Good news for you carnivores out there -- your future trips to the grocery store to purchase your animal flesh just became a lot easier. The U.S. Meat Industry has decided to rename over 350 cuts of meat in an effort to whet your appetite and stave off confusion. After two years of research, trade groups found that the nomenclature on the meat packages were confusing people.

Those looking for a steak had to choose between "butler steak or beef shoulder top blade steak or boneless or flat iron ..." shoppers just became so overwhelmed by the selection and vague names that they ended up just buying a box of Special K for dinner and calling it a day.

With school starting, it feels like summer is slipping away. Already my kids are talking about Halloween costumes and what they want for Christmas. I, however, am having a hard time letting go of summer, and I'm committed to eeking out every bit of it that I can -- which means lots of grilling.

These Hawaiian chicken kabobs from Simply Scratch are perfect for an easy dinner any night of the week, but also festive enough for those last summer barbecues. They combine the sweetness of pineapple with a divine garlicky glaze, and the end result is amazing. Served with some brown rice, it's a complete meal. And really, isn't all food more fun when it's served on a stick?

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Mix up your family's menu by adding this Santa Fe Beef Medley recipe (hot and spicy beef with vegetables) into the regular rotation. The steak, zucchini, red pepper, and corn come together in this vibrant flavorful Southwestern meal.  You can easily make this on a weeknight in the oven or fire up the grill for a change.

Well shucks. The 4th of July comes in the middle of the week this year. That kind of takes the "independence" out of Independence Day, don't you think? We don't have a lot of prep time and many of us can't make a late night of it. I know I work the next day while my son goes off to day camp.

But you can still have a fantastic 4th! We just need to scale back a bit and do a little planning. Here's how to pull off a mid-week 4th of July celebration without losing your cool.

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This summertime staple is sure to be a family favorite. This recipe is simple, so make it a family affair and get your kids involved in preparing this meal. I recommend prepping the packets in the kitchen and then heading outside to the grill. The packets are fun to make and clean-up is minimal. It’s all contained in a tin foil pouch, so it cuts down on the mess and dishes. Plan a night to make this with your family soon.

When it comes to summer party fare, the grill reigns supreme. From burgers and brats to salads and sides, most everything can be prepared on this magical machine. But too often the flames are extinguished all too soon, and people don't consider cooking up dessert on it as well. Oh but they should.

There are a host of incredible, delicious grilled desserts you can cook up right there. Not only is it a fun twist, but it also means less mess to clean up inside and more time to sit back and enjoy those sweet summer nights.  Here are six sensational grilled dessert recipes to try:

Fire, meet food. We love grilling in the summer -- we'll grill just about anything we can get our hands on. It doesn't always have to be meat, either. You can grill sides, sandwiches, desserts, all kinds of dishes. Here are eight scrumptious grilling ideas that couldn't be easier. 

Is there anything better or more satisfying on a summer afternoon than firing up the grill and enjoying juicy hamburgers and hot dogs? Those are two foods that I definitely can't get enough of in the warmer months (and pretty much all year round for that matter).

Grilling really brings out a delicious natural flavor in the meat, but I always enjoy hot dogs and burgers more when they've been seasoned to perfection instead of just slapping them on the fire and waiting for them to sizzle.

I'm a pretty decent cook, but my husband is actually way more creative than I am. He loves making fresh salsa & pico de gallo to top off our summer meals, and his combinations of cilantro, onion, tomatoes, mango, and spices always make my mouth water.