All About "picnics" and "potlucks"

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Strawberry Coolers

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A batch of this good-for-you refresher turns a lazy summer afternoon into a party, with appeal for thirsty kids of all ages.

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Strawberries-and-Cream Parfaits

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To celebrate spring's fresh strawberries, our Test Kitchen jazzed up old-fashioned tapioca pudding. Grinding the tapioca in a blender makes the texture creamier, maple syrup adds seasonal sweetness and whipping cream gives these...

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Grilled Filet Mignon with Vegetable Kebabs

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You might be tempted to save beef filet for special occasions, but this low-fat cut is actually perfect weekday fare: it cooks up fast, stays juicy and carries other flavors perfectly. The kebabs are a wonderful mix of lemon,...

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Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Peach-Ginger Chutney

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Fruit on the grill is a wonderful pleasure - the natural sugars caramelize as the juices are seared inside. Combined in a ginger sauce, grilled peaches are a fantastic condiment for pork.

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BBQ Chicken Sandwich

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Toss leftover cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and crunchy carrots for a quick and healthy lunch.

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Spicy Blue Cheese Dip

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Make this your dip for Boneless Buffalo Wings and crunchy vegetables instead of a higher-fat blue cheese dressing. We've added a generous amount of cayenne pepper for fans of hot wings—omit the cayenne if you're serving this to a...

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Cilantro-Lime Shrimp & Plum Kebabs

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Toss quick-cooking shrimp, juicy summertime plums and zesty jalapenos with a simple cilantro-lime marinade for a deluxe meal in minutes. If you like, use peaches or nectarines in place of the plums and red or green bell peppers...

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Blueberry & White Chocolate Chunk Ginger Cookies

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These easy cookies are a real snap to make - just stir and bake.

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Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad

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Mound this creamy and satisfying chicken salad on a bed of salad greens or scoop onto a soft whole-wheat roll.

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Creamy Herb Dip & Crunchy Vegetables

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While the pizza bakes, pull out some fresh vegetables and this easy, make-ahead, creamy Ranch-style dressing that kids love. This dressing is low in saturated fat and sodium and entices kids to keep on dipping.

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