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Cathy Thomas
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Recipe: This wedge salad features asparagus and blue cheese dressing
The concoction also boasts cherry tomatoes, fresh chives and a little buttermilk.

Recipe: This Easy Banana Nut Chocolate Cake is delicious any time of day
It's delectable as a dessert, of course, accompanied by ice cream or sweetened whipped cream. but it's also irresistible as a breakfast item.

Recipe: This summer dessert makes use of abundant peaches
Peaches with Amaretto Cream combines ripe fruit with an almond liqueur.

Recipes: The heat of summer is a perfect time to enjoy gazpacho
The cold soup can be garnished with tortilla strips, shrimp, crab or lobster.

Recipe: Ina Gartenās Corn and Avocado Salad is a zesty summer concoction
The colorful mix also includes red bell peppers, grape tomatoes, red onion and jalapeƱo.

Recipes: 3 dishes to make with nutrient-rich chard
Here's how to prepare Asian-Themed Chard on Rice and more.

Recipe: Grilled skirt steak is the star of this summer salad
The salad features a mix of grilled items served atop cooler ingredients.

Recipes: When cherries are in season, put these tasty dishes on the menu
Here's how to make Candied Cherries, Cherry Clafouti and Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Cherry Sauce.

Recipe: Use corn on the cob, peppers and sausage for this baked rice dish
This hearty main course also includes sweet or spicy sausage, arborio rice and bell peppers.

Recipe: This side dish is adapted from a cookbook of Italian Jewish cuisine
The dish layers slices of fresh tomatoes with potato slices.