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Pick the Pumpkin Recipe Your Family Will Love

Pumpkin everything is here! As I've said over the years, I'm obsessed. I eagerly await autumn really setting in so I can start baking with my favorite fall fruit. Here are a few pumpkin recipes I think your family will...

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9 Superb Stuffed Pepper Recipes

Quick, easy and delicious, these stuffed pepper recipes are family tested and approved!

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15 Healthy Fall Recipes

Once the cool weather hits, we’re craving those comfort foods. However, this often leads to expanding waistbands to get our fix. Oops…But we’re here to rescue you! These healthy fall recipes are rocking with all your favorite fall flavors, but...

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11 Tasty Chicken Casserole Recipes

Who doesn’t love an easy weeknight meal? We know we do! These easy, yummy and delicious chicken casseroles will be your new go-to recipe for family dinners.

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How to Roast A Whole Spaghetti Squash

When fall arrives, spaghetti squash starts to appear on store shelves. While available year-round, it’s peak season is from early fall through winter. Low in calories, carbs and fat, spaghetti squash is packed with essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamins...

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9 Simple Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Want an easy to prepare dinner your family will go crazy for? Then pick up a pork tenderloin the next time you're at the market. Thanks to its size, it cooks rather quickly. It's lean and absorbs marinade flavors beautifully.Do...

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Blue Ribbon Chili Recipes

Whether I'm preparing a meal for game day or I'm looking to put a comforting dinner on the table, when the weather gets cooler I start making batches of chili. Leftovers freeze wonderfully and there is something wonderful about sitting...

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Uses for Epsom Salt and Its Health Benefits

What's Epsom SaltEpsom salt, also known as “bath salt,” is made up of a compound called magnesium sulfate. The name "Epsom" comes from its origin of discovery in natural springs in the town of Epsom, England. The compound is believed...

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11 Sausage Recipes You Need in Your Recipe Box

We’ve never saw-such-a group of delicious sausage recipes! From appetizers to low carb keto casseroles to comfort food dishes, these sausage recipes will become your new favorites.

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Cancer Fighting Foods

In honor of cancer awareness month, we wanted to share the top dietary recommendations to reduce your risk of cancer. The World Health Organization recommend 7-9 servings of plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, roots, tubers, and legumes) per day to reduce...

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The History of Cookies

Who doesn’t love a cookie? They are a staple at bake sales and the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea. We thought it would be fun to take a look at the origins of cookies and highlight...

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Quick and Easy to Make Apple Desserts

Fall's favorite fruit is back! It makes my taste buds so happy. There is nothing I love more than an apple dessert hot out of the oven on a crisp fall day. If you have the same love for apples...

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13 Easy Fall Crock Pot Recipes

One of our favorite things about fall is the food! Especially fall Crock Pot food - it’s just the best. From chili to spaghetti to oatmeal to soup to chicken and dumplings... the list goes on and on. Easy and...

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Pressure Cooking 101: How to Get Started Using Your Pressure Cooker

Chances are pretty good that you've been hearing a lot about pressure cooking these days. The rise in popularity of the Instant Pot (read 5 reasons why we love the Instant Pot here) has revitalized home cooking in a pressure...

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History of Apple Pie

What’s more American than a just baked, straight out of the oven, old-fashioned apple pie? Turns out, a lot of things.

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22 Spudding Awesome Potato Recipes

Everyone loves potatoes, and these recipes are crazy delicious. From main meals to side dishes, these potato recipes scream comfort food!

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Fall Recipes That Will Quickly Become A Favorite

The arrival of fall means apple and pumpkin everything. I'll definitely spotlight them in the upcoming weeks, but it also means celebrating other fall fruits and vegetables (find a list of what's in season here). While butternut squash is a...

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5 Tips for Healthy Meal Prepping

They say failing to plan, is the same as planning to fail. Meal prep is one way you can prepare to succeed with healthy eating. It can also make your life so much more relaxed during the week, but it...

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8 Time-Saving Crock Pot Recipes

The Crock Pot is our best timesaver in the kitchen. Simply add the ingredients, turn it on and dinner is in the works. Try one of these tasty time-saving Crock Pot recipes today!

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How to Make Honey Roasted Whole Butternut Squash

When butternut squash begins making an appearance at farmers markets and grocery stores, that means one thing. Fall is coming! Low in fat, filled with fiber, and high in vitamin B6 (that helps with the immune system) and antioxidants, butternut...