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20 Last-Minute Summer Dessert Recipes

Whether you forgot you need to bring something to a barbecue or decide to have an impromptu dinner party, having last-minute summer dessert recipes handy is a must. The key to these types of recipes is easy. Easy to prepare...

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Fresh Peach Recipes That Are Just Peachy

Juicy peaches are pure perfection in the summer. Near my house, there is a truck that has the best peaches. After biting into one, make sure to have napkins handy. I picked up a box this weekend and I can't...

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15 Summery Chicken Dinners

Chicken is versatile and always a family-pleaser and recipes can be tailored for whatever season you're in. In the summer, chicken can be grilled, baked, incorporated into salads, and lightened up with fresh ingredients. Here are 15 summery chicken dinners...

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August Farmer’s Market Finds

We love going to the farmer’s market during the summer. The fruits and vegetables are some of our absolute favorites. At your local August farmer’s market, you’ll find zucchini, watermelon, tomatoes, peaches, corn, mango, avocado, and other favorite in-season produce....

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16 Summer Taco Recipes

Fresh and full of flavor, these summer taco recipes are a delicious weeknight meal. From street tacos to grilled veggie tacos to shrimp tacos, these easy taco recipes are versatile and great for the whole family. Top these tacos with...

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Peanut Butter Treats for PB Lovers

What can you do with a jar of peanut butter besides make a sandwich? How about whipping up a peanut butter treat! Don't get me wrong... I love a PB&J sandwich. But, when my sweet tooth wins, I want to...

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23 Deep-Fried Foods

If you’re looking for healthy foods, back away slowly. This deep-fried roundup is full of drool-worthy, buttery, not-at-all good for you foods! We’re talking about fried mac and cheese balls, deep-fried cookie dough, coated jalapeño bites and so many more...

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Delicious Summer Appetizers

In hot weather, delicious summer appetizers are wonderful. What makes them so special? They're light, fresh, and versatile for summer parties. Put a few on a wooden board, and you have a beautiful summer appetizer platter. If you need to...

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25 Seasonal Summer Recipes

Summer is all about warm afternoons, longer days, and tons of garden-fresh goodies. From appetizers to mains and sides to desserts, these 25 seasonal summer recipes make the most of fresh summer produce. Requiring minimal preparation, they capture the flavors...

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Blueberry Desserts Are Perfect for Summer

Throughout the summer, I love to use fresh fruit when baking. Right now, I'm on a blueberry kick. I just can't get enough of the juicy and sweet blueberries from my local market. Tonight I'm going to whip something up...

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Light and Fresh Summer Dinner Ideas

When thinking of summer dinner recipes, most of the time grilling comes to mind. But what if you don't have a grill? You can still enjoy delicious summer dinners, and no grill is required. If you're searching for a summer...

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Recipes Kids Can Help Make

Come summer, keeping kids entertained is a full-time job. Kids can't wait for school to get out for summer. Parents, on the other hand, may wish the school year lasted a bit longer. Want to know an easy way to...

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Refreshing Ways to Enjoy Watermelon

Watermelon is a summer staple. There's nothing better than biting into a juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer's day. Or is there? These refreshing ways to enjoy watermelon will convince you to incorporate watermelon into more of your...

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22 Ways to Grill Almost Everything

When the weather heats up, so does the grill. There's something about grilling a dish that just screams (and tastes) like summer. From appetizers to mains and side dishes to desserts, the grill can be fired up to prepare the...

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39 Mediterranean Dishes to Try This Summer

Full of fresh ingredients and flavors, we love these Mediterranean-inspired dishes. From Greek salad to baked feta to Moroccan chicken to Mediterranean grilled asparagus, these recipes are perfect for summer. Every bite is bursting with tomatoes, olives, onion, lemon, feta,...

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Non-Salad Summer Side Dishes

Typically summer side dishes are salads, like potato, pasta, and macaroni. But non-salad side dishes are delicious too! Vegetables are a great addition to a summer meal, and these make the most of fresh summer produce. Easy to make, try...

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Simple Grilled Dinner Menu

In my part of the country, it's hot. Very hot. For weeks, we've been above 90 degrees. While I'm lucky enough to have air conditioning, I still get to a point where I don't want to turn on my oven....

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Fuss-Free Tater Tot Casseroles

Have a bag of frozen tater tots and not sure how to use them? Try a casserole. Easy peasy to make, tater tot casseroles are classic comfort food. Cheesy and oh so satisfying, adjusting ingredients and seasonings for twists on...

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18 Recipes With Feta Cheese

Tangy, rich, and slightly salty, we absolutely love feta cheese. Pair feta cheese with tomatoes, fresh basil, spinach, watermelon, and other fresh ingredients. Use it in pasta dishes, bruschetta, dips, salads, and even pizza for a tasty twist on your...

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Delicious Pool Day Munchies

Whether you're lucky enough to have a pool at your house, going to a friend's pool, or just wading in a kiddie pool, delicious pool day munchies are a must. So this week, I'm sharing five Blue Ribbon recipes that...