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Ice Pop Hacks

Cool, refreshing homemade ice pops are a delicious way to hold summer in your hand. Made with naturally sweet peak season fruit, they’re a nutritious dessert or snack you can feel good about giving the entire family. Check out these tantalizing recipes or get inspired to mix and match your favorite ingredients for individualized icy treats. 

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Campfire Cooking Hacks

When it comes to cooking a meal over an open fire, the less you have to do, the better. And that doesn't mean your only option for a camping dinner is hot dogs on a stick. 

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Effortless Summer Breakfasts

When you need a big breakfast for family but don't want to spend all morning cooking, these hacks will save the day.  

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How to Cut Corn off the Cob(with video)

No food in the world tastes quite like peak season sweet corn. A versatile, affordable, family favorite, fresh corn is a great way to bulk up salads, soups, dips, and more. The easiest way to capture that delicious summer flavor? Cook corn whole on the cob—by grilling, boiling, steaming, or even microwaving—then remove the kernels with this simple technique. 

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How to Make Easy Freezer Jam(with video)

Wish you could savor the flavor of peak season fruit all year long? It’s easy with no-fuss freezer jam. Forget complicated canning techniques and sterilizing jars. This simple, flavorful jam comes together on the stovetop with just a few minutes of active cook time, and stays fresh for months in the freezer.  

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What's in Season: Summer Produce(with video)

When it comes to packing your plate with rich, appealing flavor, color, and texture, summer produce is the seasonal winner. Delicious grilled, roasted, sautéed, or simply raw, midsummer produce is a mouthwatering way to eat less meat while enjoying the satisfying tastes of the season. We’ve got the 101 on what’s ripe now with fresh recipes to help you sink your teeth into the abundance of summer. 

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Easy Vacay Recipes

When you’re on vacation, it’s time to take a breather from worrying about what you’re going to make for dinner. But instead of spending all your nights out at restaurants, use your beach house to your advantage with these easy meals.

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Dorm Room Dining 101

If your kid’s dorm room is equipped with nothing more than a MicroFridge, you’re not out of luck. There’s more you can cook in a microwave than you ever thought possible. Here’s how to make a hearty, tasty breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the comfort of a dorm.

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El Salvador: Big Flavors from a Tiny Country

It may be the smallest country in Central America, but El Salvador serves up a lively cuisine (and great coffee). Get to know the food through five of the country’s most popular dishes.

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La Gastronomía Mexicana Como Crisol De Culturas

Es posible contar la historia de un país por sus platos más típicos. Para lograrlo en el caso de México hay que familiarizarse con la gastronomía de 31 regiones diferentes.

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How to Make Lollipop Ghosts

Get trick-or-treaters of any age in on the festivities with spooky crafts and snacks

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Celebrate fall with 7 of our favorite apple desserts

When fall rolls around, there’s nothing that gets you into a cozy, comforting mood more than the warm scent of freshly baked apple desserts. Fill your craving with any of these luscious treats, from irresistible bread pudding to classic fruity pies, and new twists on traditional favorites.  

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First-Timer’s Guide to Hosting Thanksgiving

Make your first Thanksgiving hosting experience a resounding success—all you need is our no-stress game plan. This foolproof guide to prep, organization, and timing will make hosting as easy as pie. From grocery planning to those all-important turkey tips, we’ve got it covered.

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How to Make a Perfect Cheese Board(with video)

Who doesn’t love snacking on a cheese board? It’s a winner no matter what kind of party you’re planning or how many people you’re hosting. Cheese boards are tried-and-true crowd-pleasers, but just as satisfying to make when a few friends are heading over for a weekend hangout.

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Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen

Share the love and magic this season with homemade gifts straight from the kitchen. Treat mixes, baked goods, bath products, and other sweet goodies are so easy to assemble, and will mean so much to your lucky recipients.

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10 Tips for Better Cookies

Holiday baking time is truly the most wonderful time of the year—with a kitchen filled with irresistible aromas and piles of treats to share with friends and family, everyone can stop in and snack on the sweet tastes of the season.

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20 can do resolutions for 2020

Happy New Year! If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by those big resolutions when it comes to cooking and eating more healthfully, this is a great place to start. Think of these 20 resolutions as small ways to take your good habits one step further. Before you know it, they’ll make a big difference!

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How to Use Your Air Fryer(with video)

What’s better than the crunchy bite and decadent flavor of a deep-fried treat? Enjoying it without all the calories and guilt! Air frying is the easy way to make crispy, crowd-pleasing favorites at home—we promise you won’t miss the oil!