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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 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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
The best authentic Mexican food blogs: 6 favorites for Cinco de Mayo and every other day of the year.
I've had the best time seeking out the best Mexican food blogs serving up authentic Mexican cuisine in honor of Cinco de Mayo. I've always loved this holiday; in my hometown of New York City, May 5th marks a point in early spring when we're absolutely sure there's no...
5 easy, delicious dinner ideas for those weeks that get unexpectedly busy | Weekly Meal Plan
This time of year always gets busier than we anticipate, and I always want to have easy weeknight dinner ideas on hand for those kinds of weeks. As the end-of-school commitments start ramping up, with hectic evenings driving everyone around -- let alone a quick dinner...
7 spectacular macaroon variations for a big finish at Passover
We've explained many times that macarons are not to be confused with macaroons, the latter being a flour-free, gluten-free, generally chewy coconut cookie that's a favorite treat to finish off your Seder. This being Passover season, it's a perfect opportunity to try...
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The great list of Thanksgiving cooking hotlines to save your Turkey Day.
As much as we’d like it not to be the case,...
The ultimate guide to Thanksgiving recipes, tips + tricks: The dish on your turkey, sides, desserts, and even leftovers
Hey there, busy parents who haven't finalized your...
8 genius make-ahead Thanksgiving tips. Can you really ever have too many?
No matter what anyone tells you about Thanksgiving,...
Is it realistic to go vegan with kids? One mom’s real life tips and tricks.
On World Vegan Day, it seems a good time to share my...
How to host a pumpkin carving party for kids: 5 tips to keep it fun and low-stress.
As the kids get restless for Halloween, we're thinking...
A comprehensive guide to the very best coffee makers for the best coffee at home, and how to use them.
It can be hard to figure out the best coffee makers...
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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...
