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English Summer Pudding with Blueberries and Red Currants

Quick Summary: A classic British dessert made with fresh summer berries pressed into a bread mold overnight. Looks elegant but is surprisingly easy. Uses blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and red currants (or any combination of seasonal berries). No baking required. Prep: 30 min | Chill: 8 hours | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | What is …

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Blueberry Poke Cake with Fresh Berry Sauce and Whipped Cream

Quick Summary: An updated take on the classic poke cake using boxed cake mix, fresh blueberry-blackberry sauce (no Jell-O), and homemade whipped cream. Gorgeous for summer potlucks and easy to make ahead. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 16 Jump to: RECIPE | What is a poke cake? | How to Make …

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9 Refreshing Mexican Drinks for Hot Summer Days (Non-Alcoholic)

Quick Summary: Nine traditional Mexican drinks and frozen treats to beat summer heat. From creamy horchata to tangy agua de Jamaica to icy raspados, these recipes are easy to make at home and far more refreshing than store-bought alternatives. Most can be made in large batches for parties or kept in the fridge all week. …

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Stuffed Squash Blossoms: Baked, Roasted or Pan Fried

Quick Summary: Delicate squash blossoms stuffed with ricotta, Swiss chard, and fresh herbs, then baked until golden. No frying or batter within the detailed recipe card, but includes batter and frying technique in the text body. Includes tips on cleaning, storing, and harvesting male vs female blossoms. Prep: 40 min | Cook: 10 min | …

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Easy Low Carb Cucumber Avocado Summer Salad

This is a great low carb Summer salad that can be easily adapted for any diet. It’s dressed with a creamy mayonnaise or yogurt and lime juice blend, but just change the creamy dressing to an Asian dressing if you want a lower fat dressing.  It makes a wonderful, cool accompaniment to summertime grilled proteins. …

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