Grill a better burger

Summertime often calls for burgers on the grill, but deciding how to prepare them can be daunting. Whether you choose to season the meat or not, you can serve delicious burgers anytime.

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These flavorful burgers are good topped with sliced tomato, onion, and pickles.

Zippy Burgers

1 egg, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons chili sauce

1 teaspoon [...]

The perfect little black bean

Black beans are a nutritional treasure-trove, filled with protein, iron, magnesium, and more. And thanks to their high fiber content—about 15 grams in 1 cup cooked black beans—black beans will fill you up and leaving you feeling full longer.

Black beans also hold their shape well, making them perfect for both cooked and uncooked recipes. And [...]

Stay cool with skillet meals

When it’s too hot to turn on the oven and grilling isn’t an option, break out the skillet and make a meal or dessert on the stovetop.

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Chili Bean Nacho Skillet

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 15.5-ounce can chili beans, undrained

1 15-ounce can tomato sauce

1 11-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained

1 [...]

Bring honey mustard to the grill

The flavors of honey and mustard go well together, and the combination is just as good put on food before grilling as it is for dipping. The spiciness of the mustard complements the sweetness of the honey when used in a variety of foods. And since these grill recipes don’t require time for marinating, they [...]

Season some fresh green beans

While green beans may have a ways to go in the home garden, they are making a welcome appearance in many produce departments and farmers’ markets. These versatile beans are good when boiled, steamed, stir-fried or sautéed, and shine in everything from soup to salad. But fresh green beans often are best when seasoned with [...]