bowl of salmon noodle casserole

Creamy Salmon Noodle Casserole

This cozy Salmon Noodle Casserole is an easy old-fashioned dinner made with canned salmon, tender egg noodles, peas and cheddar cheese, finished with a crispy buttery garlic breadcrumb topping.

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Homemade cast iron frittata with peppers, potatoes, ham, andouille sausage and cheddar cheese

Kitchen Sink Frittata

This easy Kitchen Sink Frittata is loaded with crispy potatoes, peppers and onions, ham, andouille sausage, green chiles and cheddar cheese. Use what you have, make it your own, and turn those fridge leftovers into one seriously delicious breakfast, brunch or dinner.

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Spending Time With My Favorite People

The older I get, the more I realize that my favorite things aren’t really things at all. They’re dinners around the table, laughter, long conversations, ordinary afternoons, and time spent with the people I love most.

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Creamy stovetop polenta with Parmesan cheese

Creamy Stovetop Polenta

Creamy, buttery Parmesan polenta doesn’t have to mean standing over the stove stirring forever. This easy stovetop polenta cooks low and slow with just an occasional stir, giving you rich, fluffy, perfectly creamy polenta that’s delicious straight from the pot or chilled and fried or grilled later.

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fresh corn at the market

How to Cook Corn on the Cob

Nothing says summer like fresh corn on the cob! Learn the best ways to cook it, how to pick the freshest ears at the farmers market, the differences between yellow, white, and bi-color corn, and delicious ways to use leftover kernels in your favorite recipes.

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thermochicken

Why Every Home Cook Needs an Instant-Read Thermometer

An instant-read thermometer is one of the simplest kitchen tools you can own, but it can make a huge difference in your cooking. Learn why every home cook should have one and how it helps you cook meat safely, avoid overcooking, and serve juicier, more flavorful meals every time.

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Reasons I’ll Always Love Summertime

What are your reasons to love summertime? Mine go back to childhood in Connecticut, where backyard adventures, family gardens, neighborhood games, and warm evenings created memories I’ll treasure forever.

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