Recipes

Tuscan Soup

The Wannabe Chef: Tuscan Soup

Tuscan Soup is perfect for a rainy weekend. Paired with cheesy breadsticks, this soup makes your rainy day blues disappear.
pomegranate

pomegranate Recipe: Oven Dried Tomatoes

In the Sept/Oct issue, Chef Rivera of pomegranate shared his scallop dish. Learn how to make the oven dried tomatoes component in your own kitchen. It's so easy!

The Flavor: Plentiful pomegranate

Chef Alejandro Rivera wants to encompass something for everyone when they visit pomegranate restaurant (and yes, they like it lowercase).
Sydney enjoys her homemade yogurt pop.

The Wannabe Chef: Fruity Frozen Yogurt Pops

Want a sweet, healthy treat on a hot summer day that won't take much time to make? Try our fruity yogurt pops!
Beef Goulash

The Wannabe Chef: Skillet Beef Casserole

Salsa and chili powder add a Mexican flair to this beef goulash dish (and you can never go wrong with melted cheese).
Golden blueberry muffins in paper liners sit on a metal baking pan, fresh from the oven.

The Wannabe Chef: Healthy(ish) Blueberry Muffins

Have an abundance of blueberries in your fridge? Try Jessica's homemade healthy muffins made with ricotta instead of butter and sugar!
Chocolate cupcakes topped with white frosting, blueberries and sliced strawberries on a glass cake stand.

The Wannabe Chef: Festive Brownie Bites

Armed with boxed brownie mix, a can of cream cheese frosting, red food coloring, and fruit, Jessica made Festive Brownie Bites!
A grilled turkey burger topped with crumbled feta on a whole wheat bun, next to a sliced tomato on the other half.

The Wannabe Chef: Greek Turkey Burgers

These yummy Greek turkey burgers. They’re chock full of good-for-you stuff – red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and feta – and topped with a refreshing yogurt sauce.
A grilled panini sandwich cut in half, showing layers of tomato, spinach, bacon, and melted cheese on a plate.

The Wannabe Chef: BBT Sandwich

Looking for a new twist on the classic BLT? How about a BBT (bacon, basil, tomato) sandwich for those warmer summer days? Bonus if you use tomatoes from your own garden!
The final product

The Lazy Baker: Strawberry Icebox No Bake Cake

As summer approaches, my taste buds begin to crave lighter meals and brighter flavors. I'm all for rich desserts, too, but luckily I've found a no bake "cake" that's both tasty and easy on your waistline.

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A young child with brown hair in a gray shirt and navy polka-dot skirt paints colorful swirls on a white wall, under the words "Living with Kid Art.
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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts answer all your questions about decor, maintenance, real estate and more.

Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into