Today I’m explaining how to freeze sweet corn so you can enjoy that bright taste of summer year-round. Fresh summer corn is hard to beat, but properly frozen home corn comes very close and keeps much of the sweet, juicy flavor you love. How to Freeze Fresh Corn I’m passionate about sweet corn. Living in … Read more

This tuna sandwich is far from ordinary. A crusty baguette hollowed out and packed with albacore tuna, sliced hard‑boiled eggs, briny Niçoise olives, anchovy fillets, thin bell pepper strips, pickled onions, and a drizzle of oil creates a sandwich worthy of the French countryside. Bon appétit! I spent a school year in France and still … Read more

This salmon sushi bake captures the flavor of a Philadelphia roll in an easy, budget-friendly casserole that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or parties. It combines seasoned sushi rice, furikake, a creamy spicy salmon mixture, and finishing sauces for a dish that’s simple to assemble and always popular. Salmon Sushi Bake Rather than rolling sushi … Read more

I’m going to admit it up front: I don’t like hot weather. It makes me sweat, and sweating makes me cranky. Not the pleasant warmth of a kitchen while bread rises in winter — I mean humid, sticky, back-of-the-legs-sticking-to-the-lawn-chair hot, the kind of heat where you could poach an egg on a car hood. My … Read more

I have a thing for fish. I love it. I could eat fish most nights of the week and enjoy nearly every variety. My kids share that love, especially for battered, deep-fried fish with ketchup. I enjoy fried fish too, but I prefer something quicker and lighter for a regular weeknight. The dish shown here … Read more

These Easy Crispy Pork Tenders, also called Pork Fries, are the perfect party or game day snack. A pair of boneless New York (center‑cut) pork chops produces a generous pile of irresistible, crispy‑breaded pork. You know that moment when you taste something new and it just clicks — pure joy in every bite? That’s what … Read more

Easy Meal Plan Week 65 – Ten talented bloggers bring you a full week of recipes including dinners, side dishes, and desserts. Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew – The Cookie Rookie http://www.thecookierookie.com/slow-cooker-guinness-beef-stew/ Roasted Fall Vegetable and Italian Sausage Sheet Pan Meal – Foodie With Family https://www.foodiewithfamily.com/roasted-fall-vegetable-italian-sausage-sheet-pan-meal/ Hash Brown Enchilada Skillet – Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts … Read more

Make delicious ranch-flavored crispy fish nuggets from scratch with just five main ingredients in about 30 minutes. This simple recipe is tastier and healthier than frozen fish sticks. These bite-size fish nuggets (or fish fingers) are ideal for busy weeknights. The ranch seasoning and crunchy coating make them appealing even to picky eaters, and leftovers … Read more

I need to remember that no matter how strange things become here, they can always—and probably will—get stranger. The past couple of weeks have brought some of life’s less pleasant moments. I’ll share one of them in a future post.* The other two I’ll complain about right here. *Not to be mysterious, but we’re waiting … Read more

This post is sponsored by the LISTERINE® brand family of products. My family uses and loves these products, and all opinions are our own. Raising five boys means choosing which battles are worth fighting. Daily disputes range from whether they must pick up after themselves (yes), to whether they should follow a sibling’s instructions (sometimes), … Read more