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Enjoy delicious entrees, sides, salads, drinks, and desserts that will keep you fed all season long with our favorite summer recipes!
No Time like Summertime!
Every season has something to look forward to, and summer is no exception. It’s the perfect time to be outside! We love to fire up the grill, savor fresh fruits and veggies (watermelon is a must-have), and indulge in refreshing desserts and drinks!
Grill up a juicy Hamburger piled high with toppings, cook Hot Dogs in a crockpot smothered in mustard, or toast Homemade Pizza Dough on the grill. We have plenty of easy recipes from the grill and beyond to have on repeat all season long!
These summer-friendly recipes are a great way to stay well-fed and happy all season long!
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1 Pulled Pork Recipe
Pulled Pork Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
This deliciously easy pulled pork recipe is made in the slow cooker and takes just minutes to prep making it a go-to dinner idea!
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2 Best Hamburger Recipe
Best Hamburger Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This is the BEST Hamburger recipe for grilling up a juicy American classic. You'll have a perfect burger every time!
3 Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 21 minutes
Grilled Huli Huli chicken is juicy, smoky, and glazed with a sweet and tangy Hawaiian-style marinade! Serve it alone or on rice or noodles.
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4 Hawaiian Haystacks
Hawaiian Haystacks
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Totally customizable Hawaiian haystacks are a pile of fluffy rice stacked with chicken, gravy, and all your favorite toppings!
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5 Kalua Pork Recipe
Kalua Pork Recipe
Total Time: 9 hours 5 minutes
Our 3-ingredient homemade Kalua pork recipe is tender, smoky, and slow-cooked to Hawaiian-style perfection!
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6 Steak Marinade
Steak Marinade
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Our all-time favorite steak marinade requires only four ingredients and makes mouth-watering steak that tastes amazing!
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7 Sloppy Joe Recipe
Sloppy Joe Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
This sloppy joe recipe is quick and easy, perfect for feeding a crowd! You'll make these meaty sandwiches from scratch every time.
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8 Ranch Burger Recipe
Ranch Burger Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
These are the BEST homemade hamburgers!! This cheesy Ranch Burger is complete with the most delicious secret sauce!
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9 Crock Pot Hot Dogs
Crock Pot Hot Dogs
Total Time: 2 hours 2 minutes
Hot dogs in the crock pot is the easiest way to feed the masses and keep your hot dogs warm and juicy for hours.
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10 Taco Casserole Recipe
Taco Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
This hearty taco casserole recipe has a biscuit base and all your favorite taco flavors. It preps in just 5 minutes and feeds a crowd!
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11 Crock Pot Brisket Recipe
Crock Pot Brisket Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Try this effortless crock pot brisket recipe for delectably juicy and tender meat that will melt in your mouth.
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12 Dr. Pepper Ribs Recipe
Dr. Pepper Ribs Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Pork ribs cooked in Dr. Pepper, grilled to perfection, and smothered in BBQ Sauce. These Dr. Pepper ribs are fall off the bone delicious!
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13 Slow Cooker Barbacoa
Slow Cooker Barbacoa
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
With only 5 minutes of prep, this beef slow cooker barbacoa is tender, savory, and perfect for filling tacos or burritos!
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14 BBQ Pork Chops Recipe
BBQ Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Baked BBQ Pork Chops are tender, juicy, and smothered in homemade barbecue sauce. They are so easy to make for a weeknight family dinner!
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15 Crock Pot Ribs
Crock Pot Ribs
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Juicy BBQ crock pot ribs are fall off the bone delicious with minimal work. Great for a small family, big family, or cooking for a crowd!
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16 Baked Salmon Recipe
Baked Salmon Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Bake a delicious and healthy pan of salmon for the whole family! Flavored with lemon, garlic, and parsley for a tasty dinner everyone will enjoy.
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17 Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Loaded with juicy grilled pineapple, red onion and crisp lettuce, this Hawaiian BBQ Chicken sandwich is perfect for summer entertaining!
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18 Best Chicken Marinade
Best Chicken Marinade
Total Time: 45 minutes
This best chicken marinade is the perfect way to flavor chicken before grilling or cooking. It makes the meat juicy, tender, and so good!
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19 Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Total Time: 41 minutes
Chicken Souvlaki is a savory kabob infused with Greek flavors. With marinated chicken, onions, and peppers, it's hearty and delicious.
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20 Cilantro Lime Chicken
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Total Time: 55 minutes
Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.
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21 Steak and Tortellini Salad Recipe
Steak and Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Delish Steak and Tortellini Salad is hearty and refreshing. Tortellini, sirloin & romaine in a creamy pesto dressing is a must-have!
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22 Teriyaki Chicken Burgers Recipe
Teriyaki Chicken Burgers Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 20 minutes
Marinated Teriyaki Chicken Burgers are quick, easy and full of sweet, tangy flavor! Grilled pineapple make these burgers perfection.
