summer and lighter fare

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Summer Melon Salad With Lemon French Dressing

Posted by DiLo  

A lovely, refreshing summer salad for the lighter side. MORE»

Recipe #304160

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Farmers' Market Squash Saute

Posted by Chris Reynolds  

I found this recipe in Kraft Food and Family. MORE»

Recipe #304125

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Berry Squares

Posted by Jennygal  

Another simple no-bake summer dessert courtesy of Kraft. Can be made the night before as needs time to chill. MORE»

Recipe #304109

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Mango Blueberry Cobbler

Posted by Amandochka  

I played with some cobbler recipes and came up with this MORE»

Recipe #304106

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Tomato Spinach Delights

Posted by DiLo  

These are a nice side dish to use up garden tomatoes. MORE»

Recipe #304095

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Cherry Tomatoes With Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing

Posted by Scoutie  

This is so simple and so delicious especially with all of those home grown tomatoes! If you don't like Blue Cheese you can subsitute Feta Cheese with excellent results as well. This looks divine when you combine 2 or 3 types of tomatoes. From... MORE»

Recipe #304084

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Dairy Free Strawberry, Banana and Mango Smoothie

Posted by Flowerfairy  

Very refreshing and healthy drink! You can adjust the quantities to your taste. Prep time doesn't include freezing the fruit. MORE»

Recipe #304016

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Maggie's Stuffed Tomato

Posted by Uh Oh Maggie is Cooking  

A fast and simple, fresh and healthy summertime (or anytime) snack or part of a meal. There is plenty of room for variation and experimentation, but just like this turned out pretty darn yummy. Low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese work just fine,... MORE»

Recipe #303925

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Lime Sorbet

Posted by Flowerfairy  

A wonderfully refreshing, delightfully tart sorbet. Limes always seem to have more than a hint of coconut about them, so teaming this sorbet with a coconut ice cream works well. In fact, if you think about all the other fruits that grow in similar... MORE»

Recipe #303900

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Summer Dream from the Flying Apron Cafe

Posted by Annacia  

The Flying Apron was the name of my cafe. This was one of my more popular drinks in the summer. Just thought I'd share. MORE»

Recipe #303768

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Oven Roasted Garden Tomatoes

Posted by Chef #operalady46  

These will keep for 3 weeks in refrigerator. That is plenty of time to give a jar to friends or place a few on pizza, cheese sandwiches, or grilled chicken. MORE»

Recipe #303629

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Lemonade Stand Teasers

Posted by Southern Polar Bear  

These are melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies topped with a light and refreshing frosting - so sweet and mild it imparts the perfect lemon flavor without the tartness. Note: Please read all the directions before beginning! The butter needs... MORE»

Recipe #303519

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Asparagus With Mushrooms and Tarragon

Posted by blucoat  

This recipe is so simple, healthy, and yummy! It is based on one I found in Gourmet Magazine (May 2007). They recommend using morel mushrooms, but the recipe works just as well with any kind of mushroom. If you don't have tarragon, you can use... MORE»

Recipe #303292

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Lemonade Float

Posted by Lainey6605  

Topped with sherbet this lemonade float is perfect for a hot day. For a creamy version, use vanilla ice cream instead of lemon sherbet. Lime sherbet would also be a nice alternative. MORE»

Recipe #303211

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Fluffy Fruit Salad

Posted by mrsteacher22  

My mother-in-law's easy fruit salad. I love to make it with BBQ or for a brunch. Quick and yummy! You can change the fruit as you want or to your taste. MORE»

Recipe #303192

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Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad

Posted by Chef-girl-OV  

This incredibly light and healthy salad was adopted from onhealth.com. It can be eaten as a salad (great for picnics) or in a wrap or on bread as a sandwich. Enjoy MORE»

Recipe #303160

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Oh so Easy Lemonade!

Posted by Chef 4 the Lord!  

We make this lemonade all summer long! It is so easy to throw together at the last minute!! It tastes great blended with ice! This recipe is for two quarts(: MORE»

Recipe #303001

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Cloud Nine Banana Pudding

Posted by zoo keeper  

I love this recipe because it is fresh and light. Around here if you say "banana pudding" people always think vanilla wafers, so this is a nice little surprise. MORE»

Recipe #302891

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Spiced Summer Compote (1 Point)

Posted by justcallmetoni  

Rhubarb season is still a few weeks away but I am already thinking about the dishes to come. This one, found in a WW cookbook is on the top of my list to try as the components are among my favorites. Though this is listed as breakfast fare,... MORE»

Recipe #302785

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Mango-Pineapple Twist

Posted by Oolala  

From First Magazine, July, 2007. For and adult variation, ou can add Limoncello, instead of 7-Up or whatever lemon/lime soda, and iincrease the ice to 2 cups. MORE»

Recipe #302483

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