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Not ready for fall? Seal the tastes of summer

The long, lazy days of summer seem to go by in a blink, taking with them the best-tasting fruits and vegetables of the year. In winter we long for the flavor of a summer tomato and make do with what we can find at the supermarket. But what if you could save your summer, or at least the tastes of summer? With a high-quality vacuum sealer, it’s easy to preserve the unique flavors of ripe tomatoes, cool cucumbers, sweet berries and other seasonal delights.

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Summertime and the cooking is easy (and slow)

Soup or stew on a crisp autumn day—this is how most of us imagine using a slow cooker. But summer is also a great time to pull out this versatile appliance, sit back and let time do the work. Forget turning on the oven (and then turning up the air conditioning), a slow cooker or two can make summer parties a breeze. And whether you leave the slow cooker on the kitchen counter or plug it into an outlet on the patio, slow cooker recipes will free you up to attend to guests and really enjoy your own gathering.

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Celebrate summer with slow cooker barbecue recipes

Cooking meat low and slow is the very definition of barbecue, according to Smithsonian Magazine, and it is as American as apple pie. Barbecue actually made its way to what is now the U.S. by none other than Christopher Columbus, who discovered the cooking method in the Caribbean and brought it north with him. So while burgers and hotdogs on the grill might be the typical fare at summer holiday gatherings, slow-cooked barbecue might actually be the more authentically American dish.

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Eating pretty: Why spiralized veggies might really taste better

Before we lift a forkful of food to our mouths, we’ve already eaten with our eyes. Because the visual presentation of food comes first, it affects how we taste what’s on the plate.

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Bake, broil & toast: 42 recipes you can make in a toaster oven

Toaster ovens (also known as countertop ovens) are great for small-batch recipes—you can quickly cook up a sheet pan dinner for two of chicken thighs with roasted root vegetables, or freeze your favorite recipe for chocolate chip cookie dough and bake a few at a time. There are so many delicious dishes you can bake, broil or toast, we decided to round up some of our favorite toaster oven dishes.

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Banana nut muffins

Who doesn’t love a delicious, freshly baked banana nut muffin? It is one of my favorite things! And since muffins are so quick to make, I can stir up the ingredients and have them hot and ready from my toaster oven in about 20 minutes.

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Air fryer bacon and sausage

Air fryers have found their way into many kitchens. This popular and versatile appliance comes in all different shapes and sizes and can be used to make so many delicious recipes. A great way to use your air fryer is to make bacon and sausage in the mornings. It’s a less messy way to make this delicious breakfast staple.

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DIY muffins

What is your favorite muffin flavor? Is it blueberry? Does your family prefer a different type? Maybe the kids love chocolate chip muffins and grandma likes cinnamon streusel. With this DIY guide, we’ll show you how to make everyone’s favorite muffin using our recipe for Basic Muffins as the starting point. With a quick substitution of ingredients, you’ll be able to easily make everyone’s favorite flavor!

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