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All About Peaches

Sweet, juicy, eat-’em-over-the-sink peaches — they’re nature’s reward for enduring the summer’s heat. And they’re worth the wait! Here are the peachy facts on the ultimate summer fruit, including how to choose and store peaches, and some delicious recipes to use them up.

How to Eat Garden to Table

Eat fresh from your own backyard! The words “garden fresh” appear on food labels and menus for a reason: There’s nothing more appealing than the idea that the produce you eat (and feed your family) was just picked from your garden. Here's how to put your (or someone else's) garden to good use in the kitchen.

The 10 Best Apples for Baking

Don't leave your apple selection to chance for your next baking adventure. Here are the 10 best apples for baking, sure to hold up to the heat of your oven.


Tips

A Mess-Free Way to Chop Canned Tomatoes

No need for knives and cutting boards. Check out this no muss, no fuss way to cut canned tomatoes in no time.

Clump-Free Frozen Vegetables

Here's a simple, fuss-free way to keep your frozen peas and other vegetables from becoming big icy clumps.

Simple Tip for Removing Zest from Citrus

Use this simple tip to remove the zest from lemons so you'll have fresh citrus zest of any size in no time.

How to Safely Use a Mandoline

Looking for an easy way to slice vegetables and get professional looking results? See how to cut slices of uniform thickness.

How to Supreme Citrus

Do you find supreming citrus to be a tricky endeavor? Follow this simple tip to have beautiful segments every time.

How to Cut Hard Winter Squash

Hard winter squashes can be a challenge to cut. Here's a quick way to slice through them like butter.

How to Preserve Citrus Zest by Freezing

Have a recipe that calls for citrus juice, but not the zest? Save it by using this tip, and you'll always have a supply on hand.

All About Coconut

Coconut appears in many forms in this slab pie. Here's the code to cracking what each product has to offer.

Spin Zucchini Dry With Your Salad Spinner

Zucchini makes a fresh addition to any late-summer dish. While it holds a lot of water, it couldn't be simpler to remove it.

Tip to Keep Guacamole Green

As soon as they're cut open, avocados start to brown. Here's how to delay the inevitable, at least for a little while.

A Quick & Easy Way to Slice Strawberries

Need to slice a large volume of strawberries in a short amount of time? This tip will have you done in a snap!

How to Make Tomato-Flavored Ice Cubes for Bloody Marys

Ditch the plain ole' ice cubes and cool down a classic brunch-time cocktail by freezing and tossing in something with more flavor.


How-To's

Learn All About Indirect Grilling

What is indirect grilling? It's bascially a technique that turns your grill into an outdoor oven so you can cook big items, like whole chickens, pork loins, pizzas, etc. So the next time you fire up the grill, follow these four simple steps, and take the indirect route to perfectly cooked meats, vegetables, and more.


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Recipes

Strawberry & Pineapple Trifles with Amaretto & Vanilla Yogurt

The creamy dreaminess in these healthy trifles comes from vanilla yogurt, which pairs delightfully with amaretto- and lemon-soaked fruit. And almonds add crunch.

Mini Strawberry Pies

Since strawberries are the focus of these mini strawberry pies, if you don’t grow them, be sure to source local, organic strawberries — they’re much more flavorful and sweet.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup

Skip commercial fruit-flavored sodas and make your own with this Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup. Who knew it could be this easy?

Rhubarb & Strawberry Galette

Spring has sprung, and we’re here to make the most of all the seasonal produce that comes with it. And what better way to highlight the tart and sweet flavors of rhubarb and strawberries than a fuss-free galette? The beauty of this dessert is there’s no pressure for perfectly crimped edges. Instead, all you need to do for this rustic pastry is fold and go. This is one dessert that will make even novice bakers feel like a professional. And if you’re like some of us who have a plethora of rhub…

Pavlova with Red Berry Sauce

In case you needed another reason to fall in love with meringue all over again, insert Pavlova. A crisp meringue shell with a marshmallowy center, topped with creamy whipped topping, and red berries is simply divine. This iconic Australian dessert relies on whipped eggs, for its light and airy texture. One bite of this dessert will have you floating on cloud nine.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Charlotte

This simple, yet stunning dessert is the perfect pick for a spring celebration. It incorporates two of the season’s finest fruits into a heavenly mousse surrounded by ladyfingers. What’s not to love?!

You may have never eaten a charlotte before (we hadn’t), but you may have seen pictures of this fantastical dessert. The original, charlotte russe, was said to have been created and named by French chef, Marie-Antoine Carême, for Princess Charlotte, the daughter of his former employer, K…

Oranges & Strawberries with Honey Syrup

This fruit salad recipe has oranges, strawberries, and mint for pops of springtime color, plus a honey syrup dressing to add extra sweetness.

Five-Fruits Salad with Chinese Five Spice Vinaigrette

Used extensively in Chinese cooking, five-spice powder is an equal mix of five ground spices, usually cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns. It may seem a little unusual to add to a fruit salad recipe, but the spice mix complements the fresh tropical fruits beautifully. Try this for a unique and healthy side dish for an Asian-inspired dinner.

Plum Trifles with Amaretti Cookies

Healthy desserts that are actually satisfying can be hard to come by — but not with this fruit trifle. Layers of yogurt, almonds, amaretti cookies, and a sweet red wine syrup complement the flavor of ripe plums. Feel free to use any stone fruits you like in place of the plums.

No-Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Brown Sugar Blueberries and Poppy Seeds

This No-Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake is creamy and tangy, with a hint of sweetness. Plus, it's a make-ahead dessert, leaving you more time to spend with your friends and family. If you have leftover blueberries, save them to put on your yogurt or serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a simple dessert.

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Pineapple Salsa

Pineapple Salsa is an easy fresh condiment to make for any Mexican-inspired meal. Not only does it pay homage to the classic ingredient, pineapple, but its bright acidity complements bold-flavored meat, like these Tacos al Pastor.

Mincemeat with Walnuts

When it comes to planning a holiday party, appetizers are often at the top of the list. Because they’re bite-sized and individually portioned, they’re the easiest type of food to prepare and eat.

A selection of cheeses is a simple way to fill the table, and a variety of textures and flavors makes the spread enticing. Then, because fruit and cheese are a classic combination, transform the cheese plate into something really special by serving it with homemade mincemeat and crackers. Si…