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Lemon Recipes for Dinner

Lemon isn't just delicious for dessert - we love lemon recipes for dinner too! The bright burst of lemon pairs deliciously with pasta, shrimp, chicken, and pork. Plus, we love adding lemon to veggies and fruit dishes too! Perfect for...

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Fried Green Tomato Recipes

There's nothing better than biting into a golden brown fried green tomato! And these recipes are so good, you might never let your tomatoes mature to red again. Stacked on sandwiches, simple appetizers, or a yummy snack - these fried...

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Summertime Country Cooking Delights

What is country cooking? It's creating a meal with rustic, homestyle recipes featuring simple, readily available ingredients. While casseroles are traditionally associated with Southern cuisine in cooler weather come the summer, country favorites include ribs, fried chicken, okra, fried green...

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Simple Banana Dessert Recipes

Inevitably when I buy bananas while grocery shopping, they get hidden in the fruit bowl and turn brown before anyone can eat them. Thankfully, when bananas turn brown, though, they are perfect for baking. If this happens to you, I'm...

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Green Salad Ideas for Summer

Think eating healthier has to be boring? These green salad ideas for summer showcase how you can eat lighter without sacrificing flavor. Adding proteins such as pieces of tuna, grilled chicken, or steak turn a green salad into a complete...

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Breakfast Recipes With Eggs

Want to make Sunday breakfast for your family? Hosting weekend guests and needing a meal to feed a crowd? Don't scramble searching for ideas. These breakfast recipes with eggs will get your morning off to a tasty start. And they're...

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Delicious Quiche Recipes To Spoil Mom

Homemade quiche is a savory way to warm a mom's heart on Mother's Day. Versatile and customizable, some of her favorite ingredients can be added to a custardy egg filling. What things can you put in a quiche? Try spinach,...

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Celebrating Recipes From Mom

Sunday is Mother's Day, and I can't think of a better way to honor all the moms out there than by making one of their time-honored recipes. So this week, I'm celebrating recipes from Mom. "Growing up as a kid...

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Coconut Dessert Recipes

We're not sure what coconut dessert recipes we love the most! Chocolate, pineapple, lemon, orange... there are so many delicious options where coconut brings your dessert to the next level. From coconut macaroons to coconut cream pie to coconut cakes,...

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Recipes From Grandma’s Kitchen

Whether it was Sunday dinner at Grandma's house or a special dessert Grandma made for every birthday, many family memories are food related. That's why it is important to hold onto recipes from Grandma's kitchen. Then, when you prepare them...

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Irresistible Layer Cake Recipes

Transform an ordinary cake into something spectacular by turning it into a layer cake. They are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Imagine slicing through rich frosting into a moist cake with delectable fillings. Yum! A layer...

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Guacamole Recipes That Are Full of Flavor

We all know guac is extra - but these guacamole recipes are full of so much flavor they are 100% worth it. No matter if you're dipping, topping, or layering, we have a guac recipe for you. From classic guacamole...

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25 Fresh Mushroom Recipes for Dinner

Fresh mushrooms are a versatile ingredient that can add depth and flavor to a wide range of dishes. From stuffed mushrooms to pastas to casseroles, mushrooms are a tasty and nutritious addition to any meal. You really can't beat that...

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Prepare a Cinco de Mayo Feast

May 5th is always a fiesta, and my local Mexican restaurant is usually packed. It does not matter what time of the day I try to go. Getting a table can be challenging. Instead of waiting for my name to...

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Dinner Meal Ideas for May

Besides flowers, May brings warmer weather and hectic schedules. Depending on what part of the country you're in, you may be wrapping up the school year or juggling after-school sports. Or are you finding your schedule full of appointments? When...

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Favorite Brunch Recipes

Meeting friends for brunch is a weekend ritual for many. Brunching lets you get a few extra minutes of sleep and still enjoy breakfast recipes. If you don't feel like heading out, though, preparing a brunch at home can be...

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Fun and Festive Mexican Fiesta Recipes

From authentic recipes to Mexican-inspired dishes, these fun and festive Mexican fiesta recipes are bursting with flavor! No matter if you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday, you need these recipes in your life. Salsa, tacos, guac, quesadillas, and...

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Proof That Pecans Aren’t Just for Dessert

Pecans don't only belong to dessert! These 20 recipes prove that pecans are delicious for breakfast, lunch, appetizers, and dinner too. Pecan chicken salad, French toast, cranberry pecan Brie bread, grape salad, stuffed chicken breast, and so much more! Full...

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Refreshing Lemon Treats

If there is one flavor you need to explore this spring and summer, it's the tangy goodness of lemon. After one bite of refreshing lemon treats, your day will instantly be brighter. This week, I thought I'd spotlight five easy...

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Vegetable-Packed Dinner Ideas

One of the reasons why spring's arrival is always welcome is the abundance of fresh vegetables that become available. We all know eating a healthy and balanced diet is a must, but it can be very hard to get everyone...