Poptails: Strawberry Margarita Popsicles

When the temperature rises we have to find ways to beat the heat. While you’ve probably stuck your head into the freezer a time or two (who hasn’t?), there are plenty of other ways to get the job done. Sweltering temps are a great excuse to enjoy some of summer’s best frozen treats – ice…

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Beat the Heat with Watermelon Coconut Sorbet

There are few things more refreshing on a hot summer day than a slice of fresh watermelon.  The juicy, sweet fruit is super satisfying – and not to mention hydrating – on a 90 plus degree day. Transform it into a watermelon coconut sorbet (expertly crafted in a blender), and you’ve got the ultimate icy…

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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef BBQ

The official start of summer is right around the corner, but we are already in full BBQ mode. BBQ is as synonymous with summer as burgers and hotdogs, and you can never have too many recipes. Hamilton Beach® slow cooker is great for cooking homemade barbecue. Not only are you leaving the oven off (and…

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Peach & Peppers Salsa

When the seasons change I take full advantage by cooking with the best and brightest ingredients in my kitchen. With summer comes plump tomatoes, fragrant, garden-fresh herbs, juicy peaches, and perfectly sweet berries. Whether I am making homemade pesto with herbs from my garden or fresh salsa, summer ingredients inspire me to experiment with flavors…

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