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Plum and Blackberry Granola Crisp
Slump, grunt and buckle. It sounds like a grueling exercise routine, but it’s actually what you should do with all the fruit you have on hand this summer. Stone fruits […]
Garden Ginger Highball and Seedlip Mary
Beverages are an important part of how we mingle. Non-alcoholic options are getting better, but for many years your only choice was something pink and syrupy sweet that came with […]
Classic Succotash and Chopped Salad with Cornbread Croutons
When my kids were small, we would end every school year with a bucket list. We’d sit together and make a plan, listing all the things we wanted to see […]
Peach and Cucumber Salad
If you want someone to smile, say “peaches”. It works for photographers, and it will work for you, too, if you’re serving up anything that features this enticing blushy fruit. […]
Grilled Cheesy Loaded Potatoes
Celebrate dad’s day with a special dinner. Let him pick the main dish and have his choice of dessert. You fill in the blanks with sides and a really good […]
Rumtopf
Northwest berry season is here! Rows of bright, colorful cartons stuffed with fragrant gems fill the market, each one beckoning you to take some home. Commemorate the summer and preserve […]
Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Salad
When cooking exhaustion sets in and you just don’t know what to make for dinner, rotisserie chicken is the answer. Swing by the deli, toss a bag in your cart […]
Pig Beach Burger and Mexican Street Corn
Don’t just throw a burger on the grill this weekend. Go beyond a good burger and make a great burger. For the best-dressed burger on the block, go whole hog […]
Grilled Pizza with Hot Sausage, Grilled Peppers and Onions and Oregano Ricotta
Get grilling and celebrate National Pizza Party Day this Friday with a do-it-yourself, delicious pizza you can make at home. This Grilled Pizza with Hot Sausage, Grilled Peppers and Onions […]
Freeform Chicken Meatballs with Carrots and Yogurt Sauce
Drizzly days demand comfort food, all the better if it’s quick to prepare. Freeform Chicken Meatballs with Carrots and Yogurt Sauce have the laid back vibe you need for a […]