Slow Cooker Hacks

It’s easy to get stuck in your cooking routine. We are all guilty of it, making the same dishes week after week and season after season. While most of us cook chili, soup, or pot roast in our slow cooker, there is a whole world of recipes out there that are also great for slow…

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5 Mom-Approved Recipes for Busy School Nights

Working in the same department that’s home to the Consumer Test Kitchen and Everyday Good Thinking could not have aligned more perfectly with my current life situation. I have two small boys – ages 4 and 7 – and a family calendar that’s always booked. So whenever there’s a call for taste panel participants, I…

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Halloween Party Popcorn Mixes

While candy seems to get all the (deserving) attention on Halloween, there are plenty of ghoulish goodies you can make to celebrate. From jack-o-lantern-looking stuffed peppers, to graveyard dip, this is the perfect time of year to pull out your best tricks in the kitchen.   These Halloween popcorn mixes are a perfect snack to…

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Stack them High: Holiday Waffles

I think it’s safe to say that the holiday season is the best time of year to satisfy your sweet tooth.  Whether you are drinking hot chocolate, partaking in an all-day cookie baking marathon (I wonder how much cookie dough I’ll eat between now and December 25th?), or snacking on red and green M&Ms, there…

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Cooking on the Grill

It’s the perfect time of year for grilling.  Fire up the BBQ or indoor grill and make these deliciously easy (and healthy) grilling recipes that come together in no time for a quick weeknight meal or a tasty weekend lunch. Greek Burger with Cucumber salad We took a nod from the Greeks when creating this…

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