After a day at the beach, an afternoon running through a sprinkler, or a backyard barbecue, we all like to take a break from the heat and cool off with a treat. Whether it’s ice cream or milkshakes, shaved ice, or iced coffee, we have plenty of delicious, easy homemade treats for the whole family. […]
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How to Create a Restaurant Patio Vibe in Your Backyard
Turn your patio, deck, or any outdoor space into a private restaurant escape with a little atmosphere and an easy menu. Here’s a few tips to help you create your own perfect patio restaurant at home. Set a Theme Are you planning to make pasta? Go for an Italian bistro with a simple white tablecloth, […]
Food on the Go: Ready When You Are
We look forward to lazy summers, then the weather warms up, kids get bored, and pretty soon we’re on the go again. Taking food on-the-go doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right tools and a little planning, you can make every outing a little more delicious. Snacks on the Go For road trips, pop […]
Perfect Potluck Recipes
Get ready for family reunions, cookouts, and picnics at the park with these five-star, travel-ready recipes. Potluck Appetizers Skip store-bought and bring something that will get everyone asking for the recipe. Mexican Street Corn Dip Lisa from St. Louis said, “This is one of the best Mexican dishes I’ve ever made. I fire roasted the […]
Top 13 Uses for the Large Square Cool & Serve
Keeping your potluck salads, fruit platters, and picnic treats cool and fresh can be tricky. Our Large Square Cool & Serve keeps food cool up to 6 hours, even outdoors! With this exclusive must-have, you’ll keep whatever’s on the menu chilled and delicious. 1. Vegetable Tray With Dip Fill with such crowd-pleasers like peppers, celery, carrots, cucumbers, […]
5 Easy Summer Recipes
Summer schedules get busy and the last thing you want is to spend too much time cooking in the kitchen. Especially at the end of a weekday. Here’s a week’s worth of some of our favorite summer recipes that come together in about 30 minutes. This week, make it easy, delicious, and fresh. 1. Bruschetta & […]
Not Your Mom’s Homemade Ice Cream [Video]
In this episode of “In the Kitchen With Pampered Chef,” Tim and Stephanie flex their creative muscles while making sweet treats. Tim shows us how to take a yummy Basic Vanilla Ice Cream recipe and dress it up with rainbow cereal or make a couple simple tweaks to end up with Honey Butter Shortbread Ice Cream. Stephanie Michel […]
10 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Weekday mornings can be hectic. Between wrangling kids, organizing backpacks, packing lunches, and (gasp!) getting yourself ready too, breakfast becomes an afterthought. Don’t skip the most important meal of the day! These healthy breakfast recipes are quick to prepare and easy to eat while you’re running out the door and on the go. 1. Egg White […]
The Ultimate List of Burger & Hot Dog Toppings
It’s time to set aside the ketchup and mustard. Let’s get serious and take burgers and hot dogs from meh to amazing. Whether you love burgers made of beef, bison, pork, turkey, or chicken—or prefer brats, sausages, or classic hot dogs—there’s an out-of-the box topping you’ll love on this list. Hang on to this for the […]
Healthy Snack Ideas [Video]
In this episode of “In the Kitchen With Pampered Chef,” Sandy explains how making your favorite snacks at home ensures that they use all the ingredients you want, with nothing you don’t. Learn how to make crispy, delicious homemade chips without deep frying, and how to get your kids to eat fruit with a little […]