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45 Memorial Day Side Recipes – Bon Appétit

Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner and that means picnics, cookouts and parties start to kick in for the summer. If you are planning your Memorial Day weekend meals now or are going to a party and want to bring something, Bon Appetit has 45 ideas for all kinds of salads, slaws, pickles and all kinds of fantastic side dishes that can be perfect for you. Check it out!

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48 Memorial Day Dessert Ideas – Bon Appétit

What makes a great barbecue besides family, fun and food on the grill? An awesome dessert of course. There are all kinds of great dessert options you can try that go beyond the standard fruit salad or store-bought pie. Bon Appetit has 48 Memorial Day desserts for you to try, but these desserts are great for any summer get-together. Check it out and give them a try!

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Shrimp Recipes – Bon Appétit

Shrimp is always one of my favorites things to cook with. Sean and I both love to have it in different ways, so I am always trying to come up with something new to do with Shrimp to bring out the flavors. Bon Appetit has put together 39 shrimp recipes so you can have appetizers, entrees and sandwiches for any meal. Check it out!

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Grab Your Summer Sunglasses and Make These 28 Sandwiches Slideshow Photos – Bon Appétit

As the temperatures start to get warmer, I know my thoughts begin to drift more and more to summer. That means spending more time outside and less time in a hot kitchen. For me, there is no better option at mealtime then than sandwiches. I love sandwiches and am happy to eat them for lunch or dinner (and even breakfast sometimes). There are all kinds of great combinations that can make for satisfying and fulfilling meals for you and your family in the summer or anytime. Bon Appetit has put together 28 fantastic sandwich ideas for you to bust out when you want something different. Check it out!

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22 Classic Chicken Dishes You Should Know – Recipes from NYT Cooking

If there’s one thing I cook at least once or twice a week it is chicken. Whether it is a whole chicken, chicken parts or boneless chicken there are all kinds of meals you can create all on your own. With that in mind, knowing some of the classic chicken recipes every family seems to know and want is great to have in your cooking arsenal. NYT Cooking has put together 22 classic chicken dishes you should know how to cook so that you can create some poultry magic in your kitchen on any weeknight or weekend. Check it out!

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Super Bowl Snacks : Food Network

The big game is next weekend and even if you only watch to see what the latest commercials are going to be or to see the halftime show, you want to make sure you have plenty of great snacks on hand. Whether you need snacks for just yourself and your family or are having a big party for the game, Food Network has put together some recipes for great snacks to enjoy. Check it out!

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28 Breakfast Pastry Recipes – Bon Appétit

It’s early, it’s the weekend and you may be looking for something to have for breakfast. There’s not much better than having a nice warm pastry fresh from your own oven to enjoy with your coffee or tea. Bon Appetit has 28 great breakfast pastry recipes for you to try that are perfect for breakfasts, snacks, desserts or just any time you feel like having one. Check it out!

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Classic Recipes from Home : Traditional Childhood Recipes : Cooking Channel

Everyone has classic recipes that they have remembered from when they were a child. You certainly have things you love to make eat even today, but you may have forgotten about some of the classics from when you were younger. Cooking Channel has put together 41 classic recipes from home that are great traditional dishes that will bring you back and make you feel good. Check it out!

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Our Best Labor Day Recipes Recipes – NYT Cooking

While summer may not officially be over, Labor Day weekend does often signal the end of summer for many of us, making us want to get out and enjoy the three day weekend as much as possible before the regular routines of work and school kick back in. The weekend cries out for all kinds of grilling, cooking, parties and outdoor fun, and NYT Cooking has put together some great recipe ideas of what you can make this Labor Day weekend. Enjoy and check it out!

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28 Recipes to Make Before Summer Is Over Slideshow – Bon Appétit

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It seems like only yesterday summer was getting started and now it is almost over. Kids are going back to school, the temperatures are getting cooler and the days are getting shorter already, but we do not have to give up on summer just yet! Bon Appetit has put together 28 recipes that are perfect for making the most of summer and are recipes you still have time to make with great summer fruits and vegetables. Check it out!

 

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