While I wouldn’t recommend pairing chocolate with most vegetables, zucchini is an exception. Whether in a quick bread, muffin, or cake, this summer squash loves chocolate. And now that zucchini season is at its peak, it’s the best time to treat yourself to some zucchini bread—especially if you haven’t tasted this wonderful combination before. (And yes, I know that zucchini is technically a fruit, but I’m going to call it a vegetable since it is typically used like one.)

This Ingredient Is The Secret To Your Best-Ever Zucchini Bread

We make and taste a ton of delicious recipes every year in the Southern Living Test Kitchen, but every now and then a recipe comes along and knocks our socks off. Thus is the case with this easy, saucy chicken skillet dinner. It's a true weeknight wonder we call Marry Me Chicken.

Our Most Popular Dinner Recipe Of 2024 So Far

What makes casseroles our favorite go-to for family meals is just how easy they are to throw together, especially when you’re busy and want a nourishing dinner for everyone. Casseroles can quickly go straight from the oven to the table, so there’s less to clean up at night’s end. If that doesn’t sound like the perfect family meal, we don’t know what does! So stop wondering what you’ll make for dinner and find inspiration from these family-friendly casserole recipes. Enjoy!

Our Top 18 Family Casserole Recipes

You aren't alone. It's simply too hot to cook for any of us. We'd all rather be at the beach than in the kitchen making something to eat. Sure, there's always takeout, but when we crave something homemade, these are the recipes Southern Living editors turn to again and again. These dishes take advantage of the plethora of seasonal produce available this time year, letting all the juicy tomatoes and crunchy vegetables shine in uncooked glory. We also look to store-bought staples to save the day and cut down on cook time, like rotisserie chicken. If you need some fresh no-cook inspiration, take a page from our playbook and try one of these editor-approved recipes.

The 14 Best No-Cook Recipes, According To Our Editors

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Chick-fil-A is ready to make your tastebuds dance with the return of a beloved seasonal menu item. Starting August 26, the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich will make its triumphant return to menus nationwide along with a new offering – the Spicy Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, which will be available for a limited time at participating restaurants.

Chick-fil-A Is Bringing Back A Beloved Sandwich–But With A Twist

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It only took more than a decade of begging, but Chick-fil-A is finally bringing back the seasonal milkshake y’all have been bananas about for more than 12 years. The chain’s fan-favorite Banana Pudding Milkshake will make its triumphant (albeit limited) return to Chick-fil-A menus nationwide alongside the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich on August 26.

The Chick-fil-A Milkshake Y’all Have Been Asking About For More Than A Decade Is Coming Back

If you think you just spotted a tiny, fuzzy moth fluttering around your kitchen, think again: You actually may be dealing with drain flies. “These are little filth flies that live in the gelatinous slime that can build up in drain pipes,” says Faith Oi, PhD, entomologist and extension professor at the University of Florida. “You’ll often see them hanging out in areas such as near kitchen or bathroom drains.”

What Exactly Are Drain Flies? Here's How To Keep Them From Taking Over Your Kitchen

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Food Fusion Frenzy

Chicken Spaghetti is a comforting and creamy casserole dish that combines tender chicken, spaghetti noodles, and a savory cheese sauce. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded.

Creamy Chicken Spaghetti: A Comforting Casserole

Known for its effortlessly flattering clothing, loungewear, swimwear, and intimates, Spanx is go-to brand when you want to look and feel your best. When it comes to workwear that doubles as everyday attire, Spanx’s The Perfect Collection reigns supreme. The collection is made up of wardrobe staples in a wide range of styles, and right now plenty of Perfect pieces are discounted by up to 70 percent as part of Spanx’s The Perfect Collection sale.

Spanx’s The Perfect Collection Is On Sale For Up To 70% Off—Including Flattering Tops For Under $30

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Beef and Cheese Enchilada Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the bold flavors of seasoned beef, and rich enchilada sauce. Get Full Recipe: Beef and Cheese Enchilada Casserole.

Hearty Beef & Cheese Enchilada Casserole: Bold flavors, easy recipe

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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The 25 Best Soup Recipes, According To Our Readers

Despite what many believe, soup season is not just about the chilly months of fall and winter. In fact, when we asked our readers if summer...

The 25 Best Soup Recipes, According To Our Readers

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