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Cucumber What?
I'll blow your preconceived notions about cooking with cucumbers to smithereens. In a delicious way.
Aug 7, 2012
By Eileen Goltz
![Take Advantage! Sweet and Savory Nectarines Right Now](https://www.ou.org/life/files/Chicken-and-Nectarines-e1485876341244.jpg)
Take Advantage! Sweet and Savory Nectarines Right Now
Nectarines (and their twin, peaches) are at their peak in mid- to late summer. So get on these recipes ASAP.
Aug 2, 2012
By Eileen Goltz
![Corn off the Cob](https://www.ou.org/life/files/Black-Bean-Soup-e1485669911624.jpg)
Corn off the Cob
Jazzing up everything from bean soup to chicken salad to cheesy bakes (and more).
Jul 26, 2012
By Eileen Goltz
![Trout Recipes: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Fish](https://www.ou.org/life/files/Trout-e1485434385475.jpg)
Trout Recipes: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Fish
There's nothing fishy about these trout recipes. Perfect for the upcoming nine-day meat hiatus.
Jul 18, 2012
By Eileen Goltz
![Make Homemade Iced Coffee That Tastes as Good as Store-Bought](https://www.ou.org/life/files/Iced-Coffee.jpg)
Make Homemade Iced Coffee That Tastes as Good as...
Keep the extra cash and keep cool.
Jul 11, 2012
By Eileen Goltz
![Summer Fruit Desserts](https://www.ou.org/life/files/Plum-Upside-Down-Cake-e1485093135312.jpg)
Summer Fruit Desserts
Summer fruits are delicious on their own, but when you cake-ify, pie-ify and sorbet-ify them, they're downright irresistible.
Jul 5, 2012
By Alison Barnett
![Peaches & Cream Recipes](https://www.ou.org/life/files/iStock_000019065343XSmall-e1340816161903.jpg)
Peaches & Cream Recipes
Eight delicious ways to use those juicy fresh peaches all over produce sections.
Jun 27, 2012
By Eileen Goltz
![Olives: No Longer Just “Garnish”](https://www.ou.org/life/files/Olive-Pasta-Salad-e1484752308346.jpg)
Olives: No Longer Just “Garnish”
Tired of olives being sidelined? Check out these olive-centric recipes to showcase the full-bodied flavor of these bite-sized treats.
Jun 21, 2012
By Eileen Goltz
![Bring Back Your Childhood with These Popsicle Recipes](https://www.ou.org/life/files/iStock-171273156-e1484222700318.jpg)
Bring Back Your Childhood with These Popsicle Recipes
Make 'em with your kids or all on your own - 3 refreshing ways to get through the heat.
Jun 14, 2012
By Eileen Goltz
![5 Fresh Ways to Enjoy Rhubarb](https://www.ou.org/life/files/Rhubarb-Muffins-1-e1484052177349.jpg)
5 Fresh Ways to Enjoy Rhubarb
Muffins, coffee cake, chicken and more.
Jun 7, 2012
By Eileen Goltz
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