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Small Batch Refrigerator Pickles

Quick Pickled Vegetables are easy to make with almost any vegetable and are a practical way to use the odds and ends in your crisper drawer. The tangy, crisp bites are great for snacking and will elevate salads, sandwiches, charcuterie boards, burgers, burrito-type bowls, stir fries, and more.  Pickling can be a very simple process.…

Prep-Ahead Steel Cut Oatmeal

With their nutty flavor and toothsome texture, steel cut oats take longer to prepare than typical old-fashioned rolled oats. But thanks to this easy trick, you can prepare them the night before in about three minutes. In the morning, simply reheat and add all your favorite oatmeal toppings.   A warm bowl of oatmeal offers…

Parchment Packet Chicken

This zero-cleanup technique delivers tender, juicy chicken and is perfect on its own yet especially helpful for all those recipes calling for precooked chicken. Works with one chicken breast or many and offers endless flexibility with flavors.   Welcome to another edition of Fountain Avenue kids! Joey is in the house today, and this spunky…

Corn and Cucumber Salad with Basil and Chives

Quite possibly the easiest summer salad with the biggest reward, this fresh-tasting bowl comes together in minutes and has been a favorite with readers-and my family-for years! Summertime cooking should be easy. Ideally, it should also be fresh, crisp, and flavorful. This salad is all of those things. It’s also the reason why I always…

Easy Fermented (or Fresh) Garden Salsa

Who knew how easy it is to make flavorful homemade salsa that’s full of gut-healthy probiotics? No special skills or equipment are needed, and unlike other fermented foods, salsa takes only a few days to ferment.🍅   Does the idea of fermenting food sound daunting? Did you ever think to ferment salsa? (And why would…

Spaghetti Squash Pizza Boats

A takeout favorite meets wholesome veggie in this all-in-one dinner the whole family will enjoy. It even comes with its own bowl!    If you were to teach a cooking seminar to nearly 40 middle school girls and boys, what would you make? As you ponder that question, I will mention that Janice Estabrook has…

How to Make Sushi Rice

Prided for its plump, sticky grains and its starring role in your favorite sushi rolls, perfectly cooked sushi rice is easy to make at home.   For many years, rolling my own sushi held no appeal. Sushi was a great excuse to take a night off from cooking and do our small part to support…

Amish-Style Chicken Corn Soup

Brimming with chicken and vegetables, a pot of this soul-warming soup is easy to make with basic ingredients. A regional classic and a true family favorite!   (Look below the recipe card for a fun way to top this or another soup!)   The aroma of this soup takes me back to summer and the…

Quick Pickled Veggies

Enjoy the crispy tangy, crunchy flavor of pickled veggies in under 30 minutes! I love fresh veggies and liberally add them to salads, wraps, breakfast bowls, and anything else that could use some fresh crunch. But sometimes I crave a bigger flavor punch, especially when pairing veggies with a richer meal. Crisp vegetables like shredded…

Pink Pony Cocktail

The Pink Pony is a spin on a Greyhound with Paloma vibes and options to use vodka, gin, or tequila. It’s the ultimate customizable drink and a party favorite! My favorite cocktail is a little number we call the Pink Pony. Inspired by the classic Greyhound cocktail with a Paloma vibe, it’s a citrus-forward drink…

What to see and do in New York City!

It’s a quick train ride away for many of us, and also a destination for everyone worldwide. But with so much going on in the big city, where are the best places to visit and (most importantly) the yummiest spots to eat? Note: We will update this post with new finds over time, so check…

Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken

Versatile and quick to prep, Southwest Chicken relies on pantry staples and can be served burrito bowl-style or in tacos. An ideal meal to please a variety of eaters!   Get ready for the latest edition of Fountain Avenue Kids, because Coach Suzie is in the kitchen! She’s a kid at heart, and as a…

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