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Grill a Special Meal for Father’s Day

I have fond memories of my dad standing over the grill during the summer preparing a feast for the family. This Father's Day, I plan to take over grilling duties from my husband and prepare a fantastic grilled meal. If...

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13 Recipes To Make in Your Smoker This Summer

Recently, smokers have risen in popularity. They are an investment, though. So if you own one, it's worth using it as much as possible. We know it's good for ribs and a pork roast, but you can light the smoker...

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20 Portobello Mushroom Recipes

The portobello mushroom is one of the most popular varieties of mushrooms in the world. Known as natural cancer-fighters and providing numerous health benefits, so portobellos are a tasty addition to your diet. Whether you are going low-carb, want to...

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19 Sweet Peach Recipes To Make This Summer

Sweet, juicy and full of bright summer flavor, we love peach recipes! From cobblers to grilled peaches to pies, you can never have enough peaches during the summer. These peach recipes showcase our favorite seasonal fruit and will have everyone...

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21 Easy Grilling Recipes

Father's Day is just around the corner. Are you looking to do something special for dad this year? Why not take over the grilling duty and prepare an outstanding meal. From the main course to dessert, any of these 21...

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Zucchini Recipes for Summer

While Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer, for me it really starts when I see store shelves full of zucchini. One reason I love zucchini so much is the health benefits. They're low in carbs, high in fiber,...

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14 Summer Squash Recipes

Summer produce is our favorite, especially summer squash! With so many delicious ways to prepare summer squash, it’s a healthy go-to ingredient during these warmer months. Yellow with a fat bottom that gets skinnier towards the neck, it’s very easy...

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Summer Recipes That Spotlight Cucumbers

When thinking of summer vegetables, squash and zucchini are probably at the top of the list. But, cucumbers are abundant too and we think they deserve the same spotlight. While they are technically a fruit, for cooking many consider them...

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15 Flavorful Halibut Recipes

Halibut is an easy fish to add to your diet. Rich in minerals and nutrients, this clean-tasting fish is a healthy and tasty dinner option. One half-filet of halibut provides more than a third of your daily dose of vitamins...

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Light and Easy Weeknight Meal Ideas

The weather is warmer which means lighter, easier meals make their way into my weeknight menu. You know I love to cook, but there are some nights I just don't want to spend tons of time in the kitchen. "My...

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22 Cheers-Worthy Summer Cocktails

Get your shakers, blenders, and ice-makers ready! These cheers-worthy summer cocktails are the refreshing drink you need to beat the heat. No matter your drink of choice, we have a tasty adult beverage that’s sure to have you reaching for...

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30 Blueberry Recipes To Make This Summer

Muffins and bread and pie, oh my! We absolutely love blueberry season. Every bite of these blueberry recipes is bursting with flavor and is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. From lemon blueberry bread to basil blueberry muffins to blueberry cream cheese french toast,...

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Super Simple Memorial Day Menu

Wow, this year is flying by. How is it almost Memorial Day? With life slowly returning to normal I'm having a group of friends and some family over for a Memorial Day barbecue. This year, I'm keeping the menu simple...

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24 Warm Weather Side Dishes

When the weather gets warmer, relaxed summer dinners are a must. Grilling dinner becomes a weekly activity. But what to serve with your burgers, chicken, fish, or steak? Easy side dishes like grilled vegetables and lots of salads. Everything from...

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20 Recipes for a Yummy Memorial Day

It's time to unofficially kick-off summer with a Memorial Day cookout. Whether you're gathering with a small group of friends or just keeping the day to family, there is one thing that is the same. Everyone wants to eat good...

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10 Kabob Recipes for Summer

Want to make dinnertime more fun this summer? Make kabobs! What's better than eating a meal on a stick? Chicken, pork, shrimp, and steak, you can use what type of protein your family enjoys. They can even be made vegetarian...

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Sheet Pan Dinners for an Easy Meal

Don't have time to prepare a complicated dinner but want something tasty? Then get out your sheet pan. Sheet pan meals rose in popularity years ago and they've stuck around. Why? Because they make getting dinner on the table a...

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Delicious Dips Your Friends Will Love

Fun fact, I love any type of dip. Onion, spinach artichoke, cheese, crab, guacamole... my taste buds don't judge. When I'm having friends over and I want to keep things simple, I always whip up a few dips. They're easy...

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15 Recipes To Get You Through Tax Day

Whether you're celebrating a return or have to open up your wallet, these 15 recipes will help you get through tax day. There are budget-friendly snacks if you have to watch your wallet. A few tasty cocktails to whip up...

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Lemon Desserts To Turn a Bad Day Around

When life hands you lemons, skip the lemonade and make a dessert. Tart, tangy, and sweet, they're a scrumptious way to end a meal. We know dessert can turn a bad day around. When you add bright and refreshing lemon...