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12 Easy Summer Meal Ideas
Hey friends! Summer is here, and I’m so happy about that. I love all the fun that comes right along with the season, and I also enjoy getting to cook with fresh fruits and vegetables. That being said, I find it a bit more challenging to cook during the summer due to the heat and busyness. I’ve had fun finding meal ideas for you to make your summer cooking easier. Some are ideas we already use, while others are new that I’d enjoy trying sometime. Recipes are not included, (although I have linked a few) so you can go on your own treasure hunt or use your own recipes. Be…
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Nonny’s Potato Salad
Hey there! What goes along with hot dogs, watermelon, and lemonade for a summer picnic? Or maybe a barbecue? In my book, it’s potato salad. This was my grandma’s recipe, passed down to my mom, and now I love making it, too. This is more of a chunky potato salad, although you can cook the potatoes a little longer if you prefer it to be softer. Enjoy! Serves 7-8. 8 large white or russet potatoes, washed and cut into quarters (you can peel them if you prefer, but we don’t mind a little potato skin, plus much of it will fall off after the potatoes are cooked) 2 hard-boiled eggs,…
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Banana Berry Smoothie
Yay for summer! This smoothie is delicious, filling, and so refreshing on a hot day! ‘Tis the season for picking berries; there’s just something so “summery” about getting out in the berry patch! Enjoy this smoothie for breakfast or as a power snack in the afternoon. It’s also healthy—the only “added” sugar is in the orange juice, which you can totally skip if you’d like (just add some water for extra liquid). If you’ve never used kefir before, it’s a natural, probiotic drink that should be available at your local grocery store. Serves 2. 2 bananas, sliced—preferably fresh, but you can use frozen 1 c. blackberries—fresh or frozen 1/2 c.…
