About Bread Machines Yogurt Salad-in-a-Jar Recipes Father's Day got me thinking about all the recipes my husband has taste-tested over the years. He's sampled more bread, yogurt, casseroles, cookies, and kitchen experiments than he probably ever imagined when we got married. While he rarely suggests what I should make for dinner, there are a few recipes he's always happy to see on the table. Today I'm sharing four of his favorites. As it turns out, many of them are reader favorites, too....

Does the flour you use to make bread really make that much difference? It can! I was reminded of this during COVID, when we all baked with whatever flour we could find. Bread flour was especially hard to come by, and my favorite brands were replaced by empty shelves or a cheaper store brand. Even though I followed my recipes the same way, the dough didn’t always behave the same. Some batches needed more water. Some weren’t as fresh. Others didn’t have the chewiness I wanted. There are several...

Just like soup in the winter, certain foods signal the start of summer for me. When our kids lived at home, we often went camping over Memorial Day weekend. Most of those memories center on spending time in the community bathrooms to stay safe during a rainstorm accompanied with tornado warnings. I remember desperately trying to grill shrimp in the rain one year. Nowadays, we celebrate with a backyard swimming party, lots of games, and the foods we crave most when summer starts. Deviled Eggs...