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Recipes, cocktails and tips to inspire your next gathering. From dinner with family, to brunch or cocktails with friends, and picnics in the summer, there’s something for every gathering, large or small.

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*new* These Strawberry Crumble Bars are sure to be *new* These Strawberry Crumble Bars are sure to be a hit this summer! 

With a buttery, oat mix for the crust and a fresh strawberry filling, you’ll be making these on repeat. 

Easy to make for summer weekends, picnics and barbecues! Recipe is on the blog friends - link in bio above 👆🏻

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/strawberry-oat-crumble-bars/
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This Quick Summer Green Salad is one to save for t This Quick Summer Green Salad is one to save for this season! Here’s what you need to make it:
*mixed greens
*radishes
*beets
*cucumber
*tomatoes
*feta
*toasted almonds
*vinaigrette dressing

It’s easy to mix & match the ingredients as you see fit SO save this post and get the recipe on the blog! Recipe linked in profile above 👆🏻

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/quick-summer-green-salad-recipe/
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Hands up if you’re a #tacotuesday fan 💁🏼‍♀️ These Turkey Tacos are on repeat in our house because they’re SO EASY to make!

A quick homemade spice mix and some easy toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and avocados and you’re set 🌮🌮🌮

Recipe is on the blog friends, link in bio above!

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/simple-easy-turkey-tacos-recipe/
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If you're a rhubarb fan like me then you MUST make If you're a rhubarb fan like me then you MUST make these Strawberry-Rhubarb Hand Pies!⁠
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Made easily with puff pastry, they're perfect for brunch, picnics or summer barbecues. ⁠
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Recipe is on the blog friends, link in bio above!⁠
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https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/strawberry-rhubarb-hand-pies/⁠
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I can’t think of anything better to bake this we I can’t think of anything better to bake this weekend than this Rhubarb Cake!

This recipe is from my Mom’s archives and trust me when I say it won’t last long in your house. Filled with rhubarb and topped with brown sugar and cinnamon, it’s absolutely made for sharing! 

Get the recipe on the blog friends, linked in bio above!

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/rhubarb-cake/
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Can't think of a better way to celebrate Mother's Can't think of a better way to celebrate Mother's Day than with this Brunch Board! Easy to make with seasonal ingredients and perfect for sharing with friends & family.⁠
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Also pairs lovely with a glass of rosé!⁠
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Recipe is linked in bio above.⁠
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https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/summer-brunch-board/⁠
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It's almost the weekend so let's cheers with this It's almost the weekend so let's cheers with this Cucumber Mint Sangria! ⁠
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Makes 4-6 drinks⁠
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Ingredients:⁠
1/2 english cucumber, sliced⁠
1 lime, sliced⁠
1/3 cup mint leaves⁠
1/2 cup gin⁠
1 1/2 cups sparkling water⁠
1 bottle Sauvingnon Blanc wine⁠
Garnish: extra mint & cucumber slices⁠
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Instructions:⁠
1. To a pitcher add cucumber slices, sliced lime, mint leaves, gin and sparkling water. Using a wooden spoon gently muddle the ingredients a few times and then let sit for 10 minutes.⁠
2. After 10 minutes, add the bottle of wine to the pitcher, stir and then serve over ice.⁠
3. Garnish with more mint leaves & cucumber slices. Cheers & enjoy!⁠
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*new* This Quick Spring Gnocchi with Asparagus wil *new* This Quick Spring Gnocchi with Asparagus will have you coming back for seconds! ⁠
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Made with just 7 ingredients SO it's perfect for a weeknight meal or easy to make for friends on the weekend.⁠
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Get the recipe on the blog, linked in bio above!⁠
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https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/quick-spring-gnocchi-with-asparagus/⁠
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