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    May recipes call for warmer weather that isn't necessarily summertime yet but is also not too premature to take out your griller and whip up some cold, revitalizing drinks.

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    We know that this month is all about refreshments and easy-to-cook dinners as the days are starting to get hot as summer comes nearer. Here is a list of recipes to make for May!

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    Magnificent, seasonal recipes that will sure to have you giving a big sigh of relief! This list of May recipes to cook this month will have you wishing that it's always May.

    These colorful, healthy, spring recipes will have your meal problems solved for the month. We made sure to pick out the best and most nutritious ones to help you out.

    You'll find everything here from main dishes, sweet desserts, soups, and more!

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    Fondant Felines: Chocolate Cake

    I made this birthday cake over past weekend for my 13-year-old Niece who is an animal lover and has a cat whom she is fond of. I asked my husband, Eric, to sculpt the marshmallow, almond-flavored, fondant cats that topped the cake. Though he does have experience sculpting clay, he had never sculpted with fondant before and I am very proud of him!

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    Bananas Foster Dessert Recipe

    This Bananas Foster Dessert Recipe is a version of a classic dessert invented in 1951 by a New Orleans chef, Paul Blangé. It combines differing temperatures of cold vanilla ice cream and a warm, banana, rum-infused caramel sauce. Enjoy with or without nuts (walnuts or pecans). (Serves 6)

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    Corn Soufflé

    If there were a non-traditional dessert you could eat right along with a meal, this Corn Soufflé would be it. It's creamy and sweet and uses corn three ways; fresh corn right off the cob, creamed corn, and cornmeal. Corn Soufflé is the perfect side dish for a cookout, weeknight dinner, or holiday meal. Little nuggets of onion and sweet red bell pepper give it even more fresh-from-the-garden flavors.

    Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

    This Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe is a family favorite with garden-fresh flavors and fully satisfying for dinner. Customize them with ground chicken, beef, turkey, or pork!

    Grilled Cheesy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

    Celebrate Fiesta Friday with these delicious grilled cheesy chicken fajita quesadillas. They are cooked to perfection and loaded with chicken and pepper jack cheese!

    Franks and Peppers Stew Recipe

    This Franks and Peppers Stew Recipe is a family recipe that offers a new way to have classic American Beef Franks. This garden vegetable stew has all the flavors of Summer produce, it's hearty and satisfying and serves a crowd. Make it for your next BBQ, potluck, or family gathering.

    Zucchini Recipes Collection

    Here we have our Zucchini Recipes Collection! These recipes can be used as main dishes, side dishes, desserts, and appetizers. Zucchini is a tasty and healthy ingredient that works perfectly in these recipes.

    No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

    This 3-ingredient No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream is creamy, scoopable, and delightful over your favorite dessert. (makes 1 loaf pan)

    Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

    This Blueberry Cobbler has fresh, ripe blueberries with a crisp, biscuit on top. It’s spiced with a secret ingredient to bring out the flavor of those blueberries. It’s wonderful on its own or served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

    Luscious Mocha Lush Dessert Recipe

    This Luscious Mocha Lush Dessert Recipe is a light, airy and cool dessert that serves up delicious chocolate-y, mocha flavor. This no-bake option, layered dessert is creamy and sweet (Serves 12).

    Cream Cheese Recipes

    Cream cheese can make a recipe go from blah to amazing! Here is a curated list of recipes from our blog that use this delicious ingredient!

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    Muddy Buddy Brownie Ice Cream Cake is the stuff that dreams are made of, specifically, my dreams, and this is a delicious dream come true! Imagine this: Nutella Muddy Buddies top a layer of smooth, warm mocha ganache, with a layer of cold vanilla ice cream between two layers of your favorite brownie – in a bed of more Nutella Buddies!

    Easy Non-Dairy Ice Cream Pops

    Easy Non-Dairy Ice Cream Pops can be made in minutes and are decorated with homemade chocolate shells, sprinkles, and pistachios. Cool off in the hot weather with this cheerful summer treat!

    Homemade Chocolate Shell

    This Homemade Chocolate Shell recipe is the perfect topping for any variety of cold desserts. It goes especially well with Outshine® Fruit and Veggie Bars for a lip-smacking, fruity and delicious Summer treat or for any time of year!

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    This Fruit Punch Rum Popsicle Sipper is perfect for those hot, humid summer days. It is an assembled drink of only 3 ready-made ingredients and ice with only 2 steps - Cool off with this drink today!

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    Brownie Bottom Marbled Strawberry Cheesecake

    These Brownie Bottom Marbled Strawberry Cheesecake are so fruity, chocolate-y, and full of cheesecake goodness. This is a one-pan dessert that is perfect to bring to the Thanksgiving dessert table because it feeds a crowd. I used Smucker's Fruit & Honey Strawberry Fruit Spread in the marbled cheesecake layer with yummy results!

    Easy Chocolate Toasted Walnut Fudge

    This Easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge is buttery and smooth with toasted walnuts throughout. This easy-to-make, melt-in-your-mouth fudge recipe is great for gift-giving and makes plenty to keep some for yourself to satisfy any chocolate craving!

    Classic Homemade Tater Tot Casserole

    This Classic Homemade Tater Tot Casserole is made from scratch without the use of canned soup. It's creamy, comforting and a delicious, one-dish dinner, sure to be a family favorite!

    Chocolate Eggnog Fudge

    This Chocolate Eggnog Fudge is so smooth, chocolate-y and the perfect indulgence to enjoy yourself or give as a gift to someone special. It’s infused with eggnog making it perfect for the Christmas & Holiday season! This recipe uses mini marshmallows making it an easy-to-make, quick fudge recipe.

    Wedge Salad Ham and Swiss Sandwich with Homemade Ranch Dressing

    This Wedge Salad Ham and Swiss Sandwich with Homemade Ranch Dressing has all the crisp freshness of a wedge salad with Iceberg lettuce. This sandwich includes a recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing which includes Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise and goes so well with Hillshire Farm® Thin Sliced Honey Ham & Pepperidge Farm® bread!

    Easy Braised Baby Carrots

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