Tomato Salad with Herbed Ricotta and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tomato Salad with Herbed Ricotta and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Recipe
Sliced heirloom tomatoes are wow-worthy on their own--a simple vinaigrette and dollops of basil-flecked ricotta take them over the top. Serve with toasted baguette slices to sop up any tomato juices.
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Summer Melon Salad
Summer Melon Salad
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You're just 20 minutes away from the perfect cool-me-down, fruit-filled summer side. Tip: use a small ice cream scoop to create the layers of this refreshing melon salad.
You're just 20 minutes away from the perfect cool-me-down, fruit-filled summer side. Tip: use a small ice cream scoop to create the layers of this refreshing melon salad.
Shaved Carrot, Cucumber, and Sweet Onion Salad
Shaved Carrot, Cucumber, and Sweet Onion Salad
Recipe
Prepare your picnic table with a show-stopping, carrot, cucumber, and sweet onion side salad. Make this easy summer-fresh salad even easier by slicing carrot and cucumber ribbons with a spiralizer.
Prepare your picnic table with a show-stopping, carrot, cucumber, and sweet onion side salad. Make this easy summer-fresh salad even easier by slicing carrot and cucumber ribbons with a spiralizer.
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Summer Melon and Ham Salad with Burrata and Chile
Summer Melon and Ham Salad with Burrata and Chile
Recipe
We love the balance of the musky fruit with the salty-sweet ham and the creaminess of the burrata cheese (you can sub fresh mozzarella). You have a lot of strong flavors at play, and the cheese sets the canvas for the whole thing.
We love the balance of the musky fruit with the salty-sweet ham and the creaminess of the burrata cheese (you can sub fresh mozzarella). You have a lot of strong flavors at play, and the cheese sets the canvas for the whole thing.
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Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Recipe
Sweet summer peach dressing amps up the deliciousness in this simple tomato and cucumber salad in a super-fast 25 minutes.
Sweet summer peach dressing amps up the deliciousness in this simple tomato and cucumber salad in a super-fast 25 minutes.
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New Potatoes with Shaved Celery, Buttermilk, and Dill
New Potatoes with Shaved Celery, Buttermilk, and Dill
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Crisp potatoes and a mild creamy dressing help keep this chunky potato salad from being anything but boring.
Crisp potatoes and a mild creamy dressing help keep this chunky potato salad from being anything but boring.
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Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Recipe
This Caprese-inspired pasta toss is the ultimate summer main for a busy weeknight, outdoor picnic, or lunch on the go.
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Chicken and Arugula Pasta Salad
Chicken and Arugula Pasta Salad
Recipe
This hearty dish can be simplified by omitting the chicken and doubling up on the pasta. Tossing hot pasta with a few ounces of creamy Brie makes for a light, luscious, and flavorful sauce to coat this abundant bowl of fresh veggies and whole-grain noodles.
This hearty dish can be simplified by omitting the chicken and doubling up on the pasta. Tossing hot pasta with a few ounces of creamy Brie makes for a light, luscious, and flavorful sauce to coat this abundant bowl of fresh veggies and whole-grain noodles.
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Pasta with Prosciutto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Asiago
Pasta with Prosciutto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Asiago
Recipe
This quick pasta toss is all about the play of textures: crispy bits of prosciutto, snappy squash, and blistered cherry tomatoes.
This quick pasta toss is all about the play of textures: crispy bits of prosciutto, snappy squash, and blistered cherry tomatoes.
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Charred Squash Salad
Charred Squash Salad
Recipe
this salad is equally delicious over sliced tomatoes with burrata or crumbled Valbreso feta, or as a complement to any protein. The herbs can be swapped for any herbs of your choice. Rotating the squash on the grill before turning allows for a little more char.
this salad is equally delicious over sliced tomatoes with burrata or crumbled Valbreso feta, or as a complement to any protein. The herbs can be swapped for any herbs of your choice. Rotating the squash on the grill before turning allows for a little more char.
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Charred Zucchini Salad
Charred Zucchini Salad
Recipe
This summery salad is easily doubled. To do so, use 2 large skillets to simultaneously cook zucchini batches so the dish is done in the same amount of time.
This summery salad is easily doubled. To do so, use 2 large skillets to simultaneously cook zucchini batches so the dish is done in the same amount of time.
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Quick Summer Squash and Bell Pepper Gratin
Quick Summer Squash and Bell Pepper Gratin
Recipe
This quick summer squash side dish, bakes up in minutes. You could also layer sliced tomatoes in between the onion mixture and the squash and bake a few minutes longer.
This quick summer squash side dish, bakes up in minutes. You could also layer sliced tomatoes in between the onion mixture and the squash and bake a few minutes longer.
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Sauteed Summer Squash with Thyme and Almonds
Sauteed Summer Squash with Thyme and Almonds
Recipe
Cutting the squash into rather thick slices helps it retain a bit of fresh snap after it's sautéed.
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Summer Succotash
Summer Succotash
Recipe
The acidity in this dish gives your palate a great reset that lets you enjoy the different levels of richness, fruitiness, and sweetness in the vegetables.
The acidity in this dish gives your palate a great reset that lets you enjoy the different levels of richness, fruitiness, and sweetness in the vegetables.
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Sprouted Quinoa with Marinated Veggies
Sprouted Quinoa with Marinated Veggies
Recipe
This raw-food dish needs planning and patience, but the payoff is a salad that pops with each crunchy bite.
This raw-food dish needs planning and patience, but the payoff is a salad that pops with each crunchy bite.
