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Rolls stuffed with shrimp and vegetables on a white plate with dipping sauce in the middle.

Vietnamese Summer Rolls

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By Francine Lizotte
This delicious healthy, light finger food is the perfect appetizer or main course to enjoy ...
Drink in a short glass garnished with a mint leaf on a yellow mat with lemon and lime in the background.

Blackberry Mojito

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By Francine Lizotte
This Blackberry Mojito is a fantastic cocktail for summer time! Very flavorful and fresh, this ...
Raspberry vinaigrette in a serving glass on a yellow table mat with carrot, cherry tomatoes and green onions in the background.

Raspberry Vinaigrette

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By Francine Lizotte
Although this homemade vinaigrette is quite popular during the summer months, this can be enjoyed ...
Sorbet in a serving glass dish with limes and orange in the background.

Mango Sorbet

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This Mango Sorbet is beautifully balanced; not too sweet and not too tart. Served it ...
Dip in a blue serving dish with tortilla chips in the background.

Jalapeño Bacon Cheese Dip

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If you are looking for a quick & easy appetizer, don't look any further. This ...
Burger halves stuffed with melted Cheddar cheese on a bun.

Chipotle Stuffed Bronto Burger

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By Francine Lizotte
These burgers are both BIG in flavor and size! Bet you can't eat two of ...
Two hot dogs filled with ground beef mixture and topped with mustard and white onions sitting on a plate.

Coney Island Hot Dog

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By Francine Lizotte
Give your hot dogs a delicious twist with this recipe. The amazing flavor comes from ...
A glass bowl with a mixture of chickpeas, corns, and tomatoes on a green table mat with a wooden spoon and whole cherry tomatoes.

Chickpea Corn Salad

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By Francine Lizotte
To me a salad doesn't have to be green to be healthy! As we all ...
A halibut fillet with butter sauce on top sitting on a blue plate with rice and broccoli.

Tarragon Limoncello Halibut

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Very light and tasty, this fish recipe is made for the warm summer months! In ...
Couple bowls of soup on a turquoise table mat with a tablespoon on a yellow napkin.

Chilled Roasted Pepper Soup

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By Francine Lizotte
Using fresh ingredients, this is the perfect cold soup to enjoy this summer! It will ...
Bars with cranberries and nuts on a blue plate with a red dish towel.

Yogurt Bars With Fruit & Nuts

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By Francine Lizotte
Creamy, velvety and with the added toppings, these bars make a great snack! You can ...
Nacho on a plate with turquoise bowl in the background.

Spicy Beef Nacho Supreme

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By Francine Lizotte
Packed with tons of flavor, this dish is great with condiments like guacamole, salsa, refried ...
Chocolate ice cream in a serving bowl with raspberries and a small dark chocolate square.

Chocolate Frozen Greek Yogurt

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By Francine Lizotte
This frozen treat has a delicious chocolate flavor with a hint of tangy zip from ...
Cherries in a glass serving dish with ice cream and a mint leaf.

Cherries Jubilee

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Cherries Jubilee is a sweet, tasty and delightful dessert recipe that is so quick and ...
Vanilla ice cream in a waffle bowl and a spoon on a flowered plate with container and another waffle bowl in the background sitting on a blue table mat.

No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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Light, creamy and incredibly delicious, this No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is definitely a ...
Two halved tomatoes with stuffing on top sitting on a white plate.

Tomates à La Provençale - Tomato Provençal)

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By Francine Lizotte
With the freshness from the herbs, this side dish is a perfect summer recipe!
Beans with other vegetables in a glass serving bowl sitting on a red table mat next to a white napkin.

Texas Caviar

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By Francine Lizotte
Full of fresh ingredients, vibrant colors and awesome flavors, this Texas Caviar is a crowd ...
Two bowls of soup topped with crumbled bacon and chives on a turquoise table mat with two white napkins.

Classic Vichyssoise

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Cold and beautifully flavored, this Vichyssoise is the perfect soup to serve on hot summer ...
Parsley salad in a yellow bowl with lime, tomato, green onion and parsley in the background.

Tabbouleh

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Amazingly fresh, tasty and exotic, this delicious Middle-East recipe pairs well with any protein and ...
Four corn dogs with mustard on a white plate.

Carnival Corn Dogs

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These homemade Carnival Corn Dogs are fun food the whole family will enjoy!
Two tomato halves with stuffing on a white plate.

Tomates à La Provençale (tomatoes Provencal)

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By Francine Lizotte
With the freshness from the herbs, this side dish is a perfect summer recipe!
Ice cream in a bowl with one lady finger cookie on a red table mat.

Maple Walnut Ice Cream

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A great combination of flavors with a nice crunch to it makes this ice cream ...
Tacos filled with crema and cilantro on a taco server with lime wedges.

Grilled Fish Tacos

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By Francine Lizotte
It's a delicious way to enjoy fish by grilling it on the BBQ. This flavorful ...
A mix of fruits and vegetable in a glass serving bowl.

Spicy Tropical Salsa

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By Francine Lizotte
This delicious Spicy Tropical Salsa has amazing flavor and goes so well with many proteins ...
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