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This blueberry sorbet recipe needs just 3 ingredients and a food processor: no ice cream maker required! It’s delicious, naturally sweetened, and ready in 10 minutes. Every summer I become obsessed with blueberries, possibly due to my obsession with picking them in Michigan. Either way, I always put on my “blueberry recipe planning” hat around now, and I came up with this blueberry sorbet recipe! Here’s what’s fun about it: it tastes so delicious and it takes only 5 to 10 minutes in a food processor. It comes out with a rich purple color, tastes bright from lemon and is sweetened with nothing but maple syrup. No ice cream maker, no custard base, no churning required! Why You’ll Love This Recipe I’ve made a lot of frozen desserts over the years (from blueberry ice cream to homemade frozen yogurt ), but these days I’m mostly interested in super fast no churn recipes. This blueberry sorbet is essentially a nice crea...

This honey vinaigrette with Dijon is perfect for salads of all kinds! This versatile salad dressing takes just 5 minutes to whip up. Need a quick and simple salad dressing? My homemade honey vinaigrette salad dressing takes just 5 minutes to whip up and has a delightfully zingy flavor. Dijon mustard brings a pop of flavor and creaminess to balance the sweet honey. This is actually one of my favorite salad dressing recipes on this website (and I have a lot!). It takes just 5 ingredients and makes any salad taste incredible, from savory salads to fruity mixes. 5 Star Reader Review “Delicious!!! I usually hate Dijon mustard but… in this vinaigrette it’s delicious. I made a batch of this dressing and now I’m making a second batch since my husband and I really liked it. Thank you so much for sharing.” -Zhanna Ingredients You’ll Need All you need for honey vinaigrette is 4 ingredients and 5 minutes (plus salt)! There’s no need t...

Here’s how to make perfect hard boiled eggs every time: bring the water to a boil, then turn off the heat. My timing chart and easy-peel tips are below! Looking for how long to boil eggs? After some trial and error, Alex and I come up with a perfect hard boiled eggs method that works every time. They not only taste great, but they’re also a versatile source of protein. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve used this recipe. Use boiled eggs in salads and sandwiches, for a quick snack, or in deviled eggs as a fancy appetizer. Keep reading for my master recipe! How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs How long to boil eggs? It’s not a simple answer, because they don’t actually boil. As soon as the water comes to a boil, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit for about 15 minutes to let them cook fully through. The exact timing depends on the size of the eggs. After the eggs have finished cooking in the hot water, drain the pot and...

This Mexican street corn pasta salad turns elote into a cookout-ready side with charred corn, lime, chili, and cotija. Great for potlucks, or with grilled chicken or shrimp as an easy summer dinner! It’s high summer, we got a pool (yay), and I’ve found the best food to eat next to it: this Mexican street corn pasta salad! Since elote is one of my top foods ever, I saw the idea of turning it into a pasta salad and couldn’t get it out of my mind. The first bite of my spin on it, Alex exclaimed, “Wow!” which is always my barometer for success. It has pops of sweet smoky char grilled corn, black beans and green onion, and a spiced, creamy dressing that covers it all. It’s perfect for cookouts, pitch-ins, or barbecues, or an easy summer dinner with grilled chicken, shrimp, or a veggie burger. Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s uniquely delicious. Smoky grilled corn, lime, chili, cumin, and salty cotija add the best notes to...