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20 Recipes You’ll Make Again and Again

What's the saying... "If something isn't broke, don't fix it?" We think that should apply to recipes too! If a meal is popular with the family and gets kids to clear their plates, that's a plus in our book. From...

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Super Snacks for Football’s Biggest Day

People have different reasons for attending a Super Bowl party. Some are there to watch the game, others only care about the commercials, while for some people food rules the day. And neither is wrong! Personally, I'm a mix of...

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12 Ways To Make a Pot of Chili

Winter is chili season! It's a hearty dinner on a cold night and you can't watch football without a bowl. One reason we love chili so much is that it's customizable. Make a pot of chili with ground beef, ground...

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10 Recipes That Feature Fritos

Wondering what to do with that bag of Fritos in your pantry? These recipes help bring your favorite corn chips to life. By adding Fritos to your casseroles, salads, chili and more, it elevates your meal to a whole new...

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Nostalgic Dinner Recipes That’ll Make You a Kid Again

Ever walk into a kitchen, and the smell takes you back to being in the kitchen with grandma? Or, take a bite and remember sitting around the dinner table with your parents? We've gathered 20 nostalgic dinner recipes that will...

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8 Delicious Crock Pot Pasta Dishes

Your slow cooker isn't just for pot roast and pulled pork. Did you know you can make a pasta dinner in it too? Yup, and we've found 8 delicious Crock Pot pasta dishes you can make for dinner this week....

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Slow Cooker Recipes for the Big Game

The big game is around the corner! It's a Sunday where calories don't count, and you're guaranteed to enjoy good food. I love to make slow cooker recipes for the big game because it frees up the oven for other...

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No-fuss Dinners in 5 Steps or Less

No matter if you're a mom shuttling kids to events, working a full-time job, or having a day of appointments, life can get busy. Even on those days when every minute seems to be planned, dinner still needs to be...

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15 Recipes That Use Frozen Veggies

Wondering what to make with that bag of frozen veggies in your freezer? We have delicious solutions. These family tested and approved recipes are great for a weeknight dinner or meal planning. From soups to pot pies to dips, these...

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7 Stick-to-Your-Ribs Beef Stroganoff Recipes

Beef stroganoff is a fuss-free meal that's comforting and full of flavor. Its origins date back to Russia in the 1800s. Since then, it's evolved but at its core, it's made with beef and a creamy sauce. Below we are...

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10 Crock Pot Casserole Dinner Recipes

Crock Pot recipes are some of our favorites. Just put the ingredients in and let the slow cooker do all the work! Especially with these Crock Pot casserole dinner recipes. No matter if you’re craving breakfast for dinner, tater tot...

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Comforting Recipes To Make The Day Better

When I'm having a bad day, there's one thing that can turn it around - comfort food. I'm not sure if it's the process of preparing the recipe, or sitting down and taking the time to enjoy what I made....

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13 Soup Recipes for a Cozy Night

Nutritious and delicious, there is nothing better than a steaming hot bowl of soup on a cold winter's day. Full of flavor, soup is a canvas for whatever your taste buds crave. Mexican, Chinese, Italian, or just a bowl of...

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Family Pizza Night Recipes

In the mood for pizza, but don’t want to wait for 45 minutes for delivery? These family pizza night recipes are perfect for dinner. From BBQ chicken pizza to classic Margherita to homemade white pizza, all your pizza favorites can...

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27 Dishes To Make and Bake This Winter

With costs rising at the supermarket, one way to slightly keep the bill down is to prepare recipes with in-season produce. During the winter, you'll find the produce section overflowing with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, butternut squash, sweet potatoes,...

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30-Minute Chicken Dinner Recipes

What's better than a chicken dinner recipe? A 30-minute chicken dinner recipe. Even better? Ten 30 minute chicken dinner recipes! Quick to prep and easy to make, from the time you pop it into the oven, you'll have dinner on...

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Five Ground Beef Dinner Ideas

We're all looking to stretch our dollars these days. Grocery bills are going up and up, and one way to save is to prepare ground beef dinners. While the cost of ground beef has gone up, it's still a more...

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List of Must-Have Pantry Items to Stock Your Kitchen

The weeknight dinner slump is a real thing. You start the week with the best intentions, but the meals you had planned for the week are done by Wednesday. That’s why having these kitchen staples on hand is a lifesaver....

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22 Ultimate Football Appetizers for Any Game Day

Sliders and wings and dips - oh my! Who says football appetizers have to be reserved for the Big Game? Every game, especially Wild Card games deserve amazing food too. Give us nachos, fried foods, and meatballs for all the...

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19 Winter Weeknight Meals

Oh, it may be cold outside, but your kitchen will be warm and cozy when you make any of these winter weeknight meals. Roast chicken, slow cooker recipes, hamburger potato casserole, shepherd's pie, pork roast... hearty and comforting any of...