More tart than sweet is what you’ll find this perfectly puckery little limeade to be. And that’s exactly the way it was always intended to be.

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Mother Nature is a savvy, savvy hostess. We know this because endive makes the perfect platter-to-piehole vehicle for cheese.

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And you thought talking politics with Aunt Em was fun after she’s had a few sips of wine. Just wait’ll you slip her something stronger.

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And you thought eating healthfully and seasonally was a chore and a bore. This little vegan number proves you wrong. So very wrong.

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• 2

There’s a week or two midsummer when blueberries and tomatoes hit their peak. That’s the time to make this salad. Ready? Go!

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This crazily creative departure from convention jumbles together scallops, jicama, peanuts, and pork rinds to stunning effect.

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We believe in feeding kids real foods. But when you think about it, how much more real does it get than fish and bread crumbs?

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This five-ingredient fix, a restaurant classic as well as a simple weeknight supper, will have you practicing your acceptance speech.

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There’s lots to love about these crowd-pleasing twists. How they taste. And look. And, uh, do we need any other reason?

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Mint. Muddled. Mine. More. When we’ve got this gin-based mojito on our minds, those are the only words we can muster.

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Bourbon. Curaçao. Sweet vermouth. Lime. We’re sad we didn’t concoct this comforting little ditty. But we’re glad somebody did.

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Succulent. Crisp-skinned. Simple. If that’s what you seek in a roast hen, your search stops with this ooh- and aah-inducing technique.

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• 1 H, 55 M
• 11

That froufrou blender drink dolloped with whipped cream? Imposter. This is what you really want. Rum, lime juice, and just a touch of something sweet.

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• 5 M
• 5

“Little explosions of flavor” is how the author describes these luscious little orbs of yellow, orange, or red goodness. We don’t disagree. Neither will you.

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• 1 H
• 11