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Spinach, Pistachio, and Pecorino Salad
Spinach, Pistachio, and Pecorino Salad
Recipe
Among the many side options this summer, don't forget the greens. Serve a classic, nutty spinach salad alongside your backyard barbecue fixin's.
Among the many side options this summer, don't forget the greens. Serve a classic, nutty spinach salad alongside your backyard barbecue fixin's.
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Grilled Eggplant Planks with Creole Salsa
Grilled Eggplant Planks with Creole Salsa
Recipe
Grill more than meats this summer. Veggies like grilled eggplant make a simple summer side dish to accompany any cookout.
Grill more than meats this summer. Veggies like grilled eggplant make a simple summer side dish to accompany any cookout.
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Veggie Salad in a Jar
Veggie Salad in a Jar
Recipe
Make these salads up to a day ahead; pack them tightly with the dressing on the bottom, followed by denser ingredients that won't get soggy while they marinate.
Make these salads up to a day ahead; pack them tightly with the dressing on the bottom, followed by denser ingredients that won't get soggy while they marinate.
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Marinated Field Peas
Marinated Field Peas
Recipe
Banyuls vinegar is cask aged but smoother and less oaky than sherry vinegar. Sub a milder vinegar, like Champagne or white wine, that won't compete with the earthiness of the peas.
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Corn on the Cob with Lemon-Chive Butter
Corn on the Cob with Lemon-Chive Butter
Recipe
Nothing says summer like fresh corn on the cob. Here are a few of our favorite flavor combos for buttering them up.
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Grilled Corn and Snap Pea Salad
Grilled Corn and Snap Pea Salad
Recipe
Assemble this salad the day before you plan to serve it, but toss in dressing just before serving to keep it crisp.
Assemble this salad the day before you plan to serve it, but toss in dressing just before serving to keep it crisp.
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Grilled Cabbage Salad
Grilled Cabbage Salad
Recipe
Who says slaw is the only way to enjoy cabbage? This grilled summer side will stand out on your table for it's punchy color, flavor, and texture.
Who says slaw is the only way to enjoy cabbage? This grilled summer side will stand out on your table for it's punchy color, flavor, and texture.
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Grilled Vegetables With Creamy Turmeric Sauce
Grilled Vegetables With Creamy Turmeric Sauce
Recipe
Turmeric gives this eggplant, bell pepper, zucchini, and yellow squash side a zesty, peppery, slightly bitter flavor.
Turmeric gives this eggplant, bell pepper, zucchini, and yellow squash side a zesty, peppery, slightly bitter flavor.
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Grilled Tomato Bread
Grilled Tomato Bread Recipe
This rustic side dish has a Spanish inspiration, and although it's simple to make, it's rich with the flavor of ripe tomatoes.
This rustic side dish has a Spanish inspiration, and although it's simple to make, it's rich with the flavor of ripe tomatoes.
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Summer Vegetable Kabobs
Summer Vegetable Kabobs Recipe
Prepare tender, slightly charred vegetables at your next barbecue with this simple recipe. The white wine marinade really adds a unique flavor to the veggies making this dish stand out.
Prepare tender, slightly charred vegetables at your next barbecue with this simple recipe. The white wine marinade really adds a unique flavor to the veggies making this dish stand out.
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Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad
Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad
Recipe
If you're a broccoli salad fan, you'll love the combination of these colorful ingredients, including tart grapes, crunchy pecans, and bacon.
If you're a broccoli salad fan, you'll love the combination of these colorful ingredients, including tart grapes, crunchy pecans, and bacon.
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Stuffed Zucchini with Cheesy Breadcrumbs
Stuffed Zucchini with Cheesy Breadcrumbs Recipe
These stuffed zucchini are sure to be a favorite at any gathering. Overflowing with artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts these are hearty enough to be served as vegetarian main dish.
These stuffed zucchini are sure to be a favorite at any gathering. Overflowing with artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts these are hearty enough to be served as vegetarian main dish.
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Grilled Panzanella with Arugula, Burrata, Summer Squash, and Olives
Grilled Panzanella with Arugula, Burrata, Summer Squash, and Olives Recipe
In this recipe, both the squash and the bread are slightly charred on the grill. This salad pairs well with any grilled meat.
In this recipe, both the squash and the bread are slightly charred on the grill. This salad pairs well with any grilled meat.
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Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk-Feta Dressing
Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk-Feta Dressing
Recipe
Fry fresh from the garden tomatoes, in batches, until golden brown and crispy. For a more powerful flavor, substitute blue cheese for feta.
Fry fresh from the garden tomatoes, in batches, until golden brown and crispy. For a more powerful flavor, substitute blue cheese for feta.
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Summer Squash Casserole
Summer Squash Casserole Recipe
Squash casserole is the most versatile Southern side dish. It pairs well with everything from fried chicken at a summertime Sunday lunch to roast turkey at Thanksgiving.
Squash casserole is the most versatile Southern side dish. It pairs well with everything from fried chicken at a summertime Sunday lunch to roast turkey at Thanksgiving.
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Summer Grilled Peach Salad
Summer Grilled Peach Salad Recipe
Gorgonzola cheese gets gooey and delicious melted over the grilled peaches in this amazing summer salad recipe. There's a perfect balance of salty and sweet goodness.
Gorgonzola cheese gets gooey and delicious melted over the grilled peaches in this amazing summer salad recipe. There's a perfect balance of salty and sweet goodness.
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Grilled Summer Vegetables and Corn
Grilled Summer Vegetables and Corn Recipe
Easy, healthy, and delicious, grilled summer vegetables will be your go-to side for impromptu get-togethers this summer.
Easy, healthy, and delicious, grilled summer vegetables will be your go-to side for impromptu get-togethers this summer.
