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Cooler weather often has us filling up on heavy meals. So this week, we're sharing a few of our favorite seafood recipes. This time around, we're serving elegant ahi tuna and you'll be thrilled at how quickly such a dish can go from a thought to a reality on your plate.

Make ahead brunch dishes are a weekend dream. You get the decadent meal you so desire, but also a laid back morning in which you can savor your coffee, read the paper, or just pause and enjoy a little bit of having nothing to do!

When a bunch of favorite foods find their way into a main dish salad, it's a healthy, delicious dinner without a lot of fuss. And that can be an especially wonderful thing, particularly when the list of favorites comes from an intrepid youngster who loves exploring food and cooking.

It's official: fall is here. But you can hold onto summer, if only a little bit, by making a batch of decadent, tropical treats that are brimming with lime, coconut, and pineapple. You could always pull out and make a blender drink to accompany them, but coffee or tea works well too.

Korean food brings with it an amazing blend of salty, sweet, and spicy flavors. When you add tender strips of beef and melt-in-your-mouth onions to the mix, you have the base for some of the best fusion food I've had in recent memory.

While they are at their best, let's pay homage to tomatoes and spend some time with recipes that highlight these garden gems. This time around, we're marveling at the fantastic duo of fresh sweet corn and beautifully ripe tomatoes in corn fritter-inspired hot cakes with salsa.

While they are at their best, let's pay homage to tomatoes and spend some time with recipes that highlight these garden gems. This time around, we're making a simple cheese-coated chicken into summer elegance with a gluten free, fresh tomato version of chicken parmesan.

While they are at their best, let's pay homage to tomatoes and spend some time with recipes that highlight these garden gems. This time around, we're looking at the rustic pies that are galettes. Our version is filled with heirloom tomatoes and chèvre.

When tomatoes are at the height of their season, they find their way into everything at the table. So now, while they are at their best, let's pay homage to these juicy delights and spend some time with recipes that highlight these garden gems.

Simple pork chops get a sweet and tangy makeover with the additional a great seasonal sauce. Super quick and simple, yet elegant enough for company, this recipe will easily make its way into your keeper list.

When "eat your veggies" becomes "can I please have more", you know you're doing something right. Get a cheer from friends and family alike when you put together some tasty fritters featuring kohlrabi and carrots that are great as a lunch entree, appetizers or snacks, or a light dinner.

If you can think of a way to make your kitchen high tech (or even if you cannot), there's probably a gadget or device to help you make that a reality. But not all tech is created equal and some items are a little more helpful in the kitchen than others. Time to explore!

With school starting back up and everyone looking to find their routines, why not find one night a week for Family Night. Make kid-friendly dishes together, play games or bike to the local ice cream shop, and find great ways to make spending time together part of the routine.

Skip the fast food lines and feed your family some amazing Caribbean Chicken Bites. With or without spicy dipping sauce, they are healthier and tastier than anything you can find in the drive-through. You'll be adding them to your very own favorites menu!

As August comes to a close, embrace summer with a fast and simple dinner idea that encourages you to enjoy the great outdoors, the freshest of foods, and time spent with friends and loved ones. After all, summer is great at giving us that and more!

When it's your turn to bring a potato salad to a picnic gathering, avoid the mayo and toss together some of the season's best produce with a tangy dressing that won't shrink from the sunshine and heat. In fact, serve it warm or cold!

Everybody loves jerky. This article explains in a step-by-step fashion how you can make their own jerky at home. You'll be surprised at how simple it can be and making your own can save a lot of money if you're a big fan.

Cubano sandwiches take hearty bread and layer all manner of amazing fillings into it before pressing them into a warm, crisp, gooey sandwich that's got so much flavor going on, it's hard to describe the individual elements without a recipe. Fortunately, we've got one of those!

Like stir-fry? Like grilling? Get a grill pan and put together these concepts for a dish that's decidedly summery and simple to get on the table, even when there's not a lot of time or energy available at the end of the day.

Now that the temperatures are hitting their peak and the kids are going back to school soon, we have an idea that will make you the coolest parent on the block! Why not invite all the neighbors over for an ice cream sundae bar?

The final installment in our series on quick summertime meals that leave time to enjoy, you know, summer is here. This time around, we take your favorite takeout and give it a delicious twist. Grab your chopsticks and find a picnic table!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Our series on summer sides continues with a look at quesadillas. Instead of the standards, try something fun like smoked cheese and caramelized onions and you'll have something new to serve alongside your favorite summer stars.

If you are in need of a good old fashioned decadent dessert and are ready to commit to it, look no further. Brownies, chocolate chip cookie dough, and rich dark chocolate ganache come together to help you in your hour of need!

Often filled with lamb or beef, gyros get a chicken makeover with tender, fragrant chunks of chicken, amazingly fresh produce, creamy yogurt sauce, and more. You'll want to have pita bread on hand after giving this recipe a whirl.

A traditional summer salad gets an elegant makeover that makes it a star of your summer entertaining. Suddenly, the main course can be fairly pedestrian grilled chicken, fish, or steak when this salad is around to dress it all up.