Food Bites & Articles
Delicious No-Bake Dessert Recipes
How do you beat the heat and still enjoy a sweet treat during the summer? By whipping up delicious no-bake dessert recipes! This week I'm sharing five Blue Ribbon recipes that will have your family begging for seconds. Lisa Johnson's...
Fresh and Fabulous Fruit Salad Recipes
Seeking a refreshing way to start your day? Need a light dessert option? Then try one of these fresh and fabulous fruit salad recipes. Glazed, creamy, frozen... they're bursting with sweet berries, citrus, tropical favorites, juicy melon, and more. With...
Classic Summer Dinner Ideas
From grilled steak to light shrimp dishes to burgers to squash casserole, these classic summer dinner ideas belong in your weeknight meal rotation. Full of seasonal produce, perfect grill marks and packed with flavor, these go-to family dinners scream summer....
Snacks To Beat the Summer Heat
Right now, every time I watch my local weather, they're talking about how hot it is. But in the kitchen, I'm making sure things stay cool. While I'm sitting poolside or on my porch with friends, I'm making snacks to beat...
Summer Party Appetizers
Kickoff your first get together of the season with these summer party appetizers! Easy to prepare and full of fresh summer flavors, this selection of fantastic appetizers are sure to please any crowd. Fried zucchini, crab poppers, watermelon mozzarella salad,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Meals To Make on a Budget
Even with the rising cost of food, enjoying a satisfying meal doesn't have to break the bank. Whether you're a student watching every penny, living alone for the first time, or just trying to lower your grocery bill, here are...
Desserts Perfect for a Picnic
Now that the weather is warmer, I love to get outside and enjoy one of the many parks near my house. It's fun to catch up with friends. I make sure to bring something special. These desserts perfect for a...