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Summer


Corn Fritters Golden and Crispy From the Frying Pan With Sweet Kernels in Every Bite
Few things capture the joy of summer produce like biting into a hot, golden corn fritter fresh from the frying pan. Crisp on the outside,...

ER Kent
2 min read


Easy Berry Cheesecake Fluff – A Light, Creamy, and Irresistible No-Bake Dessert
This easy berry cheesecake fluff is a luscious, creamy, and fruit-filled dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With fluffy whipped...

ER Kent
2 min read


Strawberry Rhubarb Pie – A Sweet and Tangy Homemade Dessert with a Buttery Crust and Vibrant Fruit Filling That Tastes Like Spring in Every Bite
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is the kind of dessert that screams homemade comfort. With its perfectly balanced filling—bright strawberries and...

Lynda Stone
2 min read


Rhubarb Cookies – Soft Brown Sugar Cookies with a Tart, Juicy Burst of Fresh Rhubarb in Every Bite
These Rhubarb Cookies bring a bright pop of springtime to your dessert plate. Soft, chewy, and rich with brown sugar and cinnamon, each...

ER Kent
2 min read


Sparkling Mint Lemonade – A Fizzy, Fresh Citrus Cooler Bursting with Bright Lemon Flavor and Cooling Mint for the Ultimate Summer Sip
Sparkling Mint Lemonade is a refreshingly fizzy drink that combines freshly squeezed lemon juice, cooling mint, and bubbly water for a...

ER Kent
2 min read


Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill & Sour Cream – A Cool, Refreshing Side Dish Bursting with Garden Fresh Flavor and Creamy Tang
This Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill & Sour Cream is a crisp, tangy, and refreshing dish perfect for spring and summer meals. Thinly...

ER Kent
2 min read


How To Build A Summer Cheese Board That Feels Like A Mediterranean Vacation
With a sun-drenched spread of fresh cheeses, stone fruits, and herb-kissed nibbles, this guide turns your next gathering into a breezy,...

ER Kent
3 min read


15 Unexpected Things to Grill (That Aren’t Meat or Veggies)
Your grill is capable of way more than burgers and corn—here’s how to unlock its smoky magic with foods you’ve never thought to throw...

ER Kent
3 min read


Cold Noodle Dinners You’ll Actually Want to Eat
These chilled, make-ahead meals are light, bold, and refreshing—exactly what your kitchen-free summer evenings have been craving. Hot...

ER Kent
3 min read


Make-Ahead Summer Picnics That Don’t Melt in the Sun
From chilled grain bowls to sun-proof snacks and frozen treats that double as ice packs, here’s how to build the perfect picnic that...

ER Kent
3 min read


How to Make Icebox Cakes That Actually Taste Fancy
These retro no-bake desserts are cool, creamy, and secretly elegant—like tiramisu’s laid-back Southern cousin. Once a mid-century staple...

ER Kent
3 min read


Foraging for Beginners: Safe Wild Edibles You Can Find in Your Suburban Backyard
Think foraging is just for survivalists and homesteaders deep in the woods? Think again. You don’t have to hike into the wilderness to...

ER Kent
4 min read


The 5 Most Refreshing Summer Drinks From Around the World (And Exactly How to Make Each One)
From spicy Indian buttermilk to Mexico’s agua fresca and Southeast Asia’s icy cendol, discover five culturally rich and deeply hydrating...

ER Kent
2 min read


Chaas (Indian Spiced Buttermilk): The Ancient Cooling Elixir That’s Still the Tastiest Way to Beat the Heat
Learn how to make chaas, a traditional Indian buttermilk drink spiced with cumin, ginger, and herbs, known for its cooling and digestive...

ER Kent
2 min read


Agua Fresca: The Mexican Fruit-Infused Summer Drink That’s as Simple as It Is Stunning
Discover how to make agua fresca, Mexico’s naturally hydrating drink made from blended fresh fruits, lime, and water—perfect for cooling...

ER Kent
2 min read


Cendol: The Southeast Asian Iced Coconut Dessert Drink That Beats the Heat and Wins on Texture
Learn how to make cendol, the beloved iced dessert drink from Southeast Asia made with pandan jelly noodles, coconut milk, and palm sugar...

ER Kent
2 min read


Switchel: The Forgotten Vinegar and Ginger Drink That Hydrated Farmers Long Before Sports Drinks Existed
Learn how to make switchel, the tangy, ginger-spiked vinegar drink once used by colonial farmers for hydration and energy—now back as a...

ER Kent
2 min read


Iced Mint Tea: Morocco’s Timeless Cool-Down Ritual That’s Equal Parts Refreshment and Hospitality
Discover how to make Moroccan-style iced mint tea—a fragrant, naturally cooling drink made with green tea and fresh spearmint, rooted in...

ER Kent
2 min read


Why Tomato Sandwiches Deserve to Be the Star of Summer
Juicy, messy, buttery, and unapologetically simple—this Southern staple is summer’s most glorious no-recipe recipe There’s something...

ER Kent
3 min read


What to Eat When It’s Too Hot to Cook: 10 Lazy-Genius Summer Meals That Practically Make Themselves
From chilled pasta salads to toast-for-dinner brilliance, these hands-off meals keep the oven off and the flavor high—even when it’s 97°...

ER Kent
3 min read
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