Taste of Home June/July 2022

Slip on those sandals and let those sunnies slide down from the top of your head—it’s summer and time to celebrate everything the season brings. Picnics with pals, family reunions, carefree road trips and farmers market mornings—I’m wild about ’em all. In fact, I may have purchased an oversized market bag back in February when I could only dream of laid-back summer days spent strolling the nearby farmers market. I’m so glad summer is here! Speaking of the farmers market, go ahead and load up on strawberries while there. You’ll want plenty on hand to make Spicy Pickled Strawberries (page 53), sweet Strawberry Sorbet (page 14) and Arley Bell’s stunning Strawberry Pretzel Cake (page 34). Oh yeah, it’s a new, irresistible way to love the classic strawberrypretzel dessert—a perennial favorite…

Pass the Potato Salad We know a summer soiree just wouldn’t be the same without a big heaping helping of potato salad. Whether it’s a classic southern salad, one with a Sicilian spin, or a tangy German classic, your favorite potato salads for summer picnics and barbecues are easy to find online. tasteofhome.com/potatosaladJJ22. Impress Every Guest! It’s officially picnic, potluck and party season, so you’ll need the most delicious appetizers, dips, sides, sweets and big-batch recipes to take along. Look no further than Taste of Home’s new Make It, Take It cookbook, packed with more than 250 bring-a-dish delights for any gathering. Buy yours now for only $10 and free shipping! tasteofhomebooks.com/MTTJ COMMUNITY COOK’S RECIPE REVIEW Georgia Peach Ice Cream Lisa Allen, Joppa, AL USERNAME: @Queenlalisa on tasteofhome.com “This ice…

NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY! Trending A Slice of Summer Ditch the double-dip cone for this decked-out cake layered with ice cream bread and flavors from your favorite pint, then topped with chocolate fudge sauce and a jumble of jimmies. Trending A Slice of Summer cont’d. With bread-baking on the rise these past couple of years, people have gotten creative in order to satisfy their cravings. One such innovation is the beloved three-ingredient ice cream bread, made with softened ice cream, self-rising flour and a touch of additional sugar. Create the tender novelty with any flavor you like—think butter pecan, vanilla or chocolate chip—but be sure to use the full-fat version. Each scoop of melty goodness combines with the self-rising flour (i.e., all-purpose flour mixed with baking powder and salt) for…

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Gluten-free and vegan-friendly, this sorbet is a treat everyone can enjoy. Even Out Sugars Strawberries have a low glycemic index. While these berries do contain natural sugars, their low index means that your blood sugar won’t suddenly spike after you enjoy them. Strawberries can also improve your insulin sensitivity, according to an NIH study. Boost Immunity Think citrus fruits are the only way to get your vitamin C fix? Think again! Just five large strawberries contain 98% of a woman’s daily dose. Vitamin C also helps heal wounds and fight infections. It can even help lessen the severity of cataracts, according to the National Institutes of Health. Protect Your Heart You can lower your risk of a heart attack by filling your plate with more berries. Strawberries are filled with…