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23 Carne Asada Recipe
Carne Asada Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Make an authentic carne asada recipe right at home! Easily create perfect Mexican-flavored meat to add to tacos, burritos, and more.
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24 Chicken Kabobs
Chicken Kabobs
Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
Mouth-watering chicken kabobs are loaded with veggies for the ultimate sweet and savory grilled summer dish.
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25 Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe
Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Tender + delicious country style pork ribs are finger-licking good! They are perfect for a BBQ, or any night of the week.
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26 Steak Bites Recipe
Steak Bites Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 11 minutes
Succulent steak bites are juicy, tender, and cook up in minutes! Serve them as an appetizer or as part of a meal.
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27 Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Copycat Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken – a simple and delicious chicken recipe that is perfect for salads, burritos, quesadillas and tacos!
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28 Corn Dog Recipe
Corn Dog Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
This recipe is a beyond simple delicious hand-dipped corn dog making you never want to buy store-bought again!
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29 Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
With just 5 minutes of prep, our hot and cheesy crock pot chicken enchiladas make dinner a breeze! Just let the crock pot do the work.
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30 Chicken Tacos
Chicken Tacos
Total Time: 25 minutes
Whip up restaurant-quality chicken tacos at home in under 30 minutes for a satisfying crunch and explosion of flavor!
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31 Steak Kabobs
Steak Kabobs
Total Time: 8 hours 27 minutes
Easily grill up perfectly tender and flavorful steak kabobs packed with your favorite veggies all summer long!
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32 Fajita Recipe
Fajita Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Make those sizzling restaurant fajitas at home! It may seem intimidating, but this fajita recipe couldn't get any easier.
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33 Burgers in the Oven
Burgers in the Oven
Total Time: 30 minutes
Bake burgers in the oven for a quick-prep, easy grilling alternative that is just as juicy and packed with flavor!
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34 Flat Iron Steak Recipe
Flat Iron Steak Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
This flat iron steak recipe is marinated and grilled for a sweet and savory flavor explosion and a perfectly tender steak.
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Sides
35 Baked Beans Recipe
Baked Beans Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Easy Homemade Baked Beans is a must-have at all of our BBQ's. Everyone who tries it agrees it's the best baked beans recipe!
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36 Homemade Potato Salad
Homemade Potato Salad
Total Time: 55 minutes
Our family's famous best potato salad recipe is a simple, flavor-packed, and highly requested side dish, perfect for any party!
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37 Macaroni Salad With Ham Recipe
Macaroni Salad With Ham Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
A favorite for generations, our kid-approved macaroni salad with ham is a potluck winner made in only 20 minutes!
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38 Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
This homemade broccoli salad is fresh, crunchy and loaded with sweet and savory flavors perfect for potlucks and family dinners.
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39 Grilled Asparagus Recipe
Grilled Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of parmesan cheese, grilled asparagus brings a touch of freshness to any dinner.
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40 Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
This quick and Easy Coleslaw makes the perfect side dish for any picnic or BBQ. It takes just minutes to put this classic coleslaw recipe together, and it can easily be customized with the spices and flavors you love most.
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41 Corn Salad
Corn Salad
Total Time: 12 minutes
This vibrant corn salad is veggie-packed, lightly dressed for a fresh taste, and ready to brighten your plate in under 15 minutes!
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42 Instant Pot Potato Salad
Instant Pot Potato Salad
Total Time: 40 minutes
It may be quicker, but this creamy instant pot potato salad has all of the flavor and texture of the original.
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43 Spanish Rice Recipe
Spanish Rice Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Restaurant-Style Spanish Rice (aka Mexican Rice), that is easy to make and tastes like it came straight from the restaurant, and is the best side dish to any Mexican entree.
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44 How to Cut a Watermelon
How to Cut a Watermelon
Total Time: 5 minutes
Is there anything better than a ripe juicy watermelon? Learn How to Cut a Watermelon into cubes, sticks, and triangles with our top tips!
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45 Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe
Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
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46 How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe
How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Boiling corn on the cob is a cinch! You will love this juicy corn on the cob to put on the side of any summer meal.
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47 Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe
Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Strawberry Harvest Salad tastes just like the salad at Zupa's! It's topped with a homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing.
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48 Fruit Salad Recipe
Fruit Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
This fruit salad recipe includes an array of colorful and healthy fruits, making it a delicious side dish for any meal.
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49 Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Fresh and filling Tortellini Salad whips up in minutes for a delicious summer salad topped with creamy ranch dressing.
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50 Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Our broccoli cauliflower salad is simple, tasty and tossed in a creamy homemade dressing that’s perfect for any potluck or dinner table!
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51 Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
Easy pasta salad with Italian dressing takes minutes to make. It's a classic side dish, perfect for BBQs, picnics, or any night of the week!
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52 Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe
Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Easy & Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad is light, delicious, and flavorful. This simply dressed salad is a favorite!!
