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Recipes for Hosting Happy Hour at Home

I'm hosting a happy hour for my neighbors in a couple of weeks. Right now, I'm in planning mode trying to figure out what to serve.To help me search and save recipes, I've been using our new Pinch It™ Recipe...

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25 Low Carb Summer Desserts

Staying loyal to your diet during the summer can be tough - especially when all those delicious desserts are tempting you. From cheesecake to cobbler to pie, you’ll find these mouth-watering desserts at every summer shindig you go to -...

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9 Simple & Delicious Bruschetta Recipes

Originating in Italy in the 16th century, bruschetta is a slice of bread toasted rubbed with garlic, and drizzled with olive oil. Tomato, basil, beans, and cured meats are popular traditional toppings. Now, however, it is a looser term for...

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18 Yummy Cherry Recipes

You'll get cheers from your family after they try one of these 18 yummy cherry recipes.

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23 Sensational Salsa Recipes

Spice up your entertaining with one of these 23 sensational salsa recipes.

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15 Recipes That Spotlight Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes are more than just a movie, they're a Southern delicacy. Garden fresh, firm green tomatoes are covered in breading and then fried until the crust is golden brown. Whether they're served alone or incorporated into a recipe,...

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20 Summer Dinners You Can Make in the Crock Pot

Hey you - don’t put your slow cooker away just yet! Just because summer has arrived doesn’t mean you aren’t going to be running around like crazy - especially with all your kid’s camps and events and sports, not to...

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19 Summer Side Dishes

It’s finally summertime - which means it’s time for some of our favorites! Pasta salad, potato salad, fruit salad, chicken salad, coleslaw, macaroni salad, baked beans and more, it might be the most wonderful time of the year! Truly a...

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10 Staple Spices for Your Kitchen

Putting together a kitchen for the first time? Cabinet space limited? With shelves and shelves of spices, all at varying costs, the spice aisle at the supermarket can be a bit overwhelming. From sweet to savory, here are 10 staple...

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12 Oh My Goulash Recipes

Goulash might be one of our favorite comfort foods. It’s easy, it’s cheesy and dang is it good. Whether you make it like grandma used to or put your own spin on it, goulash is one dish you can’t skip....

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17 Homemade Salad Dressings

It’s time to ditch those store-bought dressings! You’ll never believe how easy it is to make absolutely delicious homemade salad dressing - just check out these awesome recipes from home cooks just like you!

Janet's Notebook

No-Bake Appetizers for Summer Entertaining

One of the things I love about summer is how the days are longer. The extra light allows me to enjoy the day a bit longer. On a warm evening, I love to have friends over, catch up on life,...

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16 Pickle Recipes to Tickle Your Fancy

Calling all you pickle lovers! From bread and butter to sweet to fried, you know you love you some pickles. Check out these 16 family tested and approved homemade pickle recipes that are kind of a big dill!

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18 Go-To Refrigerator Pickle Recipes

Refrigerator pickles always remind us of grandma. She used to jar them by the bus load (at least that’s what it felt like to us) and we’d eat them all summer. We've found delicious pickle recipes for everything from refrigerator...

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16 Breakfast for Dinner Recipes

There’s something just so magical about breakfast for dinner. Casseroles, waffles, pancakes, and quesadillas are delicious ways to start your day, but they are an even better way to end them. Check out these easy and delicious breakfast for dinner...

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16 Terrific Steak & Rib Recipes

Treat dad to one of these 16 terrific steak and rib recipes this Father's Day.

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12 Flavorful Recipes Infused With Bourbon

How bourbon began in the United States actually happened by a series of happy accidents. To be considered bourbon, the whiskey is made with a mash that consists of at least 51% corn and is aged in a charred white...

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16 Recipes That’ll Make You Look Like a Grill Master

From side dishes to main courses and dessert, nothing says summertime more than a grilled meal. Make one of these 16 grilling recipes this weekend and they'll make you look like a grill master.

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How to Make a Simple Honey Balsamic Grilled Chicken

A mainstay for preparing a summer dinner is to throw something on the grill. It sounds so simple, but grilling is an art form and, for some types of food, a science. Take boneless skinless chicken breasts, for example. Chicken...

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9 Drool-Worthy German Chocolate Recipes

Chocolate + coconut + pecan = ultimate dessert! What’s not to love?