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Traditionally left as an item around Easter time, boiled eggs get ignored for much of the rest of the year. But, if you have just a bit of time, they can be a great quick breakfast or addition to your favorite noodle bowl - and just downright adorable when dressed up as little mice.

Welcome to October, the month of embracing baking, roasting, and braising! Grab your sheet pan and begin with a Greek chicken dish that will put your entire meal in the oven before it finds its way to the table.

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!

Whether you are cooking with charcoal or gas, we've got your BBQ needs covered with a fun look at the differences and amazing recipes to help you show off this Labor Day weekend. So fire up the grill and get started.

When it's hot and I don't want to touch the stove, I reach for my canning jars and make marinated chèvre and pickled … well, everything. Add bread from my favorite bakery and a glass of wine and I'm set until the heat breaks.

A meatloaf-like meatball recipe gets a tex-mex twist and taco meatballs are born! Use them in a south-of-the-border pasta dish or as the star of your new favorite, a taco meatball sub sandwich. If you're like me, you'll double or triple the recipe and freeze some for later.

Caprese salads can be a staple at the table during August. Now summer's favorite flavor combination gets dinner on the table in main dish form. Tender chicken and fresh zucchini join the flavors of tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella to get dinner ready in under an hour.

Fresh baby vegetables roast quickly and become the sweetest side when paired with miso butter and your favorite summer main dishes. It's worth turning on the oven for a little bit for these show-stopping summer veggies.

Whether you are looking for the perfect summer ice cream topping or a sweet start to your day, a fruit topping featuring honey-grilled plums and fresh blueberries is sure to be a hit. Make a double batch and use it everywhere.

Summer leftovers often find themselves starring in summer rolls, alongside the season's freshest produce and brightly-colored edible flowers. It's fast, simple, and downright beautiful food. So start rolling!

I could probably live off caprese salad and chunks of bread in August. But mixing it up a bit can be a welcome treat. Adding an element of sweetness with juicy nectarines and fresh mint to this classic summer salad is perfect for the August heat.

Sometimes crab cakes are just the decadent start to the day that you crave. Make your own that boast amazing texture and flavor by blending different kinds of crabmeat and flakey panko with creamy mayonnaise and a great spice blend.

I adore hummus and could make a gorgeous hummus platter like this one the foundation of all of my summer meals. When pan-roasted chickpeas are added to the mix along with crunchy fresh vegetables and warm pita, all you need is a cold drink!

Grilling becomes quick and simple, even when you're talking turkey, when you embrace the power of a two-step cooking process. This becomes even more important when you use the power of each process to ensure moist, smokey turkey every time.

We're pulling out all the stops to bring you the most decadent brunch recipe we've shared in a while. Plan a little for this one and get ready to feel pampered this weekend when you make French Toast with chocolate chip brioche!

Salad days are upon us and we need to keep them from becoming mundane. Break through iceberg lettuce and limp cucumbers to discover the value of upscaling plain ingredients to make your main course salad shine.

When the hottest weather of the year is upon us, keep cool by avoiding any heat in the kitchen. But make sure you satisfy that sweet tooth with these amazing Mixed Berry Parfaits for dessert. Oh, how sweet it is!

Grilling fish is fast and easy if you use a wooden plank for a base. That is, unless you are a drooling puppy waiting for it to be done. Then you might want to work a bit on your patience. It will be rewarded, whether you are a person or a puppy!

Begin your day with the flavor of spring anytime of the year. Rhubarb gets paired with apple, lemon, and strawberries for an out of this world marmalade that will have grabbing an extra slice of toast, bagel, or scone in the morning.

Summer is a very busy time of the year, but I'm also fortunate to have fresh summer ingredients on hand to make a quick lunch seem downright decadent. Beyond that, it also can be the start of inspiring other meals later on.