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The best things to grill that aren’t steak or chicken

The average backyard grill menu has narrowed to the same short rotation: chicken breasts, ribeyes and the occasional burger. This summer, that default is getting a long-overdue reset. The cooks paying attention are putting whole fish over the coals, throwing halloumi directly on the grate, grilling peaches until the

9 easy summer recipes that disappeared before the host sat down

Summer hosting is easier when the food does not need constant checking, fixing, or explaining. These 9 recipes cover the kind of mix people actually reach for in warm weather, with crisp salads, saucy chicken, pasta, sliders, fritters, toast, and a homemade sauce that can help pull the plate together.

Viral food trends that stretch your grocery budget further

In April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicted grocery store food prices by the end of 2026 would rise between 2.4% and 3.1% more than last year. Since 2020, overall grocery prices have shot up 24%, rising more rapidly than the cost of living. That has families

Fruity meets fiery: The ‘fricy’ trend is rewriting summer cooking

“Fricy,” a combination of fruity and spicy, is the defining flavor profile of summer 2026, showing up on restaurant menus, in supermarket condiment aisles and in home kitchens. It builds on the swicy wave of 2025 by replacing refined sugar with real fruit: mango, watermelon, passion fruit and citrus. The

9 pork recipes that disappeared before the host took a plate

When pork is on the table, the quiet part usually comes after the first tray is served. These 9 recipes cover the kind of food people reach for quickly: cheesy breakfast bakes, bacon-wrapped bites, sliders, brats, and saucy pork chops. Some are made for a warm plate, some work

9 grilled recipes that get seconds before the latecomers even arrive

Grill-heavy cookouts move quickly once the first platter lands on the table. These 9 grilled recipes focus on the pieces that usually get claimed early: corn, chicken skewers, veggie kabobs, potatoes, foil packets, tri tip, and beef kabobs. The mix gives readers sides, chicken mains, steak options, and skewer

11 recipes that make dad forget about the chores and focus on what’s hot and ready to flip

From backyard laughs to quiet afternoons, Father’s Day brings its own brand of joy to the table. There are 11 recipes in this lineup, each ready to tempt dad away from the lawn mower so he can enjoy what’s hot and ready to flip. Whether the fire’s