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Your go-to easy & delicious recipes from the kitchen of Bethany Kramer.

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Smash Burgers

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Classic Eggplant Parmesan

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Grilled Lemon Chicken Marinade

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Classic Wedge Salad

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Warmed Potato Salad

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Grilled Steak Kabobs

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Herbed Chicken Cutlets with Garden Salad

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Grilled Lemon Chicken Marinade

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The Recipe That Made Me Love Potato Salad

Today I’m sharing my favorite way to make potato salad! This recipe uses warm potatoes so that the flavors meld together even more. I’ve tested this recipe out on many of my family members, and it’s converted even the ones who were like myself and didn’t care for potato salad either. It’s worth trying and serving at your next summer cookout!

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Classic Eggplant Parmesan

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Classic Eggplant Lasagna

How to Freeze Basil (Basil Cubes)

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Garden Ratatouille

Summer Cookout

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Smash Burgers

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Grilled Chicken Thighs

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Classic Wedge Salad

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Grilled Lemon Chicken Marinade

Tomato Season

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Sauteed Corn and Tomatoes with Fresh Basil

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Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce

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Fresh Tomato Sauce

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Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Tomatoes

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Sheet Pan Beef & Broccoli

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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Zucchini

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Stuffed Peppers

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20-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta

Italian Recipes

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Italian Stuffed Artichokes

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Braised Beef Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle

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Classic Chicken Parmesan (Family Recipe)

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Secret Ingredient Italian Meatballs