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There’s Nothing Traditional About These Pecan Pie Recipes

At every holiday, there is one staple dish on my dessert table - pecan pie. It's utterly delicious and a treat everyone in my household definitely looks forward to. As I'm beginning to plan my Thanksgiving meal, I'm thinking of...

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Divine Recipes Transform the Simple Sweet Potato

While available year around, I tend to gravitate towards sweet potatoes in the fall. Besides being tasty, they have tons of health benefits. Sweet potatoes contain vitamin C, D and a great source of magnesium and potassium. So versatile, there...

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No Tricks! These Halloween Recipes Are a Real Treat

Who says Halloween is just for kids! My neighborhood has decided to throw an adults Halloween party and I'm so excited. It's been years since I've dressed up in a costume.Everyone's been assigned a responsibility and mine is the food...

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Celebrate Fall’s Best-Loved Flavor With Tasty Pumpkin Recipes

When I think Fall, I think of college football, cozy sweaters, the smell of warm apple pie baking and pumpkin. As far as I'm concerned, the more pumpkin the better! After looking around Just A Pinch, it seems I'm not...

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A Favorite for Fall, Comforting Chili

The temperature might be cooling down outside, but things are heating up in the kitchen. Besides apple picking and our favorite pumpkin latte, the cooler temperature also kicks off chili season! As well as being tasty, chili is very versatile....

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Spotlight Fall’s Favorite Fruit in Delectable Recipes

Apple season is here and this home cook couldn't be happier! Do you remember that old adage, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away?" I guess I'll never have to go to the doctor's again based on the number...

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Comforting Classic Southern Recipes

There's nothing better than southern foods. It's just good ol' down-home comfort food. Many times they're recipes handed down through generations which make the food even more special.Go to any luncheon in the south, and you'll find deviled eggs on...

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Create Magical Biscuits With Simple Ingredients

Growing up in the south, biscuits were a staple at my meals. And boy did my mom make amazing biscuits. I would patiently stand by the oven waiting for them to be done. There is nothing better than biting into...

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Make Hectic Nights Easier With Easy Dinner Recipes

Fall activities are heating up! Looking at my calendar for the next two weeks is making my head spin. I'm sure many of you are in the same boat as me... finding time to make dinner.During busy weeks, I love...

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Football Fare Adds to Game Day Excitement

The most glorious time of year is back - football season. While I have a team I cheer for, for me game day is really all about the food! College football is well under way, but the pros are kicking...

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Full Flavors Kick Up for Your Labor Day Cookout

Summer is quickly winding down. I can't believe how fast it's flown. While it will still be warm for a bit, Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of cookout season. To celebrate, I'm planning one last summer hurrah with...

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Our Mission Will Always Be to Champion the Home Cook

We have received a lot of valuable feedback from members regarding the recent launch of videos. The Kitchen Crew values the opinions of members! We love that members feel strongly and are as committed to the site as much as...

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Classic Kids Sandwich Gets a Dessert Makeover

As a kid, nothing made me smile more than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I had a very specific way of eating it too - must be on white bread, peanut butter on both pieces of bread, jelly in...

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Premium Video Content Now Featured on Just A Pinch!

There's a lot of buzz in the kitchen lately! Members have been asking for video on Just A Pinch. Well, we're fans of short videos too. They're fun and a great way to learn a cooking tip or two.We're happy...

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The Sandwich: A Lunchtime Staple Shines at Dinnertime

The other night my husband asked me what we were doing for dinner. It had been a very busy week in the Test Kitchen, so I told him I was going to throw together some sandwiches. To say he was...

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Create a Meal From Your Farmer’s Market Finds

I can wander aimlessly around my local farmer's market for hours. From the baked goods to the fruits and veggies, I love that I never know exactly what I'll find.Recently, my farmer's market is bursting at the seams with so...

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Fresh Peaches Add Sweetness to Summer Desserts

There's a truck that brings Georgia peaches to different farmers markets and stores around town. You know it's summer when you finally see it driving around.I'm really fond of their peaches. They are always so juicy and sweet, it's hard...

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Blueberries Take Centerstage in These Sweet Recipes

Blueberries are one of my favorite summer berries. Not only are they good for you (packed with vitamin c and fiber), they taste yummy. I went blueberry picking this weekend and came home with more than I could ever eat....

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Beat the Heat With an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social

"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" How many times did you sing that when you were younger? I know I did. As a kid, one of my favorite treats was an ice cream sundae. As an...

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Hot Dogs Aren’t Just for Grilling Anymore!

It never fails... I always buy too much of something for my cookouts. This time it was hot dogs. There was a great sale at the supermarket I couldn't pass up. Not wanting to let them go to waste, I...