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Coconut Pineapple Spritzer

Coconut seltzer, pineapple vodka, and fresh lime juice are stirred together over ice for a light, effervescent tropical cocktail. This breezy, three-ingredient spritzer is refreshingly simple and perfect for sipping during an outdoor movie under the stars.

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Farro, Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Butter-toasted farro tossed with roasted beets, beet greens, pistachios, and roasted garlic vinaigrette, topped with creamy goat cheese. A colorful, earthy grain salad that makes an impressive side for dinner parties or a satisfying lunch on its own.

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Arugula-Corn Salad

Baby arugula, boiled corn, bell pepper, and grape tomatoes are tossed in a creamy cilantro-lime dressing made with grapeseed oil and sour cream. This bright, summery salad adds a cool, fresh contrast to a spread of ribs and hearty indoor-campfire fare.

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Brown Butter Sauteed Spinach with Lemon

Baby spinach is wilted in nutty browned butter with garlic and shallots, then brightened with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. This simple, elegant side comes together in minutes but delivers rich, toasty flavor that pairs beautifully with the cedar plank salmon.

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Quick Rotisserie Chicken Gumbo

A dark roux is built with andouille and kielbasa sausages, celery, onions, bell peppers, okra, tomatoes, and Creole seasoning, then enriched with shredded rotisserie chicken and ladled over steamed rice. This shortcut gumbo delivers authentic Cajun depth and smoky, spicy complexity in a fraction of the time by starting with a store-bought bird.

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Five-Spice Churros

Choux pastry dough is piped into hot oil at 350 degrees and fried until golden, then rolled in a fragrant blend of five-spice powder and cinnamon sugar while still warm. These aromatic, crunchy-outside, soft-inside churros put an unexpected Asian-inspired twist on a beloved fair food favorite.

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Homemade Pici Pasta with Carbonara Sauce

Thick, rustic pici noodles are hand-rolled from a blend of all-purpose and semolina flours, then tossed with crispy pancetta and a silky egg-Parmesan-pecorino carbonara sauce. This artisan pasta showcases the joy of making noodles from scratch, rewarding the effort with an authentically Italian, soul-satisfying dish.

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Chopped Iceberg Salad with Roquefort Dressing

classic chopped iceberg salad loaded with cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, carrots, and grape tomatoes in a rich Roquefort cheese dressing. A throwback steakhouse side that proves retro never really goes out of style.

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Spicy Arrabbiata Penne LIve

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Large white mushroom caps filled with a savory spinach and breadcrumb stuffing baked until golden. A classic appetizer that never goes out of style.

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