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Grilled Corn on the Cob
Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe
Grilled in its husk, the corn takes on a wonderful, lightly charred flavor while its sugars caramelize and intensify. You'll wonder why you ever thought of cooking corn on the cob any other way.
Grilled in its husk, the corn takes on a wonderful, lightly charred flavor while its sugars caramelize and intensify. You'll wonder why you ever thought of cooking corn on the cob any other way.
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Shaved Summer Squash Salad with Prosciutto Crisps
Shaved Summer Squash Salad with Prosciutto Crisps Recipe
Summer squash is delicious raw when it's shaved and marinated with a bit of salt. Add salty prosciutto and you have the perfect side dish.
Summer squash is delicious raw when it's shaved and marinated with a bit of salt. Add salty prosciutto and you have the perfect side dish.
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Grilled Summer Veggie Succotash
Grilled Summer Veggie Succotash Recipe
Don’t let the meat eaters dominate—veggies deserve a front row on the grill. Lightly coat vegetables with oil; they tend to stick to grill grates. if you don’t have a grill pan, cut pieces in half lengthwise, so they’re less likely to drop into the flames.
Don’t let the meat eaters dominate—veggies deserve a front row on the grill. Lightly coat vegetables with oil; they tend to stick to grill grates. if you don’t have a grill pan, cut pieces in half lengthwise, so they’re less likely to drop into the flames.
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Greek Pasta Salad
Greek Pasta Salad
Recipe
Go Greek with your pasta salad by stirring in cucumber, tomato, olives, spinach, and feta, and tossing in a tangy vinaigrette.
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Green Beans with Toasted Garlic
Green Beans with Toasted Garlic
Recipe
Simple, garlicky beans are a great side dish to any summer meal.
Simple, garlicky beans are a great side dish to any summer meal.
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Summer Lemon-Vegetable Risotto
Summer Lemon-Vegetable Risotto Recipe
Risotto takes patience and constant attention, but the refreshing, creamy result is worth the effort. This recipe is a great way to showcase beautiful summer veggies.
Risotto takes patience and constant attention, but the refreshing, creamy result is worth the effort. This recipe is a great way to showcase beautiful summer veggies.
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Corn and Summer Vegetable Sauté
Corn and Summer Vegetable Sauté
Recipe
Users love this quick and delicious vegetable saute. It's sure to be a hit at your next summer gathering.
Users love this quick and delicious vegetable saute. It's sure to be a hit at your next summer gathering.
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Nutty Okra
Nutty Okra Recipe
Salted dry-roasted peanuts add a nutty bite to this fried okra treat. Set out these crunchy bites as an appetizer before the main event.
Salted dry-roasted peanuts add a nutty bite to this fried okra treat. Set out these crunchy bites as an appetizer before the main event.
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Tomato-Herb Pasta
Tomato-Herb Pasta Recipe
You'll love this zesty side dish from Southern Living. It's perfect for a picnic in the park.
You'll love this zesty side dish from Southern Living. It's perfect for a picnic in the park.
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Summer Slaw
Summer Slaw Recipe
This is a classic, simple coleslaw recipe that stays nice and light with low-fat sour cream and milk. It's swimsuit season, after all.
This is a classic, simple coleslaw recipe that stays nice and light with low-fat sour cream and milk. It's swimsuit season, after all.
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Grilled Corn Poblano Salad
Grilled Corn Poblano Salad Recipe
This salad gets a spicy kick from both poblano chile and chipotle chile, which pair perfectly slightly charred flavor of the grilled corn.
This salad gets a spicy kick from both poblano chile and chipotle chile, which pair perfectly slightly charred flavor of the grilled corn.
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Summer Fruit Salad with Lemon-and-Honey Syrup
Summer Fruit Salad with Lemon-and-Honey Syrup Recipe
This is a light and delicious fruit salad that can be served as a side or over ice cream as an easy dessert.
This is a light and delicious fruit salad that can be served as a side or over ice cream as an easy dessert.
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Smoky Three-Bean Bake
Smoky Three-Bean Bake
Recipe
Three kinds of beans take the classic dish from ho-hum to fun, with different shapes and pleasing textures--from the al dente bite of chickpeas to the creaminess of Great Northern beans.
Three kinds of beans take the classic dish from ho-hum to fun, with different shapes and pleasing textures--from the al dente bite of chickpeas to the creaminess of Great Northern beans.
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Summer Squash Croquettes
Summer Squash Croquettes Recipe
These fun fritters packed full of summer squash will be a family favorite.
These fun fritters packed full of summer squash will be a family favorite.
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Marinated Tomatoes with Lemon and Summer Savory
Marinated Tomatoes with Lemon and Summer Savory Recipe
Summer savory is slightly bitter and has an aroma similar to that of thyme. It adds a unique twist to the typical combination of tomato and basil.
Summer savory is slightly bitter and has an aroma similar to that of thyme. It adds a unique twist to the typical combination of tomato and basil.
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Summer Beans with Preserved Lemon, Almonds, and Rosemary
Summer Beans with Preserved Lemon, Almonds, and Rosemary Recipe
This beautiful bean salad is delicious chilled or served at room temerature. Either way, your friends and family are sure to ask for seconds.
This beautiful bean salad is delicious chilled or served at room temerature. Either way, your friends and family are sure to ask for seconds.
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Baked Couscous with Summer Squash and Herbs
Baked Couscous with Summer Squash and Herbs Recipe
This side dish--good for a summer brunch or buffet--highlights the squash and kitchen herbs grown at Monticello.
