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To kick off your end-of-summer party, serve chips alongside Trisha’s mix of yellow and white corn, jalapenos, chiles and tomatoes.
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Trisha finds inspiration for her frozen sangarita at a Texas restaurant. This cocktail is a blend of frozen sangria and frozen margarita; just spoon a few layers of each into a margarita glass and it’s ready to sip.
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Get the Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Apricot BBQ Chicken Thighs
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Nothing says summer celebration like grilled burgers. Top each patty with homemade sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, red onion, Jack cheese and avocado.
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This summer salad has it all: layers of creamy avocado, heaping spoonfuls of diced ham, crunchy broccoli, hearty pasta, cheddar cheese and a topping of crispy romaine.
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Ina uses peaches and eggs from a local farm to make her cake, which is delicious served warm. She layers the fresh peaches, cinnamon sugar and batter, and tops it off with crunchy chopped pecans.
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Get the Recipe: Grilled Pesto Pizza with Marinated Mozzarella and Tomatoes
Make a glaze of Dijon mustard, honey, mustard powder and garlic to make deliciously sticky wings.
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This sandwich spread is as refreshing as it is satisfying; dressed up with shredded chicken, celery, mayo and onions, it’s perfect for a Labor Day lunch.
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With just five ingredients, Ree Drummond turns fresh corn into a delicious casserole with a kick.
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Sriracha, an Asian chile sauce, gives spice to these grilled shrimp skewers.
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Get the Recipe: Double Patty Veggie Burger
Sunny’s simple strawberry and arugula salad is drizzled with a citrus vinaigrette.
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A beer can holds this chicken up while cooking and brings it to a juicy and tender state. Slather the chicken with a cola barbecue sauce that is sweet and savory.
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In just 20 minutes you can turn elbow macaroni into a creamy, egg-filled salad.
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Three layers come together in Melissa’s no-mess picnic meal: vinaigrette-dressed rice, spiced chickpeas and garlicky eggplant.
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Get the Recipe: Baby Back Ribs with Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce
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Marcus Samuelsson fries chicken dredged in a chile and paprika spice blend and marinated in buttermilk and coconut milk. The result is crispy, flavorful meat fit for summertime.
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The sweetness of honeydew melon complements the spicy quality of arugula for a refreshing summer salad.
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Rachael’s super-easy salad is a foolproof cookout side. Chop and add whatever vegetables you have on hand to the corn-and-bean combo, then brighten it up with a squeeze of fresh lime.
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Scoop out zucchini seeds and stuff the hollowed out vegetables with breadcrumbs, tomatoes, herbs and garlic.
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This eggy potato salad gets crunch from onions and a creamy texture from a mustard and mayo dressing.
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The Triple B stands for a beef patty topped with bacon and boubon sauce. It also comes with smoked cheddar.
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Guy found this burger in health-conscious San Diego. A turkey patty gets topped wtih an orange-mustard glaze.
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The flavors of yellow tomatoes and ripe nectarines are complemented by a simple olive oil and balsamic dressing. Toasted pine nuts and shaved cheese add the finishing touches.
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Roast summer corn easily on the grill in a foil packet filled with butter and fresh herbs. The aromas of thyme, basil and rosemary will infuse the corn with earthy flavors.
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Juicy chicken breasts topped with a zesty ranch mayo and sandwiched between rolls are a quick, go-to summer entertaining dish.
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Use an outdoor grill instead of an oven to make margherita pizzas for Labor Day celebrations. The mozzarella and basil combination is an assured crowd-pleaser.
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Adding ricotta cheese to a turkey burger mixture helps to keep it moist and flavorful.
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