Summer Fruit Desserts
With the warm weather of June comes the ripening of bright red strawberries. Aromatic and heart-shaped, strawberries are famously delicious with cream: a dessert that itself speaks of the good life. But strawberries are more versatile than ... [... more]
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Summer Sips: Refreshing Summer Drinks
Get recipes for fruity, sweet, tart and sparkling summer sippers. Fruity, sweet, tart and sparkling: cool summer sippers for every occasion. It's the season of lemonade stands and porch swings. While sweet iced tea and lemonade may seem like ... [... more]
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Canning and Preserving
When selecting fruit or vegetables for canning, choose the freshest available, preferably picked that day. Going to U-pick farms, farmers' markets or using fruits and vegetables from your own garden is a great way to ensure freshness. Avoid ... [... more]
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Editor's Picks: Grilling Gift Box
This spicy blend is not for the faint of heart: warm flavors usually associated with baking (allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon) are fired up with Habanero pepper, onion, and garlic. For an authentic Jamaican jerk, make a marinade from the seasoning mix. ... [... more]
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Block Party Basics
If you know one or two other folks on your block, get together and brainstorm how to involve more people in the planning and doing: Sketch out the party date, location, and time: late afternoon to early evening usually works well. Decide what's ... [... more]
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Grilling 101: Best Burgers
Need some ideas? Here are a few burger recipes to whet the appetite, from basic to bold. Recipes for ground turkey and chicken as well as for boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Portobello mushrooms, salmon fillets and other burger ideas. Become ... [... more]
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Beef on the Grill
We've put together some handy hints for the next time you get a hankering to throw something juicy, satisfying, and unmistakably beefy on your grill and you're looking for a little help in choosing the right meat for the job. It's a fact that ... [... more]
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Hamburger Heaven
Few things are more satisfying than a juicy burger grilled to perfection and tucked into a toasted bun slathered with your favorite condiments. Here are some tips to create your perfect burger. Few things are more satisfying than a juicy burger ... [... more]
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Grilling Pizza
Use your favorite crust recipe. For workability, divide the dough into two or more pieces and shape into balls for individual-sized pizzas. Set the dough aside to proof while you prepare your toppings. With grilled pizza, the crust is the ... [... more]
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Family Day at the Beach
Cap off a spectacular day at the beach by feasting on a make-ahead meal that can come together quickly over the course of one or two days. Splurge on rotisserie chicken for sandwich wraps; buy needed recipe ingredients. Put plastic bottles of ... [... more]
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The Splurge Menu
Start with sangria and something soft or jazzy on the stereo. When the coals are hot, treat your guests to perfectly cooked filet mignon and some elegant make-ahead side dishes. For dessert: strawberries dipped in chocolate. Shape the burgers, ... [... more]
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Sweet Cherries
When sour cherries are at their peak, most of them are picked and pitted, then immediately frozen, canned, or dried. When buying frozen or canned sour cherries, check the label to see if they have already been sweetened so that you can adjust the ... [... more]
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