The calendar may not agree, but in my mind Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer. Time to clean the grill, get out the deck furniture and invite some friends over for some great food and drinks. Kick-off the season with this easy menu, it's not only delicious, but will leave the cook plenty of time to enjoy the festivities!
Memorial Day Cookout
Great Guacamole
5 Easy Potato Salads
Best Grilled Burgers
Grilled Lemon-Yogurt Chicken
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes
Homemade Lemonade
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!
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!