Grilled fig pie with fresh halved figs, honey, crumbled blue cheese, and olive oil on a ready-made pie crust. Sweet, salty, tangy, and smoky. What do you get when you put figs, honey, and blue cheese on a pie crust and grill it? A dessert that is sweet, salty, tangy, and smoky all at … Read more

Popovers baked at 450F until they puff into golden hollow shells, then filled with vanilla pudding, fresh sliced strawberries, and whipped cream. Split open and served immediately. Popovers are dramatic. They go into a 450°F (232°C) oven as a thin, frothy batter and come out twenty minutes later as golden, hollow balloons twice their … Read more

Autoimmune diseases raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and blood clots. For those also living with obesity, these risks climb even higher. New research suggests that GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) may help lower some of those risks. In a study of adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, GLP-1 … Read more

As all eyes in the culinary world turn toward the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards on Monday June 15th in Chicago, we’ll be in the crowd rooting for the nominees and their restaurant teams. Being a semifinalist, let alone a nominee, is one of the highest honors in a field stacked with newcomers and … Read more

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a leading fast casual brand known for its authentic flavors and elevated guest experience, is accelerating its international expansion with new restaurant openings in Canada, Australia and Egypt. The milestone comes as The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill celebrates its 15th anniversary and reflects the growing global demand for fresh, high-quality Mediterranean cuisine.  Backed by the global infrastructure … Read more

These Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Sandwiches are tender, saucy, and packed with rich barbecue flavor—without needing to stand over the stove or grill all day. The brisket cooks low and slow until it becomes fall-apart tender, then gets shredded and piled onto soft buns with extra sauce for the ultimate family-friendly sandwich. It’s an easy, … Read more

All my go-to summer desserts for lake days, backyard BBQs, and family get-togethers! Simple, easy, and so good. If your summer calendar looks anything like mine, it’s filled with BBQs, lake days, family get-togethers, and those last-minute texts asking, “Can you bring dessert?” Good news: this list of summer dessert recipes has you covered! These … Read more

Swedish strawberry punch made with vodka, elderflower cordial, Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime Cider, fresh strawberries, cucumber, and mint. Mixed in a punch bowl and served over ice. Vodka, elderflower cordial, and Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime Cider mixed in a punch bowl. Fresh quartered strawberries, sliced cucumber, and mint leaves stirred in. Served over ice. That is a Swedish … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Giant Chicken Milanese is a crispy baked ground chicken cutlet topped with a fresh lemony arugula salad. Viral Ground Chicken Cutlet Chicken Milanese is one of my favorite dishes to order when I go out for Italian, so I knew I had to try … Read more

  Instructions Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms at your sides and your palms facing your thighs. Lean forward about 10–15 degrees—for most people this will put your chest a few inches in front of your toes. Raise your arms out to the sides and slightly in front of your torso, … Read more