Seasoned Cooking: 12 August 2016 Announcements

If dinner takes only a half hour to assemble, take advantage of the extra time in the dinner hour to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. And summer just begs to include steak on the grill. Can it be done in 30 minutes? You bet.

August is here and you'll want to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors in the best way possible. That's right, it's time for a BBQ. Get the lowdown on grills, games, and more in this essential guide to putting together a great backyard BBQ.

Make-Your-Own-Pizza Night is a hit at my house. Everyone loves picking their favorite sauces, toppings, and getting them in the oven. And when you use pita bread as the base, everyone becomes the master of their own meal!

Sometimes, the heat of summer can be absolutely stifling. When that happens, a typical summer drink might not do the trick. So get out your popsicle molds and start making sangria popsicles. Then, grab the shadiest spot in the yard and enjoy.

The final installment in our series on great side dishes for the summer focuses on an overlooked ingredient that's perfect for summer salads. I'm talking about one of my kitchen powerhouses: Israeli couscous.