Southern Living, July 2013 Pages 118-121

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett

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Cucumber Gin & Tonic

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Cucumber Gin & Tonic Recipe
Fresh cucumber and a lime wedge give this refreshing Cucumber Gin and Tonic a pretty presentation.

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Tomato-Tequila Fizz

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Tomato-Tequila Fizz Recipe
The grape tomato halves deliver not only fresh flavor to Tomato-Tequila Fizz but add pops of color to this summertime cocktail.

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Easy Summer Appetizer Board

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Easy Summer Appetizer Board Recipe
Start your party the casual, crowd-friendly way, and let guests help themselves to a variety of bites. No Southern appetizer board is complete without spicy-sweet pickled okra. Our new obsession: Wickles Wicked Okra (wicklespickles.com). We also recommend Olli Salumeria salami, slow-cured in Virginia and found in gourmet grocery stores across the South, but you can choose any of your favorite cured meats.

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White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese

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White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese Recipe
Here's the secret to nice pimiento-cheese texture: Grate the cheese by hand, half on the large holes of a box grater and half on the small holes. Choose an aged sharp Cheddar cheese for extra bite. Chopped chives and Dijon mustard add piquant punch in place of grated onion.

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Riesling Peaches

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Riesling Peaches Recipe
These sweet summer gems pair perfectly with cured meats over torn bread with a little Dijon mustard, and work double-duty as a final flourish spooned over our irresistible homemade Buttermilk Ice Cream. Or make a simple peach shortcake by sandwiching the peaches in a warm scone with sweetened whipped cream. Swap in any summer fruit and 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary for the thyme, if desired.

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Sweet-Hot Cukes and Peppers

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Sweet-Hot Cukes and Peppers Recipe
This fresh and flavorful salad of Sweet-Hot Cukes and Peppers is as pleasing on the eyes as it is on the palate thanks to vibrantly hued bell peppers.

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Carrot-Avocado Tabbouleh

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Carrot-Avocado Tabbouleh Recipe
Salty, roasted sunflower kernals give lively Carrot-Avocado Tabbouleh crunch. Diced avocado brings a dash of creaminess to this side dish.

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BLT Salad with Olive Vinaigrette

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BLT Salad with Olive Vinaigrette Recipe
Chockful of fresh ingredients and topped with savory bacon and Gorgonzola cheese, BLT Salad with Olive Vinaigrette is a crowd favorite.

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Snappy Beans and Peas with Pecorino

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Snappy Beans and Peas with Pecorino Recipe

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Southern Living, July 2013 Pages 118-121

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Tomato-Tequila Fizz

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Easy Summer Appetizer Board

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White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese

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Riesling Peaches

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Sweet-Hot Cukes and Peppers

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Tomato-Tequila Fizz

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Easy Summer Appetizer Board

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White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese

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Riesling Peaches

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Sweet-Hot Cukes and Peppers

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Carrot-Avocado Tabbouleh

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BLT Salad with Olive Vinaigrette

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Snappy Beans and Peas with Pecorino

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