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Sydney enjoys her homemade yogurt pop.

The Wannabe Chef: Fruity Frozen Yogurt Pops

Want a sweet, healthy treat on a hot summer day that won't take much time to make? Try our fruity yogurt pops!
Beef Goulash

The Wannabe Chef: Skillet Beef Casserole

Salsa and chili powder add a Mexican flair to this beef goulash dish (and you can never go wrong with melted cheese).
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The Wannabe Chef: Healthy(ish) Blueberry Muffins

Have an abundance of blueberries in your fridge? Try Jessica's homemade healthy muffins made with ricotta instead of butter and sugar!
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Summer Eats & Treats: Roanoke Style

Warm-weather food means lots of things – BBQ, dawgs, beer, bagels and all manner of just-picked greens and other goodies. Here’s a quick tour of the delights of summer ingestion season.
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The Wannabe Chef: Festive Brownie Bites

Armed with boxed brownie mix, a can of cream cheese frosting, red food coloring, and fruit, Jessica made Festive Brownie Bites!
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The Wannabe Chef: Greek Turkey Burgers

These yummy Greek turkey burgers. They’re chock full of good-for-you stuff – red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and feta – and topped with a refreshing yogurt sauce.
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The Wannabe Chef: BBT Sandwich

Looking for a new twist on the classic BLT? How about a BBT (bacon, basil, tomato) sandwich for those warmer summer days? Bonus if you use tomatoes from your own garden!
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The Lazy Baker: Strawberry Icebox No Bake Cake

As summer approaches, my taste buds begin to crave lighter meals and brighter flavors. I'm all for rich desserts, too, but luckily I've found a no bake "cake" that's both tasty and easy on your waistline.
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The Wannabe Chef: Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes

Jessica got a surprise on Mother's Day when her husband made from-scratch blueberry cheesecake pancakes. Learn to make them for your household every weekend with our recipe!
For a Firefly vegetarian feast, order the Incan Bowl.

Restaurant Review: Firefly Fare – Farm-to-Table, To-Go

The emphasis in this Market Building second-gen pioneer is on local, fresh and vegetarian, though there are carnivorous delights as well.

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