TIP OF THE DAY: Treats For Banana Lovers

[1] A grilled banana split: no need for a special banana split dish (photo courtesy Pampered Chef). [2] Another presentation from Women’s Day. Here’s their recipe. [3] Fusion food: a grilled banana hot fudge sundae (photo courtesy Weber). [4] The world’s most popular fruit (photo Nathan Ward | SXC)!   Who doesn’t love a banana?…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Easy Ice Cream & Berries Shortcake

Ice Cream Shortcake is an easy dessert, simply combining berry ice cream, fresh berries on refrigerator biscuits. It’s easier to put together than an ice cream cake, and even easier than conventional shortcake since you don’t have to whip the cream. We adapted this recipe from the Chefs Collaborative Cookbook. If you prefer, you can…
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RECIPE: Raspberry & Cream Croissants (Or Bagels)

[1] For breakfast, snack or dessert, here’s how to celebrate National Raspberries & Cream Day (photo © TruWip). [2] No time to hand-whip cream? Try Reddi-Wip in Original or Chocolate (photo © Reddi Wip). [3] Red raspberries are in season in summer, but available all year from greenhouses (photo © Good Eggs). [4] Seedless raspberry…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Build-Your-Own No-Cook Summer Dessert Bowl

[1] Lay out the ingredients for the easiest DIY dessert. [2] Ricotta salata, made in a mold, is salted. It’s better for a DIY with savory toppings (photos courtesy Good Eggs). [3] and [4] Crunchy Wasa Thins in Sesame & Sea Salt, also available in Sea Salt & Rosemary (photos courtesy Wasa).   You may…
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RECIPE: No-Bake Cheesecake In A Jar

[1] A quick summer cheesecake (photo courtesy EatWisconsinCheese.com). [2] An even easier dessert: Fill tart shells with lemon curd. You can add mascarpone underneath the curd, or as a garnish (photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE).   Want a cheesecake experience without turning on the oven? Here’s a recipe we adapted from Eat Wisconsin…
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