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I\u2019ve always loved summer. As a child, my perfect afternoon was swimming with friends and playing tag with the neighborhood kids. Now that I\u2019m older, my summer afternoons have slowed down a bit. It\u2019s about enjoying a glass of sweet tea and taking in the beauty surrounding the deck in my backyard. <\/p>\n

Most every Southern girl loves their sweet tea and Debby DeRousse\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> Southern Sweet Tea<\/a><\/strong> is one that\u2019s done right. This classic brewing technique really takes me back to my Southern roots. But enough about sweet tea (I could go on for days!). <\/p>\n

While sitting outside one afternoon, I noticed my garden had bursted overnight with summer vegetables and berries now ripe for picking. So that got me thinking. Could I create a meal that included items from my garden in every dish? I always love a good food challenge, so I took this one on. As I set out on my recipe search, I found out that I am not the only one who loves to cook with their garden and looks for ways to use up their summer bounty!<\/p>\n

Billy Haze’s<\/a><\/strong> Gazpacho Macaroni Salad<\/a><\/strong> quickly caught my eye (and my taste buds). \u201c[This recipe is] a bountiful refreshing salad, chock-full-of veggies, fresh parsley and wonderful vinaigrette,\u201d says Billy. \u201c[It\u2019s] a great way to use up the bounty of your garden!\u201d When I made this I omitted the green pepper he mentions in the directions (I was saving mine for another dish). But, if you want to include the pepper a medium-sized one will do the trick.<\/p>\n

Basil and tomatoes are so abundant (and delicious!) during late summer and Belinda Ramsey’s<\/a><\/strong> Basil Tomato Salad<\/a><\/strong> piqued my interest. Belinda says this recipe \u201ctastes yummy [and] is extremely easy\u201d \u2013 and she was right. Super light and delicious and perfect for a summer evening.<\/p>\n

There really is nothing better than a tomato picked right off the vine. So flavorful and juicy you could almost bite right into them. Kim Phillips-Randolph<\/a><\/strong> agrees. \u201cI love tomatoes; my husband loves bacon. So I concocted Bacon Tomato Pie<\/a><\/strong>. Served with a salad, it hits the spot on a warm summer day.\u201d We all know that bacon makes anything better, and this dish had all the savory flavors of a BLT (one of my favorite summer sandwiches!).<\/p>\n

I have picked pints and pints of berries. Jackie Garvin’s<\/a><\/strong> Blackberry Cobbler<\/a><\/strong>, I found, is a great way to use up my precious blackberries. This dish will satisfy any sweet tooth and the smell of this cobbler baking epitomizes one of summer\u2019s special gifts.<\/p>\n

And let\u2019s not forget about strawberries. Bela Gaytan’s<\/a><\/strong> Strawberry Blackberry Jam with Lavendar<\/a><\/strong> means I can use all my wonderful summer berries now, but enjoy them throughout the year when the weather cools down.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need a backyard garden to enjoy these recipes. Take the family and explore a farmer\u2019s market or see what\u2019s in season at your local grocery store. Whatever you do, make sure you enjoy the last tastes of summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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