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Best Steaks and Ribs to Grill This Summer

Best Steaks and Ribs to Grill This Summer

It’s time to fire up the barbecue for two of the summer season’s favorites: steaks and ribs. Whether you’re going for a classic salt-and-pepper ribeye or getting fancy with a hot honey glaze or chimichurri sauce, these cuts are the…

Burgers, Dogs and Brats: Summer Grilling Classics

Burgers, Dogs and Brats: Summer Grilling Classics

Summer grilling season is here. This article focuses on the classics: burgers, dogs, and brats—timeless favorites that never go out of style and always bring big flavor to the grill. With so many mouthwatering choices and endless ways to dress…

10 Scrumptious Summer Salads

10 Scrumptious Summer Salads

When the weather heats up, there’s nothing better than a fresh, flavorful salad to keep things light and satisfying. Whether you’re heading to a picnic, firing up the grill, or just craving something crisp and colorful, these 10 summer salads…

Summer Dinners That Keep You Cool

Summer Dinners That Keep You Cool: No-Oven, No-Problem

As we roll into the long, golden days of summer, the last thing I want to do is stand over a hot stove—or worse, fire up the oven. When it’s 90 degrees out and the air feels like soup, I…

The Hamburger Chopper Masher

The Hamburger Chopper Masher: Favorite Kitchen Sidekick

If you’ve ever struggled to break up ground meat evenly while cooking, you’re not alone. Enter the hamburger chopper masher — a simple, affordable, and surprisingly versatile kitchen gadget. While its primary purpose is to break up ground meat, its…

Strawberry Vanilla Crisp

Strawberry Vanilla Crisp

This strawberry vanilla crisp, from Sallys Baking Additiction, features loads of fresh strawberries cooked down into a sweet jammy consistency. Of course this quick and easy summer dessert wouldn’t be complete without a crumbly and crisp oat streusel topping. Brown sugar…