Got plans? No plans? Camping? Winging it? Relaxing at the beach? Wherever you’ll be this Fourth of July weekend, I hope there’s good food there for you to enjoy. And maybe a night game of baseball. For Fourth of July…
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This recipe takes advantage of some of the best parts of summer – plenty of fresh parsley, cilantro, cucumbers, and tomatoes. The main ingredient, couscous, is not really a Midwest thing. But somehow my brother became a huge fan of…
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Here in DC, pleasantly cool summer nights are not a thing. The heat hangs around even after the sun sets, with a little mugginess usually thrown in. But that doesn’t stop us from grilling. Or from enjoying a night out…
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Growing up in Wisconsin, large family gatherings occurred quite often, pretty much monthly. And that could mean 20-30 people in one place, which is obviously a lot of mouths to feed. Typically these gatherings were potluck-style, so everyone brought their…
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No one ever told me that turning cookies into bars takes half the time and effort, and tastes just as excellent. You can see for yourself. In today’s recipe, the simple, classic combination of white chocolate and macadamia nuts (one…
Read more →Middle of summer equals berry season equals a very happy person right here. Are you in need of a last minute, easy recipe for that 4th of July picnic tomorrow? I’ve got it for you, and it includes the words…
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Let’s lay out the basics for a good potluck dish: it can be served at room temperature, it has to travel well, and the recipe shouldn’t be too complicated. I have been to many a potluck in my (almost) 28…
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