Sometimes a light, sweet, refreshing dessert is just what a meal needs. Serve this amazing pie after a heavy meal and life will be good. Thanks to eatingwell.com for this crowd-pleasing recipe. Ingredients: 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 3 eggs, divided 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup fresh...
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This salsa tastes like summer in a bowl! If you haven’t tried fruit salsa before, give it a try now. It’s fresh, sweet, and spicy, and great on salty tortilla chips. Serve poolside with an icy frozen margarita (OK, now I’m just daydreaming…) Thanks to my friend Lindsey for this recipe–I added a few...
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I also like to call this recipe a “mid-west fruit tart”, because it’s totally a cheat recipe for a French fruit tart! You know, those tiny little cups in the bakery case?? Well this recipe feeds a crowd! And isn’t it gorgeous? I brought this impressive and delicious dessert to a summer BBQ and...
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These are dead easy to make, and even easier to eat! Serve them at your next brunch, or surprise your family one Sunday morning with a treat. Mix things up and try different jam and nut combos–apricot and walnuts, strawberry and almonds, whatever you have at home. Also, Whole Foods sells a refrigerated pie...
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Thanks to my generous neighbor Frank, and his over-flowing fig tree, I am the proud owner of pounds of fabulous fresh figs! Never the one to waste, I have been searching for recipes to bake up these beauties. I found this cake recipe on Californiafigs.com. Yes, there are so many figs growing in California...
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Run to your nearest fruit market and buy bushels of fresh summer strawberries while they’re in season. Then take the time to make this incredible pie–you won’t be disappointed! This recipe comes from my mother-in-law and is a family favorite. Plan ahead as it refrigerates 8 hours before serving. Serve with fresh whipped cream...
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Here’s a simple summer treat that’s sure to please both kids and grown-ups alike! I got this recipe from my step-mom (but I think it originated from Eagle Brand recipes.) I’ve made this rich and creamy dessert many times for company and it always gets rave reviews. You can either serve this pudding in...
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Yes, that’s right, here’s a JELLO recipe! You can’t be born and raised in the Midwest and not have a good JELLO recipe to fall back on This one comes from my in-laws and I love it! It’s sweet, tart, and bursting with fresh fruit. Serve it as a dessert, or along...
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I used to make a fruit dip with marshmallow fluff and cream cheese–tasty, but not so healthy. So this is my new and improved fruit dip, made with yogurt. You can make either blueberry or strawberry flavored dip. It’s delicious with fresh fruit slices. Plus kids love it, so try it at your next...
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The last of the summer strawberries are still super sweet and delicious, so grab a bunch the next time you’re out. And what better to do with fresh berries, than make a dessert?? This Strawberry Shortcake recipe is my own hybrid of about 10 other recipes that I found. I took all the best parts from...
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