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Say hello to your new favorite summer cocktail! Our gin mojito is an herbal twist on a classic that’s made with fresh basil instead of mint for bright and fresh summer flavor.

Crispy coconut shrimp with sweet chili dipping sauce is an easy tropical appetizer that you’ll be craving all summer long.

From pasta dinners and pizzas to sandwiches, burgers, and salsas, there are truly so many recipes that taste better during tomato season.

These crispy southwest egg rolls are the perfect summer appetizer! Serve them with a simple 3-ingredient lime crema for fresh, zesty flavor.

This mouthwatering Nashville hot chicken sandwich is crispy, super spicy, and topped with a crunchy pickled slaw for next-level flavor! Make it for dinner when you’re craving the comfort of southern style fried chicken.

This cool and refreshing Greek yogurt dessert parfait is built with perfect red, white, and blue layers for a festive summer treat that comes together with little effort.

Rich and creamy air fryer twice baked potatoes are easy to make in a small batch, in less time than it takes to bake in a traditional oven! They’re comforting, decadent, and the perfect side dish for any occasion.

This pineapple coconut margarita will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation! Shake, strain, and serve it on the rocks this summer for a refreshing treat that pairs well with tacos and sunshine.

Make this chipotle mayo in 5 minutes or less for a delicious spread, sauce, or dip you can use with all your favorite foods!

Make this chicken Caesar sandwich in just 5 minutes for an easy and delicious picnic lunch!

Golden brown and fried to perfection, this crispy popcorn chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe everyone will love.

This savory carnitas bowl is made with fresh ingredients for better-than-Chipotle flavor! Make it in just 40 minutes for an easy dinner.

A cheap, quick, and easy cheeseburger pasta recipe that cooks in under 30 minutes.

This tequila forward Mexican martini is the perfect change up to a classic margarita for Taco Tuesday.

This BLT club sandwich with cheese bread is a decadent and unique spin on a classic! Make it in just 10 minutes for an easy comfort food lunch or dinner.

A super easy Mexican street corn dip you can make in the crock pot in just 2 hours.

These vegetarian tostadas are an easy, healthy, and flavor-packed recipe you can make for dinner in less than 30 minutes.

A sweet and savory burrata pizza recipe that makes a perfect upscale dinner for two in just 30 minutes.