Happy Friday — and welcome to 2012's rendition of the date 4/20! Even if you're not a part of America's cult cannabis movement, you'll still need to figure out what to eat for dinner tonight. Looking for something to munch on? Here are a few smoky, spicy recipes to light up your day.
Posts for April 20th 2012
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Link Time: 7 Types of Ballpark Eaters
- Seven types of ballpark eaters — Food Republic
- The best and worst food from Ikea and Costco — HuffPost Food
- In defense of the seven-layer salad — The Kitchn
- Starbucks is officially replacing red bug dye — The Daily Meal
- Genius recipe: shrimp and grits — Food52
- The best butters and spreads — Real Simple
- Martha Stewart gets a new cooking show on PBS — Grub Street NY

- Seven types of ballpark eaters — Food Republic
- The best and worst food from Ikea and Costco — HuffPost Food
- In defense of the seven-layer salad — The Kitchn
- Starbucks is officially replacing red bug dye — The Daily Meal
- Genius recipe: shrimp and grits — Food52
- The best butters and spreads — Real Simple
- Martha Stewart gets a new cooking show on PBS — Grub Street NY
Personalize Your Wedding With the Creative Use of Cocktails
I've always loved the idea of a matrimonial signature drink, but frankly, I'm just not imaginative enough to come up with my own. For those of us who are mixologically challenged, fear not: there's a plethora of creative and classic concoctions that will add a personal stamp to your wedding celebration. If crafting a bartending masterpiece isn't your forte, use these cocktail ideas as inspiration for a unique reception experience and tell us: what tipples did you (or do you plan to) serve to toast your nuptials?
Time to Party . . . With a Zesty Taco Salad

Taco night is a rarity in my house. For some reason, I just can't wrap my head around getting all the ingredients prepared and laying everything out for easy assembly. Fortunately, I found a way to get my fill of taco night flavors in a fast and easy (and healthy!) salad form.


My recipes tend to be inspired by beautiful produce, and when I got my hands on some stunning purple radishes, I knew they would be a crisp and refreshing component of this salad. Jalapeño, garlic, and cumin bring a lot of flavor to ground beef, and it takes just minutes to come together.

For this simple recipe, keep reading.
Savory Sight: Let the Grilling Begin!
Instagram user nikkisoda got us all excited to grab a cold beer and fire up the grill.

Don't forget to tag your mouthwatering food Instagrams with the hashtag #savorysight. Also be sure to submit a photo for our Fresh Starts Instagram challenge!

