These crowd-pleasers take less than 30 minutes to prepare, leaving you plenty of time to celebrate our nation’s independence.

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Looking for 4th of July cocktails? We have the 10 best boozy drink recipes that will let you savor the taste of freedom.

Whether you like hard pack or soft serve, custard or gelato, Des Moines has plenty of options for frozen treats.

In a small saucepan, combine the water with the sugar. Simmer over moderate heat until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the 2 mint sprigs, ginger and salt and let ...

Watermelon season is here. We’re putting it in salsas, salads and, of course, eating it right off the rind. But one of our ...

Brush the watermelon slabs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat, turning once, until nicely charred on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a platter.

I make a summer recipe bucket list every year, and it usually contains a lot of the usual suspects: a fun cucumber salad, a ...

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We all agree that watermelon is one of the most refreshing fruits. Also, its vibrant red color is something we cannot ...

I’d be lying if I said I don’t wait all year for frozen cocktail season. Come summer, it’s the blender’s time to shine, along with seasonal produce (cherries! watermelon! mango!) and colorful ...