Food Bites & Articles
14 Dinners Made in a Flash
Summers are relaxing, right? Well if you're shuffling kids to camp, heading to and from sports activities, or shuttling kids back to school, you may not agree with that statement. Life gets hectic, and on those days, dinners made in...
Brownie Lovers Need These 7 Recipes
A gooey brownie and a glass of milk can turn a bad day around. But you know what will really put a smile on someone's face? A jazzed-up brownie. Think rocky road, s'mores, raspberry, strawberry, frosted, or dipped in more chocolate...
No-Bake Desserts for Summer Entertaining
Lately, it's been hard for me to catch up with friends because life is busy. But this weekend we all seem to be free, so I've decided to have everyone over. We can catch up about what's going on in...
20 Last-Minute Summer Dessert Recipes
Whether you forgot you need to bring something to a barbecue or decide to have an impromptu dinner party, having last-minute summer dessert recipes handy is a must. The key to these types of recipes is easy. Easy to prepare...
Fresh Peach Recipes That Are Just Peachy
Juicy peaches are pure perfection in the summer. Near my house, there is a truck that has the best peaches. After biting into one, make sure to have napkins handy. I picked up a box this weekend and I can't...
15 Summery Chicken Dinners
Chicken is versatile and always a family-pleaser and recipes can be tailored for whatever season you're in. In the summer, chicken can be grilled, baked, incorporated into salads, and lightened up with fresh ingredients. Here are 15 summery chicken dinners...
August Farmer’s Market Finds
We love going to the farmer’s market during the summer. The fruits and vegetables are some of our absolute favorites. At your local August farmer’s market, you’ll find zucchini, watermelon, tomatoes, peaches, corn, mango, avocado, and other favorite in-season produce....
16 Summer Taco Recipes
Fresh and full of flavor, these summer taco recipes are a delicious weeknight meal. From street tacos to grilled veggie tacos to shrimp tacos, these easy taco recipes are versatile and great for the whole family. Top these tacos with...
Peanut Butter Treats for PB Lovers
What can you do with a jar of peanut butter besides make a sandwich? How about whipping up a peanut butter treat! Don't get me wrong... I love a PB&J sandwich. But, when my sweet tooth wins, I want to...
23 Deep-Fried Foods
If you’re looking for healthy foods, back away slowly. This deep-fried roundup is full of drool-worthy, buttery, not-at-all good for you foods! We’re talking about fried mac and cheese balls, deep-fried cookie dough, coated jalapeño bites and so many more...
Delicious Summer Appetizers
In hot weather, delicious summer appetizers are wonderful. What makes them so special? They're light, fresh, and versatile for summer parties. Put a few on a wooden board, and you have a beautiful summer appetizer platter. If you need to...
25 Seasonal Summer Recipes
Summer is all about warm afternoons, longer days, and tons of garden-fresh goodies. From appetizers to mains and sides to desserts, these 25 seasonal summer recipes make the most of fresh summer produce. Requiring minimal preparation, they capture the flavors...
Blueberry Desserts Are Perfect for Summer
Throughout the summer, I love to use fresh fruit when baking. Right now, I'm on a blueberry kick. I just can't get enough of the juicy and sweet blueberries from my local market. Tonight I'm going to whip something up...
Light and Fresh Summer Dinner Ideas
When thinking of summer dinner recipes, most of the time grilling comes to mind. But what if you don't have a grill? You can still enjoy delicious summer dinners, and no grill is required. If you're searching for a summer...
Recipes Kids Can Help Make
Come summer, keeping kids entertained is a full-time job. Kids can't wait for school to get out for summer. Parents, on the other hand, may wish the school year lasted a bit longer. Want to know an easy way to...
Refreshing Ways to Enjoy Watermelon
Watermelon is a summer staple. There's nothing better than biting into a juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer's day. Or is there? These refreshing ways to enjoy watermelon will convince you to incorporate watermelon into more of your...
22 Ways to Grill Almost Everything
When the weather heats up, so does the grill. There's something about grilling a dish that just screams (and tastes) like summer. From appetizers to mains and side dishes to desserts, the grill can be fired up to prepare the...
39 Mediterranean Dishes to Try This Summer
Full of fresh ingredients and flavors, we love these Mediterranean-inspired dishes. From Greek salad to baked feta to Moroccan chicken to Mediterranean grilled asparagus, these recipes are perfect for summer. Every bite is bursting with tomatoes, olives, onion, lemon, feta,...
Non-Salad Summer Side Dishes
Typically summer side dishes are salads, like potato, pasta, and macaroni. But non-salad side dishes are delicious too! Vegetables are a great addition to a summer meal, and these make the most of fresh summer produce. Easy to make, try...
Simple Grilled Dinner Menu
In my part of the country, it's hot. Very hot. For weeks, we've been above 90 degrees. While I'm lucky enough to have air conditioning, I still get to a point where I don't want to turn on my oven....