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Celebrate National Soyfoods Month and the return of fresh produce with some great soy-filled salad recipes. With flavors ranging from southwestern barbeque to Mediterranean chopped veggies, you'll be glad you did.

Since Easter has just come and gone and you might have a couple of hard-boiled eggs on hand, we’ve created an easy guide on how to make deviled eggs. They’ll earn you the best spot at the dinner table — guaranteed!

I love making pie, but like making my life easier with convenience products that have been tweaked a bit and my no-fail solution to the ever-constant threat of a soggy pie crust when making fruit-filled pie: nutella!

With Easter just around the corner, many folks are planning for a lovely baked ham. Take your ham game up a notch by putting together a simple, yet stunningly delicious glaze and get ready for applause at the table!

Whether you are looking for a decadent snack or the perfect accompaniment to a festive pasta dinner, it's hard to argue with hot cheesy bread that you can pull apart at the table and enjoy on its own or dipped in wayward sauce.

If you think the only way to get a rice dish on the table quickly is grabbing instant rice from the grocery shelves, you've not made rice (and its many variations) in a pressure cooker. Find out how elegant bacon mushroom pilaf can be yours in under 15 minutes.

If pressure cooking calls to mind exploding pots and cowering in fear, you might want to introduce yourself to the new diva in culinary circles. Riding a wave of popularity that began last summer, the Instant Pot is getting dinner to the table in record time.

Usually when I tell someone I had a great tuna salad for lunch or dinner, they imagine a creamy spread over slices of bread. Well, broaden those horizons and fall in love with a beautiful, healthy, simple salad featuring lots of color and lots of flavor.

A versatile sweet that can be dessert, an afternoon snack, or a delightful breakfast with a cup of coffee is something worth holding onto … until it's time to break out the baking supplies and start making a new batch!

When blood oranges are available, I like to showcase their amazing color and flavor by pairing them with salmon. So I'm offering a beautiful salmon dish that gets a flavor burst from blood oranges, fresh ginger, and orange blossom honey.

Every once in a while, I invite readers to join me for a little bit as I enjoy my meandering journey through the world that is food blogging. I've been doing it for nearly 20 years - before the word "blog" had even been coined! This time, we take a peek at photography.

Happy spring! Celebrate with a beautiful, bright, and stunningly delicious blood orange cake that will remind you of morning, sunshine, and all of the freshness spring has to offer. You'll be sneaking a slice morning, noon, and night.

Noodle bowls have a lot of different ingredients and that's what makes them amazing. I like to think of them as cool weather cousins of a good salad. So think texture, color, and flavor layering and you'll find yourself with a stunning dinner!

Fusion cuisine can be confusing at best. But we're getting a little stir-crazy with winter and spring fighting it out outside our doors, so we're taking the cuisine of a great spring break destination - Mexico - and paying homage to one of their finest comfort foods.

Never mind brewing coffee to have alongside dessert. If you're lucky, dessert IS coffee. This time around, it's a rich, creamy creme brulee that's begging to be enjoyed slowly and savored for a special occasion. Of course, just having it for dessert might BE the special occasion!

Firecrackers are associated with celebrating and heat. You'll be celebrating more than just the heat when you make your very own firecracker chicken. Who needs takeout when you have the means to make your own at home?

Sometimes it just makes sense to embrace your inner child, especially when you can do so with your actual child! So grab your Instant Pot (or opt for the stovetop) and work together to make some beyond decadent Pizza Mac 'n Cheese.

As winter clings on, adding some brightness to your table while also warming up a bit is a good idea. Get just that with a rich, creamy roasted garlic tomato bisque. On its own or paired with a perfect grilled cheese sandwich, it's what you want for lunch or dinner.

Before you write off a trip to the United Kingdom because you don't want to trapped eating bland food in Europe, pause and take a look at some of the most innovative food on the continent and where you can find it when you find yourself in the UK.

Just in time for the onset or cementing of the winter doldrums, a rich chowder featuring sweet corn, tender shrimp, and crispy bacon is here to remind you about some of winter's finest comfort food. So grab a bowl and find the warmest spot in the house!

This weekend, you can throw an Oscar party to remember without it costing a small fortune. There are lots of ways to add Hollywood glamour to your living room for the night and celebrate the silver screen in style.

Tacos are quick food and make weeknight dinners festive and fun. They can also make the process of getting dinner on the table downright easy and quick when you use boneless chicken and a flavorful marinade to take dinner south of the border!

Skip that over-roasted, burnt latte from Starbucks and learn how to make your favorite espresso drinks at home. All you need is a little know-how of the basics, quality tools and some practice and you'll be saving money and time, all while you savor your favorite wake up beverage at home in your PJs.

No, it's not "bone broth" … it's stock and it's simple to make, delicious, and one of the most versatile ingredients that will ever grace your kitchen. Get the basics on making it, why it works, and how you can do a little homework to make it simpler still.

Valentine's Day affords us an opportunity to enjoy romantic dinners and fancy desserts. All the better when the fancy dessert is simple to assemble, beyond delicious, and likely to put smiles on your faces!

Combine the desire for simple, delicious foods on a very special day with the fact that February is also American Heart Month and you've got the perfect excuse to turn to tofu for your Valentine's Day meal ideas.

Nope - we're not building houses. We're making a great breakfast treat. It's a twist on Eggs Benedict featuring thick-cut bacon and a decadent bottom layer of lightly toasted miniature croissants. It's great for a special occasion or making any occasion special!

Don't bother with a stockpot for this quick meal. Packaged gnocchi gets fried to give it a crisp exterior and a tender interior. Then it gets a quick trip to Greece with seasoned chicken, sautéed tomatoes, wilted spinach, and tangy olives.

A whole chicken can take hours to braise in the oven or minutes to cook in a pressure cooker. Get a set of simple steps to set you up with Sunday dinner and the makings for stock, casseroles, and more later in the week.