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Savor the summer season and make the most of the abundant produce with these 12 easy and delicious recipes!
It's hard to believe, but summer is winding down. We're not quite ready for fall flavors over here. There is still so much summer goodness to enjoy!
Make the most of all that late summer produce with these easy and delicious recipes. There are jams, salads, desserts and more. We've got lots of inspiration for all those late-season tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant and stone fruits. Enjoy!
Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam
Need a quick, easy appetizer? This Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam is a wonderful gourmet condiment to have stashed in the fridge. It's fabulous with goat cheese, over cream cheese, on charcuterie and cheese boards and SO much more... as a sandwich spread (try it on grilled cheese!), on scones, biscuits, bagels, burgers, as a grilling glaze... the possibilities are endless!
Fresh Nectarine Jam
Whip up a batch of this easy Nectarine Jam in less than an hour and enjoy it all year long. It's also perfect for gifting with the free printable labels!
French Tomato Basil Ricotta Tart
With a super simple, press-in crust, a ricotta parmesan filling and a juicy tomato basil topping, this French Tomato Ricotta Tart will have everyone begging for more!
Easy Zucchini Summer Quiche
This easy summer quiche loaded with fresh corn, smoky bacon, parmesan cheese and thinly sliced zucchini makes a fabulous entree for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Chopped Cucumber Dill Salad
This simple Chopped Cucumber Dill salad pairs well with grilled entrees and is perfect for parties and potlucks. Make extra as leftovers are delicious!
Ballymaloe Summer Tomato Salad
When summer tomatoes are at their peak, this is the salad you want to make! Simple yet incredibly delicious, this Ballymaloe Summer Tomato Salad may just be the best thing you eat all season!
Roasted Ratatouille Quinoa Salad
This fabulous Roasted Ratatouille Quinoa Salad is loaded with healthy veggies, makes a perfect side for any grilled or roasted entree!
Eggplant Italian Sausage Gratin
This Eggplant Italian Sausage Gratin is bursting with fabulous Italian flavor. A delicious, make-ahead, dinner party-worthy meal!
Easy Zucchini Crumb Cake
 This no-mixer Easy Zucchini Crumb Cake is moist, tender and topped with a generous layer of crisp, buttery, brown sugar crumbs - a delicious confection that's fabulous for breakfast, with tea or coffee and for dessert!
Easy Plum Raspberry Crumb Tart
Everyone loves this super easy Plum Raspberry Crumb Tart with a crisp, golden crust (no par-baking) and generous buttery streusel topping!
Ridiculously Easy Peach Crumble
Imagine sweet, juicy peaches baked until meltingly tender under a generous portion of sweet, crisp, buttery crumbs... Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a simple splash of sweet cream. This Ridiculously Easy Peach Crumble is a summer dream come true!
Upside Down Plum Cake
This Upside Down Plum Cake is as pretty as a picture and tastes even better! The easy, no-mixer cake topped with caramelized plums, utilizes Greek yogurt to keep it moist and tender.
Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world.
If my kingdom were of this world,
my servants would have been fighting,
that I might not be delivered over to the Jews.
But my kingdom is not from the world."
John 18:36
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