Christopher Michel
Christopher Michel has been the Senior Food and Gardens Editor at Country Living Magazine since March of 2021. Chris has over ten years of experience writing and editing for national magazines and websites, mostly in the food space, such as Cooking Light, The Kitchn, Rodale’s Organic Life, and Bon Appetit. Prior to that, Chris worked in a variety of food spaces in New York City. In 2022, Chris completed the Alabama Master Gardener’s Program hosted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Chris lives in Birmingham, AL, where he enjoys running, reading, and cooking for his wife and two girls.
93 Easy Fall Recipes for Celebrating Cozy Season
These smart, simple recipes will warm your home and fill your family's bellies!
55 Fall Dinner Recipes for All Your Cool Weather Eating
Don't let the busy fall season keep you from eating well! These recipes are fast and tasty.
30 Slow Cooker Soup Recipes to Make Weeknight Dinner Easier
Come home to a house that smells great and dinner already made!
23 Types Of Daisies from Wildflower to Wild for All Kinds of Gardens
Think you know every kind of daisy out there? Think again!
These Tasty Chicken Soup Recipes Will Have You Ready for Cozy Season
Keep these recipes on hand for colds, chilly days, or any weeknight.
22 Best Apple Pie Recipes to Inspire Your Fall Baking
From simple to simply decadent, these pies will tempt everyone to the kitchen!
36 Halloween Menu Ideas for a Spooktacular Party
These seasonal food ideas are both fun and nutritious, so your Halloween stays happy!
How to Reheat Fried Chicken So It's Crispy and Delicious
This method will help keep you from suffering soggy leftovers!
20 Easy and Filling After-School Snacks for Kids of All Ages
Most of these can be made ahead, so kids can help themselves!
19 Smart, Delicious Mac 'n' Cheese Recipes for Every Occasion
There's a mac and cheese recipe for every occasion here. Every. Occasion.
16 Common Types of Mushrooms and How to Cook with Them
Find these at your local farmers' market or specialty store for a truly tasty treat!
80 Comforting Casserole Recipes You Can Make on Weeknights
Pop it in the oven and relax; dinner is making itself.
50 Tasty Sides for Steak to Round Out Tonight's Dinner
From tried-and-true classics to innovative additions, these steak sides satisfy!
85 Sides for BBQ That Are Almost As Good As the Main Dish
Put together just the right mix of sides from our extensive list.
41 Packable Camping Recipes to Enjoy Around the Fire
These fun dishes are sure to make every meal as memorable as the trip!
17 Delicious Pancake Recipes Worth Trying
Make Sunday breakfast even better with a big flapjack upgrade!
100 Summer-Perfect Grilling Recipes for Any Outdoor Gathering
From weeknight dinners to full-on cookouts, these grilling ideas will inspire!
63 Skillet Recipes That'll Keep Your Cast-Iron Pan Working
Have pan, will make dinner.
9 Heavy Cream Substitutes for Last-Minute Swaps
If you find yourself without heavy cream, one of these easy alternatives can save you a trip to the store!
75 Fourth of July Recipes to Celebrate America
It's America's birthday. It's time to gather your friends and fire up the grill!
30 Easy 4th of July Salads to Complete Your Cookout Menu
Because everyone wants a *little* something to go with their burgers and hot dogs!
16 Beautiful Types of Roses for Any Kind of Garden
There are hundreds of varieties of roses. These are some of our favorites!
50 4th of July Appetizers to Round Out the BBQ Feast
Let the summer snacking commence!
25 Turnip Recipes to Help You Make the Veggie Its Best
Try one and you might not look at this root vegetable the same way.
Break Out the Crock Pot: These Slow Cooker Recipes Work All Year Long
These recipes'll remind you just why that slow cooker is so great.
22 Best Annual Flowers and Plants That'll Make Your Gardens Glow
These favorite low-maintenance annuals will really bring the curb appeal.
101 Best Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas for Time-Crunched Weeknights
These 30-minute dinners are just the thing when time is of the essence!
55 Father's Day Breakfasts Your Dad Would Absolutely Love
Bring a tear to the old man's eye with his favorite meal, made just for him.
70 Delicious Father's Day Dinner Ideas for Your Favorite Guy
These easy-to-make recipes are surefire dad-pleasers!
How to Cook Salmon Safely Without Overcooking It
Following the USDA guidelines blindly will get you rubbery, overcooked fish. Read this.
35 Easy Canned Tuna Recipes for Dinner
From simple to spectacular, these recipes will make you want to stock up!
83 Cheap Dinner Ideas That Help Stretch Your Food Budget
These tasty, budget-friendly recipes will make your dollars go a little further.