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July offers some hot weather. Embrace the sizzle with a stunning caesar steak salad that keeps all the heat out of the kitchen by firing up the grill. Blending grilled items with gorgeous fresh produce and traditional ingredients like parmesan cheese and creamy dressing makes dinner divine.

Some donuts on their way to stale become the foundation of a stunning brunch dish that will have everyone asking you about your morning meal secrets. Packed with fresh blueberries and sweet preserves, there's no need for added sugar in this recipe!

I often make salads in the summer that last well in the refrigerator and serve as lunches during the week for me. So it will come as no surprise that some of my favorites include tender lentils. In fact, I've been known to keep a bowl of cooked lentils on hand to make salads super fast!

The key to quick, juicy grilled chicken is parboiling and an amazing mop sauce. Parboiling makes time on the grill quick and is a great solution to questions about weekday grilling. Parboil in advance and you can have amazing grilled chicken on the table in less than half an hour!

Baking chili dogs makes this meal a fusion of fun summer food and something almost like a casserole. It also makes it a surprisingly simple and quick weeknight meal or even the kind of thing you can tote along to the park or a tailgate party.

We're finding ourselves at peak berry season, but do you limit yourself to what you can find on the grocery store shelves? Find out about the wide world of berries, how they can be used, and what kind of health benefits they provide.

A strata using leftover waffles brings a bit of decadence to the brunch table - which is precisely what brunch is for! Round it out with fresh fruit and all the fixings and you will have a weekend morning meal worthy of the name brunch.

Summer entertaining begs for portable food that can be easily enjoyed in the great outdoors. This is also true when it comes to desserts. In that spirit, enjoy this grab and go recipe for brownie cups each sporting a delicious chocolate kiss!

Lazy days of summer often give way to schedules that are startlingly busy. Get dinner on the table in less than a half hour with a simple pasta dish that's brimming with flavor and sure to be a hit, even if picky eaters surround your table.

Some foods are just ingrained in the fabric of summer. This time around, we're focusing on one of the most traditional summer foods: potato salad. And this isn't just any tater salad, this one's rich, creamy and brimming with lots of dill flavor!

Summer entertaining means being about to toss together a potluck ready side at a moment's notice. If you stock a few pantry items and have fresh spinach in your garden or refrigerator, we've got the perfect dish for you.

When it's burger time, make sure you are putting together something worthy of company even if you're making a quick midweek dinner. It's good to make sure you are treating yourself in all those little ways that matter so much!

I like a salad that has layers of color and texture. I look beyond croutons to find crunchy vegetables and unusual additions to spice things up a bit. Therefore, when some spicy quinoa puffs found their way to my pantry, I knew I had salad gold on hand!

Cake for breakfast? You bet! And you won't even feel guilty when it's brimming with citrusy goodness. Get a great brunch sweet that is loaded with orange juice and zest and just a little sugar. You'll be looking for a slice day after day.

An overnight braising step turns an inexpensive, but potentially tough roast into this summer's best tip for simple, delicious backyard entertaining. Let the slow cooker and the grill handle the meat and give yourself the job of finding great ways to showcase it instead.

Fish is generally a quick meal and that is especially true when the fish is quick-seared tuna and it finds a home on top of fresh greens and vegetables. Dinner is fast, delicious, and nutritious when spring provides the basics.

My favorite butter blend takes center stage in a one-pan dish that is all about paying homage to spring before summer's here to stay. Salmon, ramps, and mushrooms come together to grace your table with a simple, yet elegant dinner dish.

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, a frozen treat that is good for you and downright beautiful. Grab a bunch of frozen fruit and your blender and get ready to enjoy your fruit salad frozen on a stick!

Make sandwich night special with a spicy shrimp po' boy on your plate. Packed with lots of flavor, but simple enough to get on the table in about 15 minutes, these sandwiches are a perfect way to start out your summer season.

My favorite baked chicken recipe involves thighs, a hot oven, and little else. But part of its charm is being able to change course halfway through the baking process to add a sauce and give it a flavor makeover!

I love the baby spinach that makes itself available in May. I also love pairing it with tender salmon and lightly seasoned lentils. For a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal, turn to this trio of ingredients and get ready for a treat.

Beautiful spring weather calls for breakfasts on the go … and recipes featuring some of the hallmarks of spring. So grab a skillet and put an omelet on a croissant and head to your favorite outdoor market, community garden, or just a beautiful tree that begs for some company.

Have you used Chinese Five Spice Powder in your cooking? Do you like what it does? This blend of spices known for both sweet and savory flavors brings a complexity to dishes that's hard to rival. And when you include pork and spring vegetables, it's the start of a great meal!

Pizza for breakfast can be well beyond a cold slice from the night before. Grab some premade flatbread and then it's time to layer on the morning magic to make a meal you'll turn to again and again, especially as warmer weather gives you everything from fresh spinach to ripe tomatoes!

I love beef tips, but they've previously been a bit of a weekend decadence for me since a slow simmer was what I needed for tender tips. No more. If you've got an InstantPot or other pressure cooker, they can be on your table in a half hour!

I love the creativity and artistry that comes with assembling bowl dinners, whether they are steaming noodle bowls or spicy burrito bowls. Now, with warmer weather upon us and circumstances begging for simple food that can be enjoyed outdoors, it's time for poke!

Morning is often associated with cups: cups of coffee, cups of orange juice, even measuring cups used for making muffins or scones. But this time around, you can eat your cups! Granola parfait cups give you a delicious base for a morning treat of yogurt, fruit, and nuts!

Soyfoods are versatile ingredients for snack choices that fit active lifestyles. Choose from convenient soynuts, edamame, grab-and-go snack mixes, or create your own snacks.

April showers might bring May flowers, but the "roses" we're talking about today are delicious. Pizza will never be the same after you've grown your own pizza roses in your oven. Enjoy this treat for kids and adults alike!

Spring calls for enjoying tender berries morning, noon, and night. Let's begin with the morning and a mixed berry filling nestled within tender crepes. It's a great way to start your day and the filling can make appearances in other dishes as well.