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50 Ultimate Favorites for Summer

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	June 3, 2014

		Say Hello to Summer Planning your best summer ever? Here, our top hot-weather picks so you can eat well all season long. • 50 Ultimate Summer Dishes • Most-Popular Potato Salads • Go-To Grilled Chicken Dinners • Essential Rubs & Marinades • Fresh Corn, 10 Awesome Ways Plus: 25 Bite-Size Sweets »

17 Ridiculously Great Takes on S'mores

If you think you can't improve upon this campfire classic, you obviously haven't met these over-the-top treats.

Start with Reese's Cup S'mores »

Brown-Bag It: 20 Desk Lunches You'll Love

Ditch that drab turkey-on-wheat and step up your midday game with these inventive, portable meals.

Be the envy of your cube mates »

Eggs for Breakfast: 50 Ways

Stuck in a cold-cereal rut? These protein-packed dishes are here to help you start your day out right.

Make breakfast count »

#1 Chops: Pork Chops Yum Yum

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About French Food: Light Summertime Food

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From Rebecca Franklin, your Guide to French Food

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Figs

Wrapping bacon or ham around bits of dried fruit and grilling or broiling them is a popular way to make appetizers in the south of France. This easy grilled bacon-wrapped figs recipe is a perfect example of why the cured meat and fruit combination is a tradition. The mixture of crispy grilled ham and caramelized figs is irresistible... Read more

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Sour Cherry Sorbet

This delicious sour cherry sorbet recipe is beyond refreshing and so easy to make. Try serving it for a wholesome dessert or a special palate cleanser before a chicken or duck course...Read more.

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Lemon Thyme Creme Brulee

I love the idea of combining thyme with lemons for a slightly unconventional dessert! After experimenting to get just the right lemon-to-thyme ratio, I've discovered that infusing rich, velvety creations with them is my favorite way to use the ingredients. Creamy, smooth as silk crème brulee makes an excellent catalyst for the herby citrus flavors and this lemon thyme creme brulee is a breeze to put together... How to make it.

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Fresh Nectarine Tart

Nectarines make up nearly half of all peach cultivars in France and the majority are from the scenic Rhone Valley. Given their popularity and unique refreshing flavor, it's no mystery why they're the focus of so many summer-themed recipes. This fresh nectarine tart recipe takes a few hours and three simple steps - pastry, custard, and fruit topping - to create an exceptionally elegant and scrumptious dessert... Read more.

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About Today: A Fantastic Excuse to Eat Tons of Candy

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It's National Candy Month! At About.com, we're lucky to have a fantastic Candy Expert who always dazzles us with her incredible-looking, incredible-tasting creations. From Chocolate-Raspberry Truffles to homemade gummy worms, here are a few of our favorite ways to get our sugar fix.

Candy-Making Basics

Though making candy may seem simple, it often requires special tools and techniques to achieve confectionary perfection. Learn more with the helpful tips and candy-making guides from our Expert Elizabeth LaBau.

Sensational Sugar

Sugar is the foundation of candy-making; it can be transformed into countless forms, from smooth and shiny to jagged and crunchy. Try these toffees, lollipops, and more!

Truffle Mania

Ah, truffles. So decadent, bite-sized, and rich! They're the perfect antidote to a candy craving where you just need a little nibble of something. Check out our step-by-step guide to making basic truffles, or try one of the fantastic varieties below!

Fruit and Nut Delights

Fruit and nuts make ideal bases for chocolate-dipped and candy-coated treats. Stick to the classics with Chocolate-Covered Cherries or let your fruit flag fly with one of the treasures below.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

50 Ultimate Favorites for Summer

About French Food: Light Summertime Food

About Today: A Fantastic Excuse to Eat Tons of Candy