This side dish--good for a summer brunch or buffet--highlights the squash and kitchen herbs grown at Monticello.
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Potato and Summer Vegetable Stovetop Casserole
Potato and Summer Vegetable Stovetop Casserole Recipe
This dish affords the chance to improvise with what you find at your local market. Try purple potatoes in place of fingerlings, Maui or Walla Walla onions instead of Vidalias, or sliced beefsteak heirloom tomatoes for the grape or cherry tomatoes.
This dish affords the chance to improvise with what you find at your local market. Try purple potatoes in place of fingerlings, Maui or Walla Walla onions instead of Vidalias, or sliced beefsteak heirloom tomatoes for the grape or cherry tomatoes.
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Summer Peach and Tomato Salad
Summer Peach and Tomato Salad Recipe
Simplicity has never looked so beautiful. A stunning combination of skin-on peaches and heirloom tomatoes of various colors, sizes, and shapes creates a sweet-savory salad that pairs well with grilled pork.
Simplicity has never looked so beautiful. A stunning combination of skin-on peaches and heirloom tomatoes of various colors, sizes, and shapes creates a sweet-savory salad that pairs well with grilled pork.
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Yellow Plum Salad
Yellow Plum Salad Recipe
As gorgeous as it is delicious, this salad will become a summer staple. Serve it with grilled chicken, pork, steaks, or seafood. Look for the Mirabelle or other golden-fleshed plums.
As gorgeous as it is delicious, this salad will become a summer staple. Serve it with grilled chicken, pork, steaks, or seafood. Look for the Mirabelle or other golden-fleshed plums.
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Potato Salad with Herbs and Grilled Summer Squash
Potato Salad with Herbs and Grilled Summer Squash Recipe
This recipe is a great way to utilize all those fresh herbs that are readily available during the summer. Whether you're growing them in your backyard, potted on the porch, or find them at a local farmers' market, you'll love the brightness they bring to this potato salad.
This recipe is a great way to utilize all those fresh herbs that are readily available during the summer. Whether you're growing them in your backyard, potted on the porch, or find them at a local farmers' market, you'll love the brightness they bring to this potato salad.
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Fresh Corn and Avocado Salad
Fresh Corn and Avocado Salad Recipe
In the height of summer, you won't find a better side dish for ribs than this deceptively simple combination of peak-season produce. Try bringing it to a party, too.
In the height of summer, you won't find a better side dish for ribs than this deceptively simple combination of peak-season produce. Try bringing it to a party, too.
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Indian-Spiced Grilled Baby Squash
Indian-Spiced Grilled Baby Squash Recipe
Grilling underscores the earthiness of the cumin and coriander, and enhances the nuttiness of this summer squash. Use white, orange, or yellow pattypan squash for the most colorful skewers.
Grilling underscores the earthiness of the cumin and coriander, and enhances the nuttiness of this summer squash. Use white, orange, or yellow pattypan squash for the most colorful skewers.
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New Potatoes with Onions and Spicy Sausage
New Potatoes with Onions and Spicy Sausage
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Our users love this spicy, salty recipe, calling it "absolutely fantastic" and "one of the best potato recipes ever!" Give it a try this summer, and see what you think.
Our users love this spicy, salty recipe, calling it "absolutely fantastic" and "one of the best potato recipes ever!" Give it a try this summer, and see what you think.
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Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes with Tarragon
Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes with Tarragon Recipe
A simple marinade of shallots, balsamic vinegar, and fresh tarragon makes the most of summer tomatoes. Try a variety of heirloom tomatoes in this dish for their different colors and flavors. Prepare this one hour before you eat and serve it at room temperature.
A simple marinade of shallots, balsamic vinegar, and fresh tarragon makes the most of summer tomatoes. Try a variety of heirloom tomatoes in this dish for their different colors and flavors. Prepare this one hour before you eat and serve it at room temperature.
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Lightened Squash Casserole
Lightened Squash Casserole Recipe
A combo of cornflakes and French fried onions adds an irresistible crunch to this lightened up casserole. At only 139 calories a serving, we think you're safe for swimsuit season.
A combo of cornflakes and French fried onions adds an irresistible crunch to this lightened up casserole. At only 139 calories a serving, we think you're safe for swimsuit season.
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Roasted Beets with Pine Nuts, Dill, and Red Onion
Roasted Beets with Pine Nuts, Dill, and Red Onion Recipe
Golden or ruby beets work well in this summer salad. Roast the beets up to four days before serving, and combine with the other ingredients up to two hours before it goes to the table.
Golden or ruby beets work well in this summer salad. Roast the beets up to four days before serving, and combine with the other ingredients up to two hours before it goes to the table.
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Balsamic Carrot Salad
Balsamic Carrot Salad Recipe
"This is a unique vegetable salad that is great served hot or cold and for picnics or casual summer dinners." -Silvina Bates, Orange, CA
"This is a unique vegetable salad that is great served hot or cold and for picnics or casual summer dinners." -Silvina Bates, Orange, CA
Perk up sliced carrots with the addition of white balsamic vinegar, cilantro, and oregano. Not only is this bright side dish is great for picnics and cookouts, it's also a great source of vitamin A, which really is good for your eyes.
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Zesty Three-Bean and Roasted Corn Salad
Zesty Three-Bean and Roasted Corn Salad Recipe
This southwestern-accented recipe combines canned beans with sweet summer corn and red bell peppers for a colorful side dish.
This southwestern-accented recipe combines canned beans with sweet summer corn and red bell peppers for a colorful side dish.
