Summer Miller

Recipes and articles by Summer Miller

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  How to Make Ginger Switchel

  Think of switchel as that refreshing summer drink you didn't know you needed—there's a reason farmers used to drink it after working in the fields all day. Made with fresh ginger, vinegar, water, and honey, it couldn't be simpler to make!
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  Meal Plan for July Week 5

  Here's your meal plan for the last week of July! We've got Veggie Shakshuka, Skillet Pizzas, Cod with Tomatoes, and more!
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  Meal Plan for July Week 4

  Here's your meal plan for July Week 4! We've got Eggplant Caponata Pasta, Summer Squash Salad, Jamaican Jerk Burgers, and more!
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  Meal Plan for July Week 3

  Here's your meal plan for July Week 3! We've got Nicoise salad, a turkey zucchini burger, beer can chicken, and more!
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  Lentil Salad with Summer Vegetables

  Summer vegetables need little more than a quick vinaigrette to turn them into a fantastic salad. Add lentils to this one for some extra heft and nutrition with your meal.
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  Meal Plan for July Week 2

  Here's your meal plan for July Week 2! We've got veggie burgers, angel hair with clams, pulled pork tacos, and more!
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  How to Grill the Best Steak

  The most foolproof way to grill the best steak? It's not complicated—it's about small details, like a picking the best cut, air-drying in the fridge, and making an herb butter sauce for basting. Fire up the grill!
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  Meal Plan for July Week 1

  Here's your meal plan for the first week of July! We've got a summer garden risotto, grilled burgers for the 4th, fish tacos, and more!
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  How to Grill the Best Burgers

  We tested all sorts of methods for mixing, shaping, and grilling backyard burgers, and even talked with grilling expert Steven Raichlen! Here is our take on the perfect grilled burger.
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  Vanilla Pound Cake

  This vanilla pound cake is classic in all the best ways. It has a buttery, soft crumb and a decadent glaze, an it's just begging for some fresh berries and whipped cream on top.
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  Strawberry Ice Cream

  Do you love strawberry ice cream? Like, REALLY love strawberry ice cream? Then this is the recipe for you. Fresh strawberries and velvety texture, this is the ultimate summer treat.
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  How to Make Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

  The secret to fluffy scrambled eggs? Whisk them A LOT, cook them low and slow, and don't let them dry out.
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  Sparkling Strawberry Sangria

  Need something refreshing that can be boozy or nonalcoholic? Fresh strawberry puree meets a basil simple syrup—and some fizz—in this sparkling spin on sangria.
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  Cherry Almond Granola with Vanilla Crumbles

  Crunchy vanilla crumbles make this cherry almond granola extra special. They're not hard to make and they add a salty-sweet crunch to every bite. Time to up your breakfast game!
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  How to Make Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

  Fluffy, airy, and sweet Buttermilk Pancakes are a must-have on Saturday mornings! Maple syrup and fresh fruit are always welcome, too.
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  Meal Plan for April Week 4

  Here's your meal plan for April Week 4! We've got Baked Chicken Parmesan, Brown Butter Pasta with Spinach, Flank Steak with Citrus Salsa, and more!
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  Meal Plan for April Week 3

  Here's your meal plan for April Week 3! We've got a mushroom quiche, chicken posole salad, shrimp stir-fry, and more!
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  Meal Plan for April Week 2

  Here's your meal plan for April Week 2! We've got Pork Carnitas, Pressure Cooker Paella, Cheese Quesadillas with Kale, and more!
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  Meal Plan for April Week 1

  Here's your meal plan for April Week 1! We've got an asparagus frittata, slow-roasted salmon, a spring minestrone soup, and more!
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  Cheesy Funeral Potatoes From Scratch

  Cheesy funeral potatoes without canned soup or frozen shredded potatoes? Yes, it can be done! Here is everything you need to know, from shredding the potatoes to adding the crunchy topping.
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  Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

  All the creamy goodness of condensed cream of chicken soup, but made from scratch with whole ingredients. Use this soup in any recipe calling for condensed canned soup, or thin it out with some broth and eat it all on its own!
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  How to Make Lemon Curd

  Lemon curd isn't hard to make from scratch! The reward is a spread that's smooth, creamy, sweet, and tart. Lemon curd is great in cakes or pies, spread on scones, or licked right off the spoon.
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  How to Make Homemade Pasta (Without a Pasta Maker!)

