Classic American Desserts ๐ŸŽ for Summer!


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โ€‹Classic American Summer Dessertsโ€‹

American desserts from true-blue classics (cherry pie, anyone?) to those 'only in America' specialties, these dessert recipes will take you from Memorial Day and July 4th all the way to your last cookout of the summer, American style!



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This came out fantastic when followed to the T. Will be remaking this regularly.
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Sue Moran

I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isnโ€™t that what itโ€™s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun!

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