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    Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd

    I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon “bowl” with a scalloped edge and...


    Peach Mango Caprese Salad

    13 reviews

    Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with a new recipe for...


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    Key Lime Cream Pie

    31 reviews

    I am very proud of this luscious no-bake beauty. It's so cool and refreshing—perfect for any summer potluck or get-together....


    Red, White and Blue Summer Salad

    7 reviews

    In this dish, I combine traditional Caprese salad flavors with summer peaches and blueberries. I also add prosciutto for saltiness,...


    Chipotle Mexican Street Corn Dip with Goat Cheese

    2 reviews

    I was craving Mexican street corn that I had during a recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, so I came up...


    Fried Potato Salad

    3 reviews

    This recipe began with leftover fried potatoes I had on hand. We liked it so much that now I fry...


    Fried Ice Cream Dessert Bars

    19 reviews

    Fried ice cream is such a delicious treat, but it can be a hassle to make individual servings. This recipe...


    Caribbean Island Coleslaw

    7 reviews

    After trying a similar version of this coleslaw while visiting the island of St. Kitts, I returned home and wanted...

    Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

    6 reviews

    I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...


    Peach Panna Cotta

    1 review

    This no-bake dessert is guaranteed to cool you off in the summer heat. I really enjoy the texture—rich and creamy...


    Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies

    9 reviews

    These pies are soft, cakey cookies studded with tart, juicy blueberries and filled with tangy cream cheese frosting. I bring...


    Mango Glace with Pineapple Pomegranate Salsa

    1 review

    I'd like to say this dish was a brilliant idea that came from expert planning. But the truth is that...


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    Dirty Banana Trifle

    6 reviews

    What could be better than bananas, cookies and Kahlua? You can adjust this to suit your taste, depending on whether...


    Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

    11 reviews

    These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam....


    Lemon Rhubarb Tube Cake

    2 reviews

    For a taste of summer, try this dessert. The cake's fresh lemon flavor and tart rhubarb topping are so refreshing....


    Lemon Mango Kanafeh

    1 review

    Several years ago I came upon a little neighborhood restaurant making the most incredible Turkish food I'd ever seen or...


    Blackberry Daiquiri Sherbet

    When I decided to try making sherbet, which is one of my favorites, blackberries were in season in my mom's...

    No-Bake Mango Strawberry Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    Cheesecake is my mom's favorite dessert. I made this especially for her on Mother's Day to thank her for being...


    Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake

    12 reviews

    My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...


    No-Churn Blueberry Graham Cracker Ice Cream

    9 reviews

    This sweet and creamy no-churn ice cream features a fresh blueberry jam swirl and graham cracker pieces. You can use...


    Mango Tiramisu

    1 review

    I love tiramisu, and I wanted to make one with summer flavors. I substituted Grand Marnier and Malibu rum for...


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    49 Contest-Winning Brownies & Bars

    These decadent brownies and bars are downright delicious—and hand-held, too, making them the perfect portable potluck treat!


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    60 Contest-Winning Dinners That Are Also Healthy

    Searching for a delicious dinner that's good for you too? Look no further than these contest-winning healthy dinner recipes!

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    48 Contest-Winning Cakes You’ll Want on Your Dessert Table

    When your sweet tooth is calling, answer with one of these gorgeous contest-winning cakes!


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    25 Showstopping Contest-Winning Cheesecakes

    No dessert is quite as dreamy, decadent and jaw-dropping! These are our absolute best cheesecake recipes.


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    72 Contest-Winning Salad Recipes

    From greens to fruit and veggies, these salad recipes can't be beat! Spruce up your lunch, side dishes or mains...


    Mini Meat Loaf Sheet-Pan Meal

    16 reviews

    I grew up with this meat loaf recipe, but I adapted it to mini meat loaves so that it would...


    Breakfast In A Pan

    1 review

    Try this tasty one-pan dish for an easy low-mess breakfast or brunch. This recipe also works well with bacon or...


    Lentil Taco Cups

    4 reviews

    My trusty muffin tin never fails to help me make fun and easy hand-held snacks. These festive vegetarian cups are...