Recipes

5 Cookbooks to Get the Whole Family Cooking

Whether you’re in the kitchen or at the grill, there’s a recipe that needs to be followed. But those recipes sure do get old fast. Before long, your family has grown tired of the same old, same old.

As we head toward the new year, what better time is there to recommend five new cookbooks that can get the whole family excited about the age-old question: what’s for dinner?

 

3 Keys to Parfait Your Way to Better Digestion

Did you know some dairy foods are good for digestion? Yogurt is known not only for its smooth texture and tangy flavor, but also for its digestive benefits – and parfaits are a scrumptious way to support this important function while also getting your recommended three servings of dairy every day. 

By using these three simple steps to pair yogurt with other nutrient-dense foods, you can parfait your way to better digestion.  

 

1. Prepare Your Base 

Greek Yogurt 

8 Irresistible Recipes to Heat up Your Summer Grilling

“Dear burgers: You’re so barbe-cute.” 

 

While a good cheeseburger is one of my family’s favorite summer entrees, the sky is the limit when it comes to firing up the grill. 

 

Whether you’re planning regular backyard get-togethers with your “grill friends” – pun intended – or preparing an irresistible menu for the many summer holidays that call for outdoor grilling (Father’s Day is right around the corner!), we’ve pulled together some amazing recipes.

 

Appetizers

Smoking Cheese: An Easy Guide for Beginners

In our house, summer is barbecue season. And while we enjoy the traditional method of grilling, our smoker has become a great addition to the summertime lineup. Beef, chicken, pork and fish are all challenging to master and delicious in their own way, but this summer I wanted to try smoking something a bit more technical: Cheese. Here’s how I got it done – with a step-by-step guide so you can try it yourself!

 

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