A delicious trick for staying cool this weekend

No Images? Click here       Happy holiday weekend! Since the Fourth fell on a Wednesday this year, we're extending our celebration through the weekend by eating the best summer foods, starting with our Instagram account's top 10 recipes from June. And it's going to be a scorcher this weekend, so here are a few ways to keep cool: How To Make The Easiest Boozy Watermelon Slushie Ever Frozen Margarita Recipes That'll Silence The Shamers The Best Red, White And Blue Desserts (if you're celebrating late!) The Popsicle Recipes You Need To Make (And Eat) This Summer Keep reading for party recipes that don't require a grill, a must-know secret about fruity desserts and an important nod to the immigrants who made American food what it is today. XO, Kristen   The best party recipes for hot summer days Summer entertaining doesn't have to mean standing over a hot grill, sweating profusely over piles of searing meat. We're celebrating with some colorful antipasto platters, cheese plates and veggie boards from our favorite food bloggers. Chill out and enjoy your independence from your grill during this heat. Get the recipes   Are fruity desserts a healthier choice? Nutritionists tell all. Consider choosing between a slice of apple pie and a slice of chocolate cream pie. Does the nutritive value of the fruit in a slice of apple pie really win out against chocolate? Are we so gullible as to believe any dessert, regardless of its ingredients, could be considered healthy? Or are we just kidding ourselves? Amanda Balagur asked experts from a variety of backgrounds to weigh in on whether fruit-based desserts are really a healthier choice.  Here's what they had to say   June's 10 most popular Instagram recipes Warmer weather has made Instagrammers begin to crave avocado salads, vegetable-packed summer minestrones, towering wedge salads and Neapolitan ice cream pops. We've got all the recipes from June's most-liked dishes. Get the recipes   A nod to the immigrants who gave us spaghetti and meatballs   Italian-American food gets a lot of flak for being inauthentic, but here's the truth: It was never trying to be Italian. Frankie Celenza tells us how Italian-American food came to be, and you'll never think of it the same way again. Read the full story   Eat on: Big Batch Cocktail Recipes You Should Have At The Ready 50 Grilling Recipes That'll Cover All Of Your Summertime Needs How Weed Edibles Are Shedding Their Stigma In The Food World    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe