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Five Ways to Enjoy a Sandwich

Sandwiches aren't just filled with deli meat or peanut butter and jelly. They can be made from all sorts of ingredients sandwiched between two slices of bread. Edward Montagu may not agree with me ... but a sandwich can be...

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10 Ice Cream Sandwiches to Beat the Summer Heat

One of the summer staples is hearing the sound of the ice cream truck roaming the neighborhood and ice cream sandwiches are always on the menu. Vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate cookies they are a classic summer treat....

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10 Easy Baked Beans Recipes That’ll Become Your New Favorite

A summer BBQ menu isn't complete without a side of baked beans. They're delicious with a juicy burger or a nicely grilled hot dog. It's a classic side dish that can be prepared sweeter (think apples and brown sugar) or...

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12 Easy Go-To Cobbler Recipes

Ooey gooey cobbler topped with a delicious crunchy crust? Sign us up twice! We just love us some cobblers all year long! Such a perfect go-to dessert recipe, cobblers are easy to make and sure to make everyone’s taste buds...

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Summer Cocktails to Unwind and Beat the Heat

Whether it's a busy day at work, dealing with rambunctious kids all day, or just wanting something cold to cool down, these days 5 pm can't come soon enough. None of us are following our typical summer schedule. It's nice...

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13 Non-Lettuce Healthy Summer Salads

Ever get sick of eating lettuce-based salads? We definitely do. That’s when we turn to these easy, healthy, and refreshing summer lettuce-less salads to change things up! Bursting with summer vegetables and fruits, you’re going to love these flavorful dishes....

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17 No-Bake Dessert Recipes To Make Summer Sweeter

No-bake desserts are always worth having handy. They're made with few ingredients and come together in a snap. When it's hot outside and turning on the oven is not an option, they're essential. Not a great baker? No problem! These...

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Who Invented the Hot Fudge Sundae?

Thick and rich, hot fudge sauce turns ordinary vanilla ice cream into something magical. Cold vanilla ice cream gets slightly melted from the hot fudge and topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. It's a classic and easy dessert....

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15 Fish Recipes to Have for Dinner This Summer

Fish recipes are one of our favorite go-to summer dinners. Fried, grilled or baked - we love that we can prepare our favorite fish in a variety of ways so we'll never be bored. Pair these easy fish recipes with...

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15 Kid-Friendly Poolside Treats

Nothing ruins a fun day at the pool than a hangry kid. Help prevent those hunger-induced meltdowns with these easy, kid-friendly, and packable poolside snacks! No matter how picky your kids are, we promise your new go-to summer kid-friendly treat...

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12 Summer Recipes for When It’s Too Hot to Cook

You know those summer days where it’s just too hot to do anything, let alone cook dinner? These easy, no-fuss recipes are perfect for those days. From Crock Pot creations to quick stove-top ideas to grill-friendly recipes, your whole family...

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Recipes That Spotlight Summer Berries

Summer is great for many reasons and one of my favorite things is the abundance of fresh berries. I could snack on raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries all day long. And of course, I love to incorporate them into my cooking...

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Your Perfect Picnic Menu

Planning a picnic with the family? Here are all the fixins you need! From snacks to summer sides to main dishes to easy no-fuss desserts to refreshing drinks, these picnic-perfect recipes are everything you need for a lovely day in...

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16 Fresh Basil Recipes

Basil is one of the most versatile herbs around. The most common type is sweet basil. With a sweet, peppery, and slightly minty taste, it brightens up many meals. You don't need a huge garden space for it to grow...

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25 Quick Summer Snacks

Summer is for enjoying the outdoors. Kayaking down a river, going for a family walk, swimming by the pool, or heading out for a bike ride, activities rule the weekends in the summer. By the time you return home, it's...

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20 Grilled, Baked, Stuffed & Fried Zucchini Recipes

Your summertime will be a little more delicious after you prepare these easy and flavorful zucchini recipes. How many ways can you enjoy zucchini? Oh, let us count the ways. Grilled, baked, stuffed, fried, and more (zoodles anyone?), here are...

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11 Easy Summer Dinner Recipes for the Family

For all my busy parents out there, this one's for you. Whether you’re taking kids somewhere or running a million errands, these easy recipes are perfect to make for a summer family dinner. Fish, chicken, zucchini, and vegetarian options, we...

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Full-Flavored Grilled Dinners for Summer

In my part of the United States, it's been hot (very hot!). But when the afternoon sun falls, I look forward to skipping the stove and complicated dinner for the shade where my grill sits. It has been getting a...

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How to Make Fry Sauce

Fry sauce has been around since the 1940s. It’s been a popular condiment in the western United States for a long time but in recent years it’s becoming popular across the country. So what is fry sauce and what is...

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19 Recipes to Use Up Ripe Strawberries

How many times have you seen a pint of juicy strawberries, bought them because you just had to have them and not get around to eating them? You're not alone. It's happened to us more times than we can count....