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5 Reasons We Love the Instant Pot

There's been a lot of buzz recently about the Instant Pot. It's been around for a few years, but suddenly everyone is talking about it. Our initial thoughts were, "why do we need another gadget to find room for in...

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How to Throw the Ultimate Pizza Party

So what makes a pizza party perfect? Obviously the pizza...but there are a few other toppings to add for absolute awesomeness! You have a pizza my ❤️ A photo posted by Oh Shiny! / Becca & Kelly (@ohshinypaperco) on Apr...

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15 Movies for Foodies

Love movies? Love food? Then grab some popcorn and pop in your favorite food-related flick!1. Julie & Julia (2009) Who to watch with: Your best girlfriend - total chick flick!Where to watch it: Amazon Video, iTunes, Vudu

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Unusual Pizza Recipes for Your Next Pizza Night

Now that the weather is getting cooler, we're reintroducing Friday night pizza parties at my house. I'm all for ordering in sometimes, but it's fun to make pizzas from scratch. What I love most is you can come up with...

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What to Make With a Box of Penne

Boxed pasta can be a saving grace at dinnertime, but you don't have to settle on topping with an ordinary tomato sauce. Here are 10 recipes that'll help you create a magnificent meal with a simple box of penne.Chicken Margherita...

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7 Must-Make Mushroom Recipes

In search for great ways to use up those mushrooms? Then you need to try these mushroom recipes!

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10 Reasons You Should Learn How to Cook

Know somebody that needs to graduate to homecooking? This list of reasons to learn to cook will get them in the kitchen today!1. All of the smellsCooking is a skill that will stay with you forever and you’ll be able...

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8 Scrumptious Snickerdoodle Recipes

Who doesn't love snickerdoodle cookies? Well, it's time to expand your love to snickerdoodle bread, muffins and more!

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5 Books Food Lovers will Devour

What's better than sitting back with a nice glass of wine and reading a great book? Nothing much especially if it's a novel about food! We've scoured the internet looking for delicious food-lit to pick up or download to your...

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Easy Dinner Recipes for When You’re in a Pinch

You've sat down, figured out what wonderful meals to cook for the family and headed to the market. Suddenly, there's an extra football practice, ballet class ran late or you get stuck at the office late. There goes the whole...

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19 Easy Go-To Dishes to Pass

Whether you're headed to Friendsgiving or a family potluck, just bring along one of these easy (and tasty) dishes to pass!

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Best Food Blogs You Have to Follow

Yeah, we know you love Just A Pinch - but here are some other food blogs you need to check out too! 1. Family Fresh Meals Corey over at Family Fresh Meals has a lot of wonderful recipes, especially for...

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9 Sweet Potato Recipes You Need To Try ASAP

These sweet potato recipes are seriously sweet - you're going to want to try them this fall!

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10 Tips for Cooking on a Budget

Cooking on a budget does not mean sacrificing an amazing meal. We've gathered 10 tips that'll help you prepare delicious food and keep a few extra dollars in your wallet. 1. Plan and Create a Game PlanPlan, plan, plan -...

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What the Fluff(ernutter)?

Growing up, you knew it was going to be a good day if you opened up your lunchbox and found the holy grail of sandwiches inside - the Fluffernutter. You may think, "Isn't peanut butter and jelly the best lunchbox...

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10 Gadgets Your Kitchen Needs

You never knew you needed these 10 seriously awesome gadgets until you see them! 1. Nutribullet From salsa to smoothies to pancake batter to salad dressings, you need a magic bullet in your life. Super easy, super quick (they say...

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10 Uses for Spaghetti Other Than Spaghetti and Meatballs

While tasty, there are other uses for spaghetti beside spaghetti and meatballs. We've found 10 ways you can jazz up your boxed spaghetti tonight. Open the pantry, grab a box and give these recipes a whirl. 1. Baked Spaghetti Fantastic...

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Fall’s Favorite Fruits and Veggies

Just because summer is over, it doesn't mean you have to say bye bye to fresh fruits and vegetables. While you may have a problem finding an ear of fresh corn, fall opens up a whole new bounty of fresh...

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A is for Amazing Apple Recipes

Do you know how many varieties of apples there are? Over 7,000! I recently learned that and was amazed. Lately, the markets are overflowing with apples, which puts a smile on this apple-loving girl's face. After seeing the number of...