Category: Summer/Summer Holidays
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Honey-Molasses Baked Beans
There’s nothing like baked beans at a summer cookout! As much as I love baked beans, this was actually the first time I’ve ever made them—since opening a can of beans and reheating them doesn’t count! 🙂 About 5 years ago, maybe even longer, I found a recipe for baked beans at MarthaStewart.com, and finally tried…
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Cucumber-Mint Water
In the hot days of summer, drinking lots of water is always a good idea! I made this particular pitcher of water with some fresh mint I’m growing in a large pot and some home-grown cucumbers a friend gave to me from their garden. You can always buy your fresh mint and cucumbers at your local…
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Blueberry Chip Muffins
Blueberry muffins are a great summertime treat—especially these Blueberry Chip Muffins! They’re filled with lots of fresh blueberries and also have vanilla chips mixed in the batter to give them a little extra creamy sweetness! So, not only could you have these for breakfast or brunch, but they could even work as a dessert! Or…
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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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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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Strawberry-Kiwi Banana Smoothie
For me, summer is smoothie weather and I love having them for breakfast! It’s always fun trying out different flavors. Strawberries, kiwifruit, and bananas are a great combination, and this smoothie uses frozen banana slices to help thicken it and make it creamy. You can slice and freeze your banana the evening before you make…
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Ranch Deviled Eggs
Happy Memorial Day Weekend to you! So far, we’ve been having beautiful weather! If you have any picnics or potlucks planned for the holiday weekend, this is a great recipe to keep in mind! Everyone loves deviled eggs, and these Ranch Deviled Eggs are a little different from traditional deviled eggs—they have some ranch dressing…
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Breakfast Berry Cake and Yogurt
I first made this Breakfast Berry Cake several years ago when I reviewed the Two-Step Diabetes Cookbook by Nancy S. Hughes. The recipes in this book are simple, quick, flavorful and healthy, along with being diabetic-friendly. And this Breakfast Berry Cake looked really good, so that’s what I chose to make! It seemed like a good time…
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Blueberry-Ginger Smoothie
If you’re a blueberry-lover, here’s a great smoothie to try! This Blueberry-Ginger Smoothie has a rich blueberry flavor and fresh ginger gives it an energizing zing. It’s a pretty thick smoothie, so you may want to use a straw when you drink this!
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Fruity Lemonade
The weather is starting to warm up, and some days have been downright hot and humid! And on those kind of days, a nice tall glass of lemonade tastes really good! So why not make it Fruity Lemonade? I add fruit to water, so why not add it to lemonade too? It really is refreshing…
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