We are heading into one of my favorite times of year--the fresh berry season. It begins with the first harbingers of spring, bright, sweet strawberries, and is quickly followed by juicy blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and more. If you can visit a local pick-your-own farm, where you can harvest these tasty gems right from the vines, you're all the more lucky. But berries don't only offer the cook a wide canvas from which to cook and bake, they're also packed with antioxidants and lots of vitamins and nutrients--just another reason to love them!
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I just finished hosting a pasta party for a girls high school lacrosse team, and wow, they can sure eat a lot. The pasta dish that was devoured first? 
Celebrate the most important woman in your life, or just relax over the weekend with some friends, with this special brunch menu that's designed for easy elegance and exceptional flavor--and don't forget the mimosas!
The foods of the American Southwest are packed with strong, bold flavors, featuring many cultural influences, including Native American, Spanish and European. It's a cuisine that's satisfying and straightforward, and one that's eaten for just pure pleasure, not analysis. Here are some easy recipes to get the big flavors of Tex-Mex on your table fast.