15+ Essentials for the Perfectly Packed Picnic Basket

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Trekking into nature to enjoy an outdoor meal is a favorite warm-weather activity, but forgetting an item or two can put a damper on the fun. For the best possible picnic experience, consult our checklist to ensure a perfectly packed basket before heading out. Read more now to learn all about our suggested essentials.

Add Edible Flowers to Your Cooking

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Want to elevate your seasonal cuisine? Did you know the violets, marigolds, zinnias, and more growing in your garden are actually edible? Learn how you can add edible flowers into your cooking, baking, and garnishing. With our tips, you can have so much fun with a colorful variety of options. Read more now.

Spice up Your Barbecues with 11 Kebab and Skewer Recipes

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Are you looking for a refreshing change from hot dogs and hamburgers this grilling season? If you want healthier alternatives that still pack in tons of flavor and color, cook any of our bold kebab and skewer recipes for your next barbecue party. Fire up the grill and check out our mouthwatering list now.

5 Steps for a Perfect Pasta Salad

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Do you think pasta salads are always bland and soggy? They don’t have to be that way, especially with our help. Using our step-by-step guide and delicious recipe suggestions, you can learn how to make fresh and bold pasta salads with fun flavors and textures. Your next party is approaching fast, so read more now.

Grilled Salmon Burgers with Green Goddess Dressing

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Dazzle guests with your impressive grilling skills by whipping up these juicy, ginger-infused salmon burgers at your next cookout. The patties hold up like pros over the heat thanks to a quick chill in the fridge. A creamy, herb-laced green goddess dressing brightens up every bite. Read more now for the recipe.

Ranch BLT Pasta Salad

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If you crave the classic flavors of a BLT, your taste buds will do somersaults for this pasta salad. We use rotini noodles to trap every tangy bite of ranch dressing, then toss in crispy bacon, romaine, and sweet cherry tomatoes to make a refreshing side you’ll want at the center of your plate. Read on for the recipe.

Grilled Flatbread Pizza

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Skip the shish kabob and make smoky, charred pizza the star of your next cookout. In this recipe, fluffy flatbreads are smeared with pesto and topped with tart sun-dried tomatoes, salty feta, chicken, and fresh herbs, and tossed on the grill. They’re simple, savory, and deeply satisfying. Read on for the full recipe

How to Get the Most out of Fresh Berries

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Are you storing your berries correctly? Are they going bad before you get a chance to eat them? If you are disappointed over and over again by moldy fruit, learn how to properly store it at home. You’ll never waste a single blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, or blackberry again. Read on for our helpful advice.

Pomegranate Orange Ice Cream: Get Fruity with This Frozen Treat!

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Making a delightfully sweet and light frozen dessert is easy with our recipe for pomegranate orange ice cream. You don’t have to worry about making a custard, or churning the base. Instead, you simply freeze soft and fluffy whipped cream mixed with sugar, pomegranate juice, and freshly grated orange zest. Read more.

Make Your Own Ice Pops

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Cool off this summer by learning how to make your own ice pops. Using your choice of fresh or frozen fruit, honey (or a vegan-friendly substitute), and water, you can customize the flavors any way you want. It’s a recipe the whole family will want to help make, and of course, enjoy all summer long! Read more now.

Red Fruit Einkorn Hand Pies

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For a fun take on pie, make our recipe for red fruit hand pies with an einkorn flour crust. They’re easy to assemble, and everyone will love the mini size. Take these handheld desserts to go on your warm weather adventures, like biking or enjoying a picnic in the park. They’ll be a sweet ending to any summer event.

Juicy Bacon Cheddar Burgers

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These juicy bacon cheddar burgers have incredible flavor in every single bite. The classic flavor combo is actually mixed into the ground beef, making them juicier and even more satisfying, with lettuce, tomato, and onion on top. After you devour one, you’ll say goodbye to the basic burger forever! Read more now.