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Summer entertaining, kitchen and cooking essentials
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Cooking in a overheated kitchen is not fun. Try these time saving items- it doesn't matter if you are cooking for 2 or 35 people. Here's some of my favorite summer kitchen essentials and recipes.
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Small appliances & pots
 
Small gadgets & utensils
 
Tablewear
 
Storage
 
Fun stuff
 
Recipes

Small appliances & pots

Helpful small appliances and pots.

 
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A hands free mixer is the way to go. Available in so many colors. Easy to clean and easier to use.
KitchenAid Artisan Series Matte Dried Rose Pink 5-Quart Tilt-Head ...
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NEW color! Check out this peach. I use this Dutch oven multiple times a week and have had for years.
Le Creuset ® Peche 5.5-Qt. Signature Round Dutch Oven
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No more burnt veggies!! This pan keeps everything contained and no burnt pieces falling though.
Crate & Barrel Outdoor Rectangular Roasting Chef's Pan | Crate & Barrel
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Small gadgets & utensils

Handy gadgets to speed up cooking and prep time. 

 
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I reach for this all the time. It makes mixing and chopping ground meat so much easier.
GoodCook Ready Ground Meat Chopper
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At only 99 cents this is a wild find. I have multiples.
UPPFYLLD Peeler - bright green
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Tablewear

Decorating the table might be the most fun. 

 
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Perfect for by the pool, outdoor dining or entertaining.
Americana Stripe Outdoor Pitcher
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Get the matching pitcher also!
Americana Stripe Outdoor Tumblers
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Durable and lightweight. Designed for outdoor dining but we use these types of plates all year round.
Gibson Home Canyon Crest 12-Piece Stackable Matte Melamine Dinnerware Set
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Classic design. Use for cakes or cupcake display.
11.5" Wooden Cake Stand with Glass Cloche - Hearth & Hand™
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Storage

Containers and storage. 

 
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The CUTEST salad storage container. So organized for all your toppings and dressing.  Three fun colors and easy to take to work.
Ello Plastic Salad Bento Food Storage Container Set
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Keep fruit fresh longer with these matching containers. Easy to rinse.
Donara 5 Pack Fruit Storage Containers for Fridge, BPA-Free Produce Containers Keep Fruits Fresh
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It's berry season. Keep them front and center with this super cute container. I love the mint green.
Mint Berry Box Colander - Crate & Barrel
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Fun stuff

No description needed. 😘

 
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Easy and fun to make. Kids love to costimize flavors.
koji Ice Popsicle Molds
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These elevate any party. Love that this one has the fruit infuser.
JoyJolt Glass Drink Dispenser with Spigot, Ice Infuser, & Fruit Infuser - 1 Gallon
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THE cutest for adults or kids. Think sipping a frozen beverage by the pool.
Figural 20oz Tumbler Strawberry - Sun Squad™
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I think Target makes these every summer. I love the color of this years shark. My kids always always want to use this cup.
Figural 17oz Tumbler Shark - Sun Squad™
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Recipes

The best summer recipes

 
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Mind blown. These are game changer. No more watered down iced coffee.
Coffee Ice Cubes Recipe | Crate & Barrel
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Easy to make ahead- so perfect for entertaining. Adjust the amount of hot sauce if your concerned about the spice level.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs - Damn Delicious
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This recipe typically makes an appearance at all my events.
Twice Baked Potatoes
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One pan recipes are my favorite. I love the easy cleanup. I have doubled/tripled for larger events. Just adjust cooking time as necessary.
Baked Italian Sausage and Peppers
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