Family Features Enjoy the richness of summer with this Ooey Gooey Lemon Cake, which pairs a soft lemony cake with a sweet-tart raspberry drizzle that’s perfect for sharing with your nearest and deares...

Culinary.net After a long day at work or an eventful weekend, don’t just treat yourself to a delicious dessert — make sure you’re treating your pets, too. These homemade dog treats are easy to make wi...

Meteorologists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, predict hotter-than-average temperatures across much of the country this summer. When heat levels soar, the last thing a...

FAMILY FEATURES Break out the red, white and blue and (safely) set off your favorite fireworks – it’s time to honor America’s birthday. Along with all the booms and blasts, make sure your crowd is sat...

FAMILY FEATURES Support Immunity Add Healthy Flavor to Meals Electrolyte and Hydration Support hether you’re lounging by the pool or hitting the trails for a family hike or bike ride, exposure to summ...

On-the-Go Orange Juice Sports Drink Recipe courtesy of the Florida Department of Citrus Servings: 1 8 ounces Florida Orange Juice 8 ounces water 1 pinch salt Mix orange juice and water. Add pinch of s...

Peanut Butter Cups Yield: 24 cups 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 package (10 1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows 6 cups freshly popped popcorn 6 cups spoon-size shredded wheat 1 cu...

By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI My husband and I recently met up with my nephew’s family in Nashville. The trip was filled with phenomenal experiences (seriously, check out the children’s floor of the...

On a recent visit to see my son at the University of California, Davis, I wandered into a lab at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science … as one does. A bunch of students were preparin...

Family Features When it’s summertime and you crave something cold and fruity, try using your favorite frozen fruit for a refreshing drink. This fizzy Strawberry Spritzer can delight your taste buds an...

Family Features Summer days can get busy with trips to the pool, walks around the neighborhood and gatherings with friends and loved ones. Take the hassle out of lunch with these Cucumber Sandwiches t...

FAMILY FEATURES Beach vacations, backyard barbecues and long road trips make summer a season of spontaneity. Often cited as memory-making moments, these unplanned adventures can also make it a challen...

FAMILY FEATURES From lazy days by the pool to weekend road trips and everything in between, summer is packed with adventures. To keep your energy high for all those warm-weather activities, you’ll nee...

Nigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics, inspired this weeknight-easy meal-in-askillet. Beef liver and an assortment of vegetables are classic ingredien...

Family Features During summer months, it’s common for many people to want to spend as much time outside enjoying the weather as possible. From the minute they wake up to when the sun goes down (and be...

This pasta dish, a riff on an offering served at Trattoria Bertozzi in Bologna, Italy, is a golden, fresh combination of guanciale (cured pork cheek), fragrant saffron, summery zucchini and short, cur...

Family Features Delight the chocolate lovers in your family with this easy recipe for a Southern classic like Mississippi Mud Cake 1 chocolate cake mix (15 1/4 ounces) 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup canola ...

Southwest Black Bean-Lentil Burgers with Charred Grape Salsa Servings: 8 Grape Salsa: 4 cups red or black Grapes from California 3/4 medium white onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 med...

When it’s time to think about a special Father’s Day meal, my mind immediately goes to ribs. My late father, Peter Workman, loved ribs more than anyone I’ve ever known. If given a choice between a Mic...

By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI I told myself I was going to take a break from breads and baked goods in this column for a little while since the weather has gotten warm, but today’s recipe is so easy...