Summer’s answer to comfort food, carnitas are easy to prepare and easier to eat. Carnitas have a citrus-kissed savoriness that plays nicely with heat and bright herbs. Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated. Carnitas are on a pretty regular rotation around here. Maybe it’s because they present so many options. And it’s good to have options. Rolled into soft pillowy tortillas, dressed…
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If you too are all about the savory but need something to accent a sandwich, crostini or toast that brings a little sweetness, look no further. Tomato Jam will be your jam. Condiments are the difference between a good sandwich and a great one. Right? Hopefully after you check out this Tomato Jam you will agree. If you don’t, I…
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A salad that once you make it, you’ll make it over and over— all summer long. With a zippy sweet and vinegary dressing, Blueberry Salad is da bomb diggity because it’s quick and easy. Adapted from Southern LIving. The Blueberry Salad Story Ever noticed how summer is associated with lots of “S” words? DIrty you, not the swearing kind, but…
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When “what’s for dinner?” is their favorite question, the answer is this easy hot and hearty Italian couscous. Makes a great side with a protein and can be tweaked with the bounty from any season. photo styling: Paige Wassel | photography: Hartman Pictures ‘Member that old commercial “Beef—it’s what’s for dinner”? And, if you don’t, just pretend like you do….
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The LBD of Chicken Parmesans. Even better because it’s EASY. Dress it up for company or down for the kids as chicken tenders. Either way, it’s the moistest (the one time I advocate using that word), juiciest and yummiest chicken. Whenever my mom said we were having Chicken Parmesan for dinner, we came inside right when we were called even…
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