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Cheeseburger love

I don’t know many people who don’t like a big juicy cheeseburger. Whether enjoyed plain, with mustard and catsup, or with the works, not much surpasses the taste of a good burger. Personally, I like them hot off the grill and just the thought of it makes me anxious for summer cookouts. In the meantime, when the yen hits for a cheeseburger, I look to a variety of delicious options to satisfy the craving. Since I like burgers with lettuce, tomato and onion and slathered with mayo, a Bacon Cheeseburger Salad is right up my alley. The burger in this recipe is enhanced with a packet of ...

Tangy goat cheese balances meaty mushrooms in a simple vegetarian salad

A good salad strikes a perfect balance of textures and flavors, but it’s easy to overdo it with rich ingredients, especially when striving to add savory elements. For a vegetarian salad that hits all the right notes, combine tangy cheese with meaty mushrooms and bitter greens. In this ...

Tax Day blues? These cheap comfort foods won’t break the bank

In preparation for that looming deadline, you’ve probably spent the last few weeks gathering documents and finding every write-off possible. It’s time to give yourself a much-deserved break from Tax Day stress. Explore these budget-friendly comfort foods and reward yourself after a long tax season without hurting your wallet. Affordable pasta and Asian noodle dishes There are few things more comforting than a bowl of hot noodles, especially after a long day of doing your taxes. The last thing you want to do is splurge on a meal after calculating how much you owe to the ...

A wood pellet grill craze is sweeping the country

Are long, messy prep and clean-up times keeping you from firing up a grill? In that case, a wood pellet grill is a modern solution to your problems, with almost every feature a grill lover can dream of. Get ready to uncover the pellet grill craze sweeping the country and learn what makes it so special from the typical charcoal or gas grill option. Understanding pellet grills A wood pellet grill burns compressed sawdust pellets instead of gas or charcoal. It has everything you can ask for, with features of conventional ovens, traditional grills and a smoker. You can roast, bake, smoke, ...

Celebrate spring with brunch favorites

Family Features — Few things go together quite like fresh spring air, warm sunshine and a menu made up of delicious brunch bites. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or simply gathering your loved ones around the family table for quality time together, a menu of morning favorites can appease ...

Ham sandwiches, elevated

Now that the big holiday meal is over and we’ve all recovered from eating too much, we have to think about the ham leftovers. In fact, as we speak, I’m thinking of ham and cheese sandwiches, hot and gooey with cheese. Now that’s a leftover I can wrap my lips around any time, any day. Take the remains of your holiday ham and sandwich it between good bread. I say “good” bread because I believe that’s what makes a good sandwich a great sandwich. I love a crusty roll or thick slices of French, Italian or Jewish Rye bread. And for mixed salad fillings, like cubed ham and apple ...