Recipes

Outdoor Buffet Party Menu: A Late-Summer Celebration

Our ideal buffet outdoor party menu for late summer is a make-ahead feast that can be prepped a day or so in advance. Here’s our menu.

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12 Essentials to Make School Lunch Prep Faster and Easier

I am actually excited about school lunch prep this year! But since it’s been a while, I need to stock up on supplies. Here’s a round-up of essentials to make lunch packing and prepping a breeze.

How to Make Stress-Free School Lunches

It’s just lunch, and surely there are bigger things we need to worry about? Here are a few practical strategies for packing stress-free school lunches.

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An Olympic Party Plan: Fun & Delicious Ways to Cheer on Team Canada

Are you watching the Olympics with your kids? Why not throw a backyard Olympic party with themed treats and Canadian classics?

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Brownie Cake: The Easiest Dessert You’ll Make

Need a birthday or special occasion dessert in a big hurry? A store-bought box of quality brownie mix is the secret to this quickie brownie cake.

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Serving Dessert with Dinner Eliminated Our Family’s Mealtime Struggles

At first I thought this was crazy. Won’t this actually create mealtime struggles? Once I learned why you serve dessert with the meal, it made sense.

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Roasted Salmon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Looking for unique salads to add to your repertoire? Here’s a a roasted salmon salad with a tangy lemon vinaigrette that is anything but boring.

Cherry Tomato & Arugula Salad Recipe

Cherry Tomato & Arugula Salad

Plump and sweet cherry tomatoes and bitter and fragrant baby arugula leaves… It’s a match made in heaven! Try this recipe for a cherry tomato and arugula salad.

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Quinoa Salad with Yellow Squash, Avocado & Chia

Bursting with healthy ingredients, this quinoa salad packs a superfood punch. It’s hearty enough to serve as a meal, but we also love it with grilled shrimp.