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We are celebrating this weekspring forward to longer days and have fun on St. Patricks Day! We’re having baked potatoes, beef stew, and of course, shamrock shakes. For St. Patrick’s Day, my elementary school-aged kids built leprechaun traps in the classroom. They were thrilled when they later returned to mayhem resulting from the leprechauns. We’re skipping the mayhem and pinching at my house this year. I suggest serving Irish soda bread with the skillet lemon rosemary chicken....

Call your family into the kitchen because there is room for everyone to pitch in and have fun! Were making chicken cutlets, pulled pork, fried rice, and more. There are so many presents that need to be wrapped and decorations that need to be hung. As a result, I tend to spend less time with my family. Tuesdays slow cooker pulled pork is a fork-tender dish that I can serve with a simple salad....

This week we have a simple (but still delicious!) I dont know about you, but sometimes I get a little overambitious. Yet I still make my to-do list the same way the very next morning! Until I morph into Superwoman, its just not going to happen. Fortunately, Ive learned to stay realistic about dinner. Serve eggs on the side, if youd like, and a simple green salad. Sally Vargas You may want to make one and a half times the recipe so theres enough for everyone....

The holidays are notorious for indulgent meals, and rightfully so. Throughout the year I venture to watch what I’m eating and make healthy meal choices. When it comes to the holidays, the meals are rich and decadent. As much as I like a decided season of indulgence, even I can only take so much richness. Thats why I break up the series of festive meals with a week or two of lighter fares....

This week we celebrate those we love with comforting meals that say, I care about you! We have biscuits and gravy, lamb chops, chicken with creamy mustard, and personal cheesecake. It doesnt need to be fancy. Just make things you like to eat and do it with care. Ill take a lovingly prepared meal any day over a five-star one served in icy discomfort. So, this week, you create that comfort....

Every summer celebration needs a great saladhere’s how to build a better one. In my humble opinion, though, the most overlooked contender in this backyard feast is the summer salad. And no, I’m not talking about a mayo-drenched coleslaw or a bland pile of greens. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Have you ever seen salad greens fly out of a too-small bowl? The easiest solution is to size up the container you’re using!...

Reach into your pantry for these quick, simple, and delicious weeknight dinners. We’re using pasta, rice, canned tuna, jarred tomato sauce, and corn for popping! Do you have certain pantry staples that you cant live without? I always keep a variety of riceshort, medium, and long grainand dried pastas on my shelves. I love Calrose medium-grain rice, and angel hair and fusilli pasta are family favorites. Other must-have staples for my family?...

A little knowledge is all it takes to elevate your French press coffee from meh to magnificent. These 5 simple tips will get you brewing like a pro for the best coffee ever. Hey, presto: coffee! Simply Recipes / Irvin Lin You’re probably making one of these pretty common but easily rectifiable and avoidable French press mistakes. You want the grounds to mingle with the hot water for four minutes....

If its not in your fridge, heres what you could use instead. All too often I wake up Saturday morning with a craving forpancakesand no buttermilk in the refrigerator. Because of this, Ive learned to adapt and use substitutes! Alison Bickel Luckily, there are a lot of great ones. Here are the very best, including one thats dairy-free. What Is Buttermilk? Alison Bickel Traditionally, buttermilk was the liquid left behind after churning butter....

Try one of these easy substitutes for white wine in cooking. Of course, you could buy a bottle specifically to make the recipe. (Unless, of course, you think ahead and freeze leftover wine for next time.) Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel The tricky part is, when it comes towhite wine, there is no one-to-one substitution. Its a matter of looking at how much wine is called for and what its contributing to the recipe....

This week we intentionally welcome bright colors to our weeknight dinners. I love flowers and there are yellow roses from the grocery store adorning our table today. I smile every time I look over and see the vivid flowers standing tall. Turmeric in a roast chicken lends an earthy flavor and golden, crispy skin. Roasted kale and butternut squash pasta is as pretty to look at as it is tasty to eat....

I love Publix fried chicken so much that I served it at my own wedding. They also have agenerous coupon policythat allows shoppers to use competitor coupons to save money at Publix. Publix 1. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I was surprised by the suggestion and then surprised again by how delicious the chicken actually was. It is as close to homemade chicken as you’re able to get at a grocery store....

Here are a few things to keep in mind when attending your first iftar gathering. So the menu can vary from family to family. But there are a few things you should know before attending your first iftar. Simply Recipes / John Robinson There is no flexibility with that. So be on time, and not fashionably late. Remember that many Muslims eschew alcohol and pork, so steer clear of bringing those as gifts....