Food Bites & Articles
July 4th Side Dishes Pop with Flavor
I'm busy planning my July 4th cookout this week. I love macaroni salad and potato salad at my backyard barbecues, but I wanted to jazz up the sides this year. These refreshing - and flavorful - salads are sure to...
Please Your Summer Sweet Tooth with No-Bake Desserts
It's not only heating up in the Test Kitchen with all the goodies we've been testing, it's getting hotter outside too! Lately, I'm having to crank the AC and my oven mitt's turned into a fan. The last thing I...
Make A Feast for Dad This Father’s Day
During the week, I cook up a storm in the Test Kitchen. On the weekends, especially if we're grilling, I don't mind turning dinner over to my husband. He's quite the grill-master. With Father's Day around the corner, I thought...
Lemon Brightens Up Summer Desserts
I love lemon all year long, but there's something about summertime when I tend to crave lemon desserts. Now that the weather's getting warmer, I just want to jump into my kitchen and get cookin'.One bite of Cheryl Redes' Mama's...
Brunch Recipes That’ll Dazzle A Crowd
Eggs Benedict, bacon, sausage, omelets... y’all know my fondness for brunch recipes.My friend is having guests for brunch next weekend and has asked me to help her with the menu. I definitely have a few suggestions!“You just can not go...
Strawberries Add Sweetness to Delectable Desserts
The other day I was talking with the Kitchen Crew about summer activities we loved to do as kids. One of the ladies mentioned strawberry picking with her family. Hearing her share her childhood memories (and talking about what goodies...
Gearing up for a Tasty Memorial Day
Memorial Day is nearly here. It's a time to gather with great friends, remember those who have fought to give us our freedoms and celebrate with some tasty food. It's also the unofficial kick-off to cookout season! I'm busy planning...
Spring’s Star Veggie Shines in Stellar Recipes
I love that the weather is finally warmer. I can begin my weekly weekend farmer's market trips. This weekend's adventure was a huge success. I picked up some strawberries, radishes, rhubarb, kale and lots of asparagus.By the amount of asparagus...
Remembering Mom Through Recipes
With Mother's Day next Sunday, I've found myself thinking more and more about my mom and grandma. I learned how to cook by watching them. I'm lucky enough to have handwritten recipes my mom jotted down through the years. When...
Get Outside and Get Grilling!
The weather is finally getting warmer. You know what that means... grilling season! Are you known as the grill master in your home or neighborhood? Our friends at Macy's are on the hunt for the next Great American Grilling Guru*...
Chicken Recipes to Liven up Your Dinner Menu
Recently chicken was on sale at the grocery store so I stocked up. Each time I open my freezer, though, I realize I may have gone a bit overboard. I need to clear some space, so we're having chicken this...
Big Flavors Liven up Healthy Recipes
After this long winter, I've had my share of comfort food. I'm starting to think ahead to summer and lighten up my meals a bit. But no boring foods on my menu!I discovered spaghetti squash a few years ago and...
Ooey, Gooey with Layers of Flavor
Everyone loves a good lasagna. It's an easy weeknight meal, it's great for a pot luck and if you have leftovers it reheats fabulously. I'm always on the hunt for a new lasagna recipe... and I know exactly where to...
Celebrate Easter With Family, Friends and Great Food
Easter is right around the corner which means I'm beginning to make my dinner menu. I'm adding a few extra people to my dinner table this year and want to make sure I have more than enough food. Like that's...
Being Cheesy Isn’t Bad!
One of my favorite sandwiches is a grilled cheese. When my mom would put one in front of me, I instantly had a smile on my face. Now, I make them for my grandson and watch him have that same...
I Bet You Didn’t Know You Could Use a Water Bottle for This… 7 Time-Saving Kitchen Tips
Who isn't looking to save a few minutes in the kitchen? I know I'm always on the hunt for shortcuts. I came across these great time-saving tips and wanted to share them. Let us know your favorite tip! 1. How...
Is There a Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie?
Something crazy happened last week... it snowed! While it was only a few inches, that's a lot for my part of the country. I was snowed in and decided to bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies.One of my favorite...
Three Ways to Make Green Beer
We had a bit of fun in the Test Kitchen this week. Don't worry... it was after hours! ;) With St. Patrick's Day Tuesday, we see lots of bars promoting green beer. But who wants to deal with a crowded...
Add Some Spirit to Your Baking
The Irish are famous for a few things. Beautiful landscapes, thatch cottages, rocky seascapes, rain, even their cuisine in recent years. But what the Irish really know well are their spirits. With St. Patrick's Day next week, I figured it...
Reinvent Cauliflower with Full-Flavored Recipes
Lately people seem to be talking about cauliflower. Besides being low in calories, cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber. Plus, it tastes good! I've been a fan since I was kid. Back then, I thought smothering...