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22 Better-Than-Store-Bought Recipes

While store-bought goods are always convenient, there’s nothing like homemade. The love and time put into recipes always makes the food taste better. Let’s ditch those store-bought foods and switch to these homemade versions instead!

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20 Sausage Soup Recipes

Please give us a big bowl of one (or 7) of these sausage soup recipes and two slices of crusty homemade bread, then we will be in comfort food heaven. From spicy to creamy to tomato-based, these sausage soups are...

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25 Desserts That Start With Boxed Cake Mix

Boxed cake mix is a saving ingredient in the pantry. It can be used to make a cake or cupcakes per the package directions. But, it can also be used to create unique and tasty desserts. If you stocked up...

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22 Easy Recipes to Make When Working from Home

Are you living that work from home life? Here are some easy, low-maintenance and truly delicious recipes to make that are family tested and approved. Plus, we bet that you have these ingredients in your pantry, fridge or freezer already...

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18 Sloppy Joe Recipes That Are Worth the Mess

There’s nothing like a sloppy joe for dinner. It always takes us back to family dinners as a child. Check out this list of classic and fun twists on traditional sloppy joes for a delicious and easy family dinner!

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Easy Casserole Recipes for Tonight’s Dinner

Casseroles are my go-to dinner option when I have a busy day. They're easy to prepare, quick to bake, and always a family favorite. What kid would pass up a trip to McDonald's? After they try Tammy Brownlow's (Dallas, TX)...

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19 Must-Make Patty Melt Recipes

Juicy meat, gooey melty cheese and caramelized onions all sandwiched between two buttery, golden brown slices of bread - does dinner really get better than patty melts? No, we didn’t think so either. Best Patty Melt “You can make this...

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Origins of Pound Cake

Oh, how we love pound cake. It's a classic dessert even a novice baker can make. Pound cake can be a simple snack with a cup of coffee or transformed into a fancier treat. The basic ingredients are butter, flour,...

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Pinterest-Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Desserts

When you think St. Patrick's Day recipes, corned beef, cabbage, and Guinness come to mind. Irish-themed desserts aren't always front and center, but we think they should be. From Leprechaun Bark to Irish Potato Candy and Green Velvet Cupcakes, we've...

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Green Desserts for St. Patrick’s Day

Everywhere you look on St. Patrick's Day something is green. It's the color associated with St. Patrick's Day and green is in these desserts!"This Pistachio Nut Cake uses a yellow cake mix, instant pistachio pudding and it's covered with pistachio...

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17 Meatball Recipes To Eat for Dinner

Meatballs are always a delicious dinner idea! From soups to pasta to sandwiches, there are so many options and ways to prepare. We always have meatball dinner recipes in our weekly rotation! Check out these yummy, easy and different meatball...

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18 Heavenly Oreo Desserts

When Nabisco created the Oreo Biscuit in 1912, we don't imagine they knew how popular the cookie would become. Since they were first manufactured in Manhattan (at what is now the Chelsea Market), 450 billion Oreos have been produced and...

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20 Hearty Potato Dinner Recipes

Hearty, filling and definitely tasty, we love potato dinner recipes. Potatoes pair deliciously with pork chops, chicken, pot roast, bacon and are perfect on their own - basically, they are the most versatile dinner option. If you’re in need of...

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12 Citrus Recipes to Brighten Up Your Meal

Brighten up your cooking and baking with citrus! While most people associate citrus with warmer weather, it's the cooler months citrus is at its peak flavor. Fresh citrus adds refreshing flavor to recipes. When trying to escape the gloomy weather,...

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Five Cauliflower Recipes You’re Going to Want to Eat All the Time

Cauliflower gets a bad rap. I'll admit back in the day when it was only served steamed, cauliflower was not my favorite veggie. But, as it's become a popular low-carb substitute and there are so many more recipes, cauliflower has...

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What Recipes to Add to Your March Menu

Making dinner for the family each night can be challenging. Trying to come up with something new that everyone will love. We're here to help you out! While food shopping this month, scan the produce aisles and see what looks...

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20 Easy One-Pot Recipes

Nobody likes doing dishes. That’s why these one-pot meals are some of our favorites. Comfort food, healthy options, and just plain yummy recipes that are all made in one pot and will make all your other cookware jealous. It’s not...

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23 Vegetarian Recipes That Make Meatless Monday the Best Day of the Week

No matter if you’re vegetarian for a day, week, month or life, these meatless recipes are going to be tickling your taste buds. This list is full of vegetarian comfort foods, healthy meals and easy dinners that are definitely worth...

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18 Go-To Snack Recipes

Whether it is 11am or 11pm, when the snack craving hits, you must answer. Whether you’re looking for banana bread, salty snacks or a sweet treat, we have a homemade snack recipe begging to be munched on. Scroll through below...

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Quick Snack Recipes to Satisfy a Snack Attack

If you come into my kitchen, there is one thing guaranteed... I have the ingredients on hand so I can quickly make a snack. Hangry is a thing (getting super irritable when super hungry) and I do everything possible to...