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Change Up Menu: Spring-Friendly Recipes

It’s spring and it’s the best time to grill, bake, and roast my favorite in-season fruits and veggies! With the weather warming up, it’s fun to round up my family for an impromptu al fresco dinner with these fabulous, spring-friendly recipes.   Tomato, Melon, & Cucumber Salad   Photo from mnapoleon via flickr, CC BY [...]

3 Spring Veggies Your Kids Will Love

This spring, there are a lot of vegetables that you can add to your kids’ diet without making them run the other direction. These veggies not only provide ample nutrition for your family, but are also in season, which makes them both affordable and delicious. Budget-friendly? Check. Nutritious? Definitely. But the question remains: will my [...]

Easy, Simple Recipes with Edible Flowers

Some flowers not only are decorative but can also be used in your dishes. With springtime giving us a variety of blossoms, you can bring an additional pizzazz to your everyday meals with these simple, flower-infused dishes and drinks. Hibiscus and Jasmine   (l-r)Photo from Kanko and joebaz via flickr, CC BY 2.0   Hibiscus [...]

Recipes that Make St. Paddy Proud

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and it is the perfect opportunity to entertain guests the Irish way. Invite your friends over for a St. Paddy’s party festooned with green streamers and other décor and overflowing with scrumptious Irish food that you and your guests will enjoy. Traditional Irish recipes are perfect for your St. [...]

Turkey Alternatives for Thanksgiving

Roast turkey has been a classic dinner favorite since it became associated with Thanksgiving. During the holiday, household dining tables are traditionally laden with turkey flavored with lemon, thyme, and rosemary. While most turkey recipes are simply delightful, you can still try a different main course if Thanksgiving meals are becoming a bit predictable for [...]