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Add Some Sweetness To Your Morning Waffles

Breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day. While that may or may not be true, a hearty breakfast is certainly something to enjoy. Weekday mornings might be a bit too busy to enjoy something more complex than a bowl of cereal, but come the weekend, a homemade and
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Mini Lemon Meringues Are Tasty Little Tarts

A lemon meringue pie is the perfect warm-weather treat. Full of tangy lemon, bright coloring, and loaded with flavor, lemon meringue pie is almost like having sunshine on a plate. Cutting into a lemon meringue pie can sometimes become a messy ordeal, so these “Mini Lemon Meringue Pies” let each person have an individual taste […]
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Shrimp Dish Tailor-Made For Warm Evenings

Fish is a popular summertime meal for many reasons, not the least of which is that fish tends to be light but still flavorful. In addition, many meals featuring fish can be whipped up rather quickly. Such is the case with the following recipe for “Grilled Garlic Shrimp With a Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce” from […]
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A staple summer side dish with a fresh and tasty twist

Hot dogs and hamburgers garner a lot of attention at a backyard barbecue. But there’s more to backyard gatherings with family and friends than hot dogs and hamburgers, as hosts and guests alike know that various side dishes are also staples of summertime get-togethers. Homemade side dishes can up the ante at backyard barbecues, especially […]
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Enjoy Summer With Homemade Sorbet

Dessert and summer are a match made in heaven. Sweltering summer afternoons might not be comfortable, but any discomfort can be quickly washed away with a refreshing dessert, such as the following recipe for “Kiwi Fruit Sorbet” from Lou Seibert Pappas’ “Ice Creams & Sorbets” (Chronicle Books). Kiwi Fruit Sorbet Makes about 1 quart 2  […]
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Impress Guests With Homemade Burgers This Fourth Of July

Backyard barbecues are a staple of summertime. In fact, many Fourth of July celebrations just wouldn’t feel right without hamburgers and hot dogs cooking over an open flame in the backyard. Burgers may not qualify as fancy fare, but they’re perfect for Independence Day celebrations. This year, party hosts can add a little something extra […]