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24 Taco Recipes You’ll Want to Make Every Night

Here at Just A Pinch, we’re big believers that tacos don’t only belong to Tuesday. Easy to make and adjust to your family’s taste buds, tacos belong in your weekly menu rotation. Sometimes making the same classic tacos (not that...

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23 Recipes To Make With Canned Pumpkin

Canned pumpkin is a pantry staple. Some people enjoy making pumpkin puree from scratch, but that can be time-consuming. It's so much easier to grab a can from the closet when a pumpkin fix needs to be satisfied. From hummus...

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What to Cook in October

Tis the season for pumpkin, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, apples and more! We love all the fall flavors available to us during October and plan to take full advantage of them all. From soups to roasted vegetables to muffins, you’re...

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18 Delicious Cookie Recipes You’ll Make Again and Again

Is there anything better than a warm cookie out of the oven? Gooey butter cookies, spicy snickerdoodles, chewy chocolate chip, a fudgy chocolate cookie... our mouths are watering just thinking about them. If you want to learn about the history...

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Apple Desserts You’re Going to Want to Make Today

While apple desserts are popular year-round, they make their way back to being a staple on menus in the fall. From Dutch babies to muffins and slab pie to fresh apple cake, it's all apple all the time and most...

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Tasty Pork Recipes Your Family Will Enjoy

Some nights I can't figure out what to make for dinner. I love chicken, but that can get old. Another go-to protein of mine is pork. When I'm looking to get an easy and tasty meal on the table, pork...

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6 Hash Recipes to Make for Breakfast

Whether you’re looking for an easy breakfast idea or a way to use up leftovers, hash is the answer! Hearty, yummy, and easy to tweak to your taste buds, check out these delicious hash recipes to make for your next...

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18 Recipes for Roasted Fall Vegetables

Brussels sprouts and potatoes and butternut squash - oh my! These roasted vegetable recipes are everything you need for the perfect fall side dish. Easy, healthy and flavorful, you’ll use produce that’s in season to make these tasty dishes. From...

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10 Moist & Flavorful Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Filled with spices of the season, pumpkin bread is a fall favorite. It can be enjoyed for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. A simple pumpkin bread recipe is delicious but many ingredients can be added to turn this quick...

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Five Ways to Cook Potatoes

Potatoes are a popular side dish in my house because they're inexpensive and can be made in a variety of ways. A baked potato with butter, sour cream, and a bit of bacon makes my mouth water. Did you know...

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12 Restaurant-Style Fried Rice Recipes

Make restaurant-style fried rice at home! It may sound and look intimidating, but preparing fried rice is quite simple. A great way to use leftover white rice, too. From chicken fried rice to vegetable fried rice to fried rice with...

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17 Sweet and Savory Butternut Squash Recipes

All hail fall's favorite veggie - butternut squash! Well, technically it's a fruit because of its seeds but most treat it a vegetable. Come cooler weather this sweet and nutty winter squash first makes an appearance on our produce shelves....

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24 Gourmet Cheeseburger Recipes

There are burgers, and then there are BURGERS. Warning, these cheeseburgers are going to make you drool. Not for the faint of heart, these gourmet cheeseburgers are cheesy, overloaded with mouth-watering toppings, and sandwiched between buttery perfect buns. Better yet...

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20 Dinner Ideas for When You Don’t Know What to Make

Ever feel like your weekly menu is stuck in a rut? We’re here to help. These family tested and approved recipes will shake up your kitchen and be a hit at your dinner table. Easy to make and oh-so-yummy, check...

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Versatile Chicken Dinner Ideas

Many times I'll get asked what's for dinner and when I answer chicken I get an eye roll in response. Chicken for dinner gets a bad rap. To me, chicken never gets old. I think it's quite adaptable. It can...

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Recipes You Can Make With Orange Juice

Did you stock up when orange juice was on sale and realize you bought too much? Or, did someone put the container back in the fridge with only a little bit left? Well, OJ isn't just for drinking with breakfast....

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15 Chicken Recipes Big on Buffalo Flavor

Buffalo wings are a necessity on game day. But this spicy, tangy, and buttery sauce can be used on more than just wings. It can transform bland chicken into something very flavorful. And how to use that Buffalo chicken? From...

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What to Cook in September

Fall is nearly here, so some of our favorite produce is coming into season. Apple, pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, zucchini, and more make up some delicious recipes you need to make. If you're wondering what to cook in September, everything...

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Quinoa Recipes You Need to Make ASAP

Not only is quinoa healthy, gluten-free, and high in protein, but it’s a plant food that is actually delicious! A perfect substitute for pasta or rice, quinoa should be a welcome addition to your diet. Don’t believe us? Check out...

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20 Tailgating at Home Recipes

Game day is different this year. Most fans cannot gather in the parking lot before the game to enjoy food (and some friendly trash talk) with friends and family. Even though watching the team in person may not be an...