These healthy French egg flans with tomato sauce are perfect for your next brunch. They are easy to make and look beautiful on a plate. by Guest on Tuesday, June 18, 2013

4.22 / 5 Stars | 7 Reviews

by LITTLECHEF2

“Reds, yellows and greens are mixed together in this vibrant, flavorful salsa that perfectly captures the essence of summer.”

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4.29 / 5 Stars | 10 Reviews

by jmsgemini

“Mandarin orange segments and jicama are tossed with fresh lemon and lime juices and cilantro for this tangy slaw.”

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The summer solstice is this coming Friday, bringing us folks in the Northern Hemisphere our longest day of the year.  We’re entering into razzle-dazzle time, when the scope of our lives broadens to meet the longer, brighter days and summer’s endless offerings.  So much comes tumbling in at this time of year, so much is tugging at our attention:  ripening fruit, sprouting vegetables, garden weeds and needs. Suddenly much of life is being lived outdoors, with all the beach-going, picnic-making, backyard-grilling that comes with it. It’s hard not to be giddy with all the endless pleasures that come with this time of year.

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4.5 / 5 Stars | 13 Reviews

by stephkoch1

“This is a delicious light salad for summer. Great as a side dish, but filling enough for a light lunch!”

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Happy Saturday! Popular posts this week on The Kitchn include five tips for taking better food photos when you travel, a look at butter in coffee, 10 travel-inspired meals you can make at home, photos of a dinner in the sky, and more. Enjoy!

15. It’s Official: Caffeine Withdrawal is a Mental Health Disorder
14. Recipe: Chocolate and Hazelnut Praline Gelato
13. Recipe: Roasted Shrimp Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa
12. This is Amazing: Dinner in the Sky
11. 5 Steps to the Perfect Bowl of Pasta
10. Eat Like Royalty on the Road with Mason Jar Meals

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 Summer Cocktail Recipe: Campari Mojito

Happy weekend, everyone! What’s going on your kitchen this weekend? Mojitos? Shrimp tacos? A batch of sweet and buttery kouign amann? I’m on my way to Paris for a week of exploration and good food; look for some dispatches from that lovely city next week. What about you? Are you off on travels? Cozied up at home, cold cocktail in hand? We’d love to know what your weekend plans are — what’s cooking? 

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We were sharing recipes inspired by travels near and far this week, bringing you the taste of the Pacific in a plate of shrimp tacos and relief from London crowds in a Campari mojito. You also won’t want to miss vacation-ready multigrain bread, a cool glass of homemade horchata, our Lebanese savory egg crostata, chocolate hazelnut gelato, or any of the other new recipes from this past week.

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Q: My mom, who is no longer here to ask, planted an herb a couple of years ago that I can’t identify. It has a fresh scent and a flavor that I don’t totally recognize. Can anyone help solve the mystery? 

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I’m sure you’ve noticed that strawberry season has arrived. There are flats of strawberries at the farmers’ market and pints upon pints at the grocery store. Maybe you’re even lucky enough to have a few peeking out from your garden (I wasn’t brave enough to plant any myself this year). While strawberry shortcake is often the go-to summertime dessert, here are a few ways to spin it so it remains interesting and exciting for you and your guests this season. 

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