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30 Easy Summer Desserts

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these easy summer desserts! They include fuss-free ice cream recipes, no-bake treats, fruit pies, crisps, and more.

...on days when it’s too hot to use the oven. And I’m especially ready for summer desserts that showcase the season’s best fruit. Cherry pie? Peach crisp? Blueberry cobbler? Yes,...

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Banana Bread Recipe

This easy banana bread recipe is the BEST way to use ripe bananas! It's moist, delicious, and packed with banana flavor. You're going to love it!

This banana bread recipe is the best way to use overripe bananas. Now that we have a little one in the house, we’ve been buying a LOT more bananas than...

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15 Easy Easter Appetizers

These Easter appetizers will be a hit with guests! They include zesty dips, fresh finger foods, and more ideas to add bright flavor to your spring menu.

...bites made with spring’s best produce. Easy to make (or make ahead), they’ll be a hit with you and your guests. I always make a few of these Easter appetizers...

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15 Fresh Spring Dessert Recipes

Our best spring desserts! These seasonal sweets include zesty lemon treats, fruity baking recipes, homemade ice cream, and all things carrot cake.

If you’re looking for fresh spring desserts, you’re in the right place! These spring dessert recipes showcase the best flavors of the season—bright lemon, tart rhubarb, sweet strawberries, earthy carrot...

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Homemade Whipped Cream

This homemade whipped cream recipe is light, airy, and easy to make with 3 ingredients! Better than store-bought, it's delicious on cakes, pies, and more.

...best. I like to chill my bowl before making whipped cream, and metal retains its cold temp well. Powdered sugar – Also called confectioner’s sugar. It adds sweetness and helps...

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Carrot Salad

This raw carrot salad recipe is a healthy, 15-minute side dish! It's tossed in a bright lemon dressing and filled with sweet dates, herbs, and pistachios.

...Find the complete recipe with measurements below. How to Make the Best Carrot Salad: 3 Tips Cut the carrots yourself. They’ll have a sweeter flavor and juicier texture than bagged,...

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White Sangria

This white sangria recipe is easy to make with white wine, orange liqueur, and fresh fruit. It's a refreshing summer cocktail that's perfect for a crowd!

...dry flavor of the white wine pairs so well with the peaches and berries in this drink. It’s such a crowd pleaser on a hot day! What is the best...

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Easy Vegan Coleslaw

This vegan coleslaw is the perfect summer side dish. A creamy, sweet, and tangy dressing coats lots of crunchy veggies - no one'll guess that it's vegan!

...I like to shred the cabbage and slice the carrots and scallions myself because I think it gives the slaw the best texture and flavor. But in a pinch, pre-shredded...

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30 Spring Dinner Ideas to Refresh Your Weeknight Rotation

Refresh your dinner rotation with these spring recipes! They include vibrant salads, pastas, egg dishes, and more ideas filled with peak-season produce.

...ahead. They’ll help you enjoy the best flavors of the season—fresh herbs! asparagus! peas!—without requiring too much time or effort in the kitchen (because if you’re anything like me, you...

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Watermelon Popsicles

What's even more refreshing than watermelon? Watermelon popsicles! These healthy, 2-ingredient treats are perfect for hot summer days.

...flavor adds such a nice kick to these popsicles! Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best taste. Fresh lemon juice works too. FAQ: How do I choose a good...

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Like regular fried rice, but with wayyy more veggies, this cauliflower fried rice recipe is a fun and flavorful meal. Add a fried egg to take it over the top!

This cauliflower fried rice recipe is one of the best meals I’ve eaten recently. It just checks all my boxes! It’s quick and easy to make, it’s chock-full of veggies,...

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I'm Jeanine Donofrio, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and recipe developer. I share fresh, delicious vegetarian recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and flavors.

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