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11/13/12 11:01 A

I started this SUMMER topic and now it should disappear - but I don't know how to make that happen!!

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10/14/12 3:25 P

Wanda, that's terrific - I'm glad everyone enjoyed them!

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10/8/12 5:39 P

I'm a bit late replying, Sarah, but thanks for posting the website for your beanburgers - even the grands enjoyed them!

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6/16/12 10:37 P

Love Sangria!! I havent tried making my own since the 70's though. It was really popular then when we lived in California. I'm not sure why I quit making it but you've inspired me to start again - your recipe sounds perfect. I'm up for some "Slapdash Sangria" this weekend!

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6/16/12 2:41 P

Wow, that does sound good!

I don't really have any summer recipes. We have been grilling more and I'm enjoying vegetable kabobs (cherry tomatoes, button mushrooms, green pepper, onion) and homemade bean burgers. Here's one of the recipes:

happyherbivore.com/recipe/quick-black-bean
-burger/

As is, I don't think they have much flavor, so I added black pepper and chili powder. They can be crumbly, so I cook them on the grill on top of a piece of aluminum foil. You can use buns or a pita pocket, which helps keep bits of them and the veggie toppings from falling out. :)

My favorite summer treat is sangria. I make what I call 'slapdash sangria' by mixing cheap red wine and Fresca with cut up fruit. Delicious!

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6/11/12 12:51 P

Oh, that recipe sounds SO good! June

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6/11/12 12:20 P

Please help me come up with some quick and easy summer recipes.

I'll start with this one, although it isn't necessarily just for summer - it is summer pretty, and refreshing too.

This came from Weight Watchers and it is sooooo good. Even my husband likes it!

Cherry Squares
1 package of angel food cake mix
1 20 ounce (approx,) can of fruit pie filling. (I use low sugar Comstock Cherry Pie Filling)

Preheat oven to 350
Mix together the cake mix and pie filling and bake in an ungreased 9x13 pan for 30 minutes.
I turn it upside down to cool

Yep! It is that easy! I refrigerate it when it has cooled and it is a great refreshingly cool snack.

I was really skeptical of this but it really is worth trying!

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