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40 Easy Vegan 4th of July Recipes

Square image with overlay text, "40 vegan Fourth of July recipes".Let’s celebrate with these 40 Vegan 4th of July Recipes! Featuring festive appetizers, fresh summer salads, “meaty” main dishes, and patriotic desserts, it has everything you need for an unforgettable summer spread everyone will love. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been to far too many Fourth of July cookouts only to end up…

Blueberry Cobbler with Almond Topping

This blueberry cobbler is a summertime delight! It features jammy ripe blueberries beneath an almond flour-based biscuit topping that’s tender on the inside and perfectly crisp and craggy along the edges. I hope this recipe will become one of your go-to summertime treats. It’s certainly a winner in my repertoire. This recipe is the cobbler…

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How to Make Homemade Milk Kefir (Two Easy Methods)

Creamy, tangy, and packed with natural probiotics, homemade milk kefir is surprisingly easy to make. Whether you prefer the traditional countertop method or my favorite thermos method, this simple recipe will show you how to make delicious homemade kefir with just two ingredients. There’s something incredibly satisfying about making your own fermented foods. Homemade milk […]

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hot dogs with vinegared iceberg and potato chips

In something I never expected to have to clarify, this is a hot dog recipe but it is not a recipe for hot dogs. I know that I have a history of making foods from scratch that most sane people do not feel the need to — cream cheese, fig n…

Easy Pesto Caprese Couscous.

Caprese couscous is going to be the easiest side dish you throw together all summer! Tomato, mozzarella and basil are tossed in a couscous salad with a big spoonflul of pesto swirled in. Quite dreamy! Simple, delicious and works with every summer meal. Who doesn’t love caprese salad?!  This pesto caprese couscous is such a […]

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Chocolate S’mores Cookies

Rich and Decadent Chocolate S’mores Cookies If you’ve made my S’mores Cookies, you know how much I love turning the classic campfire treat into a bakery-style cookie. They’re one of my favorite summer desserts, but after making …

Berry Icebox Cake

The Berry Icebox Cake I Make Every Summer When the temperatures climb, I want desserts that are simple, refreshing, and don’t require turning on the oven. That’s exactly why I come back to this Berry Icebox Cake every summer. It takes just …

Strawberry Icebox Cake

This strawberry icebox cake recipe belongs at your next summer gathering! My strawberry tiramisu became an instant reader favorite after I shared it last 4th of July, so this year, I wanted to develop another no-bake dessert for your summer celebration…

Basil Pesto Recipe

This basil pesto recipe blends fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan into the classic Italian sauce in 5 minutes.…

Cherry Almond Scones

The Best Cherry Almond Scones for Breakfast or Brunch I’ve made a lot of scones over the years (they’re one of my favorite things to bake!), and these Cherry Almond Scones are definitely a favorite. The scones are rich without being heavy, …

Chocolate Layer Cake with Hazelnut Mascarpone Cream

Looking for a rich chocolate cake without being overly sweet? This Chocolate Layer Cake combines soft chocolate sponge, a light tea syrup, and fluffy Hazelnut Chocolate Mascarpone Cream for a dessert that’s incredibly moist, creamy, and always the first to disappear at any celebration. Every family has that one cake everyone hopes will appear on […]

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Creamy Basil Sauce

You’re going to fall in love with this creamy basil sauce! It’s like a super fresh, summertime aioli that brings sandwiches and snacks to life. You can whip this sauce together in just a few minutes with a few ingredients. I make it all the time, and keep finding more uses for it, so I’m…

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Vegan Zucchini Muffins

side view of 2 vegan zucchini muffins stacked on top of each other.Fluffy, moist, chocolate chip-loaded Vegan Zucchini Muffins! Bake a batch of these easy, one-bowl muffins when you want to use up your fresh summer zucchini. I have lots more vegan muffin recipes where that came from. Try my Vegan Blueberry Muffins, my Vegan Banana Muffins, or my Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins next! The minute I…

25+ Healthy Summer Cookout Recipes

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Explore healthy summer cookout recipes perfect for backyard BBQs, pool parties, and warm-weather gatherings. From hearty main dishes and fresh, crunchy sides to refreshing drinks and lighter desserts, there’s something for every craving. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or bringing a dish to share, you’ll find plenty of delicious inspiration below.

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Slow Cooker Baked Beans

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These slow cooker baked beans are rich, smoky, sweet, and packed with flavor. Made with simple pantry staples and vegetarian ingredients, they simmer low and slow into thick, saucy perfection with very little hands-on effort. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, cookouts, family dinners, and summer parties.

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