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Tuesday’s Taste – June 19, 2012

Summer officially begins this week with the summer solstice tomorrow, June 20. What better way to usher in the sun and fun than with a picnic?

Here are some crowd-pleasing recipes from the General Mills family of food websites.

Grilled Picnic Taco Nachos – BettyCrocker.com

Who says nachos are just for the big game? Take the crispy, crunchy fun to the grill for a picnic snack that will surprise everyone.

Picnic Pasta Salad – EatBetterAmerica.com

A cool, healthy and satisfying meal that’s portable and dairy-free (so nothing spoils in the sun).

Ultimate Summer Picnic Punch – Tablespoon.com

Tablespoon.com contributor Brooke McLay (CheekyKitchen) kicks up traditional lemonade so everyone at your picnic can chill out with this refreshing, thirst quenching beverage.

White Chocolate-Cherry Blondies – Pillsbury.com

Take advantage of cherry season with this sweet delight – a warm weather twist on traditional brownies.

Happy summer to all and remember to pack the napkins in your picnic basket.

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Kevin Hunt Kevin Hunt is the social media manager in Global Communications for General Mills, based in Minneapolis, Minn. He oversees content, engagement and strategy for the company's social channels. He began his career at General Mills in 2010.

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