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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Grilling fish and delicate seafood on a water-soaked plank allows you to impart the flavors of the grill without drying out your dinner. If you're a fan of spicy food, this recipe for maple-sriracha salmon grilled on a cedar plank is just for you!
Sometimes, presentation makes a big difference in how a meal is received. At my house, sushi bowls are something of a regular thing, but sushi stacks are what makes the oohs and aahs come out to visit! Get the lowdown on this simple dish and get ready to impress.
Apples and cinnamon blended in a warm, cozy baked breakfast is part of the appeal of autumn. When you can achieve those things in less than half an hour and enjoy the warm, delicious-smelling kitchen for hours afterward, it's a match made in heaven!
When it comes to making tacos, think beyond Mexican fillings. When you have sweet and spicy Asian-inspired pork on hand, tacos can become a blend of cultures. Add pickled cabbage or kimchi and thinly sliced radishes, and they are lovely too!
Salads can be amazing. They tend to be healthy, feature fresh produce, and come together fairly easily. That said, if your salad consists of iceberg lettuce and a tomato or two, it's time to start thinking outside the box and beyond greens.
Infusing already amazing baked chicken is easy when you add a flavorful sauce halfway through the cooking process. The version presented this time around is a spicy-sweet option, but once you get the technique down, you can make it your own.
If you like making homemade gifts and love using your slow cooker, get ready to make a decadent granola that's a hit with breakfast enthusiasts and removes the extra fuss that oven-baking granola sometimes brings. Oh, and the gift can always be one for your inner breakfast fan!
Ever had just one boneless, skinless chicken breast? Before you decide to make a sandwich (although that would be tasty), consider making a meal to feed the whole family. Just add pasta and veggies and you're mostly there.
'Tis the season for special occasions. So just before a host of different holidays begin, I thought I'd share a recent special occasion dish of my very own with you. Feel free to make it yours as well. After all, it's a wonderful time of the year for sharing!
Before the big game this weekend, spend a little time planning and you can have an amazing array of nachos to offer friends and family before, during, and after the game. Get everything from a video tutorial to the ultimate guide for your very own nacho party.
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.
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!
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.
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 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!
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.
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!
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!
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 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!
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.
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 October progresses, our gardens and market stands give us more root vegetables and other hearty items. Tender lettuces give way to sturdy cabbages. So embrace the change in harvest and enjoy a main dish slaw boasting crunchy veggies, juicy fruit, warm chicken, and an asian dressing.
