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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,...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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21 Easy Grilling Recipes

Father's Day is just around the corner. Are you looking to do something special for dad this year? Why not take over the grilling duty and prepare an outstanding meal. From the main course to dessert, any of these 21...

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Zucchini Recipes for Summer

While Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer, for me it really starts when I see store shelves full of zucchini. One reason I love zucchini so much is the health benefits. They're low in carbs, high in fiber,...

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14 Summer Squash Recipes

Summer produce is our favorite, especially summer squash! With so many delicious ways to prepare summer squash, it’s a healthy go-to ingredient during these warmer months. Yellow with a fat bottom that gets skinnier towards the neck, it’s very easy...

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Summer Recipes That Spotlight Cucumbers

When thinking of summer vegetables, squash and zucchini are probably at the top of the list. But, cucumbers are abundant too and we think they deserve the same spotlight. While they are technically a fruit, for cooking many consider them...

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15 Flavorful Halibut Recipes

Halibut is an easy fish to add to your diet. Rich in minerals and nutrients, this clean-tasting fish is a healthy and tasty dinner option. One half-filet of halibut provides more than a third of your daily dose of vitamins...

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Light and Easy Weeknight Meal Ideas

The weather is warmer which means lighter, easier meals make their way into my weeknight menu. You know I love to cook, but there are some nights I just don't want to spend tons of time in the kitchen. "My...

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22 Cheers-Worthy Summer Cocktails

Get your shakers, blenders, and ice-makers ready! These cheers-worthy summer cocktails are the refreshing drink you need to beat the heat. No matter your drink of choice, we have a tasty adult beverage that’s sure to have you reaching for...

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30 Blueberry Recipes To Make This Summer

Muffins and bread and pie, oh my! We absolutely love blueberry season. Every bite of these blueberry recipes is bursting with flavor and is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. From lemon blueberry bread to basil blueberry muffins to blueberry cream cheese french toast,...

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Super Simple Memorial Day Menu

Wow, this year is flying by. How is it almost Memorial Day? With life slowly returning to normal I'm having a group of friends and some family over for a Memorial Day barbecue. This year, I'm keeping the menu simple...

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20 Recipes for a Yummy Memorial Day

It's time to unofficially kick-off summer with a Memorial Day cookout. Whether you're gathering with a small group of friends or just keeping the day to family, there is one thing that is the same. Everyone wants to eat good...

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10 Kabob Recipes for Summer

Want to make dinnertime more fun this summer? Make kabobs! What's better than eating a meal on a stick? Chicken, pork, shrimp, and steak, you can use what type of protein your family enjoys. They can even be made vegetarian...