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My summer schedule is booked and busy, which means I’m always looking for easy, low-ingredient snacks and appetizers to bring to a party. Because there are two things my mom taught me: never show up empty-handed and dishes don’t have to be extravagant to be crowd-pleasers. Earlier this summer, I found a four-ingredient baked potato … Read more

While you can get most produce year-round, there’s no denying that it tastes its best while in season. Whether you’ve been tending your garden all summer, frequenting the farmers’ market, or scouting out the best finds at the grocery store, you know being picky with your summer produce is worth the effort. But after you’ve … Read more

There’s nothing like cutting up a fresh watermelon to share on a hot day. Whether it’s slices to grab for easy snacking or cubes dipped in a sweet cream cheese dip, watermelon is as tasty as it is refreshing during those scorching summer months. Plus, while this particular fruit tastes sweet, it is also packed … Read more

I love overnight oats because there are so many opportunities for customization. I can alter the recipe based on the flavors I’m craving or the activities I’ve got lined up for the day. I also know that whatever combination I choose, I’ll feel satisfied and nourished after I enjoy it. That’s important to me because … Read more

If you have friends, family or neighbors with gardens, it’s possible that someone has “gifted” you a zucchini—and if not, they will soon. And when they do, I highly recommend that you make this zucchini bread recipe. More than a decade ago, I had just harvested several massive zucchini from our garden. I sliced and … Read more

Looking for dinner ideas to help improve your brain health? These recipes are the perfect choice! Each dish is made with delicious and flavorful ingredients like beans, beets and fish, which can help support better cognitive function. They are also high in fiber, with at least 6 grams per serving. Try options like our Big … Read more

Costco just got a little more tempting for those drawn to delicious baked goods (so basically, all of us). The warehouse store already has a bakery department with everything from s’mores cookies to mini cakes and sugared orange rolls, plus so many other goodies that seem to whisper, “Buy us all!”  With all the cakes, … Read more

I take being from Pittsburgh very seriously. I’m talking Heinz-obsessed, buggy-using, pierogi-loving, pop-drinking, black and gold-bleeding serious. So whenever someone asks me about the cuisine of the Steel City, I get incredibly excited.  I’ll always explain the delicacies of chipped ham, strawberry pretzel salad, and my mom’s pierogi lasagna, but there are two dishes that … Read more

This Zucchini Salad with Lemon & Feta is one of our favorite summer side dishes. With fresh lemon, crisp zucchini, and ripe tomatoes it is summertime in a bite. Just 5 ingredients and less than 10 minutes to a delicious warm-weather side dish.  I’ve made it countless times over the last few years since purchasing … Read more

Welcome to Easy Cook’s bumper summer magazine The sun is out, the sky is blue, there’s not a cloud to spoil the view (copyright Buddy Holly)… well, let’s hope that’s the case! You never can tell with the good old British summertime. But, let’s not be gloomy: in this very special bumper issue of Easy … Read more