Lifestyle Articles

Looking for a new way to prepare dinner? Curious as to which dressing goes with which dish? Wondering which sauce might give you the kick you need to your recipe? Read on. Our library of articles is a great resource to take the ho-hum out of your meal planning.

untitled design 26edited 0
Fuss Free Barbecue Sandwiches

What screams summer more than a perfect barbecue sandwich and a side of potato salad by the pool? If you answered “nothing,” this recipe is going to be right up your alley! All you need to do is throw a few ingredients into a slow cooker before you head outside and you’ll have this filling … Continue reading

adobestock 84015322
Dressing Up Your Dinner

The results are in: Salad dressings are for more than just salads! According to a consumer usage survey conducted in January 2017 by the Association for Dressings & Sauces, dressings are for meats, sandwiches, vegetables, chips and a host of other foods. In addition to the wide range of ways Americans are “dressing” up their … Continue reading

Ranch Potato Salad: Perfect for a Picnic

Full recipe here. This month in the kitchen we made a summer picnic favorite: potato salad. This is a savory potato salad with a twist! Here’s what you’ll need: 6 to 8 large Idaho potatoes 8 slices of bacon 1 small red onion 1 C. grated cheddar cheese Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) Garlic powder … Continue reading

Welcome to the Island Life: Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Looking for a recipe to transport you to a tropical island? This Hawaiian Chicken Salad will make you wish you were sitting on the beach with your feet in the sand. Ingredients and instructions are simple. Here’s what you need: 2 ½ C diced cooked chicken 1 C (20 oz) pineapple tidbits, drained 1 C … Continue reading

untitled design 30edited 1
Buffalo goes bleu

This dip recipe is perfect for a large group gathering. It definitely makes enough to feed a crowd so start calling your friends over now! Another plus, it’s super quick and easy to make. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 C shredded cooked chicken 1 package (8 oz.) softened cream cheese ½ C buffalo wing sauce … Continue reading

adobestock 92835152
Which wing will you bring?

Question one: What party is complete without a tasty platter of wings? Answer: NONE! Question two: What flavor of wings should you make? Answer: it’s a tough choice, but below are five of our favorite wing flavors along with their recipes. Take a look: 1. First we’ve got the classic hot wing. This is one for … Continue reading

img 4114 1
Score big at your parties with Salsa Ranch Dip

Grab a bowl and these four ingredients and get ready for a deliciously simple game day treat. Here’s what you need: 2 C salsa 1 C ranch dressing ½ C whipped cream cheese 2 jalapeños If you’re looking for something for your favorite sports parties, this is it. It takes no more than 10 minutes … Continue reading

Egg-stravagant Breakfast Bake

This breakfast bake makes a great brinner (breakfast for dinner) or you can prepare it on a Sunday night and have your breakfasts set for the week! You can also tailor this recipe to your favorite foods and really make it unique to you. Here’s what you’ll need: 8 eggs 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. … Continue reading

IMG 4001final 1
Spicy or Sweet? You decide with this Cheddar-Green Onion Dip

Here’s a recipe you’ll want to make sure to bookmark for upcoming parties. It’s incredibly easy to make, but it does require about a day to set, so make sure to plan ahead. With only six ingredients, here’s everything you’ll need: 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups mayonnaise 2 cups pecans 2 cups green onions … Continue reading

IMG 3973 1
The South Meets Italy with Bacon and Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Alright, let’s just start by saying if this recipe didn’t catch your eye with just the name, stop reading now. I mean bacon and barbecue…? Come on, that’s a perfect combination! Then add pizza and can it even get better? No. So if you’ve made it this far, here’s what you need to make this … Continue reading

adobestock 111374645
It’s In the Bag: Packaged Salad Kits

With more desire to eat healthy and seemingly less and less time to do so, a new trend has emerged: the healthy prepackaged meal. These range from delivery services that provide you fresh ingredients and a recipe on a weekly basis to prepared kits you can get at your local grocery store. In this case … Continue reading