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Give backyard barbecues a boost with easy crowd-pleasers

Family Features — Classic burgers and hot dogs might get the spotlight during backyard barbecues, but tasty sides and twists on tradition are what take your cookout to the next level. Since no meal is complete without Bush’s Baked Beans, chef James Briscione turns to these hearty ...

Whip up a quick pasta salad with ingredients fresh from the garden

METRO — Fresh produce is refreshing and delicious. Whether it’s recently plucked fruits or freshly harvested vegetables, these foods boast a flavor and nutritional profile unlike any other. Comfort foods might reign supreme during colder winter months, but come spring and summer, lighter ...

Homemade popsicle treats

Remember when for a little pocket change, you and your best pal could enjoy icy popsicles from the corner store. Those stores are gone now, replaced by mini-marts, but times haven’t changed all that much. Kids, even grown-up ones, still love frozen treats on a stick, which now come in an array of exciting flavors, especially if they’re homemade. There’s no special equipment required, just a blender for some, your favorite fruits, a bit of fruit juice or some dairy. For adult pops substitute liquor for some of the juice or dairy (I’d like a strawberry margarita pop.) Use ...

Dill pickle flavor emerges as 2025’s new foodie trend

Over the past year, 63% of consumers worldwide have shared positive sentiments about pickles on social media. The bold, tangy flavor of dill pickles has made its way beyond jars into chips, dips, fast food and even cocktails. As consumer preferences shift and interest spreads across platforms, ...

Simple recipe swaps for a healthier you

Family Features — If the idea of overhauling your family’s menu is stopping you from making healthier choices in the kitchen, you might find relief in knowing simple swaps are all it takes. Instead of sweeping changes that require all new recipes, just changing an ingredient or two in ...

A healthier take on dessert

METRO — Being mindful of one’s diet is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Certain foods, and particularly many desserts, are not exactly synonymous with healthy eating. Thankfully, many chefs and home cooks experiment with different ingredients to make sweets a little bit less indulgent. Take for example, chocolate mousse, which can be delicious, but a tad heavy when loaded with dairy. However, “Vegan Chocolate Mousse” is made with avocado at the base. That’s notable because avocado contains heart-healthy fats that make the dessert a little better for you than more ...