  I’ve been making pasta from scratch for about eight years now, often with a child standing at each hip, and all without using a pasta maker. Sometimes gadgets can be barriers to experimentation in the kitchen, but a small kitchen…
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  How to Make Crème Brûlée

  Looking for the best, most perfect, most fool-proof creme brulee recipe? You've found it. This creme brulee is rich and creamy, and we walk you through every step.
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  Meal Plan for January Week 5

  Here's your meal plan for January Week 5! Chicken cacciatore, Asian tuna salad, bison burgers, and more!
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  Meal Plan for January Week 4

  Here's your meal plan for January Week 4! Oven Roasted Salmon, Veggie Chili, Carne Asada Tacos, and more!
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  Hot Reuben Dip

  The beloved sandwich with sauerkraut and corned beef turns into a hot baked dip, complete with rye toasts. This is a crowd-pleasing appetizer for a Game Day party, holiday party, or any cold-weather gathering.
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  Thousand Island Dressing

  Creamy, sweet and tangy—Thousand Island Dressing is so good made from scratch. Use it on burgers, Reubens, salads, and more.
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  Meal Plan for January Week 3

  Here's your meal plan for January Week 3! Classic meatloaf, Tuscan bean soup, tuna patties (with our without a bun), and more!
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  Meal Plan for January Week 2

  Here's your meal plan for January Week 2! Lots of warming recipes with bright fresh flavors to perk up dreary winter days. Mediterranean Chicken Salad, Santa Fe Pork and Bean Stew, Korean Beef Skewers, and more!
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  Meal Plan for January Week 1

  Here's a meditation on healthy eating, plus a meal plan for kicking off the new year. We've got skillet chicken with bok choy, shrimp and arugula salad, frittata squares, and more!
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  Meal Plan for December Week 4

  Here's your meal plan for December Week 4! We've got lamb shanks for Christmas dinner (if you're still in planning mode!), chipotle chicken and rice bowls, a warming fish stew, and more!
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  Meal Plan for December Week 3

  Here's your meal plan for December Week 3! We've got Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, Salsa Verde Chicken Bake, Roasted Red Pepper Soup, and more!
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  Quick Sausage, Kale, and Crouton Sauté from Smitten Kitchen Every Day

  Try this Quick Sausage, Kale, and Crouton Sauté from Deb Perelman's new cookbook, Smitten Kitchen Every Day! It's a fast meal that's easy to adapt and is always a hit at dinner time.
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  Meal Plan for December Week 2

  Here's your meal plan for December Week 2! Cauliflower Pasta, Chicken Piccata, Steak Salad, and more!
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  Meal Plan for December Week 1

  Here's your meal plan for December Week 1! Sloppy Joes, Sheet Pan Fish and Chips, Crispy Chicken Thighs, and more.
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  Crispy, Golden Turkey Skin: 4 Methods Put to the Test (and One Winner!)

  Want the most golden, most crispy skin on anything from your Sunday roast Chicken to your Thanksgiving turkey? We tested four different methods to find the very best one.
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  10 Easy Appetizers for Your Holiday Party

  Looking for a good appetizer to take to your next party? Here are ten of our top favorites. Cranberry meatballs, baked brie, olive crostini, and more!
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  Meal Plan for October Week 4

  Here's our meal plan for October Week 4! Ready to get cozy? We have classic roast beef, a hearty bean stew of with pumpkin and ham, stuffed pork loin, sheet pan chicken with veggies, and an easy vegetarian eggplant dish.
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  Meal Plan for October Week 3

  How often do you cook with leftovers in mind? This week, we have 5 recipes that make great leftovers or freezer meals. Make a double batch now to save yourself time later!
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  Meal Plan for October Week 2

  Here's our meal plan for October Week 2! Lots of fall favorites here: vegetarian stuffed squash, Sloppy Joe's, slow cooker pulled pork for Taco Night, and more!
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  Meal Plan for October Week 1

  Here's our meal plan for October Week 1! Baked shrimp with tomatoes, pressure cooker chili, an easy fall risotto, and more.
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  4 Tips for Making the Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever

  Love big, fluffy, tender cinnamon rolls? Here are four tips to help you make the best cinnamon rolls of your life.
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  Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

  Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes. So easy and stress-free! These crock pot mashed potatoes are a game changer on Thanksgiving and the holidays.