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Yesterday was a lovely day. Not only was the weather great but I spent quality time with my children playing together, getting our hands dirty and making something that we could stamp our personal mark on and all enjoy. You can do it too.

The smoked chicken adventure continues with another great salad. This one's inspired by a classic chicken club sandwich and boasts fresh greens and veggies, shredded smoked chicken and crispy bacon, and a generous helping of shredded cheddar cheese. It's hearty enough to be a meal on its own and smoked chicken makes it extra special.

Imagine a blissed out foodie singing "These are a few of my favorite things" while putting together this salad. Then make and eat this salad. Then you will understand! When smoked chicken, goat cheese, fresh fruit and veggies, nuts and honey mustard all end up on one salad, it's enough to have me singing in the kitchen!

A weekend visiting my folks always means lots of good food. This time around, it also meant helping my dad smoke chickens. And, oh the reward!

This is a great find for those foodie geeks out there. Dr. Nathan Myhrvold offers a truly fascinating method for making the perfect burger. It involves freezing patties in liquid nitrogen and deep-frying them! Super tasty? Not sure. Worth reading about? Definitely.

Facing two weeks of simple food and rough living calls for a proper send-off, including grilled rib steak and special fixings. Add a mango-chili blended martini and you've got bliss for dinner!

Asparagus on the grill is truly a thing of beauty. Worried you'll burn it or lose it through the grates? Never fear -- our asparagus-grilling guide is here! Get everything from preparation tips to suggestions on flavoring this favorite springtime vegetable. It's the perfect option for getting back into the swing of grilling for the summer season.

'Tis the season to enjoy asparagus with abandon. Worried you won't prepare it perfectly? Get a great guide on some of the simplest ways to enjoy it and take advantage of the best asparagus of the year.

Since kale is a regular addition to our bi-weekly CSA boxes, I wanted to try my hand at making kale chips. The feathery chips make a lovely snack hot out of the oven. Who knew eating leaves could be so fun and delicious?

A story of a spicy chicken sandwich told with more than a little craving results in a remake that brings spicy smiles all around. If you like spicy chicken wings or hot Asian food, this is definitely a sandwich to try out.

Are you choosing your first outdoor barbeque grill? There are thousands of grill options available when you are purchasing your first grill. It may seem overwhelming, but knowing the difference between each type of grill will help you make an easier decision.

Get some fantastic ideas for brunch, whether it's Mother's Day brunch or something more casual. The key to a great brunch lies in a nice variety of foods with an elegant twist. So sleep in and enjoy the joy that is brunch!

I just chopped up a solid chocolate bunny bought on sale after Easter, melted it and dunked super inexpensive coconut cookies I got at the Chinese grocery store. I expect them to be yummy. I didn't expect them to look like little chocolate-frosted donuts!

Sometimes quick is more important than from-scratch and sometimes that involves discovering fantastic shortcuts and delicious results!

This savory version of my childhood favorite pulls together ingredients common to pizza and makes them into a pull apart pizza that's dipped in tomato sauce before being enjoyed. It's a great dish for kids and fantastic picnic food, since it's finger food and eating outdoors leaves any mess there instead of on your table!

Bake sales are a treasured part of America, past and present. In times of need, communities band together and share their love of sweets and more and dig a little deeper to support one another and their favorite causes. In keeping with this tradition, Food Network favorite host and writer, Sandra Lee, presents her newest cookbook later this month and shares more bake sale treasures in this final part of in a four-part series.

Bake sales are a treasured part of America, past and present. In times of need, communities band together and share their love of sweets and more and dig a little deeper to support one another and their favorite causes. In keeping with this tradition, Food Network favorite host and writer, Sandra Lee, presents her newest cookbook later this month and shares more bake sale treasures in this third part of in a multi-part series.