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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken! Marinate skinless boneless chicken breasts in lime juice and cilantro marinade and then quickly grill to perfection. So easy!

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Take afternoon snack time to a new level with these buttery, crisp, and utterly delicious classic shortbread cookies! Easy to share, but we won't blame you for keeping them all to yourself.

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These Classic Southern Buttermilk Biscuits are light, tender and the perfect match for a slice of ham, melted butter and honey, your favorite jam, or smothered in country gravy!

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Did we say sweet tea? And fried chicken? Yes, we did! Two traditional foods of the South come together here: The sweet tea works as a brine to make this fried chicken extra juicy and extra flavorful.

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This week's meal plans are all about comfort foods doing double duty! Sink your teeth into Italian Meatballs, Buffalo Wings, or Cheesy Tortellini Casserole. Double a dish, and save it for when lazy summer days get the best of you!

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Do you know how to make a Classic Vodka Martini? Here's a clue: it takes just three ingredients—vodka, vermouth, and lemon peel—and you should definitely NOT shake it.

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Here's our weekly round-up of all good things, good advice, good feelings. Up this week: Monster cookies, trays for days, the cast iron skillet of your dreams, and more!

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Sweet, pink, creamy, and delicious, strawberry milk is a huge hit with the kids. It's so easy to make, too! Just three ingredients and a quick whir in the blender.

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Food on a stick is a winner for both kids and adults! Chicken and pineapple are a perfect match for the grill. Top with lemony yogurt sauce for an easy summer meal.

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This is the BEST homemade strawberry rhubarb pie recipe! Sweet fresh strawberries paired with tart rhubarb and a hint of orange zest, all baked in an easy, flaky homemade crust.

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What's the deal with fancy salt? What is it used for? What's the difference between sea salt and other kinds of artisan finishing salts? Get the answers to all these questions in this handy guide!

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Enjoy this bright, cheery kale salad with sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans all spring and summer long! It keeps well, so it's perfect for a picnic or backyard cook-out.

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Here's a low-carb version of fried rice, loaded with vegetables to satisfy your Chinese takeout cravings. Cauliflower florets are quickly chopped and stir-fried to create a flavorful fried “rice” dish!

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This easy Chinese chicken salad gets tossed with a bright, gingery dressing and topped with crunchy noodles. Makes a great make-ahead salad for a backyard party or a weekday lunch.

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The EASIEST and BEST way to make steak is cooking it sous vide. It's precise and will cook the steak exactly to your preferred doneness. A quick sear on a skillet to finish, and you’ve got the best steak EVER.

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A take-out favorite comes home for dinner. Here's our version of Pad Thai with chicken. A little prep goes a long way and makes this dish an easy stovetop dinner. You can do this!

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This week's meal plan is about keeping it simple and easy, and inviting friends over! Indulge in a New England clambake or a juicy bison burger. Every recipe is easy to scale up or down.

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This is not your typical sangria! In this pitcher, you'll find dry white wine, Aperol, Campari, Carpano Antico, apricot juice, and grapefruit juice. It's a boozy, bitter-sweet sip for a lazy summer afternoon!

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Here's an alcohol-free sangria that everyone can enjoy! This mocktail is made with pomegranate, orange, and grapefruit juices, and infused with two kinds of tea. It makes a great drink no matter the occasion.

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Here's our weekly round-up of all good things, good advice, good feelings. Coming in hot this week: Green Thumbs, Spaceship Looking Mouse, and Always Be My Maybe! 

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