Ice cream lovers, mark your calendars: July 15th is National Ice Cream Day. By: Maria Conti

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National Ice Cream Day may be your new favorite day of the entire year. (No shame, it's ours too!) With such a momentous holiday in our midst, it only makes sense to celebrate accordingly, right? Here are some of our best ice cream recipes you can whip up at home. These are so good, you’re guaranteed to dive in for a second (or third) bowl. Hey, we aren’t judging! Ice Cream Cone Hats

Keep the kids entertained at their next party with this whimsical hat project. You'll need: brown or tan card stock, brown marker, scissors, craft knife, hole punch, hot glue gun and glue sticks, 3/8" width elastic, pom poms in pastel colors, ribbon and a downloadable cone template. From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Peanut Butter Goodness

Our love affair with peanut butter starts in childhood and only grows stronger with age. We say stray from your PB&J on wheat and incorporate that gooey goodness into a frozen treat that properly commemorates this wonderful holiday. We've got a Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream recipe for you and even a PB ice cream recipe for your beloved pooch that will have them drooling (more than usual)! Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream Recipe Peanut Butter Ice Cream for Dogs

Berry Delight(ful)

Nothing says summertime quite like fresh-picked berries. Well, except for a bowl of sweet, berry ice cream. We’ve got two recipes that incorporate our favorite flavors of the season that will have you scraping your bowl for one last bite. We think they’re berry delicious, but we’ll let you be the judge. Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe

Minty Fresh

With the temperatures steadily climbing this time of year, we can’t think of a better way to cool down than with a hefty serving of fresh, mint ice cream. Our go-to mint-fix for NICD? The Backyard Mint Ice Cream recipe, courtesy of Jeni Britton Bauer. Using just a handful of mint from your own backyard or local farmers' market and the stuff that’s already in your fridge, this recipe will gift you the frozen, mint cream of your dreams! Gathering the Materials

You will need: about 2 cups of fresh mint leaves/ 1/4  cup water / 3/4 cup whole milk / 2 tablespoons sugar / 3 ounces chocolate / 3 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream / cheese cloth or clean tea towel

Photo by: Photo by Sam Henderson

Photo by Sam Henderson

Peachy Keen

With a fruit this juicy and sweet, it would be wrong not to take full advantage of it for a summer dessert. We present to you, Peach Ice Cream: two ways. Both equally creamy, both equally delectable. These treats are frozen, peachy-perfection. Grilled Peach Ice Cream Recipe Peach Ice Cream Recipe (With a Twist) How to Keep Ice Cream Frozen at an Outdoor Party

Ice cream is a perfect menu item for summer entertaining, learn how to keep it ice cold while serving it outside. Best Ever Almond Christmas Cookies

Everyone has a beloved Christmas tradition, and many of those memories include rolling out the dough for frosted Christmas cookies. This year, try these crisp, sweet, delicious almond cookies as an alternative to the traditional sugar cookie recipe. Deviled Potatoes

Perfect for a picnic or tailgating, this finger food appetizer is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Say Cheese! How to Create a Killer Cheese Tray

Celebrate the stinkiest of holidays on National Cheese Day June 4th with a cheese tray that shows off your fromage finesse. Attention Party Hosts! These Fourth of July Entertaining Ideas Are For You

From classic American fare to DIY crafts, here’s everything you’ll need at this year’s Fourth of July celebration. Easy Easter Dessert: Rice Crispy Carrots

Accent Easter baskets this year with handmade treats, including these delicious crispy-rice carrots. All Grown Up: Gelatin Shimmer Shots

Delight your guests by serving these sparkly, sweet treats at your next party. DIY Game Day Ginger Beer Cocktails Warm Kale Dip Recipe

This rich, creamy dip makes the perfect party (and Big Game) appetizer. Easy Summer Appetizers From the Garden

These quick, no-cooking-required garden kebobs are perfect for a last minute picnic or unexpected guests.
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