Cooking that often definitely comes with some challenges, and when planning a menu, you often need meals that are fast, healthy, and within a reasonable budget. Enter: CHICKEN! This go-to meat of choice grills up in a variety of ways. (Think kabobs, drumsticks, on top of salads!) It’s a healthy protein that doesn’t break the bank. It’s no wonder why chicken + grilling is a successful formula for getting dinner on the table during the long summer months!...

If you have ever felt the same, then, “Welcome! You are my people.” I’m here to tell you you’re in for a treat because what I have in store for you is 20 easy (veg centric) recipes that will get you through those busy weeknights. Dinner will be on the table in about an hour or less, each recipe is loaded with flavor (think spices, citrus, sauces), and you’ll feel good while eating it....

Pumpkin spice is delicious but that’s not the only way to use fall’s favorite vegetable. Pumpkin can do so much more! These recipes use either fresh or canned pumpkin. For recipes that use fresh pumpkin, look for sugar pumpkins or pumpkin pie pumpkins. The pumpkin should feel heavy for its size and have a smooth exterior with no soft spots, browning or mold. Also, in a pinch you can usually substitute butternut squash for pumpkin in most recipes and no one would be the wiser....

Whether you’re looking for something classic, or for a new dish to add to the mix, here are some of our favorite recipes for the Easter table.

Don’t get discouraged! With twists on traditional favorites, time saving tips, and recipes that use fewer ingredients, you can fill your table with easy Thanksgiving side dishes that will not disappoint. Robin Shreeves joins Lori Rice in compiling this list.

Arrowroot starch – Works as a thickener for the sauce. You can substitute corn starch if desired. Toppings – These are optional, so pick and choose as you wish! We love sprinkling on some sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes add a spicy kick. Tips from an expert home chef Cutting the flank steak against the natural grain in the steak is essential to keep the beef pieces tender.Whisk the sauce very well to avoid any clumping....

Ingredients in keto buffalo chicken meatballs It only takes 30 minutes and four ingredients to make these amazingly flavorful and moist chicken meatballs. Here’s what you’ll need. Ground chicken – If you can find it, get ground chicken made with thighs for a little higher fat content.Nutritional yeast – This gives the meatballs a cheesy flavor and a little texture.Mayo – Make your own homemade keto-friendly mayonnaise or use a store-bought sugar free mayo....

As much as I like a decided season of indulgence, even I can only take so much richness. That’s why I break up the series of festive meals with a week or two of lighter fares. A sweet and spicy shrimp and broccoli dinner in the beginning of the week is pretty hands off thanks to a large sheet pan and the oven. Pork chops on Wednesday make use of in-season pears in a tangy ginger sauce....

Supporting your local urban or rural farmers not only does your tummy some good, but it also helps the community. Eggplant and green beans are at their prime this time of year, so I’m putting both to good use in pasta dishes and an easy skillet dinner. You can’t forget summer corn! I’m savoring them in a BBQ chicken bowl with pico de gallo and black beans. Grab double the amount of vegetables you’ll need for this week’s recipes and freeze them individually for use during the off-season....

The perfect, juicy hamburger is only 7 secrets away. See that picture? The one right above this? That is a real burger. I put it together from raw meat to what you see there in about 15 minutes. I didn’t dress it up or do anything to stage it. That was really my lunch. In fact, I made more than one because my family was hungry too. I spent under 5 minutes taking photos of it (including set up) before I sat and devoured it bite by bite....

I think we can all agree we need to make up for lost time with friends and family now that restrictions are starting to lift. Even if your gatherings are smaller than in year’s past, this week’s recipes allow you to actually enjoy your weeknight meals without too much effort on your part to feed everyone. You can also double up on some of the sides, like brown rice, couscous or chips which complement most of the other dishes this week, is an efficient way to save time, too....

Serve it with roasted potatoes, smashed potatoes, cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables. Air fryer whole chicken recipe Sunday roast or weeknight just got better with the air fryer, now you don’t need an oven to enjoy Sunday roast chicken or rotisserie-style chicken. It is simply amazing and unbelievably easy to achieve under 60 minutes and that includes the prep time too. If you do have a conventional oven, having an air fryer on the side means you can make other dishes in the oven while you make the chicken in the air fryer....

Here’s how you do it: Check the size – First and foremost, check the size of your air fryer. You’ll need at least a 6 quart fryer to fit a whole chicken. Our 6-quart Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer will fit a whole chicken up to 6 lbs. Check your air fryer size and make sure your whole chicken will fit.Pat dry – Remove any excess moisture from the chicken by patting it dry with a paper towel....

The catch is that, while you might still be able to purchase a spice labeled as Aleppo, know that it might not be what you think it is. What is Aleppo Pepper? A deep red color with a salt-like feel, what is sold as the Aleppo pepper provides dishes with depth, texture, and color, making it a popular ingredient. Unfortunately, as cookbook author Robyn Eckhardt writes in her book “Istanbul and Beyond,” the Syrian civil war ended the production of peppers in Aleppo, so anything that you now find labeled as Aleppo isn’t actually from Aleppo anymore....

The only thing you have to do is pick the right ears of corn and you’re in for pure bliss. But how do you do that? And what about storing, prepping, and saving some for the winter? Here’s what you need to know (and more) to get all the splendor out of sweet summer corn. When is Corn in Season? Corn season starts in mid-late June and goes through August and some of September....

Store-bought dough (you’ll need about 2 pounds)Crescent sheets (2 to 4 packages)Puff pastry dough (2 pounds)Pie crust circle dough (4 crust rounds) Other Topping Ideas This recipe uses a simple egg wash to top the dough, with slivered almonds sprinkled on top. You can also use other topping options Powdered sugar: Sprinkle powdered sugar over the star bread for a sweet and elegant touch.Honey: Drizzle honey over the star bread for a sweet and sticky finish....

This is a reader favourite included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! THE Apple Crumble recipe This is The Apple Crumble recipe I’ve been making for years and years. Ever since my sister made an Apple Crumble by a well known celebrity chef for my birthday dinner (yes I’m weird, I seriously requested Apple Crumble instead of a birthday cake) and it was terribly disappointing. Crumbly topping to be sure, but it was awfully dry and the filling was watery....

Suzanne has 3 growing teenagers to feed, so she can put those apricots to work! This week she walked me through her steps of making a fruit cobbler, using blackberries and Pat’s apricots. What I love about cobbler recipes is that they are so forgiving. If they end up runny, that’s okay because you aren’t trying to contain them in a pie shell. If they’re a little too tart, just serve them with some vanilla ice cream....

By the way, the grated egg served over asparagus like this is often referred to as “mimosa” because it resembles bright yellow mimosa flowers. This recipe serves four, but you could easily double, triple, or quadruple the recipe. With more asparagus you could arrange them in a circle on a large platter for a dramatic presentation. 1 tablespoon shallots, minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon capers, chopped 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil...

In fairness, we don’t usually eat muffins for breakfast, but when we’re late for swimming lessons and the kid’s are telling me they’ll drown from lack of energy if they don’t eat before they swim, I have no qualms about slicing a muffin in two and telling them to stuff it down their necks quick! We seem to be pretty organised on school days, but those swimming lessons mean we have to leave the house at 7:30 on a Saturday....