10 Spring Desserts that Star Seasonal Produce

Spring is an ideal time to get in the kitchen and let the flavors of the season inspire your baking. The bounty of peak season fruits and dessert-friendly veggies, like fresh rhubarb, strawberries, and carrots, means the only limits are your sweet tooth and imagination. These 10 spring-forward treats are perfect for weekend baking when there’s still a faint chill in the air. Those moments when the warmth and aroma from the oven are extra inviting. These spring desserts are a great finale for hol...

17 Recipes to Make for Dinner This Spring

There are many great things to enjoy about spring, but few are better than the season’s bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs. The list of springtime produce is long—asparagus, carrots, peas, and leeks, just to name a few. But the season can feel short when you’re trying to enjoy it all. These recipes each star top picks from the produce aisle at their peak of flavor from late March through early June. With quick prep and minimal cooking time required, these plant-forward meals make it easy to sa...

16 Side Dishes to Serve with Ham for Any Occasion

A beautifully glazed ham fresh from the oven is often the star of Easter Sunday, but what you serve with it can make or break the meal. Round out any celebratory menu with these dishes that complement the distinctively smoky, savory flavor of ham. Our tasty twists on the usual suspects, like roasted vegetables, potatoes, and salad, make these crowd-pleasing recipes anything but ordinary. Whether crunchy and raw, sauced with some heat, or stuffed with extra cheese, these spectacular side dishes f...

13 Mardi Gras Recipes Inspired by New Orleans

Even if you’re miles from New Orleans, let the good times roll with these recipes that capture the flavors and fun of Mardi Gras. The festive day that marks the end of Carnival season and the eve of Lent is an all-inclusive celebration with parades, music, and, of course, plenty of delicious food. These Mardi Gras recipes, inspired by the festival, feature an abundance of seafood, bold Cajun spices, and one-of-a-kind sweet treats that make any day feel like a party—all from your own home. So bre...

13 Pink-Hued Food Recipes for a Fun Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and that means it’s time to think pink. We’re sharing over a dozen colorful, festive recipes guaranteed to put a rosy spin on the midwinter holiday. These blushing bites in shades of pinks and reds are whimsical, easy to make, and taste as good as they look. Whether you’re cooking to impress that special someone, hosting a gal pals get-together, celebrating with family, or just treating yourself, these cheery, colorful pink foods are a simple way to show som...

10 Quick Winter Soups That Support Immune Health 

You know the feeling: the sniffle, the throat tickle, the fatigue. Winter is cold and flu season, which means it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself and be mindful of your immune health. The kitchen is a great place to start when it comes to supporting immunity and overall wellness. A bowl of nutritious, comforting homemade soup is often just what the doctor ordered. These warming winter soups include hydrating broths, vitamin-rich veggies, immune-friendly herbs, and other ingred...

16 Cozy Noodle Recipes to Warm You Up

Noodles have satisfied hungry bellies all over the world for centuries. They’re customizable, affordable, family-friendly, and ready on standby in the pantry anytime a craving hits. Hot or cold, a slurpable bowl of noodles can transport your taste buds around the world or serve up cozy comfort with just a handful of ingredients and some boiling water. We’ve rounded up 16 of our favorite quick noodle recipes featuring savory sauces, rich broths, and bold flavors to enjoy on repeat all year long....

10 Low-Effort Recipes to Make Between Christmas and the New Year

For busy holiday hosts who spend the season baking, decorating, shopping, wrapping, and more, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day can feel like the ultimate gift. It’s a time to recharge, and an opportunity to spend time with loved ones without the frenzy of holiday activities. If your idea of a perfect break includes plenty of couch time, staying cozy, and eating delicious food, we’ve got you covered. These 10 recipes are low effort, big reward, and can feed the entire family. These w...

13 Easy Christmas Desserts for a Festive Holiday

The holidays are here, and you know what that means: it’s time to deck the dessert table. No matter what or how you celebrate the season, sweet treats to savor and share are a must. While we can’t get enough cookie recipes this time of year, sometimes you have to think outside the tin. These non-cookie Christmas desserts are perfect for entertaining, gifting, or just hanging out by the tree.   

If you love Christmas desserts, serve this to a chocolate lover in your life. The rich and delicious...

15 Warm and Cozy Snow Day Recipes

Whether you spend them playing outside with the kiddos or curled up inside by the fire, snow days call for cozy comfort food. From hot beverages and sweet treats to hot dinners and kid-friendly bites, these 15 crowd-pleasing snow day recipes are guaranteed to warm you from the inside out. These snow day recipes are full of familiar, seasonally inspired flavors, and they’re easy enough for anyone to make. After an epic snowball fight or board game matchup, keep everyone warm and satisfied with th...

12 Breakfast Casseroles for a Merry Morning 

There’s nothing like the thrill of Christmas morning: the tree aglow, the stockings stuffed, and hearty Christmas breakfast casseroles magically waiting for you. Okay, we can’t promise Santa’s elves will visit the kitchen, but these simple, make-ahead Christmas breakfast casseroles are the next best thing. They’re perfect for feeding the entire gang on the big day, visiting friends and relatives included, or sleeping in after the frenzy of holiday activity is over. Assemble them ahead of time an...

My Family's Day After Christmas Tradition Keeps the Holidays Going 

By Brooks Halliday   
I’m of Italian heritage, and my husband is Jewish (AKA a “pizza bagel” family), so I get to experience the best of both worlds during the holiday season. Our home is fully decked out with wreaths and stockings as well as dreidels and menorahs. We even host a Chrismukkah party every December that combines the best of Hanukkah and Christmas festivities and food. One of my favorite hybrid holiday events, however, comes after Christmas is over.   
At the end of a month full of...

