Daniel Jedzura/Shutterstock Breathe new life into your home after a long winter. Our complete spring cleaning checklist guides you through a deep-cleaning that will leave your house shining from the inside out. As the snow melts into spring showers, it’s time to refresh your home. This comprehensive spring cleaning checklist offers an opportunity to get […]
Caribbean Shrimp & Rice Bowl I had a similar rice bowl on vacation and re-created this lighter version at home. It takes me back to the islands every time I make it. Try grilling the shrimp for more beachy flavor. —Lauren Katz, Ashburn, Virginia Get Recipe Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad Layered desserts always grab my […]
Africa-Studio/Shutterstock It gets you active without realizing it Indiana University researchers made a surprising discovery about the correlation between physical activity and cleanliness: The cleaner the participants’ homes were, the more exercise they got. Simply burning calories while cleaning is one explanation for the find, but this relationship could be connected to self-regulation, the ability to act […]
Cleaning & Organizing Once you’ve covered these major tasks, you’ll have your home spring-cleaned in no time. cdrin/Shutterstock Make doormats welcoming Shake ’em, wash ’em, swat ’em with a broom. Give them the toughest cleaning they can take. They’re your front line against tracked-in dirt—so keep them clean enough to function at peak efficiency. Make […]
Desserts Feel good about eating dessert with these lightened-up recipes for cakes, pies, cookies and more. Two-Berry Pavlova Here’s a light and airy dessert that I first tried in Ireland. When I got home, I made it for my kids, who loved to build their own with their favorite fruits. The whipped cream makes for […]
Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad Though fresh fruit steals the show in this morning medley, the subtle honey sauce makes it an especially sweet treat. “It takes just 10 minutes to assemble this easy salad, which tastes so good with brunch,” says Dorothy Dinnean of Harrison, Arkansas. TIP: Don’t have those fruits on hand? Try […]
Recipe Collections Make the most of this stone fruit! With sweet plum recipes, you can whip up all kinds of plum desserts like tarts, sorbets, pies and more. Ginger Plum Tart Sweet cravings, begone: This free-form plum tart is done in only 35 minutes. Plus, it’s extra-awesome when served warm. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen […]
Cupcake Recipes Celebrate spring with one of these sweet cupcakes. Enjoy seasonal flavors, including carrot cake, rosy rhubarb, key lime and more. April Shower Cupcakes These cute cakes have us wishing for rain. Start with halved, store-bought cupcakes, then add piped frosting and sprinkles to transform the treats into edible umbrellas. Arnold Palmer Cupcakes These […]
Birthdays Do you know someone with a spring birthday? Celebrate with seasonal recipes for appetizers, main dishes, drinks, sides and, of course, cake. Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake When my grandma served this shortcake, she usually topped it with homemade vanilla ice cream. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Get Recipe Garlic Herbed Beef Tenderloin You don’t need […]
Amish Breakfast Casserole We’ve enjoyed a few hearty breakfast casseroles while visiting an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the ladies told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it to create this quick and easy breakfast casserole my family loves. —Beth Notaro, Kokomo, Indiana Get […]