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Family Beach Meals and Vacation Dinners

Summer is a time to kick back, relax, and soak up the sun. And what better way to do that than with a delicious meal enjoyed in the great outdoors? Or, maybe I should say, how about some ideas for beach meals and summer vacation dinners? Because let’s be honest,...

Create easy and flavorful family beach meals to enjoy this summer. From sandwiches and salads to refreshing fruit and veggies, we've got you covered with our favorite beach meal ideas you can use for any summer vacation.
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Summer Meal Ideas and Plans

As the sun ascends and the days stretch, summer's arrival heralds a season of culinary abundance and outdoor grilling. It's a time to savor fresh produce and lower your cooking expectations as you build summer meal plans. In this blog post, we embark on a culinary...

This blog post shares various summer dinner meal ideas and practical tips that will delight your palate while saving time in the kitchen. From refreshing salads to flavorful grilled dishes, our mouthwatering recipes and practical tips will inspire you to make the most of the season and create incredible meals without sacrificing culinary excellence.
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Sunbraid Sandwich

This Sunbraid Sandwich is at the top of my list for celebrating the Great North American Solar Eclipse passing over us next month. I’ve experimented with several flavors for this Sunbraid Sandwich and learned this is the best combination. Yes, you can do things to...

A Sunbraid Sandwich, or ham and cheese Tarte au Soliel, is the perfect dinner on eclipse night or an easy addition to a spring menu and celebration spread. The traditional French flavors of ham and cheese and a new presentation make even a simple weeknight dinner feel a little fancy.
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Lemon Salad Squares

Spring has sprung, and that means it's time for all kinds of new flavors like herbs and citrus. These flavor combinations make this Lemon Square Salad the perfect treat for spring and summer party menus. This time of year, I love herbs like lavender or thyme in...

These Lemon Salad Squares are the perfect cold, sweet spring potluck salad to serve at Easter or any Spring Brunch or Celebration. The creamy flavor of this jello-based treat is the ideal bite to elevate a simple spring or summer potluck.
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Lucky Charm Playdate

One of the greatest joys of being a mom is hosting playdates with friends and their mamas. St. Patrick's Day is an easy holiday for preschoolers or early elementary kids to host a playdate. With some planning and creativity, you can have multiple kids in one space,...

A Lucky Charm Playdate is a great St. Patrick's Day activity for preschoolers, toddlers, and early elementary. Crafts, storytime and science activities are a great way to help kids learn with sensory experiences and explore the St. Patty's Day holiday. #stpatricksdayactivites #stpattyparty #greenactivities #preschoolstem #noahactivities #rainbowSTEM #springpartyforkids
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Skinny Cheeseburger Mac

Well, it's January, and we are back on the eating good kick. And easy weeknight dinners are exactly what we need with cold and dreary, busy ball practice nights and full work days. So, making many of our regular dishes in a “skinny” version is the new norm. And...

One-Pot Skinny Cheeseburger Macaroni is a “skinny” version of a favorite weeknight dinner that all cooks in one large skillet and can feed a family for multiple nights and its packed with extra vegetables and ground turkey. #wwrecipes #skinnydish #weeknightdinner #familymeal #onepotmeal

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