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Easy Spaghetti Recipes That Go Beyond Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and meatballs is delicious comfort food. Whether you've created a sauce that simmers on the stove all day or using a jarred sauce for a shortcut easy meal, put a plate on the table and there are instant smiles....

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How to Choose the Right Sugar for the Job

Let’s face it, any time you are adding sugar to something, it’s going to be a fun product. If you want your masterpiece to come out as expected, though, you’ve got to use the right kind of sweetener! Cane Sugar...

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Make Gourmet Salts at Home

Gourmet salt is all the rage these days. But have you looked at the prices? We recently saw a 2-ounce jar for almost $5. Why spend tons at the store when you can easily infuse salts at home yourself.Each batch...

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10 Recipes to Make with Kids in the Kitchen

Have a kiddo who loves to help you in the kitchen? Then check out these easy, kid-friendly and most importantly yummy recipes to cook up with them!Click Here for Recipe: Pepperoni and Cheese Crescents Just 4 very easy steps that...

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How to Pair Soups and Wine

Pairing soups and wine can be tricky. Besides there being many types of soup (stews, chowder, broth-based, etc.), soups are liquid and pairing liquid with liquid is strange. In reality, the proper wine will enhance the flavors of the soup....

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Around the World

Every year around March 17th, people celebrate the life of Saint Patrick through parades, festivities, and a few drinks. People around the world celebrate this day and each country celebrates slightly differently.The United States:Along the East Coast, many of the...

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17 Sites to See in Ireland

Ireland is a country that everyone should visit once in their life. Comprised of 32 counties (23 in the Republic of Ireland and 6 in Northern Ireland under British Rule), each county is majestic in their own way. In honor...

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Why Do We Wear Green on Saint Patrick’s Day?

Most people are surprised to hear that we didn’t always celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with the color green. With all the parades, celebrations, and decorations it’s hard to think of any other color than green for this popular holiday.Up until...

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A Toast to a Tasty St. Patrick’s Day

One of the members of the Test Kitchen is of Irish descent and originally from New York City. So to say St. Patrick's Day was a big day for her growing up is an understatement. She's talked about the corned...

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10 Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

Springtime is infamous for being muddy and unpredictable. So how do you keep the kiddos entertained? Fun crafts! We searched Pinterest for some awesome, easy and wallet-friendly St. Patrick’s Day DIY projects to make being stuck inside fun! St. Patrick’s...