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Mango-Strawberry Slush
Now that the weather is getting more hot and humid, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage—like this Strawberry-Mango Slush. It’s made with two of my favorite fruits! There’s also some crushed ice, a little lime juice, and some honey added in, which give this slush a great flavor!
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Mango Radish Cucumber Salad
I first saw this recipe in an old issue of Martha Stewart Living and discovered that it’s also at MarthaStewart.com. The vivid colors drew me to this salad recipe and I knew I had to try it out! It’s not a combination I would have thought up myself for a salad, but I really liked it…the soft, sweet
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
If you like lemon-flavored treats, these Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins have a great lemony flavor! I had never made this kind of muffin before, but I do like them alot, so I thought it was about time I made some! These muffins are made with lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract to make them
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Vegetable Paella
I received a review copy of The Vegetarian Reset: 75 Low-Carb, Plant-Forward Recipes from Around the World, which is the source of this Vegetable Paella photo and recipe; all opinions expressed are mine. You could describe this new cookbook, The Vegetarian Reset by Vasudha Viswanath, as vegetarian food reimagined with lots of flavor and nutrition!
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Smoked Sausage and Beans
Beans make a great side dish, especially for potlucks and picnics! Here’s a special version of beans that have that rich baked bean flavor, along with smoked sausage and some other sweet-and-savory ingredients—Smoked Sausage and Beans. Because it’s a hearty dish, it can work either as a side dish or main dish! And no baking
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Dark Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies
I’ve been in a chocolate chip mood lately! So I thought I’d make some breakfast-type cookies with chocolate chips in them—Dark Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies. A cookie made with ingredients that I usually put in granola, like honey, coconut flakes, old-fashioned oats, wheat germ, ground flaxseed, chopped nuts, raisins or dried cranberries, and a good amount
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