Electric smokers have grown in popularity among backyard cooks and barbecue enthusiasts for one simple reason: convenience. These set-and-forget smokers use an electric heating element and a tray of wood chips to generate smoke, allowing you to focus on the food instead of tending a fire. That reliability makes them ideal for beginners, busy cooks, … Read more

Arugula and Pear Salad with Toasted Walnuts is beautiful in its simplicity. I first developed this recipe for the Warren pear, but it works with any pear that is sturdy enough for slicing and tossing with greens. (First published Nov 2011, updated Feb 2020.) Fall for the Warren Pear in this Easy Autumn Salad As … Read more

This light and comforting Green Chile Chicken Soup is made with mild Hatch green chiles, tender potatoes, sweet corn, and cooked chicken. It is warm, simple, and perfect for chilly days when you want a nourishing bowl of soup with a little kick. This easy green chile chicken soup is a practical recipe made with … Read more

This Whole30 Tomato Chicken and Basil Soup is a simple, nourishing meal made with everyday ingredients. It is warm, creamy, satisfying, and easy enough for a busy weeknight. The recipe works well on the stove or in the Instant Pot, so you can choose the method that fits your schedule best. With tender shredded chicken, … Read more

Creamy hummus, warmly spiced merguez sausage, salty feta, and fresh mint come together on crisp naan flatbreads for an easy, satisfying recipe that works just as well for dinner as it does for a game day spread. These merguez and hummus flatbreads are the kind of recipe that feels special without asking much from you. … Read more

Ready to get organized this year? These practical home organization ideas from talented bloggers will help you refresh your spaces, simplify daily routines, and start the year with more order. There is something about January that always makes me want to get organized. Maybe it is because the Christmas décor has been packed away and … Read more

Italian food has a way of making a meal feel like a celebration, and this chopped antipasti salad is exactly the kind of dish that belongs on a family table. It is colorful, generous, and full of bold Italian-inspired flavors, making it a great choice for birthdays, holidays, potlucks, Sunday dinners, or any meal where … Read more

Written by Gary Jones, originally published on GaryJones.io, and reposted here with permission. In the Genesis Sample theme, there is a familiar commented line that says “Start the engine.” It appears in StudioPress child themes and in many Genesis child themes created by the wider community. However, that line is not always necessary. More accurately, … Read more

Fresh garlic bulbs are trimmed, seasoned with salt, pepper, and your favorite barbecue rub, then drizzled with olive oil and smoked until tender, golden, and deeply flavorful. This smoked garlic is an easy way to add rich, smoky flavor to garlic bread, pasta sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and more. Garlic is one of the most … Read more

Meal prep chicken is one of the easiest ways to make healthy, flavorful dinners faster during a busy week. By brining and grilling several whole chickens at once, you can prepare tender, juicy meat for sandwiches, soups, casseroles, tacos, salads, wraps, and quick main dishes. This simple weekend meal prep method is budget friendly, practical, … Read more