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Classic Blueberry Peach Crisp

Juicy peaches, tender, sweet blueberries, and a crispy streusel topping make this classic blueberry peach crisp a late-summer staple. The recipe comes together in just a few minutes and allows the flavors of the peaches and blueberries to mingle and shine as they bake to bubbling perfection in the oven.

These two fruits are part of the wonderful bounty of late summer. And they are such a complementary combination, a treat for both the taste buds and the eyes. Baking them into a juicy bursting-with-flavor fruit crisp feels like a grateful way to honor the fruits of the earth and to stay in touch with the natural rhythms of our seasons.

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My Favorite Chicken Marinade

I love to try new recipes, but there are certain ones I keep coming back to time and time again. This chicken marinade recipe finds a beautiful balance between savory, sweet, and citrus. The combination of ingredients not only infuses the outer layer of the chicken with delicious flavor, but it also helps tenderize the meat and allows it to retain more of its natural juices.

With just a few key components, you can add that extra tang and zing to your chicken. Staples like freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, brown sugar, and a few other seasonings all come together to create a deeply flavorful end result.

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Berry Beet Smoothie

Blend up a glassful of goodness with this berry beet smoothie. Frozen blueberries, frozen raspberries, a steamed beet, Medjool dates, and yogurt all whirl together to make a smoothie that is full of deep, rich flavor and sustenance. The vibrant pink color reflects the concentration of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other beneficial nutrients that make up this wonderful, refreshing smoothie.

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