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Summer dips are delicious to serve at backyard barbecues, parties and potlucks. They’re easy to make, can be served with most anything, transport well and are kid-friendly, too. Hot dips can be kept warm in a slow cooker, and cold dips can be placed on a container of ice. Homemade dip is going to outshine the tub of ranch-style veggie dip. There’s just one rule: No …

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Preparing food in a slow cooker works well during the summer months. It’s a hands-free way to cook without heating up your kitchen. You can bring it outside, plug it in and cook with it, so it’s a great alternative to backyard grilling. Cleanup is a snap, too. Here are four easy, tasty meals. Enjoy!
Cranberry Pork Chops
6 bone-in pork loin chops
1 (16-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 …

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Strawberries are the first fruits of the season to enjoy. With their short storage life, you’ll need to freeze, dehydrate or use them up quickly before they mold. The fruit of choice for smoothies, they are delicious in salads, baked goods, jams and desserts.
Here are four strawberry-dessert recipes to enjoy this season.
Berry Crisp
4 teaspoons flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 cups fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2/3 cup packed brown …

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Raspberries are expensive to buy at the grocery store. It’s cheaper to pick them yourself at a U-pick farm, buy them at your local farmers’ market or grow your own. They mold quickly, so you’ll want to use them up or freeze them as soon as possible. They’re healthy for you and delicious on their own or incorporated into salads, drinks, jams or baked goods. If you have …