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5 satisfying but light dinners for warm summer nights | Meal Plan ideas
I can safely say we're on team light dinners for summer. The warmer weather has me craving salads, fish, and light summer pasta salads that don't leave me feeling heavy and bleh -- and honestly, who wants to be stuck in a blazing hot kitchen these days? But hey, I...
25 of our favorite red white and blue recipes for your 4th of July celebration.
It's no surprise that we think that the best part of 4th of July parties is all about the food. Well, and the company too. Fireworks are just a bonus. Whether you deck your home out in American flags or just want to take advantage of some downtime with friends and...
5 fun, party-inspired family dinner ideas for hot summer nights | Weekly Meal Plan
With the heat hitting lots of us way earlier than expected, we thought we'd share some summer meal plan ideas we tend to share in July or August! If you can't get excited about home-cooked meals right now, we thought we'd focus on easy and fun. We hope these 5 easy,...
Up your burger game with the best grills and 5 grilling tools I can’t live without.
It's almost officially summer, and that means we've got grilling on the brain! Hopefully, your grill is all cleaned up and ready to go -- or on its way. Which means this is a good time to take inventory of what needs replacing, or what you might want to help up your...
My favorite family-friendly recipes using July’s fresh produce: Delicious and budget friendly.
July is such a perfect time for fresh produce -- and the delicious family recipes that make use of them. My backyard garden is starting to produce some radishes and cabbage right about now, and I'm seeing the most delicious peaches and tomatoes at local roadside...
5 fantastic dinners featuring summer vegetables | Weekly Meal Plan
We grill a lot each summer, and many tacos are involved. But after my mom called, raving about the absolute perfection of the fresh veggies she got at the farmer's market this week, I wanted to focus on dinners we can make the family using summer vegetables for this...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals using June’s freshest produce
This week's weekly meal plan recommendations are here, and we've found some easy meals to get you through the rest of the week all using June's best, freshest produce like watermelon, zucchini, swiss chard, avocados, and peas. Yay for summer! So grab a pen, make your...
9 impressive make-ahead Mother’s Day brunch recipes so Mom won’t have to lift a finger.
You know why we're talking about make-ahead brunch recipes for Mother's Day, right? Because we’ve been there. You’re feeling pretty good about your Mother’s Day plans, since you’ve got a gift (last-minute gifts count!), pretty flowers, and a perfect card in hand....
This coffee is kinder on your body, and setting out to make the world a little kinder too.
Back in 2018, our associate editor Kate tried an inexpensive brand of mushroom coffee and wasn't the biggest fan. Despite more and more friends (and my own mom!) over the years extolling the benefits of mushroom coffee, I still hadn't taken the plunge...until we...
How to grill pizza: My family’s summer obsession.
When my omniscient editor asked me to write a post on how to grill pizza, I literally yelled, YESSSSS! In my short career of grilling pizzas, I have become obsessed. I honestly can't believe how satisfying and easy it is to make homemade grilled pizzas. And keep in...
5 bright, flavorful outdoor dinners you can take outside for summer
The south is hitting the end of school year. which means summer is officially here -- even if most of the country saves that honor for Memorial Day weekend. I'm already getting excited about all the time we'll get to spend outdoors, so my meal planning for this...
Change your margaritas with 10 delicious margarita variations
While we all love a classic margarita, these delicious margarita variations let you celebrate Cinco De Mayo, National Margarita Day, or just a well-earned weekend night in style. Pair them with one of the recipes from our favorite authentic Mexican food blogs and...
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Up your burger game with the best grills and 5 grilling tools I can’t live without.
It's almost officially summer, and that means we've got...
Non-toxic spring cleaning with salt: 8 unexpected uses in the kitchen beyond cooking.
Springtime means spring cleaning in my house and that...
Healthy comfort food recipes to get us through the winter without the extra pounds
Healthy comfort food recipes can be hard to come by. I...
How to tell if food is fresh: Tips for 7 of your top pantry staples
It's good to have some tricks for how tell if food is...
10 sweet, indulgent kitchen projects to do with kids when you’re stuck indoors
When snow days hit we head to the kitchen, whether our...
These non-alcoholic drink ideas are keeping Dry January interesting! Even if you’re not doing Dry January.
Non-alcoholic drink ideas to accompany Dry January (and...
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5 satisfying but light dinners for warm summer nights | Meal Plan ideas
I can safely say we're on team light dinners for...
My favorite family-friendly recipes using July’s fresh produce: Delicious and budget friendly.
July is such a perfect time for fresh produce -- and...
25 of our favorite red white and blue recipes for your 4th of July celebration.
It's no surprise that we think that the best part of...
5 fantastic dinners featuring summer vegetables | Weekly Meal Plan
We grill a lot each summer, and many tacos are...
How to grill pizza: My family’s summer obsession.
When my omniscient editor asked me to write a post on...
5 fun, party-inspired family dinner ideas for hot summer nights | Weekly Meal Plan
With the heat hitting lots of us way earlier than...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals using June’s freshest produce
This week's weekly meal plan recommendations are here,...
5 bright, flavorful outdoor dinners you can take outside for summer
The south is hitting the end of school year. which...