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Grilled Vegetable Focaccia
Grilled Vegetable Focaccia Recipe
Hearty focaccia is a fitting base for a medley of summer vegetables. Grill the vegetables while the dough rises. Try other toppings, such as thinly sliced tomato, on the focaccia.
Hearty focaccia is a fitting base for a medley of summer vegetables. Grill the vegetables while the dough rises. Try other toppings, such as thinly sliced tomato, on the focaccia.
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White Bean-and-Asparagus Salad
White Bean-and-Asparagus Salad Recipe
After cooking the asparagus, this is practically a dump-and-stir recipe and perfect for a busy summer schedule.
After cooking the asparagus, this is practically a dump-and-stir recipe and perfect for a busy summer schedule.
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Potato Salad 101
Potato Salad 101 Recipe
An all-American necessity at summer get-togethers and reunions, this creamy, old-fashioned potato salad uses pickle relish, eggs, and mustard.
An all-American necessity at summer get-togethers and reunions, this creamy, old-fashioned potato salad uses pickle relish, eggs, and mustard.
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Carrot-Ginger Salad
Carrot-Ginger Salad Recipe
Ginger and cilantro add fresh bursts of flavor to this carrot salad. it's a perfect side dish for your next BBQ bash.
Ginger and cilantro add fresh bursts of flavor to this carrot salad. it's a perfect side dish for your next BBQ bash.
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Southwest Watermelon Salad
Southwest Watermelon Salad Recipe
Make this refreshing and unique salad for your next summer get-together. Your friends will be clamoring for the recipe.
Make this refreshing and unique salad for your next summer get-together. Your friends will be clamoring for the recipe.
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Lemon-Sugar Grilled Pineapple
Lemon-Sugar Grilled Pineapple Recipe
Three ingredients are all you need for a super-easy fruit salad or dessert at your next barbecue.
Three ingredients are all you need for a super-easy fruit salad or dessert at your next barbecue.
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Homemade Potato Chips
Homemade Potato Chips Recipe
These baked potato chips call for just three ingredients and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
These baked potato chips call for just three ingredients and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Celery-Fennel Salad with Olives
Celery-Fennel Salad with Olives Recipe
You'll love the bite and slight licorice flavor that the fennel gives to this salad. Kalamata and green olives make enhance the flavors and add a salty tang.
You'll love the bite and slight licorice flavor that the fennel gives to this salad. Kalamata and green olives make enhance the flavors and add a salty tang.
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Creamy Buttermilk-Herb Potato Salad
Creamy Buttermilk-Herb Potato Salad Recipe
Serve this rich and creamy potato salad at your next picnic for a delightful side dish that goes well with just about everything.
Serve this rich and creamy potato salad at your next picnic for a delightful side dish that goes well with just about everything.
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Deviled Eggs with Assorted Toppings
Deviled Eggs with Assorted Toppings Recipe
What summer party would be complete without deviled eggs? Let your guests get creative and top their eggs with whatever inspires them.
What summer party would be complete without deviled eggs? Let your guests get creative and top their eggs with whatever inspires them.
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Coleslaw Raita With Mint
Coleslaw Raita With Mint Recipe
Mint and honey add unique flavors to this coleslaw and toasted walnuts a crunchy nuttiness. We also love the tangy sweetness from dried cranberries.
Mint and honey add unique flavors to this coleslaw and toasted walnuts a crunchy nuttiness. We also love the tangy sweetness from dried cranberries.
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Warm Bacon and Herb Coleslaw
Warm Bacon and Herb Coleslaw Recipe
We think everything is better than bacon, and this bacony coleslaw will be perfect with BBQ ribs or chicken.
We think everything is better than bacon, and this bacony coleslaw will be perfect with BBQ ribs or chicken.
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Grilled Jalapeño-Lime Corn on the Cob
Grilled Jalapeño-Lime Corn on the Cob Recipe
Add south-of-the-border flavor to buttery grilled corn with jalapeño peppers, cilantro and lime juice.
Add south-of-the-border flavor to buttery grilled corn with jalapeño peppers, cilantro and lime juice.
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Grilled Watermelon, Mint, and Feta Salad
Grilled Watermelon, Mint, and Feta Salad Recipe
Grilling watermelon seems strange at first, but one bite into this salty, sweet salad and you'll wish you had done it years ago.
Grilling watermelon seems strange at first, but one bite into this salty, sweet salad and you'll wish you had done it years ago.
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Jalapeño-Lime Slaw
Jalapeño-Lime Slaw Recipe
This citrusy take on coleslaw is fresh and pleasantly spicy, making it an ideal side dish or burger or brat topping. Leave the seeds in more peppers for added fire, or seed all of them for a milder dish.
This citrusy take on coleslaw is fresh and pleasantly spicy, making it an ideal side dish or burger or brat topping. Leave the seeds in more peppers for added fire, or seed all of them for a milder dish.
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Fresh Squash Chips
Fresh Squash Chips Recipe
Super delicious and ridiculously healthy, these chips should make an appearance as snacks and a side dish all summer long.
Super delicious and ridiculously healthy, these chips should make an appearance as snacks and a side dish all summer long.
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Hot Bacon Potato Salad with Green Beans
Hot Bacon Potato Salad with Green Beans Recipe
Classic potato salad ingredients get a kick from bacon and green beans. We love this paired with a perfectly grilled steak.
Classic potato salad ingredients get a kick from bacon and green beans. We love this paired with a perfectly grilled steak.
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Tabbouleh Salad
Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
This classic Middle Eastern salad, chock-full of herbs and spiked with lemon, is a perfect make-ahead and portable option.
This classic Middle Eastern salad, chock-full of herbs and spiked with lemon, is a perfect make-ahead and portable option.
