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Father’s Day Recipes to Make For Dad – Bon Appétit

Father’s Day Recipes to Make For Dad – Bon Appétit.

Father’s Day is just a few days away and coming up with a nice meal to treat Dad on Father’s Day would be a nice way to cap off the day. Whether it is making his favorite dinner, favorite dessert, ideal breakfast or just his favorite beverage you can make something and let him know he’s special to you. Speaking as a dad myself, it makes you feel great when others take the time to show and tell you their appreciation of what you do. Bon Appetit has put together 31 recipes that are perfect for Father’s Day so you can show Dad just how awesome he is. Check them out and have a Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads!

 

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No-Bake Desserts for Lazy Days – NYT Cooking

No-Bake Desserts for Lazy Days – NYT Cooking.

When the weather gets warm you may not feel much like doing any baking for desserts at home or to bring to parties. The NYT Cooking site has put together some great options for desserts that involve no baking at all so you can put some great things together even on the days when you might be feeling too hot, too tired or too lazy to bake. Check it out!

 

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Summer Barbecue Condiment Recipes – Bon Appétit

Summer Barbecue Condiment Recipes – Bon Appétit.

Store-bought condiments can be great and are simple if you are doing a lot of grilling in the summer, but there is nothing quite like having your own homemade ketchup, mustard, mayo, salsa or other condiment. You get to control the ingredients, the freshness and the taste to get just the perfect addition to any meal. Bon Appetit has put together 27 condiment recipes for all of your grilling and summer barbecue parties, dinners, and meals. Check it out!

 

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Summer Fruits and Vegetables Recipes – NYT Cooking

Summer Fruits and Vegetables Recipes – NYT Cooking.

It’s turning to that farmer’s market time of year when you can get the best of the fresh vegetables and fruit in your area and make all kinds of fantastic dishes for everything from breakfast to dessert and all the meals and snacks in between. New York Times Cooking has put together 300 great summer fruit and vegetable recipes so you are all set with everything you could need for any occasion. Check it out!

 

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Dishes to Bring to an Outdoor Party

Dishes to Bring to an Outdoor Party.

My apologies for not posting as regularly as I would like lately. Work has gotten the better of me and I just have not had enough free time to get to everything. I am still cooking away and trying new recipes and accumulating them to put on, so I will be back to it when I get the time again. In the meantime, since it is coming up on that outdoor party and barbecue time of year where you may be going to different places, here are 36 recipes from Bon Appetit for great dishes that you can bring to any outdoor party as your contribution. You will find all kinds of great ideas listed here that can make a great addition to any buffet or party. Check it out!

 

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20 Quick Meat Recipes Because You Need Some Food, Stat Slideshow – Bon Appétit

20 Quick Meat Recipes Because You Need Some Food, Stat Slideshow – Bon Appétit.

For me, very often quick recipes are what it is all about when it comes to dinnertime, particularly lately with lots going on with work and Michelle traveling so often. These 20 recipes from Bon Appetit help to give me (and you) some quick ideas for meals using a meat when you don’t always have time to marinade or cook a long, big meal. Check it out!

 
 

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Leftovers That Don’t Taste Like Leftovers – NYT Cooking

Leftovers That Don’t Taste Like Leftovers – NYT Cooking.

We all have leftovers from meals that we make and 9 times out of ten you have a hard time figuring out just what to do with them. Sure you can bring them for lunch but to try and turn them into another piece of a meal or main dish for dinner can be tricky. The New York Times Cooking has tried to help out with that with 65 recipes that make use of leftovers for all kinds of occasions and dishes. You can find some new ways to make use of those items  you don’t know what to do with with just a bit of this inspiration. Check it out!

 

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Dark Meat Chicken Recipes – Bon Appétit

Dark Meat Chicken Recipes – Bon Appétit.

While sometimes boneless chicken breasts can be a great answer to make for dinner, I find you can get a lot more flavor out of chicken thighs and legs and use them much more often myself. They also are usually a lot cheaper to buy so you can get a better deal than the white meat. Bon Appetit has put together 25 recipes of dark meat chicken that you can add to your cooking rotation of tasty meals. Check it out!

 
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Posted by on March 21, 2015 in Cooking, Cooking Websites, Dinner, Poultry

 

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Essential Recipes and Tips Your Mother Should’ve Taught You : Food Network

Essential Recipes and Tips Your Mother Should’ve Taught You : Food Network.

There are always some basic recipes everybody should try to know so that you can make some great tasting but easy dishes anytime that you want. Food Network has put together 10 essential recipes and tips that you should know how to do in the kitchen that can help you to make some great meals. Check it out!

hopefully I will have time to post a new recipe tomorrow!

 

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50 of Our Favorite Cake Recipes (Yep… 50!) Slideshow – Bon Appétit

50 of Our Favorite Cake Recipes (Yep… 50!) Slideshow – Bon Appétit.

It’s the weekend and perhaps you have some free time to do a little baking this week to make a nice dessert for Sunday dinner. You can never have too many great cake recipes to fall back. You need different cakes for different occasions, so here Bon Appetit has put together 50 of their favorite cake recipes for you to cover everything from special occasions to a simple coffee cake or pound cake and everything in between. Check it out!

 
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Posted by on March 1, 2015 in Cakes, Cooking, Cooking Websites, Dessert

 

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