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#Summer Recipes

Mel's BLT Dinner Salad

Mel's Blt Dinner Salad

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By Melanie Walker
A variation of this salad originally appeared in Taste of the South's May issue and ...

Fried Green Tomatoes

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By Dave T.
Fried green tomatoes are an Appalachian, Southern favorite in the spring and summer time. Stories ...
(1 rating)

Easy Frozen Margaritas

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By Lynette !
Great way to cool off in the summer at a barbecue or celebrate Cinco de ...
(3 ratings)

Creamy Mango Key Lime Pie

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By Leah Stacey
I love Key lime pies and I also love mangos, so I thought why not ...
(2 ratings)

White Sangria

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By Tara Pacheco
Mmm... so good & so refreshing! I made this little concoction yesterday for a barbecue ...
(2 ratings)

Sassy Summer Cooler

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By Debbie W
So I am going on a girls weekend trip to the beach. We needed a ...

~ Summery B L T Dip ~ Or Sandwich Spread

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By Cassie *
A great refreshing dip or spread for sandwiches...it's especially good with home grown tomatoes. I ...
(2 ratings)

Crab Cakes

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By JM Avallone
I cant remember where I snagged this from but who does not love a crab ...
(1 rating)
I originally chose a macaroni salad from Pinch Me to make for a cookout .. changed it up so much I figured it was my new recipe.  *smile* .. It was a hit so labeled it

Shrimp And Crab Macaroni Salad

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By C F
This recipe is adapted from another macaroni salad with shrimp and crab .. I changed ...

Roasted Strawberry Tart

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By Cassie Thornburg
Lee and I went to the Farmer's Market last weekend and bought a bunch of ...
(3 ratings)

~ Bacon - Spinach - Tomato - Pasta Salad ~

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By Cassie *
A refreshing Spring or Summer salad sure to please the taste buds. It's especially delicious ...

Pistachio Ambrosia Cupcakes

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By Linda BONWILL
We love a fresh bowl of Ambrosia Fruit Salad at picnics during the summer months. ...
(4 ratings)

Mango, Avocado, And Cucumber Salsa

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By Debora Hotard
I love Hispanic-inspired flavors and keep Spanish oregano and cilantro in my home garden. My ...
(2 ratings)

Fresh Fruit Pie

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By Betsy Wolfe
Passed down over years, you can use almost any fruits for this pie. Tastes like ...
(3 ratings)

Spiced Corn On The Cob

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By Robyn Bruce
This is a great way to spice up your ear of corn. Great for ...

Northern Italian Vegetable Medley

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By Robyn Bruce
I love Northern Italian food. It's just filled with good vegetables and good flavor. I ...
This is another of our chili favorites, if you happen to like sausage I have seen this made trading off one of the lbs of beef for 1 lb of sausage. I have also used canned chili peppers to adjust the heat.

Chili Round 2

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By JM Avallone
This is just another one of our favs, as always it is a jumping off ...
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I added kidney beans to mine for extra color.

Chuck Wagon Beans-connie's

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By Connie Ottman
Even as a child, I remember mom making this recipe and serving with just about ...
(1 rating)
So yummy

Yummy Breakfast In A Bread Bowl

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By Andy Anderson !
Here’s an easy way to make your overnight guests happy… Make them a breakfast bread ...
Puttanesca Sauce from scratch. My own, original recipe. Addictive!

Puttanesca Awesome Sauce

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By Teresa G.
This sauce is my own version of an Italian classic. I make it with fresh, ...
(2 ratings)
This fun summertime parfait will curb a sweet tooth in a jiffy - all while incorporating some sweet summer fruit, calcium from the yogurt, and fiber from the granola - it's a snack you can feel good about eating and serving - and the kids love it!

Summertime Leftover Dessert Parfait

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By Sarah McCormick
During the summer months, moms know how incredibly bored the kids get with the same ...

Belly Busting Blt Burgers

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By Family Favorites
We love a good burger, especially in the summer. We do many different kinds, including ...
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Strawberry Moscato Lemonade

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By Family Favorites
A wonderfully refreshing beverage to serve after dinner on a hot summer's night or to ...
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I truly do apologize that I didn't post a step-by-step picture, the reason being, I haven't made this recipe in years since I am lactose intolerant, and my children have grown up and now live in other states.

Strawberry Ice Cream/cherry Ice Cream

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By C P
This is the Strawberry Ice Cream recipe originated from my Grandmother who died when I ...
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