Caroline’s “Secret Ingredient” Guacamole

Happy summer weekend, folks! What’s cooking? Tell us what’s happening in your kitchen this weekend — we’re always so inspired by your kitchen plans! And don’t forget to take a peek at a few of these favorite posts from the past week.

• An attachment for your Mason jar?
• Basil sour cream sauce — yum!
• Make better iced tea.
• Have you pickled anything yet this summer?
• This chocolate zucchini bread? Yes.

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Q: What are some uses for sweet potato flour? Either sweet or savory.

Curiosity got the better of me (for a change) and I brought sweet potato flour home but now I’m not sure what to do.

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If you’re looking for easy, delicious recipes to make with your summer produce haul, look no further than the double chocolate zucchini bread, swiss chard taco wraps, or easy green bean stir-fry. This week we have a diverse group of drink recipes, including cold fruit slushies and the perfect dry martini. And remember to treat yourself to one of these chocolate coconut cupcakes this weekend (both vegan and gluten-free!).

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Sometimes I look at my pantry and think, I would probably save so much money if I made half of this myself. But then I remember that I live in America: land of the free and home of the processed, pre-made, prepackaged foods that have perfected the art of cheap and convenient. In many cases, the store-bought version of a food item, although not always as wholesome as the homemade version, might be easier on your wallet.

However, there are still many foods you can make at home that will cut your grocery bill.

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Some years ago, I made a new friend. A wonderful woman: bubbly and bright, full of energy, a cheerful, high-touch mom to two young kids. I adored her.

Then I saw her kitchen.

It looked like a cyclone had spun it around and spit it out twice.

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