Food Bites & Articles
Refreshing and Light Summer Salads
These refreshing and light summer salads are perfect for hot summer days! Bursting with vibrant colors, crisp textures and full of flavors, these healthy salads belong on your summer menu. Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, fresh fruit, and fragrant herbs, every...
Quick and Easy Apps for the 4th
When putting together a menu for a cookout, I like to have appetizers for guests to munch on as they arrive. Then, while grilling hot dogs and burgers, everyone is satisfied, talking, and having a good time. These quick and...
Crowd-Pleasing Cookout Side Dishes
Want to know the secret to creating the most epic spread for your next barbecue? Crowd-pleasing cookout side dishes. An assortment of salads, baked beans, slaws, and more, will complement any burgers, hot dogs, steaks, or chicken you may be...
Summer Kabob Recipe Ideas
Fire up the grill and get ready to make these summer kabob recipe ideas! Every flavorful skewered delight is loaded with flavor, your favorite summer vegetables and tender grilled meat. From honey mustard shrimp to classic grilled chicken kabobs to...
15 Different Delicious Ways To Use Garden Zucchini
Were you over-zealous in planting your garden zucchini? When the full season hits and you find yourself with an abundance of zucchini, you're going to need a variety of ways to cook this summer veg. That's where these 15 delicious...
Dinner Recipes You’ll Make All Summer Long
These 32 dinner recipes are so good, you'll make them all summer long. Summer's warm evenings beckon us outdoors to enjoy the company of loved ones and indulge in delicious meals. From light pastas to fresh summer veggie-packed dishes to...
Twists on Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite summertime desserts. Sweet strawberries, buttery cake, whipped cream... it's light and delicious. These Blue Ribbon recipes take the classic flavor and put a twist on strawberry shortcake. "This Strawberry Shortcake Trifle makes a...
Summer Squash and Zucchini Casserole Recipes
Summer always brings an abundance of summer squash and zucchini. Besides zucchini bread, fried zucchini, and summer squash fritters, you can make a flavorful casserole with them. It's a great side dish for everything from grilled chicken to steak and...
Delectable Fruit Cobbler Recipes
Fruit cobbler - the quintessential dessert that captures summertime. Imagine biting into sweet blueberries, luscious blackberries, or juicy peaches inside a buttery crust. With their simplicity and versatility, anyone can make delectable fruit cobbler recipes, and they're the perfect dessert...
Flavorful Breakfast Potato Recipes
What better way to kick-start your mornings than with a hearty and satisfying plate of breakfast potatoes? They're delicious with everything from scrambled egg bowls to quiche and French toast to pancakes. If you want to transform your weekend breakfast...
Recipes Showcasing Fresh Strawberries
As summer unfolds, it's time to celebrate strawberries' vibrant color and juiciness. Whether handpicked from your garden or grabbed from a local farmer's market, fresh strawberries are a delicious way to add a touch of summer to your menu. From...
Desserts To Bring Joy to Dad
This Father's Day, shower Dad with all the sweetness he deserves. Yes, you could give him a tie. But imagine his smile when presented with a death by chocolate ice cream cake, Chubby Hubby peanut butter pie, or chewy brownie...
Grilled Dinner Options
In the summer, I like to fire up the grill when preparing dinner. Hamburgers and hot dogs are always popular with my family. But, I've got other grilled dinner options on my menu this week. When on sale, I stock...
What to Make Dad on Father’s Day
If you're searching for ideas on what to make Dad on Father's Day, we've curated a list of recipes that will leave Dad smiling from ear to ear. In our mind, there is no better way to express gratitude to...
Grilling Recipes for an Unforgettable Dinner
Whether hosting a backyard gathering or seeking inspiration for a weeknight meal, take your dinner al fresco and fire up the grill. Find grilling recipes for an unforgettable dinner like zesty chicken breasts, the sweetest grilled corn ever, marinated juicy...
29 Recipes To Make With Farmer’s Market Produce
Cooking with farmer's market produce not only helps support local farmers and encourages sustainable agriculture, but it also ensures you're eating the freshest and most flavorful ingredients available. From caprese salad to grilled veggies to fruit cobblers, using seasonal produce...
Five Fresh Peach Treats
If you are waiting for peach season's arrival every year, this week's Janet's Notebook is for you. I'm sharing Blue Ribbon dessert recipes made with fresh peaches. These five fresh peach treats are filled with flavor and are easy to make....
Refreshing Summertime Cookie Creations
Add a bit of zest to your summer treats with refreshing summertime cookie creations. This assortment of recipes will take you everywhere from orange groves in Florida to California strawberry farms and Georgia peach country. Bring some sunshine into your...
Indulgent Sunday Breakfast Recipes
From eggs Benedict to breakfast casseroles, elevated French toast recipes to fluffy waffles, there's no better way to start Sunday than with a leisurely breakfast. Spending hours in the kitchen isn't always an option. So, we are sharing an assortment...
Fresh and Light Pasta Recipes
Even though mercury is rising, we don't have to give up everyone's favorite comfort foods. When the weather is warmer, satisfy your craving with fresh and light pasta recipes. Filled with colorful veggies, succulent seafood, and zesty herbs, each recipe...