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Kicked Up Hot Dog and Hamburger Recipes To Enjoy All Summer Long

Hamburgers and hot dogs are a summer staple. When have you attended a BBQ and not been asked hamburger or hot dog when it came time for eating? After a while, though, options might get boring. Well, I've found some...

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Who Invented Potato Salad?

Ahhhhh, summer. The time for pool parties, backyard cookouts, tan lines, and memories that last a lifetime. What better food to accompany your freshly grilled burgers and hot dogs than the beloved potato salad? For many people, nothing will do...

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Star Spangled Cookies

Pinterest Pass or Fail: Star Spangled CookiesFor our latest Pinterest Pass or Fail, we wanted something patriotic that would be perfect for the Fourth of July. Sam from Sugar Spun Run's Star Spangled Cookies jumped out to us. Shaped as...

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How Much Food You Need for a Cookout

Planning who to invite over for a summertime cookout is easy. What's hard is figuring out how much food to prepare. It would be an epic failure to run out of food and drinks. Follow these guidelines you'll have time...

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Red, White, and Blue Dessert Recipes for 4th of July

Want to know the best way (in my mind) to make your 4th of July super patriotic? Serve a dessert that's red, white, and blue!Torrey Moseley's (Dallas, TX) Patriotic Fruit Pizza with Pecan Shortbread Crust is a show-stopping dessert."I love...

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13 Bright and Flavorful Summer Soups

Soups have a bad-rap for only being associated with winter - but summer is a great time for soups too! Light, healthy, bright and bursting with flavor, these summer soups are recipes you’re definitely going to want to pinch for...

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Blueberry Cheesecake Raspberry Swirl No-Churn Ice Cream

No churn ice cream is the best. It has all the flavor and glory of making homemade ice cream, without the need for an ice cream maker. Using a simple no-churn ice cream base recipe, the sky is the limit...

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Why You Should Be Eating Brussels Sprouts

For some unfortunate reason, Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. Their nutty, savory and smoky flavor seriously deserves some love - not to mention all the health benefits they provide. Believe it or not, Brussels sprouts are insanely good for...

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Simple Summer Desserts

My sweet tooth doesn't take a break in the summertime. With all the fresh fruits available, I love to create easy and scrumptious desserts. They are a sweet ending to a cookout and a flavorful treat for my family during...

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20 Fudging Delicious Recipes

If you love fudge, then you're going to fudgin love these recipes!

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23 Easy Pesto Recipes

Pesto recipes date back to the 16th century and originated in the northern region of Italy. Made of basil, crushed garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, you really can’t beat this authentic sauce that has been loved for...

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Toe-may-toe, Toe-mah-toe, What’s the Deal With Tomatoes?

There are more than 3,000 varieties of heirloom or heritage tomatoes currently being cultivated worldwide and more than 15,000 known varieties. That’s a lot of tomatoes! With so many tomatoes out there, it’s hard to choose just one. Here is the run down to...

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Fire Up the Grill for Dad This Weekend

Father's Day is this weekend. While dads are celebrated year around, it's the one day to show dad how much you care. From an appetizer to dessert, why not use dad's favorite gadget to create a meal fit for a...

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11 Rockin’ Rhubarb Recipes

Packed with minerals, vitamins and other nutrients, rhubarb is a delicious way to take care of your body. With a fresh, tart taste, rhubarb should definitely be something you add to your weekly menu. Check out these yummy rhubarb recipes!

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Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Burger Sauce

Who doesn’t love a backyard burger in the summertime? A juicy burger coming off the grill with fresh veggies and melted cheese on a toasted bun is such a delight. All that’s left is condiments. The same old ketchup and...

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14 Succulent Scallop Recipes

Looking for an easy and delicious date night meal? Scallops are your answer! Check out these 14 succulent and juicy scallop recipes you’re sure to love.

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Fresh Blueberry Recipes That’ll Add Pops of Flavor to Your Summertime Menu

There's nothing better than blueberries in the summer. Blueberries are thought to have more antioxidants than any other commonly consumed fruit or vegetable. You can read more about the health benefits of blueberries and, while they're a delicious healthy snack,...

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History of Moonshine

Moonshine, a popular Southern drink of spirits with an extremely high alcohol content, became well known in the South during the 1920’s prohibition. The interesting thing was it wasn’t actually illegal to drink alcohol during this time. The 18th Amendment only forbade...

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What’s the Beat on Beets

Fact: beets are one of the world’s healthiest foods and seriously delicious (especially when done correctly). From blood pressure to heart disease to brain-boosting, you really can’t beat the health benefits of beets. Here are a few reasons you need...

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Eat What’s In Season: June

Eating fruits that are in season not only means that you'll enjoy the fruit at their peak freshness, you also pay less at the market. Below you'll find little tidbits on why you should incorporate fruits and veggies that are...