july fourth

They look like fudgsicles. They taste like fudgesicles. Yet they’re made cocoa, coconut milk, and honey so you don’t even have to do that thing where you pretend that something’s healthy. Because it actually is.

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• 10 M
• 2 H, 10 M
• 16

A marvelous, if unconventional, Middle Eastern concoction that’s as refreshing as a dip in the Mediterranean.

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• 40 M
• 40 M
• 0

Sultry as a summer night. That’s what we thought when we experienced this seductively smooth, devilishly dark chocolate ice cream that’s almost naughtily intense.

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• 30 M
• 5 H
• 0

So long, Vlasic. Once you try your hand at making your own sweet relish, you can cross one more condiment off your shopping list.

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• 45 M
• 1 D
• 0

This recipe from the late, great Edna Lewis turns out skillet-fried chicken that’s perfectly seasoned, extra-crisp, and gosh darn beautiful in every way.

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• 1 H, 30 M
• 1 D
• 7

This Southern peach cobbler is going to bring back a lot of memories. We consider it Southern charm.

• 10 M
• 50 M
• 10

When you face the inevitable glut of ripe stone fruits you couldn’t resist at the market, you’re going to want these grilled chicken tacos with fruit salsa at the top of your list.

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• 45 M
• 6 H
• 0

We call these “stealthy healthy” cuz you certainly can’t tell by the taste that there’s anything nutritionally redeeming about them. (And that’s how we like our healthy food to taste!)

• 10 M
• 2 H
• 14

These kaleidoscopic little lovelies don’t require the typical processing and patience that classic pickles demand. Woohoo!

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• 25 M
• 1 D
• 0

An herbaceous steaming liquid lends a lovely lilt to this lobster while drawn butter brings it loads of lusciousness.

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• 15 M
• 30 M
• 8

Marinate for 10 minutes. Grill. Devour. It’s that easy.

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• 30 M
• 1 H
• 0

Simple. Surprising. Spunky. Just what we look for in a summer salad. Just what we found in this jumble of cucumbers, vinegar, and ginger.

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• 10 M
• 10 M
• 6

This cucumber gimlet, made with gin, cucumber, simple syrup, and lime, is a classic cocktail with a twist. Or rather, a slice–of cucumber!

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• 15 M
• 15 M
• 0

Admit it, you’ve probably been eating the same tired, jarred sandwich pickles for as long as you’ve been eating sandwiches. No more.

• 25 M
• 2 D
• 2