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Between mid-September and mid-October, our seasons tend to be pretty fluid. It's a great time of the year to switch things up a bit and blend flavors associated with both summer and fall to make your meals sing.

Leftovers can be the building blocks of an inspired bowl meal or the finishing touch, depending on what's in your fridge, freezer, or pantry. So grab a bowl and start layering the old with the new and enjoy a laid back dinner tonight!

A match made in heaven becomes a clever twist on plain 'ol boxed brownie mix. Never underestimate the power of combining chocolate and cherries to make a downright elegant dessert without investing a lot of time or money in your sweets.

As we say goodbye to summer and welcome fall, side dishes can become one of the easier things to get on the table quickly. Whether you are slicing tomatoes onto a plate or tossing some beans from the garden with a spicy dressing, sides are where it's at!

When a single skillet can hold your dinner dreams, you're in luck. When that same skillet can get you a meal that's comforting, hearty, delicious, and inspiring, it goes way beyond luck. That's the stuff of planning ahead!

If your time since the kids have gone back to school feels filled with preparing breakfasts, school snacks, school lunches, after school snacks, and attending every PTO meeting, sports practice, classroom meetups, and more … pause! It's time for sangria popsicles.

If you've avoided venison because it never seems to cook up tender or you are worried about it tasting "gamey", grab your pressure cooker and get ready for a Korean favorite with a healthier twist. The pressure cooker is the perfect tool for tender venison brimming with flavor every time.

As the weather gives an occasional cool day, plan ahead and make your own spiced almonds. Instead of firing up the oven, use your slow cooker to make stirring easy and cleanup a snap. You'll never make them in the oven again!

Sometimes a pasta salad is really what you're looking for when it comes to the perfect side dish. Get one brimming with the flavors of the Mediterranean that plays well with everything from chicken to fish to steak. Summer-fall food can be a stunning treat!

Get all of the candy buffet ideas you'll need to create a stunning (or stunningly cute) setup at your back-to-school celebration. Everything from color ideas to table setup tips help you make your gathering something to remember.

Stuffed vegetables seem like a no brainer when the summer harvest is at its peak. Mix up your offerings a bit with a sweet version of stuffed peppers that has a Hawaiian touch, including baking them on a bed of spiced pineapple!