Mom Confessions

Tomato and Watermelon Salad
"When it comes time for summer," says Alex, "I can't resist making a salad bursting with ingredients from the local markets. For best results, make the salad without ever refrigerating the tomatoes but with the watermelon cold from the refrigerator. The contrast of temperatures will give the salad an extra-fresh taste."

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Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad
Ina's five-minute appetizer is a beautiful display to have on your picnic table. Vary the color of your tomatoes to get the most-appealing presentation.

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Baked Potato Salad
The tangy secret to Alex's potato salad is the addition of finely chopped gherkins, plus a bit of brine from the jar.

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Ree's Grilled Burgers
Ree makes a burger bar when serving a crowd. Set up a display of grilled beef burgers and buns, plus toppings like sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, pico de gallo and crispy bacon.

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Loaded Lobster Roll
Slice sweet lobster meat along with crumbled, crispy bacon to make a creamy salad for your roll.

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Drumsticks with Biscuits and Tomato Jam
Drumsticks make us all feel like kids again — feel free to use your hands. Serving them with biscuits and tomato jam gives the dish some Southern flair.

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Buffalo Puppies
Drizzle blue cheese sauce onto cocktail hot dogs and top with red onions and blue chips for bite-size appetizers.

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Open-Faced Tomato Grilled Cheese
Adults and kids will be fighting for a bite of these savory grilled cheese sandwiches made with tomatoes, garlic and provolone cheese, melted to perfection on the grill.

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Red, White and Blueberry Coleslaw
Crispy bacon, dried blueberries and thinly sliced cabbage turn basic coleslaw into a colorful and patriotic side dish.

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Red, White and Blue Potato Salad
Make a potato salad using a mixed bag of skinned baby red, Yukon and purple potatoes to create this colorful side.

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