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Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd

"I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon 'bowl' with a scalloped edge and...


Iced Melon Moroccan Mint Tea

"I grow mint on my balcony, and this refreshing beverage is a wonderful way to use it. It combines two...


Blueberry Mojitos

"Blueberry and lime are two of my favourite flavours, so I added blueberries to my favourite mixed drink! This recipe...


Cherry Limeade

"My guests enjoy this refreshing cherry-topped drink. It's just right on a hot southern summer evening. And it's pretty, too."...


Cucumber Gin Smash

It doesn't get much more refreshing than this gin cocktail. If you like your drinks on the sweet side, top...


Sunshine Lime Rickey

"This is my re-creation of the lime rickey sodas served at my favourite burger place. I even tried a version...


Watermelon Margaritas

"Summer’s best flavours get frosty in the cocktail we serve at all our backyard shindigs. We mix sun-ripened watermelon and...


Strawberry Melon Fizz

"Experimenting in the kitchen is fun for me. That's how I came up with this recipe—I adapted it from recipes...

Strawberry-Lavender Infused Water

A little bit of lavender goes a long way, so be sure not to overdo it! This pretty combo screams...


Nutty Hawaiian

"I came up with this tropical-tasting cocktail on a whim one day. Later, when my husband and I went to...


Tropical Cooler

"With only four simple ingredients, this refreshing punch is easy to stir up in just 10 minutes. I served it...


Guava Coconut Rum Cocktail

"This beverage is so sensational it's like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch...


Coconut Cold-Brew Latte

"Cold-brew lattes are all the rage at coffee shops, but they're so easy to make at home. This coconut cold-brew...


Creamy Watermelon Smoothie

"I love this refreshing watermelon smoothie recipe and the bright, summery flavour. The key is to freeze the watermelon cubes...


Bella Basil Raspberry Tea

"Beautiful basil and fresh raspberries lend bright colour and refreshing flavour to this grown-up iced tea. You’ll love the fun...


Hibiscus Iced Tea

"This calorie and caffeine-free tea has a delightful rosy colour." —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin


Grapefruit Margarita

"When you add a drizzle of grenadine to your finished grapefruit margarita, it sinks to the bottom of the glass,...

Blackberry Shrub

"Making a shrub recipe is a creative way to use up extra fruit all the way through Labour Day. We...


Peach-Basil Lemonade Slush

"This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like...


Blueberry Iced Tea

"I enjoy coming up with new ways to use my slow cooker in the kitchen. Serve this blueberry iced tea...


Watermelon Spritzer

“Watermelon blended with limeade is cool and refreshing. It’s a wonderful thirst-quencher on a hot summer day.” —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque,...


Sparkling Ginger Lemonade

"Chill out with this delightful cooler, perfect for springtime bridal showers or hot summer days on the deck. It's a...


30 Painless Ways to Add More Fibre to Your Diet

We hear all the time how important it is to add fibre to our diets. Here's how to plant more...

How to Wash—and Dry—Lettuce Correctly

Here's the ultimate guide to preparing lettuce for maximum food safety. (Plus whether or not you need to give pre-washed...


Cherry Cheese Blintzes

"These elegant blintzes can be served as an attractive dessert or a brunch entree. The bright cherry sauce gives them...


Rhubarb Cherry Pie

"As a young girl, I dreamed of being able to make pies like my mother. (Her rolling pin, which I...


Cinnamon Roll Cherry Cobbler

"Red Hots and canned cherries flavour this memorable dessert from my childhood. I hadn’t had it in years, so when...


Chocolate Chip-Cherry Chunk Cookies

"My grandmas and mom created this recipe with chocolate chips, cherries and spices, a combo of their favourite parts of...


Slow-Cooker Cherry Pear Buckle

"I added pears to my cherry cobbler recipe to create this delightful slow-cooked buckle. You could also add fresh summer...