http://www.sheknows.com/authors/diana-de-cicco/articles Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:03:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809677/7-summer-food-safety-tips Food safety is a hot topic for those sweltering summer BBQ's, cookouts and picnics. Follow these food safety tips to keep your family and friends free of foodborne disease. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809677/7-summer-food-safety-tips Diana De Cicco Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809668/summer-breakfast-recipes When it's bikini season, a carb-heavy breakfast like waffles, pancakes or bagels is a potential diet disaster. Wearing a skimpy bathing suit and feeling your best requires lighter, healthier foods that are also delicious and satisfying. The following bikini body breakfast tips and recipes will fill you up without filling you out and ensure you keep that beach-worthy physique. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809668/summer-breakfast-recipes Diana De Cicco Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809645/top-picks-for-coffee-in-a-bottle-or-can When you're on the run and need a caffeine fix, sometimes a grab and go coffee is your only option. But fret not, even if you don't have time to wait in line at the local coffee bar for a made-to-order iced coffee or cappuccino, some pre-made bottled and canned coffees can actually satisfy your need for convenience and, most importantly, your desire for a delicious pick-me-up. Here are some of our top picks for the best grab and go coffees. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809645/top-picks-for-coffee-in-a-bottle-or-can Diana De Cicco Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:22:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809588/top-5-new-foodie-books Summertime means lazy days laying in the sun and catching up on all the reading you've been craving for months. If you are a serious foodie, the best reads are those featuring all things food and cooking. Here is a top five list of our favorite foodie books to read this summer. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809588/top-5-new-foodie-books Diana De Cicco Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:58:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809576/4th-of-july-independence-day-desserts If you are planning a 4th of July BBQ and want to dazzle your guests with an impressive Independence Day finale, put together a delicious red, white and blue dessert. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809576/4th-of-july-independence-day-desserts Diana De Cicco Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:41:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809526/fabulous-fruit-slaw-recipes Traditional coleslaw is a summer classic, but instead of just tossing together cabbage and carrots, get creative and add fresh fruit. Apples, cherries and even tropical fruit turn a typical slaw into a surprising salad that is a perfect side for grilled meats. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809526/fabulous-fruit-slaw-recipes Diana De Cicco Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:19:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809525/berry-shortcake-recipes Light and airy shortcakes are a terrific treat for hot summer days when you want something sweet. Topped with sweet summer berries, shortcake desserts become tastier, more colorful, and better for your health. For your next summer cookout, follow these berry shortcake tips and recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809525/berry-shortcake-recipes Diana De Cicco Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809498/healthy-summer-pasta-salads Pasta salads are a summer staple at barbecues and cookouts, but the usual mayo-laden sides aren't a good choice for those of us wanting to maintain that beach body we've worked so hard to achieve. Lighter pasta salads featuring fresh vegetables and even fruit are a much better choice. Here are some summer pasta salad tips and recipes for your next BBQ or cookout. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809498/healthy-summer-pasta-salads Diana De Cicco Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809451/iced-coffee-cocktails When you need your caffeine fix during the sweltering summer months, forgo that hot cup of coffee and best the heat with a cool and refreshing drink. You can sip the usual iced or blended coffees or you can make these popular pick-me-ups even better by turning them into icy coffee cocktails. Here's how. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809451/iced-coffee-cocktails Diana De Cicco Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809406/ros-wines-for-summer Food-friendly rosé wines are especially popular during the hot summer months. Their crisp, refreshing flavor pairs well with grilled foods, light pasta dishes and flavorful entree salads. Here are our top picks in rosé wines. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809406/ros-wines-for-summer Diana De Cicco Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809380/soft-shell-crab-recipes For a very short time in late spring and early summer, crabs molt their hard shells and become soft and delicate. Their bodies become almost fully edible and can be cooked in a variety of ways that effortlessly result in a succulently delicious summertime meal. Here are a few cooking tips and crab recipes that will allow you to savoringly sink your teeth into these crustacean delicacies. