Jill Silverman Hough

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Hibiscus Sangria / JillHough.com A cool summer cocktail—like this amazing Hibiscus Sangria—is my secret ingredient for a great summer gathering. A tangy twist on the ordinary, this fruity, alcohol-optional cocktail has a tropical vibe along with lovely floral notes.

Hibiscus Sangria Cocktail or Mocktail

Sparkling Wine Floats with Apricot-Vanilla Sauce / JillHough.com A great way to enjoy stone fruit season, this dessert is simultaneously elegant and playful.

Sparkling Wine Floats with Apricot-Vanilla Sauce

Grilled Chicken with Marinated Peppers and Onions / JillHough.com You need to start a day or so ahead to marinate the peppers. But you’ll be rewarded with a juicy, succulent mixture that's both pretty and yummy.

Grilled Chicken with Marinated Peppers

Lamburgers with Basil and Blue Cheese Dressing / JillHough.com

Lamburgers with Basil and Blue Cheese Dressing

Melon and Chile Salad with Lime / JillHough.com A refreshing summer salad if there ever was one. Sweet, yes, but with so much more going on. #melon #cantaloupe #chile #fruitsalad

Melon and Chile Salad with Lime

Mexican Chocolate Granita / JillHough.com With chocolate, cinnamon, and a touch of cayenne, this Mexican Chocolate Granita is a less icy than your typical granita yet still refreshing.

Mexican Chocolate Granita

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