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  • Black and Blue Berries in Ginger Syrup

    Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 7 minutes; Stand: 5 minutes. Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups) Ingredients 2 cups water 2 1/2 cups blackberries, divided 1/3 cup turbinado or granulated sugar 2 (1-inch) pieces peeled fresh ginger, thinly...

  • Marinated Feta and Olive Skewers

    Marinate: 1 hour; Prep: 25 minutes. Yield: Makes 8 servings (serving size: 3 skewers) Ingredients 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 2 teaspoons orange zest 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into...

  • Lemon-Blueberry Layered Dessert

    Prep: 15 min., Chill: 4 hrs. Yield: Makes 8 servings Ingredients 15 lemon cookies, coarsely crushed (about 2 cups) 1 (21-ounce) can blueberry pie filling 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (6-ounce)...

  • Satsuma Cocktail - Refreshing Summer Recipe

    Frozen satsuma sections serve both to decorate the glass and keep the drink chilled. Yield: 2 servings Ingredients satsuma orange, peeled and sectioned Crushed ice 1/2 cup dry gin 1/2 cup fresh satsuma orange juice (about 2 satsumas) tablespoon Grand...

  • Delicious Creamy Basil Zucchini Soup

    This creamy zucchini soup is a tasty way to use up the summer squash. This is my favorite summer soup. And I’m a huge soup fan, so that’s saying a lot. Prep and Cook Time: 45 minutes. Yield: Makes 4...

  • Potato and Broccoli Soup Recpe

    Bright green broccoli florets float prettily in this hearty soup, but it's broccoli stems that do the real work. They're cooked with the potatoes and then pureed to form a creamy base. And a final touch of Parmesan gives the...