ARTICLES BY ALISON LADMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS
Turn summer's fruit bounty into easy, refreshing ice slush
One of our favorite ways to beat the heat at the end of summer is to turn some of the season's abundant produce into beautiful, delicious frozen fruit slushies. It's fun and easy to get creative. Not only can you experiment with different fruits and juices, you also can get …
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A fuss-free grilled chicken that doesn't skimp on flavor
Sometimes we think too hard about the food we toss on the grill. Brine this, rub that, marinate for 12 days. Enough!
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Dressing up a typical fruit salad with help from your grill
Want an easy way to add a little punch to your otherwise humdrum fruit salad? Just add some heat.
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Ditch the dogs, take your Fourth of July links to a new level
Anybody can grill a hot dog, slap it on a bun and dump on the usual ketchup and mustard. So how about going a bit beyond the ordinary this July Fourth?
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Time to enjoy the classic fried fish sandwich of summer
Need a break from the grill? Probably not, but it's still good to remember that there are classic summer foods that don't need an open flame to be delicious.
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Give Dad what he really wants - a seriously robust sandwich
You know what Dad really wants for Father's Day this year? A sandwich.
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Crank your lemonade cred with five easy sweet-tart infusions
We're going to come at this one a little backward, and you're going to love us for it.
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Picnics aren't just sandwiches and chips! Think dessert, too
When it comes to packing a picnic, the savory items are easy. Sandwiches and wraps. Potato and pasta salads. Chips and dips.
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Clams in cream sauce - A welcoming taste of beach season
Maybe it's because they remind me of the ocean, and the ocean reminds me of the beach, and the beach reminds me of summer... But as it gets warmer, I find myself hankering for shellfish.
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A grill-friendly take on stuffed hasselback sweet potatoes
To be honest, it's hard not to get inspired by hasselback potatoes, those deliciously crisp and creamy potatoes that are thinly sliced so they fan out accordion-style during roasting. The edges take on lovely french fry qualities, while the insides stay moist and tender. Add a serious splash of butter …
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Consider a tea party for Mother's Day
Some moms want a spa day. Some moms crave chocolate. And some moms just want a little fancy pampering.
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A seasonal salmon primer: King salmon
King salmon, also known by its Native American name "chinook," earns the title. The largest of the Pacific salmon, a single king can weigh more than 100 pounds, though typically they're landed at 20 to 30 pounds. King salmon is prized for its silky red flesh, buttery texture and for …
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A seasonal salmon primer: Sockeye salmon
Sockeye, also called red salmon, is known for its distinct, bright red flesh that retains its color even once cooked. It is prized for its firm, fatty meat, and its pronounced, yet versatile flavor. Though less buttery than king, many chefs say sockeye stars on the plate just as easily.
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A coconut cake for Easter
It's just not Easter without some sort of coconut dessert, whether it's a classic Southern coconut cake or a creamy coconut chocolate egg. So this year we decided to take our inspiration from both of those to create a fresh, yet still familiar dessert for rounding out our Easter dinner.
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