Hey there, A good marinade is one of the easiest upgrades you can make to anything you're grilling. Five minutes of prep the night before, and dinner the next day tastes like you put in a lot more effort than you did. Here's a marinade for every protein you're likely to put on the grill this summer. Steak, chicken, pork, shrimp, and a little something for the veggies too. STEAK THE MVP London Broil Marinade A balance of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and herbs that turns an affordable cut into...
1 day ago • 1 min read
Hey, friend. Most people pack the slow cooker away around Memorial Day and pull it back out when soup season hits...but I'd argue June is when it earns its keep! Today I’ve pulled together six sandwich dinners that all start in the slow cooker and end on a bun. The kitchen stays cool, dinner is essentially done by lunchtime, and everybody is happy at the table. THE CLASSIC Slow Cooker Pulled Pork A pork shoulder, a simple rub, and eight hours in the slow cooker. The kind of pulled pork that...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week included Memorial Day, family time, and the start of summer break. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are some fresh ideas from the blog: Easy BBQ Baked Beans Turn a few cans of beans into the smoky, saucy side dish everyone hovers over at a cookout! Bacon, bell pepper, and a sweet-tangy BBQ sauce do...
13 days ago • 2 min read
Hey, friend. Memorial Day weekend is behind us, which means grilling season is really here. The next few months are when the grill earns its keep, and there's a lot more worth making than just burgers and dogs. Here's where I'd start. READER FAVORITE Easy London Broil The most-made grilling recipe on the site. A budget-friendly cut that comes off the grill tasting like a steakhouse cut, sliced thin against the grain. Get the Recipe → FAST & FOOLPROOF Marinated Grilled Shrimp Fast, flavorful,...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week included a birthday celebration, summer-like temps, and a rainy soccer tournament. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are some fresh ideas from the blog: Garlic Butter Salmon Golden and crispy on the outside, tender and buttery inside, with a rich garlic sauce you'll want to spoon over everything....
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Memorial Day weekend is here, which means the unofficial start of summer, the first real cookout of the year, and (if you're hosting) the question of what exactly you're feeding everyone! Here's your plan. THE MAIN Two reliable options, depending on the crowd: The Best Grilled Hamburgers The classic for a reason. The trick is keeping the patties simple and not pressing them flat on the grill. Get the Recipe → BBQ Chicken Breast (Grilled or Baked) For the guests who don't want a...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week included soccer games, spring planting, and Mother's Day. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are some fresh ideas from the blog: Southern-Style Potato Salad Creamy and tangy, with hard-boiled eggs, sweet pickle relish, and a hint of yellow mustard, it hits every note of the classic you grew up with....
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Warmer weather is finally here, which means pasta salad season is back. We’re looking ahead to cookouts, picnics, and those hot summer nights when nobody wants a hot dinner! The best part is that pasta salad actually gets better the longer it sits in the fridge, so it's the rare side dish that rewards you for making it ahead. Here are five worth making this summer, plus a brand new roundup if you want to see everything in one place. NEW Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Brand new on the site...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! It was another full week, complete with a birthday celebration, a great book, and plenty of kids' activities. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are some fresh ideas from the blog: Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and a creamy ranch dressing, this salad actually gets better the...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read