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53 Green Bean Salad Recipe
Green Bean Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Crisp and flavorful green bean salad is seasoned with garlic, feta, and lemon for a tasty side, perfect to accompany any dinner!
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54 Esquites Recipe
Esquites Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This Esquites recipe is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any fiesta – plus, it's made in just 20 minutes!
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55 Homemade Cornbread
Homemade Cornbread
Total Time: 35 minutes
This melt-in-your-mouth homemade cornbread has a hint of sweetness and is perfect to serve with your favorite soup and chili recipes.
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56 Fruit Kabobs
Fruit Kabobs
Total Time: 30 minutes
Our quick and colorful fruit kabobs are easy to customize, creating a healthy and delicious appetizer or side – perfect for every occasion!
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Desserts
57 Jello Poke Cake
Jello Poke Cake
Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
Jello poke cake is cool, creamy, and perfect for any get-together. With a cake mix shortcut, it's extra easy and preps in minutes!
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58 Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
Cheesecake fruit salad is the perfect combination of creamy, fluffy, light, and fresh! It's the perfect side or crepe filling!
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59 Jello Pretzel Salad
Jello Pretzel Salad
Total Time: 20 minutes
This classic treat is always a crowd pleaser with a pretzel crust, cream cheese layer and strawberry jello topping! Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad is the ultimate combination of sweet and salty!
60 Lemon Lasagna Recipe
Lemon Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
This luscious Lemon Lush consists of 4 tasty layers, including a Lemon Oreo crust, cream cheese layer, lemon pudding layer and topped with whipped cream!
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61 Dirt Cake Recipe
Dirt Cake Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
This deliciously addictive dirt cake recipe preps in minutes for a cool, creamy, family-favorite treat perfect for Oreo lovers!
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62 Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Recipe
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Oreo studded Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is cool, creamy, and refreshingly delicious. It is perfect for hot summer days!!
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63 Angel Food Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Angel Food Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Total Time: 9 hours 15 minutes
Angel Food Ice Cream Cake is creamy, light, & refreshing, made from layers of angel food cake and your favorite ice cream flavor. A scrumptious treat, chilled to frozen dessert perfection!
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64 No Bake Cheesecake
No Bake Cheesecake
Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
This quick and easy no-bake cheesecake is ideal for summer and can be topped with fresh strawberries or your favorite toppings!
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65 Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Oreo Ice Cream Cake makes for the perfect no-bake dessert during warm summer months. Best of all, it only takes 5 simple ingredients!
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66 Fruit Pizza
Fruit Pizza
Total Time: 30 minutes
Fruit pizza is an all-time favorite that starts with a sugar cookie crust and is completely customizable with your favorite fruit.
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67 Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches
Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches
Total Time: 45 minutes
This is hands-down the BEST and EASIEST peach cobbler recipe! It’s buttery, perfectly sweet, and comes together in just 5 minutes.
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68 Dessert Parfait Recipe
Dessert Parfait Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
A Dessert Parfait is a creamy combination of a delicious fluffy pudding and fresh fruit. They are simply heavenly!
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69 Easy No Bake Cookies
Easy No Bake Cookies
Total Time: 9 minutes
Deliciously chewy easy no bake cookies are ready to enjoy in under 10 minutes – no oven required for this tasty chocolate treat!
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70 Pink Punch Recipe
Pink Punch Recipe
Total Time: 3 minutes
This incredibly easy, 3-ingredient vibrant pink punch is a fruity and delicious all-time favorite that you can whip up in minutes!
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Drinks
71 Homemade Lemonade Recipe
Homemade Lemonade Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
Refreshing homemade lemonade is made with a simple syrup for the perfect sweet-to-tart ratio. It is perfect for warm summer days, or any day!
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72 Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe
Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Delicious recipe for Sonic’s Cherry Limeade – tastes just like it! Ingredients include 7-Up, cherries, a lime, and maraschino syrup!
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73 Homemade Root Beer
Homemade Root Beer
Total Time: 20 minutes
This do-it-yourself homemade root beer has the perfect touch of fizz and amazing flavor. It's party perfect!
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74 Horchata Recipe
Horchata Recipe
Total Time: 12 hours 10 minutes
This horchata recipe is a refreshing, cinnamon-flavored Mexican drink filled with flavor! It's festive and perfect for any occasion.
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75 Shirley Temple Recipe
Shirley Temple Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
The Shirley Temple drink is a fun, fizzy, and kid-friendly classic made with Sprite, grenadine, and cherries for a party punch everyone loves!
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76 Ocean Water Recipe
Ocean Water Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Fizzy coconut Ocean Water is easy and refreshing! This copycat Sonic drink is perfect for parties or a hot, summer day.
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77 Watermelon Juice Recipe
Watermelon Juice Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Delicious and refreshing watermelon juice is a favorite drink in the summertime! It takes minutes to make and is perfect for fruit lovers.
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