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21 Simple Baking Recipes for Beginners

Are you just starting to get into baking? Then these are the recipes for you. All of these dessert recipes are easy with simple instructions that anyone can follow. Broken out step-by-step, you’ll have no issue baking these delicious treats....

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10 Fluffy Doughnut Recipes

What's better than a warm doughnut in the morning? It's a nice treat but running out to the bakery to pick up a pack while the hot sign is flashing isn't always an option. We've found 10 from scratch doughnut...

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16 Super Cheesy Dinner Recipes

Calling all our fellow cheese lovers! These ooey, gooey, cheesy dinner recipes are going to be your family’s new favorites. Casserole, macaroni and cheese, enchiladas, and more, these easy cheese-tastic recipes are full of flavor and perfect to make for...

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Salad Ideas for Tonight’s Dinner

During the summer, I have a hearty salad for dinner at least once a week. Sometimes I'll add grilled meat and other times I like to switch things up with fresh fruit. A green salad doesn't have to be basic...

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22 Recipes to Try This June

Since we're cooking at home more than ever before, your menu may require a facelift. Thankfully, a new crop of fresh fruit and vegetables are coming into season. The weather is warmer so grilling is a family activity. Slow cooker...

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8 Homemade Fried Chicken Recipes

Golden brown crispy skin outside and tender, moist chicken inside, there’s nothing we don’t love about homemade fried chicken. Full of flavor and easy to make, everyone can make homemade fried chicken in their own kitchen. Pair with mashed potatoes,...

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12 Insanely Good Chocolate Peanut Butter Desserts

Is there anything more magical than pairing chocolate and peanut butter in a dessert? Rich, sweet chocolate blended with creamy, salty peanut butter... it's a heavenly flavor match. These 12 insanely good chocolate peanut butter desserts will satisfy a chocolate...

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11 Patties and Cakes Recipes

Crab cakes, salmon patties, and corn cakes - oh my! There’s nothing easier than patties and cakes to make for dinner. Full of flavor and an old-time favorite, there’s a reason mom always made these growing up. Check out these...

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20 Recipes That Star Fresh Vegetables

Tired of hearing your family complain about eating their vegetables? Do we have recipes for you! From salads to pie to casseroles, fresh vegetables are the star of these 20 recipes. Some are delicious side dishes while others are hearty...

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23 Fresh Fruit Desserts

Baking with fruit doesn't just mean making a fruit cake. It means whipping up muffins bursting with blueberries. Or, cobblers filled with sweet and tart fruit like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, and cherries. Love cheesecake? Make it extra special with...

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Recipes to Use Up Fresh Strawberries

On my food shopping trips, I've noticed strawberries look quite tasty. They're bright red, big, and look juicy. I finally decided to pick up a quart to give them a try. Snacking on fresh strawberries is delicious (especially with a...

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17 Healthy Homemade Snacks for Kids

Finding delicious and nutritious snacks that your kids will actually eat can be a challenge, but we’re here to help. These 17 homemade, kid-friendly snacks range from fruit roll ups to carrot fries to muffins to chocolate peanut butter banana...

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13 Pasta Salad Recipes Perfect for Summertime

Light and fresh, pasta salad is perfect for summertime. It's a quick and easy-to-make dish to bring to a cookout or potluck. Pasta salad is also hearty enough to be a light summer dinner. These 13 pasta salad recipes are...

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8 Hot Dog Topping Recipes

Hot dogs are one of the most popular menu items on a cookout (find out how they became so popular here) and they're an easy dinner. We're sharing eight hot dog topping recipes that will elevate your hot dogs. They're...

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Recipes for a Smaller Memorial Day Barbecue

This year's Memorial Day is going to look a little different than last year. Usually, I'm heading to a cookout in my neighborhood or a party with friends. This year, I'll be spending it at home. But, that's no reason...

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14 Potato Salad Recipes for Your Next Cookout

Potato salad is an all-American barbecue side dish. It's a must on the menu and what we love most is that there is a recipe to suit every taste bud. If you like a creamy potato salad, one with hard-boiled...

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18 Easy to Make Pork Chops Recipes

Pork chops are one of our all-time-favorite dinners! Grilled, baked, or fried, we love pork chops prepared every way. Serve with your favorite vegetables, potatoes, and delicious cobbler for a complete family dinner that is sure to be a winner....

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12 Recipes Worth Lighting the Grill For

Wondering what to grill this weekend? We're sharing recipes for moist chicken, tender steak, a juicy burger, easy pork chops, tacos made on the grill, and more. When the weather is warmer, we love making meals on the grill (not...

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16 Recipes to Make With Chocolate Chips (That Aren’t Cookies)

You can't have a chocolate chip cookie without chocolate chips. But, there are other ways to incorporate them into baking. Chocolate chips can be used in monkey bread, brownies, scones, pie, cake, and many more recipes. If you have leftover...

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12 Simple Biscuit Recipes

Biscuits are made with very simple ingredients - flour, some sort of fat, a leavening agent, and liquid. Once baked, they're flaky and fabulous. People also add their twist to a biscuit. Some like to add sausage and cheese or...