Freshen up and cool down with cucumber mojitos. The lime-flavored sparkling water adds a delicate fizz to this cocktail. The full recipe is below. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis What Alcohol Is Best for Cucumber Mojitos? White rum is traditionally used for mojitos, and the better the rum, the tastier the cocktail! Peel remaining cucumber, and chop into 1/2-inch pieces to yield 1/2 cup. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

A perfectly easy summer side, or a light and refreshing dinner with some added chicken. The firm avocado keeps its shape nicely, and the juicy cherry tomatoes add a big burst of flavor. A quick shallot dressing adds zing and tang, which complements the acidity of the tomatoes nicely. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox The full recipe is below, but here’s a back pocket guide to make this easy salad....

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We tested it, and Truvy was on to something. This cake is very sweet and rich, but thats just what Truvy promised. The fruit cocktail makes it feel almost cobbler like. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley It also caramelizes around the edges and develops a crispy golden brown top. It’s easy to see why it was a favorite. )soft-wheat self-rising flour(such as White Lily)...

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Curry chicken salad is a vibrant and flavorful addition to lunches, showers, or weeknight dinners. “She had begun swapping recipes with two other mothers who lived in our apartment building. One, whod emigrated from South Korea, shareddak kalguksu(Korean chicken-and-zucchini noodle soup). Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Twenty-five years later, the friendships and recipes live on.” In the South,chicken saladis synonymous with bridal showers, family potlucks, and churchpicnics. Part of what makes chicken salad so beloved is its adaptability....

Channel your inner Bardot. You know when you get the sudden urge to do something that feels adventurous? That urge to change a hairstyle? Credit: Getty Images/Ralph Crane/Contributor A lot of times we suppress that feelingand other times we get the bangs. Great women in the past didn’t feel that same reluctance to take the plunge into fringe-dom. WhenAudrey Hepburndecided she wanted baby bangs, she did it and with a pixie cut, too....

Never had a cushaw? It is a winter squash that originates from Mesoamerica. Now you’ll find cushaws around the Louisiana area. Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Top your slice with our Vanilla Bean Custard (recipe below) and a few candied pecans. Split vanilla bean open lengthwise, and scrape out seeds into a medium saucepan. Whisking constantly, gradually pour 1/4 cup hot half-and-half mixture into egg yolk mixture....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shop steep markdowns from Michael Kors, Le Creuset, Estee Lauder, and Dyson. TheKitchenAid stand mixeris a must-have in any kitchen, and thousands of shoppers agree. Credit:Southern Living Theyre suitable for use in oven temperatures up to 572F and are dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. This 4-in-1 wand does it allreducing puffiness, dark circles, blemishes, fine lines, and wrinkles. Plus, it’s super easy to use: just glide it over your face and neck....

A sweet sipper for spring. The elderflower liqueur gives the drink a floral essence (like a daffodil!) but also a nutty quality, too. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Peach nectar can be found either with the Latin/Hispanic foods or on the juice aisle. Nectar, as opposed to juice, is thicker and more syrupy. Ingredients 1/4cup(2 oz. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox )peach nectar, chilled 1/4cup(2 oz. )elderflower liqueur(such as St-Germain)...

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