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Summer Slow Cooker Recipes

Usually when we think summer dinner recipes, we think grill - but these summer slow cooker recipes are a great alternative! They don't heat up your kitchen like the oven and are super easy to make. Plus you can make...

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Fresh Summer Dinner Recipes

On a hot summer night, I love to lighten up my meals and try to incorporate seasonal produce. I don't like dinners that take a ton of time to prepare, and I want them to be very flavorful. These fresh...

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Recipes Celebrating Summer Berries

From appetizers to main meals and desserts, let the sweetness of summer berries infuse your menu. Plump strawberries, juicy blueberries, tart raspberries, luscious blackberries... these recipes celebrating summer berries show the diversity of summer's small, but mighty, fruits. KAREN SELZNICKORLANDO,...

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Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

What better way to beat the heat than with a big scoop of homemade ice cream? Classic chocolate or vanilla are delicious, but a tad boring. We're sharing recipes that you won't find at your local ice cream parlor. Made...

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Summery Pork Recipes

When we think of summer recipes, we don't necessarily think of pork - but it is time to expand our horizons! From light and refreshing to bold flavors, these summery pork recipes belong on your weeknight menu. Delicious grilled pork...

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Poolside Snacks for Every Palate

When lounging next to the pool, scrumptious snacks and refreshing drinks are a must. From finger foods to fruit-infused concoctions, we're sharing 22 poolside snacks for every palate. Since a pool day should be lazy, each recipe is easy to...

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Impressive Recipes Made With Jell-O

While it's easy to associate Jell-O with childhood, it's time to discover all the recipes that can be made using a box of Jell-O. From pies to layered desserts and cakes to muffins, a box of pudding or gelatin can...

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Delicious No-Bake Dessert Recipes

How do you beat the heat and still enjoy a sweet treat during the summer? By whipping up delicious no-bake dessert recipes! This week I'm sharing five Blue Ribbon recipes that will have your family begging for seconds. Lisa Johnson's...

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Fresh and Fabulous Fruit Salad Recipes

Seeking a refreshing way to start your day? Need a light dessert option? Then try one of these fresh and fabulous fruit salad recipes. Glazed, creamy, frozen... they're bursting with sweet berries, citrus, tropical favorites, juicy melon, and more. With...

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No-Bake Summer Pie Recipes

No oven, no problem! These 12 no-bake summer pie recipes are guaranteed to satisfy every sweet tooth. And, they won't turn up the heat in your kitchen when making. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply craving a cool...

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Classic Summer Dinner Ideas

From grilled steak to light shrimp dishes to burgers to squash casserole, these classic summer dinner ideas belong in your weeknight meal rotation. Full of seasonal produce, perfect grill marks and packed with flavor, these go-to family dinners scream summer....

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Snacks To Beat the Summer Heat

Right now, every time I watch my local weather, they're talking about how hot it is. But in the kitchen, I'm making sure things stay cool. While I'm sitting poolside or on my porch with friends, I'm making snacks to beat...

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Desserts To Sweeten Your July 4th BBQ

Stars, stripes, and sweets! As you finalize your cookout menu, we're sharing 20 desserts to sweeten your July 4th BBQ. Each dessert recipe can be made with minimal fuss. So much so, a novice baker can whip one up in...

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Summer Party Appetizers

Kickoff your first get together of the season with these summer party appetizers! Easy to prepare and full of fresh summer flavors, this selection of fantastic appetizers are sure to please any crowd. Fried zucchini, crab poppers, watermelon mozzarella salad,...

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Refreshing and Light Summer Salads

These refreshing and light summer salads are perfect for hot summer days! Bursting with vibrant colors, crisp textures and full of flavors, these healthy salads belong on your summer menu. Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, fresh fruit, and fragrant herbs, every...

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Quick and Easy Apps for the 4th

When putting together a menu for a cookout, I like to have appetizers for guests to munch on as they arrive. Then, while grilling hot dogs and burgers, everyone is satisfied, talking, and having a good time. These quick and...

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Crowd-Pleasing Cookout Side Dishes

Want to know the secret to creating the most epic spread for your next barbecue? Crowd-pleasing cookout side dishes. An assortment of salads, baked beans, slaws, and more, will complement any burgers, hot dogs, steaks, or chicken you may be...

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Summer Kabob Recipe Ideas

Fire up the grill and get ready to make these summer kabob recipe ideas! Every flavorful skewered delight is loaded with flavor, your favorite summer vegetables and tender grilled meat. From honey mustard shrimp to classic grilled chicken kabobs to...

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15 Different Delicious Ways To Use Garden Zucchini

Were you over-zealous in planting your garden zucchini? When the full season hits and you find yourself with an abundance of zucchini, you're going to need a variety of ways to cook this summer veg. That's where these 15 delicious...

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Dinner Recipes You’ll Make All Summer Long

These 32 dinner recipes are so good, you'll make them all summer long. Summer's warm evenings beckon us outdoors to enjoy the company of loved ones and indulge in delicious meals. From light pastas to fresh summer veggie-packed dishes to...