Creedence Clearwater Revival: Proud Mary

Don’t be discouraged when you wake up to the sounds of rain tapping against the windows. It’s the perfect excuse to preheat the oven and start baking. Freshly baked treats can brighten a gloomy day, so we’re sharing easy rainy day baking recipes to have handy when the weather isn’t great. Dark chocolate brownies, chocolate chip cookies, banana bread, cinnamon swirl cake, peanut butter bars, pound cake, apple cake… these rainy day desserts will make your day better.

Strolling through a farmers market and filling your basket with fresh, seasonal produce is a wonderful weekend activity. Especially in spring and summer when vegetables are at their peak freshness. You’ll find tables bursting with ingredients like asparagus, spinach, peas, mushrooms, leeks, broccoli, and more. From fresh vegetable side dish recipes to fresh salad recipes and main dishes, we’ve gathered an assortment of recipes using farmers market vegetables, all perfect for whipping up a fresh and flavorful meal.

Canned ingredients are one of the easiest ways to make dinner quickly. They’re already cooked, affordable, and easy to store. If you look in your pantry, we guarantee you’ll find items like canned beans, tomatoes, corn, soups, chicken, tuna, etc. One of the hardest things, though, is looking at them and wondering what to cook with canned ingredients. We’re sharing a roundup of 14 recipes using canned ingredients. They’ll help you create comforting casseroles and hearty soups for easy weeknight dinners.