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Lemony Cucumber Salad
Lemony Cucumber Salad Recipe
Don't forget that something fresh, vibrant, and crunchy is often missing from potluck gatherings; this easy salad will get gobbled up quickly because it satisfies on those levels.
Don't forget that something fresh, vibrant, and crunchy is often missing from potluck gatherings; this easy salad will get gobbled up quickly because it satisfies on those levels.
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Vermont Baked Beans
Vermont Baked Beans Recipe
White beans and maple syrup give this dish its signature flavor, while the Dijon mustard and hot sauce add a little kick.
White beans and maple syrup give this dish its signature flavor, while the Dijon mustard and hot sauce add a little kick.
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Quick Kale with Bacon and Onions
Quick Kale with Bacon and Onions Recipe
One serving of this hearty side offers more than your day's need of vitamin K, which helps promote strong bones.
One serving of this hearty side offers more than your day's need of vitamin K, which helps promote strong bones.
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Summer Squash Ribbons with Lemon and Parmesan
Summer Squash Ribbons with Lemon and Parmesan Recipe
The beautiful, thinly sliced ribbons of summer squash are dressed simply with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Add parmesan and a little salt and pepper, and you have an elegant summer side dish sure to impress.
The beautiful, thinly sliced ribbons of summer squash are dressed simply with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Add parmesan and a little salt and pepper, and you have an elegant summer side dish sure to impress.
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Roasted Beet Salad with Oranges and Queso Fresco (Ensalada de Betabel)
Roasted Beet Salad with Oranges and Queso Fresco (Ensalada de Betabel) Recipe
This beet salad is full of bright colors and flavors, with sweet beets playing off tangy lime and orange.
This beet salad is full of bright colors and flavors, with sweet beets playing off tangy lime and orange.
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Cucumber Potato Salad
Cucumber Potato Salad Recipe
Cucumbers add a crunchy freshness to this potato salad, and the bite of red onion balances the creaminess. Perfect for a summer picnic.
Cucumbers add a crunchy freshness to this potato salad, and the bite of red onion balances the creaminess. Perfect for a summer picnic.
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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pomegranate Drizzle
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pomegranate Drizzle Recipe
Beautiful heirloom tomatoes are showcased in this delicious salad. It's also good with grilled halloumi cheese tucked between the tomato slices.
Beautiful heirloom tomatoes are showcased in this delicious salad. It's also good with grilled halloumi cheese tucked between the tomato slices.
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Grilled Apricot Halves
Grilled Apricot Halves Recipe
Brush grilled apricots with a mixture of olive oil, honey, and fresh thyme and serve as a simple side dish, over a bed of greens, or even as a topping for grilled pizza.
Brush grilled apricots with a mixture of olive oil, honey, and fresh thyme and serve as a simple side dish, over a bed of greens, or even as a topping for grilled pizza.
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Fig, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salad
Fig, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salad Recipe
Fresh figs add the perfect amount of sweetness to this gorgeous salad.
Fresh figs add the perfect amount of sweetness to this gorgeous salad.
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Curried Potato Salad
Curried Potato Salad Recipe
Madras curry powder adds an extra degree of heat to this fun take on classic potato salad.
Madras curry powder adds an extra degree of heat to this fun take on classic potato salad.
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Smoky Baked Beans with Chorizo
Smoky Baked Beans with Chorizo Recipe
Add extra flavor to baked Great Northern beans with dry-cured Spanish chorizo, a type of smoked sausage with a deep red color.
Add extra flavor to baked Great Northern beans with dry-cured Spanish chorizo, a type of smoked sausage with a deep red color.
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Broccoli with Red Pepper Flakes and Toasted Garlic
Broccoli with Red Pepper Flakes and Toasted Garlic Recipe
The bold, straightforward flavors of garlic and crushed red pepper make this classic Mediterranean broccoli dish a user favorite.
The bold, straightforward flavors of garlic and crushed red pepper make this classic Mediterranean broccoli dish a user favorite.
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Tee's Corn Pudding
Tee's Corn Pudding
Recipe
This classic recipe has a rich, soufflé-like texture without the hassle. The result is an impressive summer side dish the entire family will love.
This classic recipe has a rich, soufflé-like texture without the hassle. The result is an impressive summer side dish the entire family will love.
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Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans
Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans Recipe
Make extra of this bacony side dish because it's sure to disappear quickly.
Make extra of this bacony side dish because it's sure to disappear quickly.
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Cuban Corn on the Cob
Cuban Corn on the Cob Recipe
This Cuban take on grilled corn stars ingredients like fresh parsley, cilantro, and grated parmesan cheese. Try it the next time you're gearing up to grill.
This Cuban take on grilled corn stars ingredients like fresh parsley, cilantro, and grated parmesan cheese. Try it the next time you're gearing up to grill.
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Grilled Stone Fruit with Balsamic Glaze
Grilled Stone Fruit with Balsamic Glaze Recipe
Brush grilled peach, plum and apricot halves with a sweet balsamic glaze and top with shaved cheese for a fruit side dish or not-too-sweet grilled dessert.
Brush grilled peach, plum and apricot halves with a sweet balsamic glaze and top with shaved cheese for a fruit side dish or not-too-sweet grilled dessert.
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Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Tarragon-Parsley Butter
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Tarragon-Parsley Butter Recipe
Much more than the sum of its two parts, Sara Simpson's side dish of beefy grilled portobellos with herbed butter is satisfying enough to be a vegetarian main course.
Much more than the sum of its two parts, Sara Simpson's side dish of beefy grilled portobellos with herbed butter is satisfying enough to be a vegetarian main course.
