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Cost-Effective Slow Cooker Dinners

There is one thing, right now, none of us can escape... higher grocery bills. That's why I love my Crock Pot. I can turn cheaper ingredients into a special meal. These cost-effective slow cooker dinners are great examples of how...

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14 Stuffed Pepper Recipes

Crisp bell peppers filled with flavorful mixtures, stuffed pepper recipes are a versatile dinner idea. From pizza stuffed peppers to Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers to classic stuffed peppers, your whole family will love these recipes. Stuffed peppers are a low-carb...

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13 Easy Weekend Breakfast Ideas

Looking for easy weekend breakfast ideas to feed the family? We’re here to help! From pancakes to burritos to casseroles, there’s a breakfast recipe for even the pickiest of eaters. With limited prep time and quick cook times, you’ll love...

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Easy Back-to-School Dinner Ideas

Ready to switch up your weeknight meal menu? These easy back-to-school dinner ideas are just what you need. Ready in about an hour, these go-to family meals require little prep time - allowing you to get other tasks done. From...

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What You Can Make With Bisquick

Think Bisquick is just pancake mix? Yes, it can serve as a base for pancakes that you can jazz up with seasonal ingredients. But, it can be used for so much more. Bisquick can be used to make dinner casseroles,...

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Finger-Lickin’ Good Chicken Wings

I am ready for some football and ALL the yummy food that goes along with the game day. Buffalo wings are traditional but not everyone in my house likes them (crazy, I know). So, I want to make non-Buffalo chicken...

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17 Recipes That Use Your Excess Soy Sauce

Did you buy soy sauce for a recipe that only called for 2 tablespoons, and now you have a bottle sitting in your refrigerator? We have a bunch of really delicious ways to use it! Every single one of these...

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Simple Side Salads for Labor Day

You've fired up the grill for hot dogs and hamburgers. Now, it's time to round out your Labor Day menu with side salads. From corn salad to fresh tomato salad and potato salad to pasta salad, people always leave room...

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Flavorful Labor Day Recipes

Where has summer gone? Wasn't Memorial Day just yesterday? I've blinked, fall is around the corner, and it's time to say goodbye to summer at my Labor Day cookout. These flavorful Labor Day recipes will have my guests asking for...

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21 Zucchini Dinner Recipes

Make zucchini the star of the meal with these tasty zucchini dinner recipes. We love cooking with our garden zucchini during the summer, but so many zucchini recipes are side dishes. These dinner recipes feature zucchini in the most delicious...

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14 Dinners Made in a Flash

Summers are relaxing, right? Well if you're shuffling kids to camp, heading to and from sports activities, or shuttling kids back to school, you may not agree with that statement. Life gets hectic, and on those days, dinners made in...

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Brownie Lovers Need These 7 Recipes

A gooey brownie and a glass of milk can turn a bad day around. But you know what will really put a smile on someone's face? A jazzed-up brownie. Think rocky road, s'mores, raspberry, strawberry, frosted, or dipped in more chocolate...

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No-Bake Desserts for Summer Entertaining

Lately, it's been hard for me to catch up with friends because life is busy. But this weekend we all seem to be free, so I've decided to have everyone over. We can catch up about what's going on in...

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15 Budget-Friendly Cookout Recipes

There's no denying that everything is more expensive these days. Grocery bills have gone up which isn't ideal if hosting a barbecue. But there are some tips and tricks that can help save a few dollars. Using store coupons, buying...

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20 Last-Minute Summer Dessert Recipes

Whether you forgot you need to bring something to a barbecue or decide to have an impromptu dinner party, having last-minute summer dessert recipes handy is a must. The key to these types of recipes is easy. Easy to prepare...

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Fresh Peach Recipes That Are Just Peachy

Juicy peaches are pure perfection in the summer. Near my house, there is a truck that has the best peaches. After biting into one, make sure to have napkins handy. I picked up a box this weekend and I can't...

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15 Summery Chicken Dinners

Chicken is versatile and always a family-pleaser and recipes can be tailored for whatever season you're in. In the summer, chicken can be grilled, baked, incorporated into salads, and lightened up with fresh ingredients. Here are 15 summery chicken dinners...

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August Farmer’s Market Finds

We love going to the farmer’s market during the summer. The fruits and vegetables are some of our absolute favorites. At your local August farmer’s market, you’ll find zucchini, watermelon, tomatoes, peaches, corn, mango, avocado, and other favorite in-season produce....

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16 Summer Taco Recipes

Fresh and full of flavor, these summer taco recipes are a delicious weeknight meal. From street tacos to grilled veggie tacos to shrimp tacos, these easy taco recipes are versatile and great for the whole family. Top these tacos with...

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Peanut Butter Treats for PB Lovers

What can you do with a jar of peanut butter besides make a sandwich? How about whipping up a peanut butter treat! Don't get me wrong... I love a PB&J sandwich. But, when my sweet tooth wins, I want to...