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809380/soft-shell-crab-recipes Diana De Cicco Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:40:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809379/fun-and-easy-candy-recipes-1 Remember your favorite candy when you were a kid? You may not enjoy it as much as you did when you were young, but indulging on occasion can reconnect you to those sweet childhood favorites. June is National Candy Month and the following recipes - featuring candy for the kid in you - are updated treats for your adult tastes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809379/fun-and-easy-candy-recipes-1 Diana De Cicco Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:38:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809352/father-s-day-recipes-for-lunch Your dad, he's the one you call when anything needs fixing, painting or lifting. This year for Father's Day, don't let your dad lift a thing, except a fork when you prepare a thoughtful lunch full of his favorite foods. Celebrate Dad's special day with these Father's Day lunch tips and tasty treats. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809352/father-s-day-recipes-for-lunch Diana De Cicco Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809345/tips-for-making-iced-tea-1 On hot summer days, ice-cold flavored iced teas can be a refreshing treat. Go beyond traditional teas and create cool summer drinks by infusing them with fruit and herbs. Here are our top tips for making iced tea and three iced tea recipes featuring summer's freshest fruit and herbs. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809345/tips-for-making-iced-tea-1 Diana De Cicco Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809344/delicious-dairy-recipes-1 There is more to dairy than milk . June is National Dairy Month, and besides being healthful and nutrient packed, delicious dairy products can be used for a wide variety of tasty snacks and meals. Here are the health benefits and uses for dairy as well as dairy recipes to help you celebrate National Dairy Month. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809344/delicious-dairy-recipes-1 Diana De Cicco Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:46:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809338/french-cocktail-hour-parties The French government, along with the Cheeses of France Marketing Council, sponsored "1,000 French Cocktail Hour Parties" across the United States last June. Started six years ago, the cocktail parties promote France's two main exports: Wine and cheese. Everyone is welcome to host their own French Cocktail Hour Party -- whether on June 4th, July 14 or any other day of the year! -- and the following cocktail party tips make it easy and delicious. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809338/french-cocktail-hour-parties Diana De Cicco Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:44:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809329/boston-cream-pie-recipes Boston cream pie is a classic dessert that never goes out of style, especially when you give it a creative update. Reinventing the Boston Cream Pie recipe to make cupcakes, martinis or cookies can add a whole new element to a traditional and delicious dessert. Here are a few innovative Boston cream pie inspired recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809329/boston-cream-pie-recipes Diana De Cicco Wed, 27 May 2009 11:44:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809229/cucumber-mojito-and-other-summer-cocktails As the weather heats up, lighter summer cocktails, like a cool cucumber mojito, are a popular and refreshing poolside choice. Heavy winter drinks have fallen out of favor and those cool mint, cucumber and citrus drinks are simply irresistible in the summer heat. Here are a few sensational summer cocktail tips and recipes that will have you wishing the summer would never end. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809229/cucumber-mojito-and-other-summer-cocktails Diana De Cicco Tue, 26 May 2009 12:22:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809210/how-to-cook-fresh-crab Fresh crabs are ample during the summer, giving you the tasty opportunity to cook them whole instead of hiding their delicious meat in crab cakes. Imagine the succulence as you crack open those crab shells and savor the crustacean's tender juicy meat. Just be careful -- live fresh crabs may just bite you back! Here are some simple crab recipes to enjoy this summer. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809210/how-to-cook-fresh-crab Diana De Cicco Thu, 21 May 2009 14:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809180/new-england-clambake-recipes The summer months are the perfect time to host an outdoor clambake on the beach or even in your own backyard. A traditional New England clambake can take all day to prepare, but when you're with family and friends, that's just part of the fun. Fresh clams, lobster, mussels, crabs and a host of vegetables steamed to perfection create a festive and tasty summer night meal. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/809180/new-england-clambake-recipes Diana De Cicco