In the summer, you need a good reason to turn on the oven so you don’t heat the kitchen that your air conditioning is working so hard to keep cool. That’s why we often turn to the outside grill or choose no-cook meals and desserts like banana pudding.

Dolly Parton Just Launched 2 New Frozen Desserts

During this summer heat wave, all we can think about is an ice-cold dessert to cool us down. When it’s this hot, no one wants to turn on the oven—in fact, we barely want to go to the grocery store, because that requires extra time spent outside transporting our rapidly-thawing groceries into the house.

Dairy Queen Is Giving Away Free Ice Cream This Weekend

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Summer produce is something I look forward to all year long. As soon as the warm weather strikes, I’m busting out the recipes that use fresh zucchini, tomatoes, strawberries, and cucumbers. However, as much as I love my grandma’s zucchini pie or a BLT, I will choose corn on the cob over other summer produce any day of the week.

My Dad’s a Corn Farmer, Here’s His Secret to the Best Corn You’ve Ever Tasted

McDonald’s doesn’t need to give us a reason to keep coming back. Its signature burger and perfectly peppered McChicken tend to speak for themselves. But this year, the chain has gone above and beyond to give fans more of what they want. Recently, McDonald’s brought back two of our favorite menu items, debuted a surprising McFlurry flavor, and gave our wallets a much-appreciated break with the $5 meal deal, not to mention all the free fries.

McDonald's Just Brought Back This 'Amazing' Item Fans Loved Last Year

Whether it be for last-minute meals, quick and easy dinners, grocery shopping on a budget, or whenever cravings strike, most of us have meat or seafood stored away in the freezer for future use. While it’s both wise and useful to keep frozen proteins on hand, the real trick is remembering to thaw them properly and thoughtfully for when the time comes to cook. But what’s the best way to do this?

The Worst Ways to Thaw Meat and Seafood, According to a Chef

If you’re looking for a dessert to take to a small gathering, Trader Joe’s latest bakery item might be what you’re looking for. Or, it might be something you choose to keep to yourself because it’s that good. The store is famous for its sweet offerings,...

Trader Joe’s New Bakery Item Is So Good, Fans Are Packing Purse Forks (Again)

At Allrecipes, we’re big fans of entertaining guests, and Walmart has proved an exceptional one-stop shop for all our summer party needs. Between the Pioneer Woman’s Sweet Rose Stoneware Oval Serving Platter and the popular Dolly Parton Partyware collection, this mega-retailer knows what it’s doing. Now, Walmart...

Walmart Has a $5 Kitchen Find Our Editors Swear By

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

South Carolina State

Micheal Knight

A beloved dessert in Southern cooking, sweet potato pie is especially valued in South Carolina, where it represents community gatherings, home, and heritage. This traditional dish, with its flaky, buttery crust, combines the warmth of spices with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. Sweet potato pie, which is a pleasant end to any meal, is popular in South Carolina and often highlights a smooth, creamy filling with a hint of vanilla and a liberal sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg. This is a tried-and-true recipe that will transport the flavors of sweet potato pie from South Carolina to your home.

A Slice of Southern Comfort: Classic Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

This peanut butter pie is always a great idea when you want to eat something sweet or surprise your family of friends with a nice, creamy dessert. The best part is it just take 5 minutes to prepare it – seriously! As a peanut butter lover – this is my ideal treat – creamy and easy to make!

Peanut Butter Pie (5-Minute Recipe)

Heat a grill pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Place peaches on the hot griddle just long enough for peaches to get grill marks and begin to caramelize on the surface, about 3 minutes.. In a bowl or serving platter, place 2 balls of burrata cheese in the center...

Peach Burrata Caprese

I grew up in Texas, and if there's one thing I know Southerners take seriously, it's sweet tea. I wouldn’t consider myself the ultimate sweet tea enthusiast—an Arnold Palmer is my preferred summer beverage by far—but, I know a lot of people who are so dedicated to the drink that they think any restaurant without sweet tea on the menu should be illegal.

The Southern Secret that Makes This Sweet Tea Recipe Worth '100 Stars'

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The delectable Peach Cobbler Cookies are sure to elevate your reputation and bring admiration as a skilled baker, nurturing partner, or remarkable parent. These cookies are a perfect harmony of sweet peaches, warm spices, and a crumbly, buttery crust that melts in your mouth with each bite. Whether you're serving them at a family gathering, a cozy night in, or as a thoughtful gift, they are a delightful treat that will leave everyone asking for more. The aroma of freshly baked peach cobbler cookies wafting through your kitchen will evoke feelings of comfort, nostalgia, and togetherness, making it a memorable experience for all who indulge in them.

Delicious Peach Cobbler Cookies: A Sweet Symphony of Flavors

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan; set aside. For crumble, whisk cake flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Pour in melted butter. Crumble with your hands until mixture forms chunks. Let stand for at least 10 minutes for flour to absorb butter.

New York-Style Crumb Cake

Lori Lamothe

This pie is, well, easy as pie to make. It takes minutes to prepare and requires only three ingredients: a container of Cool Whip, a six-pack of Hershey's bars and a premade graham cracker crust.

Vintage Hershey's No-Bake 3-Ingredient Chocolate Pie is the Perfect Summer Dessert

When the sun is blazing, it’s only natural for that cool ice cream craving to strike. Picking up ice cream during a heatwave is a no-brainer, but what's harder is selecting which ice cream to stock your freezer with. Do you want a pint or quart? What brand? And, most importantly, which flavor?

Turkey Hill Has 7 New Ice Cream Flavors Coming to Shelves Soon

Becoming the baker in the family is both a blessing and a curse. I love trying new recipes and having my family members act as my guinea pigs and test the final products, especially when those recipes are desserts tied to my Mexican heritage. Of course, this also means frequent requests for more of said cookies, pies, cakes, etc.—all of which I’m happy to oblige.

The Dessert My Mom Begs Me To Make Every Time I Visit Home

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Raleigh, NC

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A staple restaurant on Glenwood South, Plates Kitchen, is closing its doors after more than a decade in business. The restaurant plans to have its final day of operation on July 28.

Restaurant in North Carolina Now Makes An Unexpected Closure after a decade

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Dolly Parton's Favorite Dollywood Food Isn't Cinnamon Bread—It's This Sweet Treat

Like Dole Whip is to Disney, Cinnamon Bread is Dollywood’s beloved treat. The Grist Mill staple is one of the most iconic theme park snacks, closely...

Dolly Parton's Favorite Dollywood Food Isn't Cinnamon Bread—It's This Sweet Treat

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