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Grilled Sweet Potato, Orange, and Chickpea Salad
Grilled Sweet Potato, Orange, and Chickpea Salad Recipe
Not only is this salad great-tasting, orange and yellow foods, such and the ones in this salad, boast carotenoids like geta-carotene, which is a type of vitamin A that boosts your immune system.
Not only is this salad great-tasting, orange and yellow foods, such and the ones in this salad, boast carotenoids like geta-carotene, which is a type of vitamin A that boosts your immune system.
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Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Tian
Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Tian Recipe
Tian, a French word used throughout Provence, refers to both a shallow cooking vessel and the food cooked in it. An 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish works well for this eggplant, zucchini, and tomato creation, but if you have a 2-quart tian or gratin dish, all the better.
Tian, a French word used throughout Provence, refers to both a shallow cooking vessel and the food cooked in it. An 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish works well for this eggplant, zucchini, and tomato creation, but if you have a 2-quart tian or gratin dish, all the better.
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Indian-Spiced Okra
Indian-Spiced Okra Recipe
Even folks who usually don't like okra enjoy the taste and texture of this highly seasoned dish. We left the seeds in the chile for moderate spice. Serve with grilled chicken or lamb.
Even folks who usually don't like okra enjoy the taste and texture of this highly seasoned dish. We left the seeds in the chile for moderate spice. Serve with grilled chicken or lamb.
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Cranberry Beans with Parsley Pesto
Cranberry Beans with Parsley Pesto Recipe
Fresh-from-the-pod cranberry beans are creamy and delicious, especially when adorned with a mixture of herbs, nuts, and cheese. Serve alongside grilled lamb or pork, or enjoy a larger serving as a vegetarian entrée.
Fresh-from-the-pod cranberry beans are creamy and delicious, especially when adorned with a mixture of herbs, nuts, and cheese. Serve alongside grilled lamb or pork, or enjoy a larger serving as a vegetarian entrée.
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Grilled Asparagus and 6-Minute Egg
Grilled Asparagus and 6-Minute Egg Recipe
You'll love this unique and beautiful way of preparing grilled asparagus, perfect for intimate summer gatherings.
You'll love this unique and beautiful way of preparing grilled asparagus, perfect for intimate summer gatherings.
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Macaroni Salad with Summer Tomatoes
Macaroni Salad with Summer Tomatoes Recipe
White balsamic vinegar, tomato, and basil help this side dish maintain its fresh appeal.
White balsamic vinegar, tomato, and basil help this side dish maintain its fresh appeal.
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Summer Fruit Salad
Summer Fruit Salad Recipe
Add some savory flavor to your sweet fruit salad with avocado, arugula, and cilantro and mix with a bottled poppy seed dressing.
Add some savory flavor to your sweet fruit salad with avocado, arugula, and cilantro and mix with a bottled poppy seed dressing.
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Green Beans With Caramelized Garlic
Green Beans With Caramelized Garlic Recipe
Gently cooking the garlic in oil mellows the flavor and tenderizes the cloves. Once you've removed the cloves, store garlic-infused oil in a jar in the fridge up to one month to add garlicky goodness to other dishes.
Gently cooking the garlic in oil mellows the flavor and tenderizes the cloves. Once you've removed the cloves, store garlic-infused oil in a jar in the fridge up to one month to add garlicky goodness to other dishes.
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Heirloom Tomatoes with Fresh Peaches, Goat Cheese, and Pecans
Heirloom Tomatoes with Fresh Peaches, Goat Cheese, and Pecans Recipe
The picture of this beautiful summer salad says more than words can!
The picture of this beautiful summer salad says more than words can!
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Herbed Green and Wax Beans
Herbed Green and Wax Beans Recipe
Adding a bundle of herbs (bouquet garni) to the steaming liquid imparts subtle flavor and aroma to the vegetables.
Adding a bundle of herbs (bouquet garni) to the steaming liquid imparts subtle flavor and aroma to the vegetables.
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Classic American Potato Salad
Classic American Potato Salad Recipe
Say "potato salad," and this classic recipe comes to mind: chunks of tender potato and plenty of chopped hard-cooked eggs, lightly coated with a tangy mayonnaise dressing full of crunchy red onion, celery, and pickles.
Say "potato salad," and this classic recipe comes to mind: chunks of tender potato and plenty of chopped hard-cooked eggs, lightly coated with a tangy mayonnaise dressing full of crunchy red onion, celery, and pickles.
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Santa Fe Slaw
Santa Fe Slaw Recipe
"This recipe came together when I found a half bag of spinach in the refrigerator alongside a small jicama and an open can of chipotle peppers," says Roxanne Chan.
"This recipe came together when I found a half bag of spinach in the refrigerator alongside a small jicama and an open can of chipotle peppers," says Roxanne Chan.
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Baked Beans
Baked Beans Recipe
Savor the relaxed side of summer with this slow-cooking Dutch oven recipe for beans infused with the flavors of molasses, apple cider vinegar, and dry mustard.
Savor the relaxed side of summer with this slow-cooking Dutch oven recipe for beans infused with the flavors of molasses, apple cider vinegar, and dry mustard.
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Lemony Quinoa Salad with Shaved Vegetables
Lemony Quinoa Salad with Shaved Vegetables Recipe
The Good News: Eating quinoa is a great way for vegetarians to get protein. Jeremy Fox tosses nutty-tasting quinoa with crunchy shaved vegetables for a refreshing salad loaded with vitamins and minerals.
The Good News: Eating quinoa is a great way for vegetarians to get protein. Jeremy Fox tosses nutty-tasting quinoa with crunchy shaved vegetables for a refreshing salad loaded with vitamins and minerals.
