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Smokin’ Hot! Which Oils Work Best for the Cooking You Do?

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A variety of different oils lined up on a countertop.

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Smokin’ Hot! Which Oils Work Best for the Cooking You Do?

Posted by Annette Bellisari on

Wednesday Blog

A variety of different oils lined up on a countertop.

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Have you Mastered the Perfect Steak? If Not, these Tips should Make the Task Less Daunting

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Like so many of my friends and family, I tend to view eating red meat as a treat, only to be consumed in moderation on special occasions. So when I do choose to indulge, I try to buy the best piece of beef that I can afford. If I’m cooking it at home, I want to be sure that my steak is cooked to perfection -- just the way I like it. No pressure though, right? Wrong! I used to fret the entire time I had a good piece of beef cooking, but with a little practice (okay, maybe a lot of practice!) and a little patience, I learned to cook the perfect steak every time.

Steak topped with creamy sauce accompanied by two glasses of red wine

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Like so many of my friends and family, I tend to view eating red meat as a treat, only to be consumed in moderation on special occasions. So when I do choose to indulge, I try to buy the best piece of beef that I can afford. If I’m cooking it at home, I want to be sure that my steak is cooked to perfection -- just the way I like it. No pressure though, right? Wrong! I used to fret the entire time I had a good piece of beef cooking, but with a little practice (okay, maybe a lot of practice!) and a little patience, I learned to cook the perfect steak every time.

Steak topped with creamy sauce accompanied by two glasses of red wine

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Make This 4th of July Sweeter than Ever!

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When the unmistakable aroma of fresh ripe peaches wafts by on a wave of refrigerated air from the produce department at the grocery store -- that may be the official start of summer for me. At the very least, it starts the strong pull of my summertime cravings for EVERYTHING peach! And with Independence Day just around the corner, these peach desserts and drink will be perfect for your holiday bash!

Grilled peaches topped with cheese crumbles and basil

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Make This 4th of July Sweeter than Ever!

Posted by Annette Bellisari on

When the unmistakable aroma of fresh ripe peaches wafts by on a wave of refrigerated air from the produce department at the grocery store -- that may be the official start of summer for me. At the very least, it starts the strong pull of my summertime cravings for EVERYTHING peach! And with Independence Day just around the corner, these peach desserts and drink will be perfect for your holiday bash!

Grilled peaches topped with cheese crumbles and basil

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4 Easy to Grab & Go Options that are Great for the Whole Family

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Now that we’re kicking off summer, the kids are out of school, playing outside (hopefully) all day, and eating you out of house and home. I can definitely remember summertime as a kid and constantly coming in the house for a cool snack or a boost of energy so we could go back outside and play another hour of Capture the Flag. Snacks at the pool, snacks at the park, snacks after a hike, snacks on your friend's terrace. 

Chicken bites baked and covered in crumbled pretzels with toothpicks for easy snacking

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4 Easy to Grab & Go Options that are Great for the Whole Family

Posted by Annette Bellisari on

Now that we’re kicking off summer, the kids are out of school, playing outside (hopefully) all day, and eating you out of house and home. I can definitely remember summertime as a kid and constantly coming in the house for a cool snack or a boost of energy so we could go back outside and play another hour of Capture the Flag. Snacks at the pool, snacks at the park, snacks after a hike, snacks on your friend's terrace. 

Chicken bites baked and covered in crumbled pretzels with toothpicks for easy snacking

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4 Poolside-Perfect Recipes for those Steamy Summer Days

Posted by Annette Bellisari on

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to hang out poolside with friends and family. Relaxing in the sun, taking a dip when I get too hot...ahhh, that is the life! That beautiful scenario isn’t complete, however, without cold drinks and something cool and delicious to eat. If you can figure out your beverage of choice, I can help you with these four recipes that are perfect for those steamy days out by the pool. 
Seared tuna tacos on a platter next to lime and dip

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4 Poolside-Perfect Recipes for those Steamy Summer Days

Posted by Annette Bellisari on

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to hang out poolside with friends and family. Relaxing in the sun, taking a dip when I get too hot...ahhh, that is the life! That beautiful scenario isn’t complete, however, without cold drinks and something cool and delicious to eat. If you can figure out your beverage of choice, I can help you with these four recipes that are perfect for those steamy days out by the pool. 
Seared tuna tacos on a platter next to lime and dip

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