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11 Dressing Recipes That Aren’t Just for Thanksgiving

Whoever decided that stuffing was only for Thanksgiving was wrong. Dressing belongs on our dinner menus all year long, and these recipes prove it. An easy food to amp up flavors and adjust to your tastes, these stuffing recipes are...

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Pork Chop Recipes For Tonight’s Dinner

Searching Just A Pinch and wondering what to make for dinner? Well, I've got an idea for you. Pork chops! My family is a big fan of pork, and I typically have a package or two of pork chops stashed...

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Sweet and Savory Maple Recipes

Everyone talks about pumpkin and apple being the flavors of fall. But, we think there is one flavor that's underrated and should be included in the mix. Maple! While it is a delicious breakfast ingredient, it's a sweet addition to...

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Potato Side Dishes That Aren’t Mashed

Potato side dishes work for everything from burgers to filet mignon. While we love creamy and buttery mashed potatoes, there are so many more ways to enjoy a potato. Roasted, smashed, stuffed, or cheesy... oh how our taste buds are...

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Simple Chili Recipes That Just Go With Fall

Chili and fall just go together. It's fantastic on those cooler days. Enjoy a bowl on game day. Going trick or treating? It's great to prepare before you head out. Then a warm meal is ready to enjoy by everyone when...

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20 Recipes That Prove Bacon’s Not Just for Breakfast

Waking up to the smell of bacon cooking in the kitchen is heavenly. We love a breakfast recipe that incorporates bacon. But, don't limit your bacon consumption only to breakfast! From breakfast casseroles to sandwiches and soups to sides, bacon's...

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12 Fall-Inspired Air Fryer Recipes

Does your air fryer have a permanent place on your counter and looking for something new to make? Or, are you new to the air fryer club and not sure where to begin? Then you need to check out these...

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9 Hearty Beef Stew Recipes

Who doesn’t love a hearty bowl of beef stew and a thick slice of crusty bread? As temperatures cool off, cravings for home cooking heat up. Like a warm hug on a crisp evening, beef stew is the perfect comfort...

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21 Dinner Recipes That Use Egg Noodles

Quick-cooking, versatile, and inexpensive, egg noodles are a staple in our pantry. From Mom’s Swedish Meatballs to Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup to Taco Noodle Bake, there’s no limit in ways to use egg noodles. Different from normal pasta, egg noodles...

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16 Flavorful Breads for Autumn

Skip the scented candles when you want your kitchen to smell like fall and bake a quick bread. They have a cake-like texture and are easy to make. You can quickly bake a loaf (or two) when you want to...

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Main Meals Made in the Crock Pot

You've heard it from me before and you'll hear it again ... I love my slow cooker. It has a permanent place on my kitchen counter. When I don't feel like cooking, it saves my day. A Crock Pot makes...

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15 Chicken Casseroles for Family Dinners

Quick, easy, and kid-friendly, these chicken casserole recipes are perfect for weeknight meals. Despite their simplicity, these chicken dinners are loaded with flavor that the whole family will love. With easy steps and shortcuts, you'll get a delicious dinner on...

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13 Tomato Soup Recipes

There’s nothing like a bowl of good, old-fashioned, tomato soup. Pair with a grilled cheese or salad for a complete meal for the family. While we love a classic bowl of tomato soup, we also drool for these delicious twists...

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23 Fall Crock Pot Dinner Recipes

With fall comes full family schedules, making getting a nutritious and delicious dinner on the table a challenge. That’s where these Crock Pot recipes come in. From soups to cube steak to meatballs to pasta, these easy slow cooker recipes...

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20 Recipes To Make When the Baking Bug Bites

Sometimes we just want to play in the kitchen and whip up a treat. For those times when the baking bug bites, we've found 20 mouthwatering recipes. It’s amazing how flour, sugar, butter, and a few extra ingredients can create...

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Recipes You’ll Apple-Solutely Love

Apple, apples everywhere! My farmer's market and grocery store shelves are filled with apples. During this time of the year, I like to incorporate apples into different types of recipes. "This Pork Chops With Apple & Pear Chutney recipe is...

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21 Homemade Cake Recipes From Scratch

We love making a cake with boxed cake mix (find 25 desserts that begin with them here). But sometimes, we like to take the time to make a cake from scratch. If you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just because...

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17 Snacks for Football Season

There is much to love about weekends in the fall. Cooler weather, fall foliage, and, most importantly, football. Go all out on game day and make one of these 17 snack recipes. For those football enthusiasts, these goodies will be...

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17 Sausage Recipes for Every Meal

Italian sausage, breakfast sausage, spicy sausage, turkey sausage - there’s a sausage recipe for every meal (except dessert because that would be weird). Sausage adds flavor, texture, and hearty protein to your favorite recipe. Not only that, it’s an easy...

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Desserts To Bake This October

Fruity, chocolate, cakes, cookies ... my taste buds don't judge when it comes to dessert. A whole month dedicated? Well, that's heavenly! Turns out October is National Dessert Month. To celebrate, I have to get into the kitchen and get...