Summer Living

"For a different way to serve watermelon, try this make-ahead frozen dessert. It's so refreshing on a summer day—and you...

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"These pops won't turn your tongue blue or neon green like many store-bought pops because they're made with fresh grapes,...

"If you didn’t think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will give you a pleasant...

"Make the most of angel food cake, pie filling and whipped topping by creating this light impressive dessert that doesn't...

"Get ready to experience another side of stone fruits. Hot off the rack, these grilled nectarines practically melt in your...

"These pops won't turn your tongue blue or neon green like many store-bought pops because they're made with fresh grapes,...

"My little ones love fruit crisps and Popsicles. I created a healthy and delicious treat that combines the two. For...

"These four-ingredient freezer pops are a delicious way to use up a pint of fresh strawberries. You'll love the hint...

"These cookies may sound and look fancy, but they're rather easy to make. Their simplicity makes them an ideal choice...

"To give these fresh, fruity bars even more crunch, add a sprinkling of nuts to the yummy crumb topping. Everyone...

"This sweet and creamy no-churn ice cream features a fresh blueberry jam swirl and graham cracker pieces. You can use...

"This rustic rhubarb and orange tart is the perfect light dessert. We love it with fresh rhubarb in the spring,...

"Apple cranberry crisp is a wonderful dessert for fall, when both cranberries and apples are in season. The fruits are...

"This refreshingly fruity dessert is one of our favourites. It looks so beautiful layered in a glass bowl that people...

"I won a bake-off contest at Purdue University with this recipe for lemon bars with cream cheese frosting. I think...

"Our family loves this pretty, tasty dessert. It uses convenient pie filling, so you can make it in no time—and...

"A friend gave me this recipe a long time ago. It’s rich and creamy yet refreshing. I make this often...

"This icebox cake has all of the flavours of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to...

"This is one of my favourite summer recipes, as it features peaches and berries that are in season. But it's...

"I prepare this colourful dessert quite often in the summer when fresh rhubarb is abundant. I make this rhubarb cake...

"These delicious ice-pops can be made with raspberries or blackberries. The rosemary sprig and lemon rind brings another layer of...

"My family loves this lemon ice cream cake anytime, but it's especially refreshing on a hot summer day. The sweet...

"This deliciously different dessert is made in the slow cooker instead of the oven. When done, add final touches to...

"The rhubarb flavour in this tart balances nicely with the honey and amaretto. The mascarpone cheese makes it rich and...

"When Bing cherries are in season, I make this fruity custard-style fool. The sweet cherries and whipped cream balance perfectly...

"Life's a beach" is so last year! These beach one-liners, ocean puns, and jokes are perfect for your next sojourn...

Each of these creative garden containers once had a completely different purpose.