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90 Second Blueberry Lemonade

This festive lemonade is deliciously refreshing and makes an attractive addition to your table or picnic.

Vidalia Onions

It's Vidalia onion season and time for some serious tasting! The good news is, there's no wrong way to eat one.

Tomatoes

Are you an avid gardener, interested in developing the skill, or perhaps just a lover of tomatoes? No matter what, here are some valuable terms and tips, just in time for summer!

Grilled Steaks with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Chunky Guacamole

Freshly chopped avocado and diced ripe tomatoes make for an incredibly delicious and gorgeously green guacamole. Warm up some tortilla chips and dig in!

Grilled Potatoes and Red Onions with Mustard Vinaigrette

This hearty side dish pairs beautifully with your favorite grilled steak--you can prepare it all on the BBQ grill at the same time. It's a great choice during National Grilling Month (July).

Sicilian Pasta Salad

Here’s a pasta salad that’s loaded with flavor and is as colorful as the Italian flag.

Aunt Judy’s Chicken Pasta Primavera

Long, Hot Summer Boosts Flavor in Some Produce

The heat and drought have brought an unexpected plus to some crops this summer.

Tips for Choosing a Watermelon

It's watermelon season, and there is nothing that tastes quite like it on a hot summer day. But if you've always chosen your melon by the "thump" method, take a look at these ...

School’s Out! Watermelon’s In!

It’s hard to beat a slice of icy cold watermelon just “as is.” But if you care to get creative, you can find lots of recipes for beverages, desserts, sides—maybe even a cool ...

Marinated Radish and Cucumber Salad

Red, Ripe & Blue Ribbon

Some like them red with a sprinkle of salt, some prefer yellow ones in a tossed green salad, and some dig the unique flavor of fried green tomatoes. But nearly everyone agrees there’s no ...

Get Your Grill On!

It’s time to get your grill on, as they say! People all across America are uncovering their grills and unearthing their tongs. Tanks are getting fueled up, and steaks are being studied—all in ...

Baked Ricotta with Caramelized Cherry Tomato Sauce

Gazpacho

Hot summer days just call out for cold soups and Gazpacho is the perfect solution for keeping you and the kitchen cool!

Patriot Cake with Strawberry Coulis

Food, Fun & Fireworks!

Red, White & Blue Recipes for the 4th! Run the Stars & Stripes up your flagpole and get out your checkered tablecloth. We the people declare it’s time for a red, white and blue cookout to ...

Grilled Pound Cake with Coffee Ganache

Any good-quality pound cake will work in this recipe, but this recipe makes a dense cake that slices neatly and stands up perfectly to the grill.

Lemon-Herb Sauce for Grilled Chicken

This is a simple but flavorful finishing sauce for grilled chicken breasts that's perfect for a healthy summer dinner on a busy weeknight.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake

Take advantage of these wonderful early summer fruits that are now in season and create an unforgettable cheesecake that's as luscious as it is lovely.

Grilled Potato Salad

If you’re making everything else on the grill this summer, why not the potato salad? The grill adds a new dimension to this traditional summer fare.

Is It Dessert or Is It Art?

Is it art or is it dessert? The answer is yes, says Kevin Lasko, executive chef at Park Avenue Winter, the New York restaurant that changes its name, menu and décor with the seasons ...

Trend Watch: Everybody's Picnic

Fancy Food Show Will Summer in D.C. for 2011, 2012

The Winter Fancy Food Show is over – but exhibitors and staff are already planning for the Summer Show. And, for the first time since 1996 (and thanks to the renovation going on at the Javits ...

Zucchini Bread and Butter Pickles

Mini Chicken Sliders Recipe. Grilled chicken burgers make a great choice for backyard cookouts, for those times when you crave a burger, but you'd rather not have red meat. These little chicken sliders are both tasty and trendy.

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Baked Beans

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Italian Sliders

Italian Sliders Recipe. The traditional burger gets an Italian twist in this mini burger recipe. Fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil add wonderful flavor.

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Pickled Beets with Eggs Recipe

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Beet Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese

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Coney Dog Sauce

Celebrate National Hot Dog Month with classic Coney Dog. The chili sauce is what really makes a great Coney, and the secret ingredient in this Coney Dog Sauce will surprise you. Serve with an array of additional toppings. We have some suggestions on that.