5 Ways to Make Green Beans More Exciting — Easy Veggie Upgrades

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Stuck in a green bean rut? This versatile vegetable can do so much more than the classic green bean casserole. When fresh green beans are in season, you can find them on my plate almost every day of the week. Their quick cooking time and mild flavor make them the perfect blank canvas for all types of cuisines. While I could eat them every day sautéed with garlic and finished with a squeeze of lemon juice, here are five other ways to mix up your routine.

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This Hot Dog Is Not What You Think It Is — Food News

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The creators of coconut ash ice cream and the pretty incredible Kanye West-inspired ice cream collection are back it with this DBGB Cool Dog. Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream is collaborating with Daniel Boulud for July 1 through July 4 to bring you an ice cream sundae that looks just like a hot dog.

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Recipe: Muffin-Tin Ice Cream Cakes — 4th of July Recipes from The Kitchn

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Ice cream cake is, hands-down, my favorite kind of cake. The thing I’m picky about, though, is that it must actually have cake. Ice cream cakes consisting of only ice cream are just a gallon of ice cream in disguise.

Now that we’ve established what must go into an ice cream cake, here’s a fail-proof way to make them in the summer: in a trusty muffin tin to make cute, single-serving sweet treats.

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5 Cheap Kitchen Upgrades You Can Finish in a Weekend — Apartment Therapy

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From Apartment Therapy → 5 Budget Kitchen Upgrades You Can Make This Weekend

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Yes, You Can Make Nachos on the Grill — Delicious Links

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Nachos are always a solid appetizer or snack, but nachos made on the grill? That’s a party trick if I’ve ever seen one. With two types of cheese, refried beans, fresh corn, and shredded chicken, these nachos are sure to impress everyone at your 4th of July BBQ.

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10 Food-Themed Swimsuits That Show Off Your Priorities — Food You Can Wear

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If you’re anything like me, you’re pretty much always thinking about your next meal. Or snack. Or nibble. Or just a little taste of something. Because food is such a big part of my life, I don’t think it should be kept just to the kitchen — it should be everywhere!

This summer, I’ll be showcasing my love of all things culinary with one of these hunger-inducing swimsuits. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or catching waves at the beach, they’re bound to cause some conversation (and maybe someone will even whip you up a little something to nosh on).

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Coffee and Tonic Water Just May Be Your New Favorite Summer Drink — Smart Coffee for Regular Joes

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There’s only one thing better than iced coffee: iced coffee with bubbles. When it’s hot out, who doesn’t want a caffeinated, fizzy drink?

What kind of bubbles are we talking about? Tonic water, of course. While tonic and coffee might seem odd together, it’s a combination that has risen to popularity in the specialty coffee world, providing a refreshing, caffeinated kick to drinkers in search for something different than just a regular cup of coffee or espresso.

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