested below. (Better make a double batch.) Store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. LEMON AÏOLI Stir together 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, and ¼ cup fresh lemon juice. OTHER USES: Serve with smoked salmon, spread on avocado toast, or mix into deviled-egg filling. CILANTRO CREAM Stir together 1 cup…

[x] Quick Cooking [x] Healthy Pick [] Freezable [] Make Ahead [] Big Batch [] Slow Cooker [] One Pot [] Whole-Grain [] Vegetarian [] Gluten-Free ACTIVE TIME 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 20 MINUTES SERVES 4 1 large shallot 1 lb. ground sirloin ½ tsp. kosher salt, divided ½ tsp. black pepper, divided 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, divided 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 lb. small yellow potatoes, sliced ½ lb. thin green beans 4 large potato rolls 2 cups fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, or a mix) 2 tsp. lemon juice SLICE the shallot in half. Finely chop one half; thinly slice the other. Set aside. COMBINE the ground sirloin, ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper, the chopped shallots, and 1 tablespoon of the mustard in a…

[x] Quick Cooking [x] Healthy Pick [x] Freezable [x] Make Ahead [] Big Batch [] Slow Cooker [] One Pot [] Whole-Grain [x] Vegetarian [] Gluten-Free ACTIVE TIME 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES SERVES 4 1 cup ditalini pasta (about 5 oz.) 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, chopped 3 cups chopped yellow squash (about 2 medium) 6 cups vegetable stock 2 cups frozen baby lima beans, thawed ¾ tsp. kosher salt 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-in. pieces 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 oz. Parmesan cheese, shaved (about ¼ cup) 1 tsp. black pepper COOK the pasta until al dente, according to the package directions. MEANWHILE, heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add the…

REAL SIMPLE ROAD TEST 1 BEST FLAVORED G. H. Cretors Chicago Mix A mash-up of traditional gift-tin popcorns: caramel and aged Cheddar. Staffers kept stealing handfuls of this irresistible, salty-sweet duo. TO BUY: $4 for a 7.5-ounce bag, supermarkets. 2 BEST SALTED Angie's Boomchickapop Sea Salt Popcorn Others were bland or burnt, but this one tasted fresh-popped, even days after the bag was opened. The airy kernels have just the right amount of salt. TO BUY: $3.50 for a 4.8-ounce bag, supermarkets. 3 BEST BUTTER Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Butter Microwave Popcorn Want a movie theater–ish indulgence? This is your pick: fluffy, golden kernels with just the right amount of butter flavor. TO BUY: $2.50 for three 3.3-ounce bags, supermarkets. 4 BEST ORGANIC Quinn Parmesan & Rosemary As close to stove-popped…

This month, 10 writers and photographers celebrate the beautiful traditions that bind fathers and daughters. And here at Real Simple, we've got some beautiful stories of our own. Happy Father's Day! TURN TO PAGE 156 TO SEE WHAT I MEAN. artist acolyte When we first moved to the U.S. from Moscow, my father taught group painting classes at our home on the weekends as a side gig. The students were all teenagers. Though I was only four or five years old, my father would always set up a spot for me to paint with the group so that I was included. We didn't have very much space in the apartment, so he built me a bunk bed from scratch that had a ladder, a monkey bar, and a little workstation…

RUNWAY INSPIRATION Models at the Lacoste spring 2016 show looked tomboy cool with fresh faces and statement-making, brushed-up brows. 1 Draw the line Brush brows up and over with a spoolie (a bare mascara wand) to create your shape and control any rogue hairs. Then, using a fine-tipped brow pencil, fill in any sparse areas with short, hairlike strokes. Try L'Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Definer ($9 at drugstores). If you're blond, opt for a color one to two shades deeper than your hair. Redheads look best with an auburn tone, while brunets should choose a shade that matches their natural hair color. 2 Get set. Using a tinted gel, comb through brows. The bristles grab onto hairs and coat them with color, making them appear fuller. Glossier Boy Brow ($16,…

13TH CENTURY The Catholic Church declares that a wedding must be officiated by a priest. Before this, marriage was often a contractual agreement between the groom and the bride's father and usually included the exchange of land or money. Smushing cake in a loved one's face probably originated with the ancient Romans, who would break cake above the bride's head. The shower of crumbs symbolized good fortune. 14TH TO 15TH CENTURIES In England, weddings are more rowdy than romantic, says Stephanie Coontz, Ph.D., the author of Marriage, a History. Guests tear at the bride's dress, since snagging a scrap is considered good luck. Eventually, to keep the gown intact, a new ritual is born: The bride throws her bouquet from a distance, while the groom tosses her garter. 1840 White…

