 It's our first official long weekend of the summer! That means we can dig into platters of roasted peppers with burrata, grilled Caesar salads and skewers of marinated shrimp. We've got recipes for all of that below, plus loads of sangria, strawberry shortcakes and of course the classic flag desserts that make every Fourth of July complete. Here's to a happy and healthy Independence Day celebration!
XO, Kristen
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Who wants sangria? 
It's strawberry season! 
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