Fourth of July is all about gathering with family and friends and maybe catching a sparkling firework show or (safely) shooting off fireworks yourself. If you need some last-minute ideas for planning your Independence Day party, we’ve got you covered. You could stick with the more traditional route of a barbecue. Or set your party apart and try a theme. Either way, we have several suggestions to make your Independence Day party a blast.

Spring is here! Days are longer and getting warmer (well in most parts of the country) so who wants to be stuck inside preparing food when the spring air outside is calling. If you’re constantly on the go working and shuttling kids to sports practices and other extracurricular activities, you need quick yet delicious meals that the whole family will love. Get some inspiration for meal planning and cooking with our top spring recipes that are light on calories and big on flavor.

In Part II of our comfort food series, vegetables take center stage. Just because we’re focusing on vegetables this week doesn’t mean these meals are boring. With the right seasonings and cooking techniques, vegetables can be just as flavorful—sometimes more so—than meat. Get ready to cook some comfort food for the mind, body, and soul! Vegetable-Based Dishes Soups Variation of “Mushroom Soup with Winter Vegetables” A meal can’t get any more flavorful than this hearty winter soup from Country Living.

Now that most of the country is experiencing colder temperatures and hunkering down for winter, it’s the perfect time to share recipes for hearty food, from roasts and casseroles to soups and stews. In this two-part series, we’re revealing mouthwatering meals for both meat lovers and veggie enthusiasts. This week we’re focusing on recipes in which meat is the star. Get ready to cook some comfort food for the mind, body, and soul!