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Taco Mac & Cheese. (Photo courtesy of Family Features.)
Home and Family, Recipes

Spice up weeknights 

With just a few extra ingredients and steps, you can turn boxed mac and cheese into a filling dinner for a busy week night. Read More

Home and Family, Recipes

Simple recipes that make school days a cinch 

Chicken Caesar Tacos. (Photo courtesy of Family Features.)
Home and Family, Recipes

Elevate mealtimes with Caesar salad-inspired dishes 



Fried Chicken Tenders. (Photo courtesy of Family Features/culinary.net.)

Find comfort in food with crispy chicken strips 

Group Of Male Sports Fans Tailgating In Stadium Car Park (Photo: iStock - monkeybusinessimages)

Kickoff your tailgate party with food safety

he greatest eating experience is created when taste, texture and aroma are all brought together with the application of the right heat to reach the proper internal temperature and create the char on the outside, according to Chris Kerth, Ph.D., Texas A&M Department of Animal Science meat scientist. (Laura McKenzie, Michael Miller, Katie Perkins/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Can you smell how meat tastes?

Certified Angus Beef® chef celebrates beef month

Scrumptious ways to simplify springtime meals. (Photo courtesy of Family Features.)

Scrumptious ways to simplify springtime meals 

Happy family craving for a meal (Photo: iStock - nicoletaionescu)

10 research-based tips for making mealtime with kids a success

Crisp apple tacos. (Photo courtesy Family Features.)

Sweet solutions to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 

Ground meat should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 F, measured with a food thermometer, said K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee. (K-State Research and Extension)

Getting your grill ready for grilling season: the dangers and a step-by-step guide