Get out the grill

As the weather gets warmer, our thoughts turn to cooking outside. Just the thought of grilling an evening meal often conjures up images of chicken, steaks, and more. By adding some flavor before grilling, these usual meats can go from ordinary to outstanding. And by cooking a side dish on the grill as well, your [...]

A salad for every celebration

After a long winter, Memorial Day weekend is a great time to share a cookout with friends and family. Few such celebrations are complete without a traditional side dish. These recipes are easy enough to allow you to offer more than one for variety.

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Rainbow Pasta Salad

1 16-ounce package tri-color rotini pasta

1/4 [...]

Stay cool by cooking slow

When the weather gets warmer, staying inside to cook can sound unappealing. While we often associate slow cookers with hearty winter meals, slow cookers free up time for outdoor activities and help keep the kitchen cool.
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Barbecued Pork Chop Dinner
6 small red potatoes, cut into quarters
6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 [...]

Make something chocolaty for Mom

Chocolate treats are enjoyable anytime, but they make an especially nice surprise on Mother’s Day. Whether you want to try something new and unique or something a little easier, you rarely can go wrong with chocolate.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Fruit Crepes

1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, such as Nutella

4 crepes (recipe follows)

4 bananas, sliced

Whipped [...]