What’s behind that recommendation to reduce red meat?

Recommendations to adopt a plant-based diet seem to be aimed at the American public every day.

Easter gift giving: 6 alternatives to candy

STATEPOINT – When it comes to Easter, there’s no doubt about it: candy is the go-to gift item for kids.

KEEP COOL ON THE GRILL

FAMILY FEATURES – Keep your kitchen cool and comfortable with grilled meals that banish the heat to the outdoors. Crisp, fresh greens and a perfect blend of spices and savory ingredients make each of these refreshing dishes perfect solutions for toasty days.

HOW TO CREATE A SMOKY CUBANO SANDWICH

FAMILY FEATURES – For flavor fans, there is nearly no better combo than the complementary tastes in a Cubano sandwich. Complete with layers of roast pork, ham, soft swiss cheese, mustard and topped with tangy pickles, all the flavors and textures play in concert.

Festive fun for St. Patrick’s Day

Turn your St. Patrick’s Day celebration into a chance to enjoy Irish heritage with hearty foods and a lively atmosphere. When it’s the one day each year it’s acceptable to pinch non-conforming friends and family, it’d be a shame not to go all out.

DIVERSIFY YOUR DINNER MENU

FAMILY FEATURES – Crafting quick, easy, nutritious meals is one of the most common goals for home chefs, yet it may sometimes be difficult to keep the menu feeling fresh and new. By introducing a variety of ingredients, you can broaden the horizons of your family’s dinner options.

A TASTY TAKE ON TRENDY TOAST

FAMILY FEATURES – While many food trends come and go, some desired food traits seemingly never go out of style. For example, dishes that provide nutritional benefits will pretty much always be popular, along with types of foods that can be customized to match personalized preferences and tastes.

FAMILY-FAVORITE COMFORT FOODS

FAMILY FEATURES – Warm meals that come together quickly are a necessity for busy families, especially on weeknights filled with homework, practices, meetings and more. Serving up comfort foods that require less time in the kitchen make for more moments spent together at the table.

‘My First Date’ pulls all the heart strings

ENNIS – The world premiere of “My First Date” opened last weekend at Theatre Rocks! – and it hits all the love notes, from puppy love to parental love, first romance to long-married devotion. This romantic comedy written and directed by Bill Rhoten is set in the 1940s.

SIMPLE, FLAVORFUL RECIPES TO REIMAGINE MEALTIME

FAMILY FEATURES – While it can be easy to fall into a routine of cooking the same recipes week in and week out, getting creative with mealtime can be as easy as making simple swaps and trying new flavor combinations with fresh, high-quality ingredients.