Nothing says summer like a fresh smoothie, juice, mocktail, ice cream, or, maybe, a tasty hummus dip with chips outside in the sun. Ok, there are a lot of foods that say summer. But arguably, most of the best can be made quickly and easily if you have a blender or food processor. And you can’t go wrong with a Vitamix.

Not Sure What You Can Make in a Vitamix? Try These 50 Summer-Inspired Recipes

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

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)

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

This simple dish is loaded with lots of meat, cheese, and Mexican flavors that will surely make your tastebuds dance. It’s a very easy and quick recipe idea that you can make for dinner, lunch, or even breakfast if you want!. You can also adjust the seasonings depending on...

Easy Homemade Beef Enchiladas Recipe

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

Crispy chicken sandwich lovers have come to expect new iterations of their favorite sandwich to come and go quickly as feuding fast-food restaurants vie for their attention. In the past few months, McDonald’s released the Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy, and Popeyes dropped the Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich. Last July, KFC introduced a new limited-time chicken sandwich, the Ultimate BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich.

KFC Has a New Chicken Sandwich on the Menu

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Dive into a culinary adventure with these 10 mouthwatering recipes that celebrate the versatility and deliciousness of the humble potato. Perfect for any meal or occasion, these recipes will turn your kitchen into a haven of potato goodness!

10 Mouthwatering Recipes For Potato Lovers!

We love this for a quick, refreshing summer lunch. Cooked rice (however many servings needed) Cooked, diced chicken and/or cooked beans – pinto, kidney, black, or garbanzo. Layer ingredients in a bowl and mix. Add the cilantro and lime right before serving so as not to wilt the herbs and diminish the fresh flavors.

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Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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

Struggling to go number two? These lunches might be the solution to help loosen things up! Constipation is more common than you’d think, for a variety of reasons. And one of the top factors is fiber intake, since 95% of Americans don’t meet recommendations for daily fiber intake. Luckily, these lunch recipes are all fiber-rich with at least 6 grams per serving and contain hydrating ingredients like tomatoes, legumes and cucumbers. This can support regular bowel movements to help you get back to feeling your best. Options like our Veggie & Hummus Sandwich and Crispy Chickpea Grain Bowl with Lemon Vinaigrette are nourishing and delicious ways to get things moving.

18 Healthy Lunch Recipes To Help You Poop

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

SouthernPlate

This amazingly super easy recipe for Turtle bars comes together in minutes. They’re reminiscent of a Twix bar and a Turtle candy combined in a cookie bar form. Check out the recipe here: https://www.southernplate.com/super-easy-recipe-for-turtle-cookie-bars/

10 Dessert Bar Recipes That Will Make You Drool

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

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

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From coffee Oreo to vegan strawberry coconut ice cream, you don't need fancy equipment to make these treats.

19 No-Churn Ice Cream Recipes You Can Make Without A Machine

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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Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the classic flavors of Chicken Parmesan in an easy-to-make casserole form. Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Casserole - Easy Comfort Food

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7 Stovetop Recipes You Didn’t Know You Could Make on Your Outdoor Griddle

While grills will always have a place on the patio, the popularity of outdoor griddles, like the Blackstone, continues to rise. Outdoor griddles offer the convenience...

7 Stovetop Recipes You Didn’t Know You Could Make on Your Outdoor Griddle

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