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Gretchen's table: Spatchcocked Grilled Chicken with Brussels sprouts slaw
My father has since long passed, but if he were still alive, I'd probably be making something nontraditional for him for Father's Day like French onion soup or mussels.
Both were among his favorite dishes, and the day is all about the man who brought you into this world and raised you to feel special, right?
My husband, on the other hand, is ...Read more
3 delicious grilling recipes for Father’s Day
Ever wonder why grilling and Father’s Day go hand in hand?
Maybe it’s the chance to spend quality time outdoors with family. Or because it’s an efficient way to prepare a meal without heating up the house. It could also be because it’s a hobby that many cooks enjoy.
Whatever the reason, Father’s Day remains one of the most popular ...Read more
6 summer cocktail recipes to soothe the heat
Grab your bathing suits, blenders and cocktail shakers.
We reached out to some Southern California-area mixologists, both professional and amateur, and asked them to send us their favorite summer cocktail recipes — and these drinks don’t disappoint.
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a dinner party or relaxing under the stars, ...Read more
Gretchen's table: Smoky egg-and-cheese breakfast pizzas are a morning breeze
Mom deserves something special on Mother's Day to show how much you care, and for many, that means cooking her breakfast or brunch, either in bed or at an elegantly set table.
Pancakes and waffles are standards, but why not spice it up this year with something a little different?
We're talking personal egg-and-cheese pizzas that come together ...Read more
Gretchen's table: Lemon bundt cake with homemade strawberry sauce
Memorial Day weekend often kick-starts the summer entertaining season with a gathering of friends, neighbors or family — and sometimes, all three — in the form of a cookout in someone's backyard or a party on the porch.
Oftentimes, the menu is pretty casual, with grilled burgers, hot dogs and barbecued chicken taking center stage on the ...Read more
4 easy side dishes for your Mother’s Day celebration
It’s no secret that food plays a pivotal role in major holidays. There’s the obvious Thanksgiving turkey and Easter ham, an array of traditional family foods (and cookies) for Christmas and Hanukkah, and barbecues celebrating the pillars of summer — Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.
For Mother’s Day, there’s brunch.
There’s no ...Read more
Not into the mess of painting Easter eggs? Try some alternative crafts instead
For many families, painting Easter eggs is a tradition. It can be a fun tradition of breaking out the art supplies and dying pastel eggs with creative patterns. It’s also a very messy craft.
Or maybe your family doesn’t like painting Easter eggs. There are other crafts you can do with your kids to bring Easter spirit into your home.
Egg ...Read more
These bowls embrace whole grains for Earth Day
Like so many cooks, I rarely make the same dish twice. Most of our dinners are a mix of whatever I have in the fridge and a few pantry staples. While I love trying new recipes, the fun comes when I use them as guidelines. This is especially true of grain bowls.
Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, I've been using whole-grain Kernza mixed with other ...Read more
Change up your Passover routine with these meatless recipes
The Jewish holiday of Passover comes with a number of food restrictions, the most famous of which is no leavened bread.
But (kosher) meat? That's fair game — unless you are vegetarian or vegan.
Some Passover seders (the ritual meals, held on two nights) can be animal-protein-heavy, with schmaltz-fortified matzo balls, gefilte fish, golden ...Read more
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