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    Pistachio Cannoli Pie

    Chocolate chips and pistachio cream abound in this easy no-bake pistachio cannoli pie with a crushed cannoli shell crust.


    Red, White and Blueberry Summer Salad

    10 Reviews

    A sweet and salty mix of ingredients makes this red, white and blueberry summer salad way more interesting than your...


    Pistachio Tiramisu

    Pistachio cream awakens tiramisu with its nutty richness and pretty hue, making a pistachio tiramisu that tastes like pure luxury.


    Cheerwine Cake

    It’s untraditional, but this Cheerwine cake is a unique Southern dessert, from the Cheerwine soda to the Bundt cake shape.


    Bomb Pop Cocktail

    This Bomb Pop cocktail layers tequila, limeade and grenadine for the ultimate Fourth of July sip. It's red, white, blue...


    Chocolate Pistachio Cupcakes with Pistachio Buttercream

    Chocolate pistachio cupcakes with pistachio buttercream are just as decadent as they sound. Get a really good jar of pistachio...


    Layered Fruit Jelly Cups

    These layered fruit jelly cups seem to defy gravity, proving a make-ahead dessert can still turn heads.


    Pistachio Crepes

    Elevated brunches abound with fancy quiches, laminated croissants and French-rolled omelets, but these pistachio crepes—stuffed with strawberries and pistachio cream—take...

    Saffron Rice

    Saffron rice spans centuries and continents. This version of this iconic dish can be on the table quick enough for...


    Tinto de Verano

    1 Reviews

    Trade your sangria for a glass of tinto de verano, the two-ingredient summer cocktail that the Spanish locals actually drink.


    Chipotle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    Chipotle buttermilk ranch dressing is easy to make and fresher than bottled dressing, with plenty of southwestern kick.


    Chicago Dog Panzanella

    1 Reviews

    This Chicago dog panzanella shouts summer and screams game day even louder.


    Tortellini Grinder Salad

    The tortellini grinder salad takes one of New England's favorite sandwiches and reimagines it as a hearty pasta salad.


    Tiramisu Cake

    Can't get enough tiramisu? Neither can we; that's why we can't stop eating this tiramisu cake!


    Red, White and Blue Puppy Chow

    Light up your Fourth of July spread with this red, white and blue puppy chow.


    Copycat McDonald’s Dirty Dr Pepper

    A copycat McDonald's dirty Dr Pepper recipe tastes just like the version you can get at your favorite fast-food chain....


    Easy S’mores Chocolate Mousse

    Mini marshmallows take the place of an egg yolk and gelatin packet in this easy s'mores chocolate mousse recipe.

    Strawberry Crackle Salad

    3 Reviews

    This sweet, crunchy and creamy strawberry crackle salad is always a potluck favorite and disappears in a flash. It tastes...


    Yankee Doodle Casserole

    1 Reviews

    Yankee Doodle went to town, riding on a pony, stuck a feather in his cap and baked this casserole-y.


    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookies

    These Cinnamon Toast Crunch cookies are like elevated snickerdoodles, with a cinnamon glaze and crushed cereal on top.


    Poolside Spritz

    A poolside spritz is perfect for sipping with your feet dangling in the water. It's like an Aperol spritz, but...


    Fire Crackers

    Alabama fire crackers are a beloved southern snack made with saltines, crushed red pepper flakes and ranch seasoning.


    Cottage Cheese Flatbread

    Up your protein game with this viral TikTok cottage cheese flatbread recipe. Use it to make sandwich wraps or pizza.

    Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

    Instant Pot shredded tacos cook in less than 15 minutes, with almost zero effort. Save your energy for creative toppings,...


    Dirty Shirley

    The Dirty Shirley is everything you loved about a Shirley Temple as a kid, but this cocktail is all grown-up...


    Creamy Caesar Dressing

    Meet the creamy Caesar dressing our entire Test Kitchen is obsessed with—no raw eggs required.


    Cherry Bomb Cocktail

    This cherry bomb cocktail is a summer stunner that is all about real cherry flavor, with a hit of lime...


    Banana Pudding Lush

    The creamy, dreamy layers of this banana pudding lush will have your family going bananas.


    Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs in a Blanket

    These prosciutto-wrapped figs in a blanket strike the perfect sweet-and-savory balance with jammy figs, creamy goat cheese, crispy prosciutto and...