Why You Need a Digital Thermometer When You Bake Bread
How to take (almost) all the guesswork out of making and baking bread? Leave as little to chance as possible. A thermometer helps you do exactly that.
Blueberry Lemon Bars
Like a pie in bar form, with a crisp crust and a soft, lemony, blueberry-filled center. These bars are a big hit at summer barbecues when you’re in the mood to share.
Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos
Slightly spicy with a hint of sweet. Not to mention oh so satisfying. And did we mention fast and easy?
Pasta with Anchovies and Onions
If you know Chris McDade, you know he loves the salty umami bombs known as anchovies. Let this effortless pasta show you why we’re obsessed, too.
Lemon Ginger Chicken
Winner, winner, for sure. We hear that this chicken dinner is pleasing, quick, and lip-smackingly tasty. Perfect for anytime you’re hungry and need something good and fast.
Summer Love Letter + Zucchini Soup
This is a love letter to Swedish summer – to walking barefoot, swimming in lakes, eating strawberries every day, making potato sandwiches and cooking a delicious zucchini soup with lots of toppings.
Blueberry Coffee Cake with Lemon Glaze
You know that coffee cake made with sour cream is going to be moist and tender. Add blueberries, lemon, and a sweet-tangy glaze, you’ve got something special.
Peach Cream Tart
In this Paula Deen tart, a shortbread cookie crust cradles a sweet sour-cream custard and peach slices. A spell in the oven makes everything irresistibly golden.
Small Batch Strawberry Jam
Here’s a recipe for a small batch of strawberry jam, without all the fuss of traditional canning. Ready in less than an hour, with all the lush taste of peak strawberry season.
Joy the Baker’s Strawberry Blueberry Cobbler
If you know Joy the Baker, you know how great her recipes are. This is no exception, full of fruit and covered with a cookie-like topping, this is one darn good cobbler.
5 Refreshing Watermelon Recipes
Of course, you can slice into a perfectly ripe watermelon and start snacking. But have you ever thought about all the other ways to eat that juicy fruit?
30 Epic Hot Dogs for Grilling
Sausages, brats, whatever you like to call them… Time for some Epic Hot Dogs! July is #nationalhotdogmonth, and these are the most mouth-watering dogs. From bacon-wrapped brats to cheese stuffed and fully-loaded weiners there is enough inspirati…
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Baked Lamb Meatballs
These lamb meatballs are super simple, versatile and go well on their own with pita or folded into an orzo or zucchini pasta salad. Seasoned with a simple rosemary dijon blend, lots of lemon, and a few other simple ingredients, the possibilities are up…
Chicken Thighs with Spicy Peach Sauce
The perfect family-friendly dinner that adds just a little bit of spice to your plate without spending too much time in the kitchen.
16 Summer Fruit Pies for a Sweet Fourth of July
An homage to the pies of summer, whether cherry or stone fruit, old-fashioned or new-fangled, obscenely indulgent or simply satisfying.
Pork Chops with Strawberry Balsamic Glaze
Juicy, seared pork and sweet fruit were made for each other—this jammy, balsamic vinegar-infused sauce proves it once and for all.
Chocolate Meringue Mousse Cake
A chocolate lover’s dream come true, in the form of a lightly textured, dark chocolate mousse. Not too sweet, not too rich—just right.
Spaghetti with Zucchini, Lemon, and Basil
A perfect dish for summer’s bounty of fresh zucchini, peppers, lemons, and basil. It’s also ready in half an hour. Outstanding!
Dill Dip with Potato Chips
This dip is creamy for sure, but it’s really all about the dill. Loads of fresh, green, herby dill. As much as we love potato chips, try it on everything.
Vinegar Pie Crust
This pie pastry is as easy to make as, well, pie. It’s flaky and rich but simple and plain enough to let any filling shine.
How to Steam Fresh Blue Crabs
Want to know how to steam blue crabs? Here it is – the ultimate guide! From sizing, ordering, how to pick, and a recipe on how to steam the perfect Maryland blue crab. Have you ever cooked fresh crabs? I’m talking right from the trap, still…
Whipped Coffee
You’ve heard about it and wondered if it’d make you #Instafamous too. We can’t guarantee that but we know that you’ll make it over and over.
Baked Shrimp with Creole Sauce
Piles of tender shrimp, smothered in a lush, buttery, spiced sauce that’s perfect for sopping up with bread. Pass the napkins!