13 summer salads that deliver cookout-level results from a weeknight kitchen

Weeknight salad can still show up like it belongs at the cookout. These 13 summer salad recipes cover pasta, shrimp, corn, chickpeas, feta, herbs, and crunchy vegetables without a long kitchen shift.

Americans are planning their 2026 summer trips around hobbies, not destinations. Here’s where they’re going and what they’re doing

The vacation used to start with a place: you picked a city, a coast, a country and then figured out what to do once you got there. That logic has changed, with a growing number of American travelers now starting …

13 grill recipes that had people circling back for thirds

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When the grill is already hot, the food has to be worth the extra trip back. These 13 recipes cover smoky mains, quick sides, skewers, wings, and foil packets built for easy outdoor eating.

13 loaded sandwiches that don’t hold back on flavor

Sandwiches do not have to stay basic when bigger flavors and heartier options are on the table. These loaded sandwich recipes fit lunches, casual dinners, and busy days with ease.

25 Breakfast Recipes That Go Beyond Eggs and Toast

Step up your morning routine with easy homemade breakfast recipes that break the usual pattern. Discover new favorites without eggs or toast.

1 hotel used to be enough. This summer, travelers are booking 2 — or more

This summer, more travelers ditch the single-property mindset and book two or more hotels on a single trip, not out of necessity but by design. More than half of travelers now deliberately build multi-hotel itineraries, treating the stay itself as …

7 side dishes worth making for every backyard party this summer

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Backyard parties feel easier when the side dishes are covered. These summer-ready ideas help round out cookouts, potlucks, and outdoor plans without making things harder.

19 summer potluck dishes that run out before the main course arrives

Summer potluck dishes can vanish before the main course lands. These 21 recipes cover salads, sliders, ribs, fruit trays, pasta, sauces, and desserts for a table that gets picked over fast.

The new dinner party playbook Americans are using as restaurant prices hit a 4-year high

Dinner used to mean a reservation. Now it means a group text, an assigned course and someone who shows up with a bottle they’ve been meaning to open. For Americans who entertain regularly, the math on dining out has quietly …

Brighten Up Dinner With These 15 Spring Main Dishes

Bring some spring energy to your next meal with easy main dishes that feel fresh and simple; just the thing for relaxing nights, busy plans, or celebrating something new.