The Lifestyle Reader

The Lifestyle Reader

7.3.2026

Easy Recipes

11 articles

A festive holiday table filled with a variety of easy-to-assemble, visually appealing appetizers, perfect for entertaining guests during the 2026 holiday season.
Mind & Body

Easy Party Appetizers for 2026 Holidays: Speedy Assembly, Stunning Impact

Just last week, 'Here @ Home' on WDBJ7 showcased easy egg appetizers for summer, a clear sign: ultra-convenient party prep is here.

Javier Rodriguez·June 27, 2026
A delicious and healthy kielbasa, pepper, onion, and potato hash sizzling in a skillet on a camping stove at a campsite.
Eat & Drink

How to Prep Healthy Camping Meals: Your Recipe Guide

Imagine whipping up a delicious Kielbasa, Pepper, Onion and Potato Hash in just 15 minutes at your campsite.

Javier Rodriguez·June 17, 2026
A family happily eating a perfectly grilled skirt steak and vegetables on a patio at sunset, showcasing easy weeknight grilling.
Eat & Drink

Easy Weeknight Grilling Recipes Simplify Modern Dinners

Forget the hour-long charcoal setup: a Korean-style skirt steak can be marinated and grilled to perfection in just 20 minutes, making it faster than most oven-baked meals.

David Jones·June 11, 2026
A festive Fourth of July backyard picnic featuring a variety of delicious make-ahead casseroles, with a family enjoying fireworks in the background.
Eat & Drink

Make-Ahead Casserole Recipes for a Stress-Free Fourth of July

Forget the last-minute grilling scramble: This Fourth of July, 15 make-ahead casserole recipes are poised to revolutionize cookout planning, promising hosts more time for fireworks and less time over

Ingrid Olson·June 9, 2026
Overhead view of creamy hummus being drizzled onto a pasta dish on a sunlit kitchen counter, showcasing a quick and healthy meal.
Mind & Body

Whip up healthy meals using store-bought hummus quickly

Store-bought hummus transforms into a creamy, two-minute pasta sauce, according to Bon Appétit .

Ingrid Olson·June 8, 2026
A close-up of a jar filled with vibrant, quick-pickled red onions, with steam rising, on a kitchen counter.
Mind & Body

Whip Up Quick Pickled Red Onions With This Easy Recipe

Forget waiting days for pickled vegetables.

Javier Rodriguez·June 4, 2026
A bright and inviting kitchen scene showcasing an array of easy summer desserts, including watermelon popsicles and fresh fruit, perfect for hot weather entertaining.
The Edit

Effortless Indulgence: Easy Summer Dessert Recipes Shine

Watermelon Popsicles, requiring just two ingredients, exemplify a new wave of easy summer dessert recipes for hot weather 2026.

David Jones·June 4, 2026
A close-up of a creamy, oven-baked risotto dish, showcasing its delicious texture and inviting presentation on a rustic kitchen table.
Mind & Body

Discover Easy Weeknight Dinners for 2026

Ina Garten, the queen of elegant entertaining, now offers a risotto recipe that bakes in the oven, completely eliminating the need for constant stirring, according to Better Homes & Gardens.

Javier Rodriguez·June 2, 2026
A new mother easily prepares a healthy, protein-rich meal in her kitchen while her baby rests nearby, highlighting postpartum nutritional needs.
Mind & Body

New Moms Need Easy Protein-Rich Meals for Postpartum Health

Despite needing an additional 25 grams of protein daily for recovery and breastfeeding, a staggering 65% of new mothers report feeling too exhausted to cook elaborate meals, according to a Postpartum

Javier Rodriguez·June 1, 2026
A close-up, top-down view of a sheet pan filled with perfectly cooked shawarma chicken, roasted vegetables, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, ready to eat.
Mind & Body

Sheet Pan Shawarma Chicken Recipe Delivers Quick Flavor

In just 45 minutes, a new Bon Appétit recipe promises the rich, aromatic experience of shawarma-spiced chicken, all from a single sheet pan.

David Jones·May 21, 2026
A rustic platter filled with golden-brown, crispy smashed pork tacos, showcasing their delicious texture and savory filling.
The Edit

Learn How to Make Smashed Pork Tacos with This Recipe

Bon Appétit’s latest 'smashed pork tacos' recipe throws out the rulebook.

David Jones·May 20, 2026