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16 No-Bake Dessert Ideas To Make This Summer

Turning on the oven during the summer should be illegal. These no-bake dessert ideas are going to be your new favorites! Sweet and rich, these no-bake desserts set up in the fridge or freezer for an easy summer treat. So...

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11 Recipes That Spotlight Pesto

Bright green in color, pesto is a classic northern Italian sauce. Traditionally made with basil, Parmesan, garlic, olive oil, and nuts (pine nuts or walnuts), it has a slightly grassy and nutty flavor. Easy to make at home, it's versatile...

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10 Fall-off-the-Bone Rib Recipes

When planning a menu for your summer cookouts, make sure to add a slab or two of ribs to your menu. When done right, they're tender, flavorful, and oh so tasty. Whether you like your ribs grilled, oven-baked, or smoked...

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5 Stellar Ways To Make Tuna Salad

Gone are the days of boring tuna fish sandwiches we used to get in the school cafeteria. Nowadays, a tuna sandwich is still a great lunch option, but it's loaded with flavor and anything but basic. Easy to make, we're...

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13 Different Ways To Grill Chicken

When asked, "What's for dinner?" and you answer chicken, you won't get a sigh from your family if you say grilled chicken. No matter what cut of chicken your family likes, we've gathered an assortment of recipes to make all...

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Five Grilled Dishes For Tonight’s Dinner

Summertime means grill time! When the weather permits, I try to grill at least one night a week. While I love my kitchen, it's nice to get outside and enjoy the weather while making a meal. Depending on what you...

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17 Sundae Topping Ideas

There’s nothing better than indulging in a frozen treat on those hot summer days, but it’s time to step up your ice cream game. These delicious sundae toppings will change how you scream for ice cream. From homemade strawberry sauce...

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7 Summer Trifles

Who doesn’t love this lovely layered treat? Dating back to the 18th century, this is a tried and true summer dessert. Perfect for picnics, cookouts, and get-togethers, trifles are a delicious dessert that feeds a crowd. Simple, gorgeous, and can...

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Fresh Fruit Recipes That Aren’t for Fruit Salad

One of life's simple pleasures in the summer is fresh fruit. We know it's delicious to make a fruit salad and we have fantastic ones for summer here. But, we're sharing 18 recipes that go beyond fruit salad. More than...

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14 Fresh Tomato Dishes for Summer

Tomatoes are available year-round, but sweet and juicy they are at their prime in the summer. If you grow them, you may be wondering what's the best way to use fresh tomatoes. By weaving them into as many meals as...

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Strawberry Sweets for Summer

I've shared my love of desserts and in the summer, I love them to incorporate fresh fruit. This week, I thought I'd spotlight strawberries because they've been abundant at my farmer's market and they're delicious right now. Judy Garcia's (Gunnison,...

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13 Summer Grilled Side Dishes

It’s time to grab a cold drink and fire up the grill! While we love to grill chicken, steak, and salmon, grilled side dishes are some of the best. Balsamic vegetables, cheesy potatoes, charred fruit, and foil packets on the...

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7 Flavorful Shrimp Taco Recipes

Shrimp tacos are a perfect summer dinner idea! Quick and easy, these flavorful tacos are even better than restaurants or food trucks. Tortillas full of seasoned shrimp, fresh salsas, homemade sauces, and all your other favorite toppings, the whole family...

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11 Light Summer Dinners

The last thing we want to do on a hot summer day is spend time cooking over a hot stove making a heavy meal. That’s where these easy and light summer dinner ideas come to the rescue! Fresh seasonal produce,...

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15 Easy Summer Desserts

Pie, cobbler, cake and more, these easy dessert recipes are the sweet treats you’re craving this summer season. You’ll be the hit of all the cookouts, holidays and parties with these summer desserts. Key lime, strawberry, lemon, blackberry and all...

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10 Caprese Recipes That’ll Have You Dreaming of Capri

Caprese sounds fancy, but it's a simple salad made of three ingredients - mozzarella, basil, and tomato. It's a summertime staple when basil is bursting and tomatoes are at their juiciest. A classic Caprese slices tomatoes and mozzarella and then...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...