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Fruit Skewers

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Fruit skewers are a fun and festive appetizer or snack! This healthy treat is easy to make and pleases everyone. Looking for a fun appetizer idea or healthy snack? Try Fruit Skewers ! Everything tastes better on a stick, right? This is a simple concept that’s more like an idea than a recipe: but it makes everyone go crazy for pure, fresh fruit. Use whatever fruits you like and if desired, serve with our favorite 3 ingredient fruit dip! The skewers are perfect for a summer appetizer, snack ideas or even a healthy dessert. We recently served these after a summer meal al fresco and it was the perfect after-dinner treat! Ingredients for fruit skewers Fruit skewers work with just about any fruit: so you can get as creative as you like! There are a myriad of artistic ways to combine fruits and thread them onto skewers. For our version, we picked fruits our family loves: because to be honest, we’ve got a few picky fruit people (sorry cantaloupe, you’re not a fave!). Here’s what we chose ...

Perfect Peach Crisp

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This peach crisp recipe with fresh peaches is a classic! It’s got a sweet, vanilla-scented fruit filling and a golden crunchy crumble. Here’s a treat for eating al fresco on the porch as the summer sun sets: this Peach Crisp recipe ! This nostalgic dessert is pure summer bliss. Ripe, juicy peaches star in a vanilla-scented gooey filling that’s covered with just the right ratio of crunchy golden crumbles. Top with a dollop of melty vanilla ice cream and it’s summer dessert heaven! Recently we enjoyed it on the patio with dinner guests, who helped themselves to seconds…then thirds! Here’s how to make this tasty summer treat. Ingredients in this peach crisp recipe Peach crisp is a summer tradition around here (though I grew up eating this fresh peach pie as our seasonal treat). The great part about crisp? It’s simple, requires no baking technique and is a knock-out hit every time you serve it. People never tire of crisp: we promise! Here are the ingredients you’ll need for a good pea...

Greek Pasta Salad

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This Greek pasta salad recipe is fresh and crowd pleasing! It’s easy to whip up and great for picnics, cookouts, lunches, and more. Here’s our go-to when it comes to pasta salad: this Greek Pasta Salad ! This one pairs Mediterranean-style flavors with chewy bowtie pasta for a zingy, fresh combination that can’t be beat. Juicy cherry tomatoes contrast cool cucumber, salty olives, and savory feta cheese, with generous handfuls of parsley, dill, and a Greek-style vinaigrette dressing. It’s ultra satisfying and works for just about any occasion: picnics, cookouts, pitch-ins, barbecues, or even for healthy lunches throughout the week. Come experience the magic! Ingredients in Greek pasta salad While pasta itself is Italian, the concept of pasta salad is an American invention. One of the first mentions in print is a macaroni salad recipe published in 1914, though the concept came to full popularity in the 1980’s. The most common style of American pasta salad is Italian: the kind with oli...