You’re Hot as H$ll In Texas

Weatherman says it's going to be another scorcher today ...

A high of 98, and not a cloud in the sky.

And the forecast for the week is more of the same.

Hot, hot, hot.

And while you love the summer ... relaxing with friends, enjoying the pool or the lake, taking vacations ... some days you just need to beat the heat.

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Your House Guests Are Leaving Bright and Early

It was a really fun weekend ...

You had a group of great friends visiting from out of town.

Partying out on the town, relaxing on the lake, taking in the sites ...

But tomorrow they're leaving bright and early to start their long drive home. And you want to send them off after a good breakfast.

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You’re Going to a Winery BEFORE Dinner!

You're planning to have people over for dinner ... AFTER going to a winery for a tasting.

That's right - you'll be required to cook AFTER already having drank a couple glasses of wine (since you'll probably have a full glass of your favorite from the tasting while you take in the view of the vines!).

And you'll be cooking for people who have already had two glasses of wine, and ready for dinner!

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You Want to Host the Memorial Day Barbeque this Year

The first picnic holiday is right around the corner ...

Food, fun, friends, and a 3-day weekend. What could be better than that?!

This year want to host the Memorial Day Barbeque. But there's just one catch ...

You don't want to spend all day in the hot sun, slaving away over an even hotter grill. You want to enjoy the party!

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What to Cook When You Are Cooking for ...

Dinner Party
Intimate
Casual
Fancy
Professional
Party
Engagement
Birthday
Cocktail
Holiday
Dinner for Two
Date Night
First-Time
Romantic
Events
Picnic
BBQ
Baby Shower
Bridal Shower
Activities
Game Night
Guys Night
Poker Night
Girls Night
Someone Else
New Baby
Funeral
Potluck

What to Cook When You Need to Make a ...

Appetizer
Salad
Soup
Main Course
Side Dish
Dessert
Breakfast
Lunch

What to Cook When You Want to Cook With ...

Chicken
Pork
Shrimp
Fish
Beef
Vegetables

Favorite Books and Cooking Publications ...