Firing up the grill and watching tender cuts sizzle on the grates means a mouthwatering meal is on the way, but don’t forget about the dressings and toppings that make summertime dinners truly delicious. The next time you want to sear a juicy steak, try this Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Chive Butter recipe from […]
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How to Save Money when Hosting a Barbecue on a Budget
If you’re one of the 70% of all households in the United Sates to own a grill or smoker, you’re probably looking forward to summer cookouts and barbecues. However, with the rising cost of food, your backyard get-togethers might cost more than in previous years. You don’t have to skimp on your meats and vegetables […]
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Fresh Summer Flavors with Two Grilled Grass-Fed Lamb Recipes
Enjoy flavorful meals straight off the grill this summer with these delicious recipes that put New Zealand grass-fed lamb at the center of your plate. These Endless Summer Grass-Fed Lamb Burgers are topped with a fresh herb salad and juicy tomatoes on brioche buns. Or, for a spiced sensation, try Grass-Fed Lamb Meatball and Veggie […]
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Recipe for Citrus, Mango and Pineapple Salsa
It’s time to kick off summer with a bang. With exciting summer events like baseball, sunbathing and barbecues filling social calendars comes a whole new array of fresh, sunny day snacks just waiting to be devoured. If you’re in the mood for something sweet with a hint of spice, try this Citrus, Mango and Pineapple […]
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Considering a Greenhouse? Keep These Tips in Mind
During the pandemic lockdown, many homeowners had a renewed interest in greenhouses. If you’ve been inspired to think about owning a glasshouse or greenhouse for the first time, but you don’t know where to start, Hartley Botanic — a manufacturer of handmade English glasshouses and greenhouses — has provided the answers to some of the […]
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Two Savory Recipes for ‘Slider Sunday’
Enjoying a meal as a family might seem farfetched with schedules full of work, activities and social commitments. However, you can make bringing everyone together a bit easier (and more delicious) with a weekly tradition like Slider Sunday that gets the whole crew excited about time around the kitchen table. No matter what your loved […]
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Lavender Shortbread
Nothing says summer like a leisurely glass of lemonade in the backyard and a light, melt-in-your-mouth cookie to accompany it. Lavender shortbread, an unusual, easy-to-make cookie, is sure to get high praise from friends and family. Herbs of all sorts have been used in food stuffs for centuries but really came into their own in […]
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Shake Up Summer Snacks
Power up for summer adventures by shaking up your snacking routine with homemade recipes inspired by childhood favorites. Kick off summer with Strawberry Walnut Hand Pies for delicious summer snacks loaded with the nutrition benefits of California walnuts. Visit walnuts.org/snacking for more snack recipes. Strawberry Walnut Hand Pies Ingredients: Dough: Strawberry Walnut Filling: Frosting: Instructions: […]
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Find Fiesta Inspiration with Mini Tacos
Liven up your mealtime routine with the fresh global flavors of an at-home fiesta for a memorable way to rethink your menu. With nearly countless ways to spice up the kitchen using inspiration from around the world, it’s easy to find something new and exciting. For example, these Sloppy Joe Mini Tacos from “The New […]