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Summer Corn Salad Recipe!

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Summer Corn Salad Recipe!

Looking for a fresh and delicious recipe during these summer months! If so, why not try this Summer Corn Salad Recipe? I have not yet tried this dish myself, but I love fresh corn and tomatoes. Plus, corn is so inexpensive right now! If you’d like to make this salad, be sure to pick up the following items:

  • 6 ears of corn, shucked
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 3 tablespoons cider or red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup julienned/chiffonaded fresh basil leaves

Have you tried a recipe similar to this before? If so, let us know what you thought in the comment section below. For further instruction on making this summer treat, be sure to visit Mel’s Kitchen Cafe Webpage!

Cherry Limeade Recipe!

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Cherry Limeade Recipe!

Need a cooling drink for this hot summer weather? If so, you must try this Cherry Limeade Recipe! I recently made something similar for my family at our barbecue last weekend and they loved it! Plus, this recipe was relatively easy to make too. Just pick up the ingredients and let them cool in a fridge! Here is what you’ll need:

  • 1 can frozen limeade concentrate, any brand
  • 1 2 liter bottle of Sprite (or equivalent soda)
  • 1 10 oz. jar maraschino cherries, with juice
  • 1 lime
  • pebble ice (optional)

For further instruction on making this drink, be sure to visit the Idea Room Webpage for more details. Let us know what your family thought of this drink and if they enjoyed it. Feel free to share in the comments below.

Hawaiian Leis DIY Project!

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Hawaiian Leis DIY Project!

Have any card-stock and drinking straws at home? If so, you can make these Hawaiian Leis. Isn’t this such a neat idea from everyday household items?! These leis would be perfect for a children’s birthday or summer party. Does this sound like a fun project for your kids? If so, here are the supplies you’ll need:

  • Large Flower Punch
  • Thick Cardstock
  • Drinking straws cut into 1 inch pieces
  • Paper Hole Punch
  • Yarn or Thick String
  • Floss Threaders (important for little ones)

For additional directions on making these Hawaiian leis, be sure to visit the Crafting Chicks webpage! Let us know what crafts you’ve made this summer, because we love to hear from our readers. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread Recipe!

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Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread Recipe!

Want to make a delicious breakfast for your family this weekend? If so, you must make this Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread recipe! It is a yummy treat, easy, and you only need five ingredients? If you plan on making this sweet dish as well, be sure to pick up these ingredients:

  • 2  cans (17.5 oz each) Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Supreme refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
  • 1 medium tart apple, peeled, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Pillsbury Online Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comment section below. We love to hear from our readers.

Lemon Pie Popsicles Recipe!

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Lemon Pie Popsicles Recipe!

What is better than lemon pie? Lemon Pie Popsicles! Doesn’t this summer treat sound scrumptious? I recently made these popsicles for my family and they enjoyed them. They’ve already been asking for this sweet treat again. Want to make this as well? If so, here are the ingredients you’ll need:

  • 2 cups nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick pure lemon extract
  • 2-3 drops McCormick yellow food coloring
  • 2-3 shortbread cookies, crushed

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Crazy For Crust Webpage! Let us know what you thought of these popsicles, we love to hear from our readers.

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe! So Yummy!

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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe! So Yummy!

Want a new take on pancakes this weekend? If so, then you must try these Cinnamon Roll Pancakes for breakfast! My family enjoyed this dish greatly and yours will too. What could be better then a combination of a cinnamon roll and pancake? Want to make this as well? If so, here are the ingredients that you will need:

Pancakes:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • (OR use a boxed pancake batter)

Cinnamon Filling:

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For additional direction on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Life In The Lofthouse Webpage! Let us know what you thought of these yummy pancakes in the comments below. We love to hear from our readers!