spring and lighter fare

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Peach and Champagne Sorbet

Posted by SashasMommy  

From About.com Home Cooking. Peach sorbet gets a festive edge by the addition of champagne. You can cut the preparation time by using frozen peaches. If you do not have champagne, try substituting sparkling apple or white grape juice. This recipe... MORE»

Recipe #396511

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Spring/Summer Green Salad

Posted by CraftScout  

Good for American cuisine in hot weather, this salad is full of flavors both common and unexpected. For dressing, try Homemade Ranch Dressing/Dip, Homemade Salad Dressing, or Growlies Parmesan Peppercorn Salad Dressing. MORE»

Recipe #396409

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Halibut With Blood Orange and Fennel

(1 reviews) Posted by Melanie B.  

This is the first and only time I've worked with fennel. I really love the way the flavors go together with this light fish dish. MORE»

Recipe #395123

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Shirley Temple Popsicles

(1 reviews) Posted by Melanie B.  

During the summer time, I love to make homemade popsicles and other frozen fruity treats for my son and his friends. It fun and healthier than purchasing sugar filled novelties at the grocery store. This one isn't quite as healthy as the... MORE»

Recipe #392528

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Low Sodium Cabbage & Beef Soup

Posted by Dream Acres  

Took Cabbage and Beef Soup and made it low sodium for my family and here are the results! It was delicious and NO one reach for the salt shaker! Can be halved if you don't need a lot. I canned the leftovers in glass jars and have been using for last... MORE»

Recipe #391641

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Roasted Green Pepper Pesto

Posted by Shire Born  

Adapted from the On The Farm column by Dean Mullis of Laughing Owl Farm in Albemarle NC. I make this in the summer when peppers are in season and freeze it for winter use. This is a very easy, versatile recipe that you should at least double. The... MORE»

Recipe #391106

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Lizzie's Tomato Aspic

Posted by Trinkets  

My late MIL made this aspic all the time to serve with pea salad and poached salmon. So delicious in the summer for a refreshing lunch! Serve on lettuce leaves with homemade mayonnaise. Some people like to add chopped celery and grated carrots,... MORE»

Recipe #390709

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Grilled Dijon-Maple Salmon

(4 reviews) Posted by KellyMac6  

Yummy looking salmon recipe from the Grey Poupon package. Although I haven't tried this recipe yet I imagine you could marinate the salmon in the syrup mixture rather than brush it on while grilling for a more intense flavor. Prep time includes... MORE»

Recipe #389759

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Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for Spring Rolls or Fried Tofu

Posted by College Girl  

Really good on any Thai food or whatever you need a dipping sauce for. Even chicken strips or ... whatevs. MMMM... o la la Your jalapeno mileage may vary, so adjust the heat accordingly. Keep in mind, however, that the heat is the strongest the... MORE»

Recipe #389272

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Summer Vegetable Pasta

Posted by Lainey6605  

This is a great use for zucchini! Recipe is from Rachael Ray. MORE»

Recipe #387717

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Eric's Pasta Salad With Tuna and Peas

Posted by nanner18411  

This recipe came about at the last minute on Memorial Day. I needed something to take a to a barbeque, but didn't want to go to the store. My husband suggested shells, tuna and peas, all things we had on hand. I thought, ewww, sounds gross in... MORE»

Recipe #384945

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Thai-Ish Beef and Pasta on Lettuce

Posted by Bec  

Makes 4-5 servings. Sprinkle with peanuts if desired. MORE»

Recipe #384620

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Summer Corn and Tomato Pasta

Posted by Lainey6605  

This is a wonderful spring/summer dish. You can use frozen corn if you like, but fresh corn in better. Recipe is from Rachael Ray. MORE»

Recipe #382252

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Bell Pepper and Cucumber Salad

Posted by Chef #1011094  

Great for hot summer days when you don't feel like cooking! Only a couple ingredients, super fast and easy to make! Tastes great with spicy Italian dressing or your personal favorite! Also great with cherry tomatoes tossed in! MORE»

Recipe #381635

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North Croatian Butternut Squash Stew (Buce Cuspajz)

Posted by nitko  

This is one of traditional early summer North Croatian stews. I am sure they eat something similar in Hungary since we have shared the same history for more than 500 years. This is my grand-grandmother recipe, almost 200 years old. MORE»

Recipe #381372

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Blueberry Almond Crepes

Posted by clw721  

Blueberries are in season and I have found this great recipe on the blueberry.org site. Alittle time consuming but makes for a great special breakfast. MORE»

Recipe #380345

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Savory Chicken & Veggie Soup

Posted by MissCeleste  

A yummy healthy soup! It's super easy to divide this recipe. This is also good in the crock pot! MORE»

Recipe #380196

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Tropical Fruity Jello

(1 reviews) Posted by Shuzbud  

To make jello a little more interesting, I added my favourite tropical fruits and it worked beautifully! This is so refreshing on a hot day and the low sugar version is great for waistline-watchers. I use sugar free jello but feel free to use a... MORE»

Recipe #379404

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Peach and Cucumber Salsa

(1 reviews) Posted by JanuaryBride  

Low calorie, fat free vegan recipe from Whole Foods; it is highly rated on their website. They suggest serving it atop grilled fish but I think it would also be great with chicken or pork tenderloin. You can make it up to 4 hours ahead of... MORE»

Recipe #377777

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Three-Bean Salad With Quinoa

(1 reviews) Posted by JanuaryBride  

"Summer green beans are here! Perhaps other beans, too, so substitute any of the three beans with what you can get on sale or from your garden…or the neighbors’. Canned garbanzos, pintos or black beans are fine, too, in this beautiful and... MORE»

Recipe #377677

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