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Next time you find yourself feeling annoyed by a noisy environment—voices, phones, traffic, lawn mowers—try this one-minute exercise to shift your experience. The idea is to tune in to sounds around you rather than attempting to shut them out. Sit up tall, close your eyes, and let your face relax. (You might feel a connection between your jaw releasing and your ears softening.) Breathe naturally and think of yourself as a sort of receiver, taking in all the sounds around you. Try not to favor one kind of sound over another. Whether it's chatter or clanging or honking, just hear it. Is it possible to experience this "noise" the same way you might experience the sound of a river flowing? Can you relax and accept what's around you without wishing…

No. 1 Organized people avoid the big black hole. A vast, open storage area invites mess. It's tempting to fill all that empty space with items that don't belong together, just because they fit—but once you do that, finding anything becomes a big chore. Compartments and containers are your fix. Add bins to an armoire to separate table linens (runners, napkins) from table accents (candlesticks, vases). Keep small pouches in a large handbag so pens, keys, and lip glosses don't get jumbled at the bottom. No. 2 Organized people trick themselves with treats. Attach a reward to a tedious task: Tell yourself that you can get a pedicure after you've organized the garage or watch The Blacklist after you've done the laundry and you'll actually follow through. No. 3 Organized…

Burn notice: Skin-cancer rates continue to climb. They're up more than 300 percent over the past three decades. YOU DON'T PUT ON ENOUGH You've heard that one shot glass of sunscreen is enough to cover your body. Problem is, knowing and doing are two different things, says Marcy Street, a dermatologist in Okemos, Michigan. Studies show that most people apply just a quarter of the amount needed to reach the SPF on the bottle. "Under-applying an SPF 15 means that you're really getting an SPF 8," says Street. To ensure the right amount, measure a generous handful for your body and a nickel-size blob to protect your face. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, an estimated 90 percent of skin aging is caused by the sun. You don't reapply frequently…

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IMAGINE YOUR HOME AS A BUSINESS When you apply the pragmatism of a CFO to your household budget, you take the emotion out of money, says Atlanta-based financial adviser Ted Jenkin. Look at expenditures, profits, and losses. "Once a quarter, ask yourself how your company is doing," he says. Are there ways to cut costs or bring in more cash? Communicate with everyone on your team (er…kids, spouse) about financial priorities. Maintain your business savvy, says Jenkin, even when your family experiences a surge of success, like a salary bump. "As revenue grows, use the rule of thirds," he says. "One-third of the increase will go to taxes, one-third should go immediately into savings, and the final third can go to fun. That guards against lifestyle inflation." BOTTOM-LINE IT Assess…

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Quick Cooking (166, 167, 171, 172, 174, 176, 178, 187, 192) Healthy Pick (166, 171, 172, 176, 178, 187, 192) Freezable (178, 187) Make Ahead (171, 178, 187) Big Batch (187) One Pot (187) Whole-Grain (176) Vegetarian (166, 178, 187, 192) Gluten-Free (187, 192) PICCOLA PASTA Ditalini is often used in soups (like Summer Vegetable Minestrone, page 178) because the short tubes cook quickly. 8 HOURS IS ABOUT ALL IT TAKES FOR A BAGUETTE TO GO STALE, SO EAT UP! BABY BLUE The color of an eggshell—even this pretty sky blue, which comes from the Araucana breed of chicken—has no significant impact on the egg's taste or nutrition.…

[x] Quick Cooking [] Healthy Pick [] Freezable [] Make Ahead [] Big Batch [] Slow Cooker [] One Pot [] Whole-Grain [] Vegetarian [] Gluten-Free ACTIVE TIME 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES SERVES 4 1 baguette, halved and sliced lengthwise 1½ Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz. low-moisture mozzarella, sliced into 8 pieces 12 oz. hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed 1½ cups chopped yellow onion 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes 1½ tsp. fresh oregano, plus more for serving ¾ tsp. kosher salt 4 large eggs ¼ tsp. black pepper PREHEAT the oven to 400°F. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush with the oil and top each with 2 pieces of the mozzarella. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and light…