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Parmesan Flans with Tomatoes and Basil
Parmesan Flans with Tomatoes and Basil Recipe
Use a variety of colorful tomatoes, including red, yellow, orange, and green, to make this elegant dish more visually appealing. Serve as an appetizer or side dish, or pair it with a chilled soup, salad, and wine for a light meal.
Use a variety of colorful tomatoes, including red, yellow, orange, and green, to make this elegant dish more visually appealing. Serve as an appetizer or side dish, or pair it with a chilled soup, salad, and wine for a light meal.
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Steamed Carrots with Garlic-Ginger Butter
Steamed Carrots with Garlic-Ginger Butter Recipe
Be sure to use true baby carrots with tops. So-called baby carrots sold in bags are often whittled-down mature vegetables; their texture will be too tough for this recipe.
Be sure to use true baby carrots with tops. So-called baby carrots sold in bags are often whittled-down mature vegetables; their texture will be too tough for this recipe.
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Sweet and Sour Pattypan Squash and Green Beans
Sweet and Sour Pattypan Squash and Green Beans Recipe
Serve these pickles with cocktails or with grilled poultry or fish. This recipe makes four (one-pint) jars—enough to keep and give away to friends and neighbors.
Serve these pickles with cocktails or with grilled poultry or fish. This recipe makes four (one-pint) jars—enough to keep and give away to friends and neighbors.
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
Create a colorful salad that's packed with protein by combining chickpeas, tomatoes, and arugula. The salad is also full of flavor from the mixture of manchego cheese, lemon zest, and mint.
Create a colorful salad that's packed with protein by combining chickpeas, tomatoes, and arugula. The salad is also full of flavor from the mixture of manchego cheese, lemon zest, and mint.
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Spiced Basmati Pilaf with Garden Peas
Spiced Basmati Pilaf with Garden Peas Recipe
This flavorful pilaf features an aromatic broth laced with sautéed onion, cardamom pods, cinnamon, and whole cloves.
This flavorful pilaf features an aromatic broth laced with sautéed onion, cardamom pods, cinnamon, and whole cloves.
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Chilled Fresh Corn Soup with King Crab
Chilled Fresh Corn Soup with King Crab Recipe
This chilled soup is full of delectably sweet fresh corn and gorgeous pieces of king crab legs. Perfect for a hot summer night.
This chilled soup is full of delectably sweet fresh corn and gorgeous pieces of king crab legs. Perfect for a hot summer night.
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Peaches and Mixed Greens Salad
Peaches and Mixed Greens Salad Recipe
Tossing juicy peaches into a green salad with a tart raspberry-shallot dressing makes an ideal sweet-savory side good with grilled pork or chicken.
Tossing juicy peaches into a green salad with a tart raspberry-shallot dressing makes an ideal sweet-savory side good with grilled pork or chicken.
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Orzo Salad
Orzo Salad Recipe
Feta cheese, parsley, and balsamic vinegar add bright flavor to the cooked pasta. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour for a cool side dish to hot grilled entrees.
Feta cheese, parsley, and balsamic vinegar add bright flavor to the cooked pasta. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour for a cool side dish to hot grilled entrees.
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From-Scratch Oven Fries
From-Scratch Oven Fries Recipe
These oven fries are the perfect side for grilled burgers and dogs. Be sure to make extra of this crowd-pleaser.
These oven fries are the perfect side for grilled burgers and dogs. Be sure to make extra of this crowd-pleaser.
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Two-Corn Polenta with Tomatoes, Basil, and Cheese
Two-Corn Polenta with Tomatoes, Basil, and Cheese Recipe
Corn kernels and polenta layer texture and flavor in this dish. Serve with green beans and grilled pork.
Corn kernels and polenta layer texture and flavor in this dish. Serve with green beans and grilled pork.
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Zucchini-and-Summer Squash Salad
Zucchini-and-Summer Squash Salad Recipe
Make the most of the bounty of summer produce and cook summer squash on the grill. Marinate the squash and onion wedges in a mixture of orange and lime juices, olive oil, honey, and a dash of hot red pepper, then serve the veggies with a drizzle of the remaining marinade for over-the-top flavor.
Make the most of the bounty of summer produce and cook summer squash on the grill. Marinate the squash and onion wedges in a mixture of orange and lime juices, olive oil, honey, and a dash of hot red pepper, then serve the veggies with a drizzle of the remaining marinade for over-the-top flavor.
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Peanutty Coleslaw
Peanutty Coleslaw Recipe
You'll love this Asian twist on slaw with spicy wasabi and crunchy peanuts.
You'll love this Asian twist on slaw with spicy wasabi and crunchy peanuts.
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes
Recipe
No one does Fried Green Tomatoes like Southern Living. The cornmeal and flour crust is what sets this recipe apart from others. In only a matter of minutes, your tomatoes will be battered, fried and perfectly crispy. Not only can you enjoy these as a perfect summer appetizer paired with Buttermilk Herb Ranch Sauce, try sandwiching them with lettuce and bacon for an elevated BLT or scattering them in between fresh tomatoes and mozzarella for crunch and flavor in a caprese salad.
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Sautéed Chard with Pancetta
Sautéed Chard with Pancetta Recipe
The pancetta (Italian unsmoked bacon) renders a small amount of fat, which is then used to sauté the chard. Serve this robust side with steaks, roast chicken, or roast pork.
The pancetta (Italian unsmoked bacon) renders a small amount of fat, which is then used to sauté the chard. Serve this robust side with steaks, roast chicken, or roast pork.
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