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Summer Snacks for Your Next Pool Day
The weather is warm which means it's pool season! Whether you're lucky enough to have one in your backyard, belong to a club, or have a blow-up version, pool time is a necessity for cooling down. This means you'll also...
9 Easy Dump Cake Recipes
In need of a last-minute dessert? Dump cakes are the answer! With ingredients you have in your pantry, these delicious and easy desserts are sure to please. As their name suggests, you simply dump the ingredients into a casserole dish...
18 Pickle Recipes for Pickle Lovers
These pickle recipes are kind of a big dill. Okay, jokes aside, we love these recipes loaded with pickles. From canned pickles to pickle pizza to fried pickles to pickle pasta salad, these crunchy and salty pickle recipes are full...
Economical Grilled Flank Steak Recipes
Want to host a summer barbecue but don't want to spend a ton of money on the meal? One way to keep costs down is to grill flank steak. Flank steak is an economical cut of beef but there are...
13 Frozen Drinks for the Fourth
No need to head to your favorite local watering hole for a fun frozen cocktail. You can create one in the comforts of your own kitchen. Beat the heat with any one of these frozen cocktails. They'll be refreshing for...
Patriotic Desserts for the Fourth of July
Fun fact, I love a good theme. When hosting a party or even a barbecue, I like to have some sort of idea for the day. Whether it's grilling each element of the meal, having a consistent flavor in each...
21 Summer Appetizers for Cookouts
These summer appetizers are perfect for cookouts, picnics and random Sunday BBQs. From fresh salsas to caprese salads to delicious finger foods, these summer appetizers start your meal off right. Easy, full of fresh produce and bursting with flavor, you’re...
Great Recipes for Your 4th of July Cookout
4th of July is about celebrating both America's independence and good food with great friends and family. Whether you're hosting or attending a cookout, we've pulled together recipes that will be great for your Fourth of July cookout. You'll find...
10 Recipes You Can Make With a Watermelon
You know summer is in full swing when watermelons being appearing in farmer's markets and on supermarket shelves. We know that a big slice of sweet and juicy watermelon is refreshing and fantastic in the summer. But what else can...
15 Zucchini Recipes to Make this Summer
Zucchini is one of our favorite go-to seasonal vegetables. When the garden is full of zucchini, these recipes make it easy to enjoy in a variety of ways. From fried zucchini to zucchini bread to zucchini roll-ups, you won’t be...
No-Bake Treats For Your Summertime Sweet Tooth
When the temps go high, it's all about keeping the kitchen cool. I love quick and easy recipes, and no-bake desserts make the menu. For me, summertime treats are always best when you don't have to turn on the oven....
24 Spicy Recipes
Ready to kick things up a notch? These spicy recipes will do just that. Seasonings, jalapeños, peppers, marinades, and sauces help these recipes pack a punch that any fan of spice will love. Perfect for salads, tacos, salsas, grilled meats,...
17 Sensational Summer Side Dishes
Potato salad, pasta salad, macaroni salad, are all traditional summer side dishes. But with the bounty of goodness, there are so many other summer side dish options. So, we're sharing 17 summer side dishes that feature fresh and in-season ingredients....
Summer Salads for a Light Meal
Warmer weather means adding salads to the weekly menu. But not just garden salads. We're talking everything from chicken salad to tuna salad and hearty pasta salads. If you're hosting friends for lunch, these would be fantastic. Need a light...
18 Snacks To Make Dad
If you don't have access to a grill to host a Father's Day cookout, you can still show dad how much you care. How? By preparing a smorgasbord of snacks catered to dad. Does Dad enjoy eating meat? How about...
22 Summer Strawberry Recipes
Yay! It’s finally strawberry season! These summer strawberry recipes are bursting with sweet fruity flavor in every bite. Strawberry cupcakes, strawberry pie, strawberry pound cake, and more are perfect to make with a carton of fresh strawberries. Check out 22...
Grill a Special Meal for Father’s Day
I have fond memories of my dad standing over the grill during the summer preparing a feast for the family. This Father's Day, I plan to take over grilling duties from my husband and prepare a fantastic grilled meal. If...
13 Recipes To Make in Your Smoker This Summer
Recently, smokers have risen in popularity. They are an investment, though. So if you own one, it's worth using it as much as possible. We know it's good for ribs and a pork roast, but you can light the smoker...
20 Portobello Mushroom Recipes
The portobello mushroom is one of the most popular varieties of mushrooms in the world. Known as natural cancer-fighters and providing numerous health benefits, so portobellos are a tasty addition to your diet. Whether you are going low-carb, want to...
19 Sweet Peach Recipes To Make This Summer
Sweet, juicy and full of bright summer flavor, we love peach recipes! From cobblers to grilled peaches to pies, you can never have enough peaches during the summer. These peach recipes showcase our favorite seasonal fruit and will have everyone...