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Zucchini muffins every mom will loveWhether you're trying to get more veggies into your little one's diet, or you're surprising Mom on a special occasion, these zucchini muffins will bring a smile to faces of all ages.
Roasted asparagus with poached eggsRoasted asparagus spears are topped with sautéed bacon and shallots and a poached egg for a light lunch.
Quinoa and oven-roasted salmon saladThis tried-and-true technique for oven-roasted salmon can serve as a quick way to prepare salmon when an outdoor grill isn't available.
Coconut sconesMade with coconut oil, grated coconut, and dusted with cinnamon sugar, these scones are just the right amount of sweet.
Glazed lemon cookiesA sweet lemon cookie is topped with a tart lemon glaze. Work ahead so your dough has time to firm up in the freezer. Â
Meatless Monday: One-pot pastaSometimes a multi-step dinner is just too much. For those stressful weeknights, or a night 'Chef Dad' is on duty, this one-pot pasta is a great solution.Â
Cinco de Mayo recipe: tacos de carnitasCelebrate Cinco de Mayo with a traditional Mexican dish. Shredded pork soft tacos are easy, economical, and delicious tacos made with braised pork.
Gluten-free almond cookiesWhether you're gluten-free or just experimenting in the kitchen, almond meal is a great flour substitute. These simple cookies are flexible, stick with just three ingredients for a quick bake, or jazz them up with a few extras.
Navarin d’agneau: A French lamb stew for springLamb Navarin combines lamb, peas, carrots, new potatoes, and turnips for a spring stew that is hearty, but lighter tasting than beef stew.
Kale recipe: sautéed kale with bacon and onionsIf you are still having trouble taming the fresh kale in your CSA bag, sauté it up with a little bacon and onion to boost the flavor.
Spicy peanut kale salad with mintSome say the kale trend is over, but a spicy peanut and mint sauce proves the queen of greens is here to stay.Â
National Pretzel Day: Make your own soft pretzelsNational Pretzel Day is April 26. While a number of pretzel companies are offering free samples, nothing beats making your own homemade soft pretzels.
Chickpeas with blood sausageBlood sausage and spicy chorizo rub shoulders with, chickpeas, spring peas, and watercress in this quick stove-top stew. Serve it as a main course, or a tapas-style starter.Â
A new twist for artichoke dipGoat cheese, lemon, capers, and Greek yogurt stand in for mayonnaise in this artichoke spread. A food processor makes this simple savory spread a snap.
Top cheap cuts: Five flavorful, budget-friendly meat choicesMeat can really take a bite out of your grocery budget. Rethink the cuts you choose with this helpful guide, full of links to delicious recipes.
Southern cornbread chicken and dressing with gravyThere is a difference between comfort food and comfort cooking, though sometimes the two marry to result in a quiet afternoon in the kitchen, followed by a glorious meal well worth the effort.Â
Easter leftovers? Make a ham salad.When you find yourself knee-deep in leftover holiday ham, keep calm and make ham salad.
Spring sprout and farro saladCelebrate the arrival of spring with this new greens salad.
Easter jewel cookiesEaster candy meets buttery goodness in this fun kid-friendly cookie recipe. Make up the dough ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze it until you're ready to bake.Â
Easter candy: Homemade Peeps that are better than store-boughtThis Easter, try making your own Peeps – they'll taste great, and are endlessly customizable. Whether you're a family of head-biters, or a all-in-one-bite bunch, these marshmallow chicks will disappear quick.