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Party-Perfect Snack Mixes

Snack mix (aka party mix) is perfect during the holidays. But why should we limit ourselves?! Even if it's festive, snack mix is delicious year-round. And, it's especially good for game day. When watching your favorite team drive down the...

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10 Different Recipes That Help You Reinvent Last Night’s Dinner

Don’t let leftovers go to waste! Check out these 10 different recipes that help you reinvent last night’s dinner. Turn your leftover spaghetti, rice, chili, potatoes, and more into new dinners your family will love. You’ll never believe what you...

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10 Dinners Made With 1lb of Ground Beef

Help stretch your groceries with these 10 dinners made with 1lb of ground beef. These easy and budget-friendly ground beef recipes are sure to satisfy everyone. Casseroles, pasta, and more, these dinner ideas only call for 1lb of ground beef...

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11 Cheesy Dinner Recipes

If you’re on a diet, look away. These cheesy dinner recipes are full of all your favorite cheeses. Pimento and mozzarella and ricotta - oh my! We love all these cheese-tastic recipes. From three cheese stuffed shells to macaroni and...

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Chili Recipes You Need for Game Day

Next to Thanksgiving and Christmas, we're heading into one of the best eating times of the year... weekends of watching playoff football that culminates in the big game. At some point, chili is on my menu. If it's just my...

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9×13 Dessert Recipes

What are 9x13 desserts? Basically, they're any type of dessert made in a 9x13 pan. That means treats like cakes, brownies, and cookie bars can fall into this category. Easy to transport, 9x13 dessert recipes are popular when you need...

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Fantastic Pound Cake Recipes

Who among us doesn't like pound cake? It may seem rather plain, but rich, moist, and buttery you'll find a slice is anything but ordinary. Perfect for any season or occasion, a slice is welcome as a weeknight dessert, an...

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Flavorful Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipes

Serving soup when the weather cools down is a delicious option. Bowls of flavorful chicken tortilla soup should be on the menu. They can be made cream-based or broth-based in the Instant Pot, slow cooker, or on the stove. Filled...

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Air Fryer Weeknight Dinner Recipes

My air fryer has a permanent spot on my counter. These air fryer weeknight dinner recipes help lighten up the meal and allow me quickly get dinner on the table. Cheryl Culver (Coyle, OK) loves her air fryer as much...

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7 Days of Healthy Dinner Recipes

Trying to eat healthy in the New Year can be a challenge, so let’s take it week by week! Here are 7 days of healthy dinner recipes that you’ll actually like. Full of flavor and easy to make, these healthier...

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Recipes That Make Ground Turkey Tasty

Looking for recipes that make ground turkey tasty? These recipes will become your go-to dinners that use ground turkey. We know alone, ground turkey can be boring. But when spices and sauces are added, ground turkey is a great substitute...

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Tilapia Dinner Ideas

Don't think you like fish? Try making a recipe using tilapia. It's a tender and flaky fish that has a mild flavor. Perfect for cooking because it takes on the flavor of the spices and ingredients. Tilapia is also a...

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Easy Dinners for the New Year

The holiday cooking and baking season is behind us. I need a breather in the kitchen, so easy dinners for the new year are on my menu. If you're in the same boat as me and need some dinner ideas,...

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5 Dessert Recipes So Good They Could Be Your Resolution

Worth every single delicious calorie, these 5 dessert recipes are so good they should be your New Year’s resolution. Why diet when you can eat food this amazing?! These cakes, dumplings, and cupcakes are lick-the-plate perfection. From chocolate heaven to...

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Healthy Recipes You Might Actually Eat This January

Making the switch from holiday comfort foods to eating healthy is never easy - but we’re here to help. These healthy recipes look so good, you might actually want to eat them this January. Using your favorite flavors to mask...

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Meals To Make on New Year’s Day

This weekend we're saying goodbye to 2022, and what a year it's been. I can't imagine a better way to begin another year than enjoying food with my family. If you're looking for meals to make on New Year's Day...

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19 Recipes That Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Don’t get us wrong, we love classic leftover mashed potatoes with gravy. However, why not step up your leftovers game? Check out these 19 recipes that use leftover mashed potatoes in delicious and inventive ways! From doughnuts to casseroles to...

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Last-Minute Holiday Casseroles

Add these last-minute holiday casseroles to your holiday spread. They are easy to transport if you're going to someone's house for dinner. If you're looking for a recipe that can be easily prepped, these holiday casseroles are perfect for rounding...

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Last-Minute Holiday Appetizers

Whether you're hosting people on Christmas Eve or having family over for a Hanukkah party, last-minute holiday appetizers are great to have handy. These Blue Ribbon recipes are easy to make and can be whipped up in no time. "I...

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Holiday Potato Side Dish Ideas

From your family favorites to tasty twists on classic recipes, these holiday potato side dish ideas are worthy of your Christmas table. These family-tested and approved potato side dish recipes will pair deliciously with your ham or roast. No matter...