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Grilled Dinner Options

In the summer, I like to fire up the grill when preparing dinner. Hamburgers and hot dogs are always popular with my family. But, I've got other grilled dinner options on my menu this week. When on sale, I stock...

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What to Make Dad on Father’s Day

If you're searching for ideas on what to make Dad on Father's Day, we've curated a list of recipes that will leave Dad smiling from ear to ear. In our mind, there is no better way to express gratitude to...

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Grilling Recipes for an Unforgettable Dinner

Whether hosting a backyard gathering or seeking inspiration for a weeknight meal, take your dinner al fresco and fire up the grill. Find grilling recipes for an unforgettable dinner like zesty chicken breasts, the sweetest grilled corn ever, marinated juicy...

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29 Recipes To Make With Farmer’s Market Produce

Cooking with farmer's market produce not only helps support local farmers and encourages sustainable agriculture, but it also ensures you're eating the freshest and most flavorful ingredients available. From caprese salad to grilled veggies to fruit cobblers, using seasonal produce...

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Five Fresh Peach Treats

If you are waiting for peach season's arrival every year, this week's Janet's Notebook is for you. I'm sharing Blue Ribbon dessert recipes made with fresh peaches. These five fresh peach treats are filled with flavor and are easy to make....

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Refreshing Summertime Cookie Creations

Add a bit of zest to your summer treats with refreshing summertime cookie creations. This assortment of recipes will take you everywhere from orange groves in Florida to California strawberry farms and Georgia peach country. Bring some sunshine into your...

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Indulgent Sunday Breakfast Recipes

From eggs Benedict to breakfast casseroles, elevated French toast recipes to fluffy waffles, there's no better way to start Sunday than with a leisurely breakfast. Spending hours in the kitchen isn't always an option. So, we are sharing an assortment...

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Fresh and Light Pasta Recipes

Even though mercury is rising, we don't have to give up everyone's favorite comfort foods. When the weather is warmer, satisfy your craving with fresh and light pasta recipes. Filled with colorful veggies, succulent seafood, and zesty herbs, each recipe...

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Meals To Make on a Budget

Even with the rising cost of food, enjoying a satisfying meal doesn't have to break the bank. Whether you're a student watching every penny, living alone for the first time, or just trying to lower your grocery bill, here are...

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Desserts Perfect for a Picnic

Now that the weather is warmer, I love to get outside and enjoy one of the many parks near my house. It's fun to catch up with friends. I make sure to bring something special. These desserts perfect for a...

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Unforgettable Grilled Burger Recipes

From classic to creative, unleash your inner grill master and try one of these mouth-watering burgers. They are an easy dinner option and it's not a cookout without a burger on the menu. This weekend, fire up the grill and...

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Butterscotch Dessert Recipes

Cakes and pies and brownies - oh my! There's nothing like the buttery, brown sugary goodness of these butterscotch dessert recipes. No matter if you're topping ice cream with butterscotch sauce or devouring your third butterscotch brownie, yes, please! Seriously,...

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Easy-to-Make Dip and Sauce Recipes

These easy-to-make dip and sauce recipes are a must-make for your summer menus. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or just looking to spice up your meals, these delicious sauce recipes will allow you to experiment with different flavors and...

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Easy Memorial Day Side Dishes

Gathering with friends and family for the unofficial beginning of summer is a Memorial Day weekend tradition. Adding some flavorful side dishes to your hot dogs and hamburgers will take your Memorial Day meal to the next level. From potato...

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Memorial Day Menu Ideas

It's nearly time for the unofficial start of summer, and I'm excited barbecue season is back. If you're hosting a cookout this weekend, I'm sharing some Memorial Day menu ideas to make your day delicious. What a treat for the...

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Pasta Salads for Any Summer Occasion

We love serving pasta salad at a cookout because it's satisfying, versatile, and always crowd-pleasing. Pasta salad recipes can be customized to suit any taste preference and complement grilled meats and vegetables. Plus, pasta salad is a make-ahead side dish...

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Memorial Day Menu Made Easy

Are you hosting a Memorial Day barbecue and trying to figure out a menu? Invited to a backyard party and need to bring a dish? Then stop searching, and check out these cookout recipes. It's your Memorial Day menu made...

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Lemon Recipes for Dinner

Lemon isn't just delicious for dessert - we love lemon recipes for dinner too! The bright burst of lemon pairs deliciously with pasta, shrimp, chicken, and pork. Plus, we love adding lemon to veggies and fruit dishes too! Perfect for...

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Fried Green Tomato Recipes

There's nothing better than biting into a golden brown fried green tomato! And these recipes are so good, you might never let your tomatoes mature to red again. Stacked on sandwiches, simple appetizers, or a yummy snack - these fried...

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Summertime Country Cooking Delights

What is country cooking? It's creating a meal with rustic, homestyle recipes featuring simple, readily available ingredients. While casseroles are traditionally associated with Southern cuisine in cooler weather come the summer, country favorites include ribs, fried chicken, okra, fried green...