Clothesline Theater

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This simple theater sets the stage for hours of backyard fun.

Grilled Pineapple with Chocolate Sauce

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Grilling fruit enhances the sweetness by caramelizes the natural sugars.

Family 5: Our Picks
for Most Unusual Summer Camps

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These days, summer camps are offering everything from adventure sports to fashion design.

In the Swim: Summer Styles for Every Body

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Video: Ice Cream in a Bag

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Forget endlessly cranking the handle of an ice-cream maker. After combining the ingredients, each guest can simply shake up his or her own pouch of soft serve--and it's done in just 5 minutes.

Chewy Chocolate Cookies

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We can't resist big, soft, fudgy cookies, like those found in glass jars on bake-shop counters. These freeze exceptionally well-layer them in a freezer-safe container between sheets of wax paper; thaw 15 minutes at room...

Watermelon Sorbet

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This scrumptious ice really captures the essence of an American favorite, drawing its sweet flavor from watermelon juice while leaving behind the seeds and rinds.

Grilled Chicken with Cherry-Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

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This is a spicy but not fiery-hot dish. It is made with chipotle peppers (smoked jalapenos), which add not only heat but also a subtle smoky taste. Enjoy this variation of barbecued chicken with coleslaw and cornbread.

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...

Ginger-Coconut Chicken

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The wonderful flavors of southern India - coconut milk, dried Thai chiles and coriander seed - provide a pleasant punch to a basic chicken breast. Although the ingredients look exotic, this is a deceptively easy dish you'll be...