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13 Ways to Use Apple Butter

When fall arrives, apple butter starts appearing at farmers markets. Ever picked up a jar and not sure what it is? Hint - it's not dairy butter with apples. Learn all about apple butter, the best apples to use and...

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13 Sheet Cake Recipes You Want to Slice Into

Easy, delicious and a family favorite - what’s not to love about sheet cake? Check out these 13 sheet cake recipes you need to make for dessert asap!

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Chicken Breast Recipes You Need in Your Menu Rotation

Low in fat and high in protein, chicken breasts are a healthy and easy dinner option. If not cooked properly, though, they can be dry and not something the family will give two thumbs up. Well, once your family tastes...

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13 Recipes to Get More Cheeseburger in Your Life

Calling all cheeseburger lovers! Check out these seriously mouth-watering ways to enjoy all that awesome cheeseburger flavor, but not in burger form. Bacon Cheeseburger Crock Pot Dip “First one, then another got some of this Bacon Cheeseburger Crock Pot Dip....

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13 Broccoli Recipes Everyone Will Love

Getting the family to eat their green veggies can be a challenge...well not with these delicious, homemade broccoli recipes. Some are cheesy, some are crunchy - but all are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!

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11 Homemade Shepherd’s Pie Recipes

There’s nothing like classic shepherd’s pie for dinner. Typically made with minced meat, gravy, vegetables, and topped with mashed potatoes, this hearty recipe has been a go-to comfort meal since the 1870s. The traditional shepherd’s pie recipe is made with...

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Tips for a Healthy Food Shopping Trip

How many times have you gone to the grocery store and left with a cart filled with unhealthy items you don't really need? The first step to healthy grocery shopping is planning! When creating your grocery list, it’s best to...

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How to Cook Apple Walnut Acorn Squash

Acorn squash is a delicious gift of fall and winter. It’s a winter squash that’s green on the outside with long ridges. The yellow-orange inside is buttery. Once the seeds are removed, it’s the perfect bowl for a delicious stuffing....

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New Just A Pinch Recipe Box Widget

One of the best things about JustAPinch.com (besides the amazing recipes from home cooks) is the Recipe Box. Members can not only Pinch (save) their favorite recipes from Just A Pinch in one location, but they can also save recipes...

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Easy Back-to-School Dinners

Until you get in the groove, back-to-school time is chaotic. I remember those days of parent-teacher conferences, sports practice, loads of homework, etc. On those nights, getting a meal on the table is not an easy feat. That's when having...

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25 Game-Day Recipes That’ll Make You the MVP

Whether your favorite team wins or loses, everyone will be a winner after they snack on these crowd-pleasing recipes.

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21 Beer Recipes for Brew Lovers

From appetizers to main course to dessert, we have the beer recipes that anyone could crave! Cheers to these booze-infused recipes!

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6 Reasons You Need to Add Acorn Squash to Your Diet

Acorn squash is finally in season - rejoice! Why are we getting so excited about acorn squash? Why not?! With all the health and nutrition benefits of acorn squash, you’re going to be questioning why you never added this tasty...

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What’s Apple Butter and the Best Apples To Make it With

Filled with warm spices, apple butter is a fall favorite. It's delicious spread onto a piece of toast for breakfast or it can be added to cookies, pies, and cakes when baking. While picking up a jar at the market...

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23 Magnificent Pizza Recipes: You Need a Slice ASAP

If you're craving that melt-in-your-mouth yummy-ness, then these are the recipes you need!

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Your Football Party Food Menu

It's game day! Ok, well almost game day. The NFL season begins this Thursday and college games kicked off last weekend. What does that all mean? It's time to start eating finger foods! They are a necessity when watching a...

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11 Legendary Low Country Boil Recipes

We love us a good ol’ fashioned low country boil! It’s the perfect time of year to do one at home, so grab some newspaper, call your family and friends, and get to boilin’! Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil “Easiest shrimp...

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How to Host a Cookout on a Budget

“Let's keep it low-key. We will just grill and have some drinks.” Sounds like a relaxing inexpensive night in, right? Unless you are the host. If you love the convenience of entertaining friends and family by firing up the grill...

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17 Non-Beef Burger Recipes

Turkey and chicken and veggies, oh my! We’re ditching the beef and making some other mouth-watering delicious burgers instead.

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A Sweet End to Summer With Easy Labor Day Desserts

This weekend, we unofficially say goodbye to summer. As usual, a cookout is on my agenda. I've planned what we'll be grilling and the side dishes. This year, I thought I would amp up my dessert menu. While I don't...