Cook's Corner: No-bake, easy treats for the last weeks of summer

This week I have some new recipes for no-bake desserts that are easy and so good, without turning on the oven. I have two new recipes using cherry tomatoes and three easy desserts that are all-time favorites of friends that I think you’ll want to try either now or later.

Simple make-ahead lunches for the busy school year

As sure as the sun will rise each morning, the school year rolls around each August, and the task of making healthy school lunches that kids will actually eat is put back on the daily to-do list for parents.

Cook's Corner: Make the Most of Peach Season With These Family Recipes

Last week, I received half a case of fresh peaches that were at peak ripeness and flavor. They were "freestone" peaches, meaning they come right off the pit instead of clinging to it, as “cling” peaches do. These were from Georgia, but of course our Fredericksburg peaches are fabulous too.

Easy summertime cooking to keep your cool

This week I’m keeping it very cool with four new recipes for easy summertime “cooking.” These first two come from faithful Sun reader Kelly Clayman, who made them and served them to her family recently with great results.

Proposed Rivery-area food truck park advances to city council

A food truck park is planned for the former site of George’s on the Town, off I-35 on Rivery Drive. According to the applicant’s Letter of Intent, the owner expects to have 100 daily patrons between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Fondue a fun to-do for anniversaries

Fifty years ago, on Valentine’s Day, my husband Bill and I got married. Ironically, the No. 1 song at that time was “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover,” by Paul Simon! Anniversaries continue to crop up my columns. Sun City celebrates 30 years and the Palace has been part of Georgetown for 100 years.

Birthday burgers and cookie balls

Last week, I was happy to receive three new recipes from friends that I’ll share today. This first recipe comes from interior designer and friend, Dawn Hearn (a great cook!) who made it for her brother’s birthday. Instead of beef, these burgers use ground chicken and are delicious!

Cook's Corner: Baking cookies for Santa, or yourself

Christmas is about many things, but in the holiday food world, cookies play a major role. Today, I have some new and delicious new recipes for cookies and bar cookies that can be baked now and frozen for easy entertaining in the next two weeks.

Cook's Corner: Add a little spice to your party menu

Today, I’m going to share a few recipes for party food…appetizer-type pick-up food…and two wonderful new holiday cakes.Most of the appetizers can be made now and frozen for gatherings to come, but I’ll start with this new recipe for pimiento cheese that I tried last week from Ina Garten.

Thanksgiving planning: Sometimes, what’s on the side is just as important

Today, it’s side dishes on the menu, ready for their supporting roles for the big meal in which turkey is the star! I have new recipes gathered from friends and family, along with a few of my all-time favorites.