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Host a Mardi Gras Feast at Home

While the dates change from year to year, Mardi Gras always begins on Three Kings Day and culminates the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. This year, it's next Tuesday, February 21st. It's quite the party and fun to be a part...

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Valentine’s Day Desserts To Show You Care

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and it's a time to show love to your sweetheart. But it's also a great opportunity to shower your best friends, kids, parents, or even a neighbor with kindness. We think the best way...

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Chicken Wings for Football Sunday

Chicken wings and game day go together like peas and carrots, fish and chips, and biscuits and gravy... you get the drift. We love chicken wings for football Sunday because they're great if you're serving a crowd, but a small...

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6 Shareable Sheet Cake Recipes

When hosting a party or event, there are many dessert options. When asked what's the best and easiest dessert to serve a crowd, we suggest a sheet cake. What's considered a sheet cake? It's any single-layer cake in a large...

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Lovely Recipes for Valentine’s Day

What better way for a home cook to proclaim their love on Valentine's Day, than by making something special? This week, I'm spotlighting lovely recipes for Valentine's Day that will show family and friends how much you care. "I usually...

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Super Casserole Recipes for Sunday

Super Bowl parties are great. There's food, drinks, friends, and of course, a lot of excitement. But what if you aren't heading to one? That's alright because you can still take part in the fun by making comfort food at...

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20 Super Chocolaty Desserts

Looking for the most delicious and decadent chocolate desserts? We consider ourselves chocolate connoisseurs, and these 20 super chocolaty desserts are some of the best. With one bite, your friends and family will be wowed. We're talking death by chocolate...

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Slider Recipes for a Crowd

Sliders may be small and bite-sized, but they are big in flavor. Served on smaller rolls (Hawaiian rolls are perfect!), sliders can be made with everything from a mini beef burger to meatballs and pulled chicken to ham and cheese....

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Easy Dip Recipes Anyone Can Make

If you need to make an appetizer but are challenged in the kitchen or pressed for time, try making a dip. Dips can be served at any function, whether it be a backyard party, game day get-together, or a night...

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Desserts for Super Bowl Sunday

If you're invited to a Super Bowl party (or are planning one yourself), you'll want to make sure you have the perfect desserts for the occasion. Typically finger foods and chicken wings are on the menu, but making an easy...

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Appetizers for Your Game Day Spread

Looking for appetizers for your game day spread? Since I'm gearing up to host a Super Bowl party, I am. What I've been searching for, is snacks that I can leave out for guests and don't require tons of work...

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24 Winter Dinner Recipes

Warm yourself up with these comforting winter dinner recipes. Perfect for a chilly winter’s eve, these family-friendly dinner ideas are hearty and full of flavor. From pasta to soup to cabbage to shrimp, there’s a comfort food recipe for everyone!...

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Warm and Fuzzy Winter Desserts

When it's cold outside and the sun doesn't seem to come out for days, a sweet treat is just what's needed. From cookies to cakes and pies to puddings, warm and fuzzy winter desserts will brighten the day. Whether you're...

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Satisfying Chicken Casserole Dinners

When I don't know what to make for dinner and want something hearty, I turn to a chicken casserole. Based on what ingredients I have in my kitchen, I can change the casserole's flavor profile. These satisfying chicken casserole dinners...

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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 1 LB 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...

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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...