How to Cook Your Way Through the Seafood Department  

Whether you’re a fish fanatic or just dipping your toe into cooking with seafood, there’s never been a better time to add delicious, nutritious seafood recipes to your family’s meal routine. But why lean into eating more seafood?  
If you’re looking to get maximum nutrient content for your buck, seafood is a smart buy. Seafood can be a great source of lean protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, as well as other vitamins and minerals. With options for every budget, seafood can be an affor...

10 Halloween Appetizers and Drinks for a Ghoulish Gathering

Gather your best ghoul-friends and carve your Jack-o-lantern because Halloween is almost here, and the whole family can enjoy. Whether you’re throwing a bash before trick-or-treating or a haunted house party during the evening, no Halloween celebration is complete without spooky snacks and drinks. We’ve dug up a dozen of our spookiest, silliest, and most spirited recipes for appetizers, cocktails, and mocktails guaranteed to make your Halloween gathering a scream for all ages.
Halloween Appetize...

12 Thanksgiving Casseroles That Will Impress a Crowd

Among all of the iconic Thanksgiving dishes, casseroles are something many people look forward to the most. The options are endless—classic stuffing, green bean casserole, baked mac and cheese—just to name a few. And so are the ways you can upgrade and customize them. Many casseroles can even be made ahead and served at room temperature, a definite plus when there are multiple dishes vying for oven space. They’re also made to feed a crowd and can be scaled up or down depending on the group size....

My Cooking Strategy for Busy Weeknights and Family-Focused Weekends

By Brooks Halliday  
As a working mom and wife, stopping to enjoy time with the family can require a little bit of planning, especially around dinnertime. Between two kids, two schools, and four different schedules, there’s always something on the to-do list. During those precious hours that the whole family is together and having fun, the last thing I want to do is spend extra time in the kitchen. That’s why I came up with a winning, two-day meal planning strategy to keep my family fed and help...

My Favorite Football Recipes to Make Game Day Delicious

By Brooks Halliday 
I didn’t realize when I said “I do” years ago that it included my husband’s larger-than-life love of football. If his team is on the field, you can be sure his eyes are on the screen. Never a sports enthusiast myself, I had to wrap my head around the fact that game day is serious stuff. 
Initially, I would watch the games with him. I would even stay silent during key plays, a real act of love for this chatterbox. But, in spite of giving it the old college try, I found myself...

6 Easy Breakfast Recipes Moms Can Make in Their Sleep 

By Brooks Halliday  
The joys of parenthood are numerous, but you may not be able to count them because you’re too tired. At least, that’s how I felt when I became a mom. Whether it’s the round-the-clock schedule of a newborn, middle-of-the-night wakeups with a toddler, or contending with a teenage night owl, sleep is high on the list of sacrifices we make as parents. And a rough night of sleep can lead to a difficult morning.  
When my second son came around, our morning routine felt close to i...

My Time and Money-Saving Strategy to Feed a Family of Four 

By Brooks Halliday  
As any parent of multiple kids can tell you, the jump from one child at home to two comes with a lot to juggle. Shortly after my second son was born, mealtimes topped the list of most dreaded chores. It was a seemingly endless cycle of grocery shopping, prepping, cooking, feeding, and cleaning up. I felt like I was running a 24-hour restaurant, yet the question of “what are we eating?” always seemed to come as an unwanted surprise. I would usually wind up making three differ...

21 Budget Back-to-School Dinners with Just 5 Ingredients

It’s that time of year again: back to school and back to busy. September can feel like there are never enough hours in the day, between school, work, and activities. Factor in time to prep and cook for your family every night, while also sticking to a budget, and dinnertime can become downright stressful. Savory is here to help keep family mealtime low-key and delicious with these super-fast, affordable back-to-school dinners that come together with just five ingredients. These weeknight winners...

7 Pickled Recipes for Anyone Who Loves Briny Dishes

For bold, briny flavor that brings the zing, there’s nothing quite like pickles. Whether it’s adding crunchy cucumbers in an herby pickling liquid atop burgers or noshing on veggies spiked with vinegary kick straight out of the jar, that unmistakable tang can turn a good meal into outstanding. And let’s not forget about the delicious liquid that can quickly turn proteins, sauces, or sides into a briny bite. If you love pickles as much as we do, you’ll want to add these pickled recipes to your su...

8 Budget-Friendly Summer Sandwich Recipes to Take on-the-Go

If this summer finds you on the road for family vacations, beach days, camping, or any other adventure, you can keep everyone fueled and having fun for less cost.  Activity supplies and costs can add up quickly, but a nutritious and filling lunch doesn’t have to take a bite out of your wallet. These next-level sandwich recipes are made to move on a budget, relying on a short list of ingredients that won’t break the bank. Just assemble, wrap, and you’re ready to roll.   
For portable packing that...

12 Mother's Day Brunch Recipes to Celebrate Mom

If you’re wondering how to honor the woman who does it all this Mother’s Day, consider inviting all of your loved ones over and treating her to a homemade brunch. Skip the restaurant crowds and let Mom sleep in while you whip up a spread just for her. We have a dozen ideas that are easy to assemble and guaranteed to make her day extra special—even if you’re a newbie in the kitchen. Whether she prefers savory or sweet, you can’t go wrong with these simple but spectacular recipes that say, “Thanks...

Your Guide to Planning the Perfect Backyard BBQ Menu

By Brooks Halliday 
As someone who loves to cook and entertain, I look forward to backyard barbecue season all year. There’s something about an outdoor get-together with a casual BBQ menu and sunny weather that puts people in the mood to have fun. I especially love that hosting outdoors means kids can come and have space to play while the grownups get a chance to chat. I don’t need to worry about spills and stains, and disposable plates and utensils make setup and cleanup a breeze. There are no...
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