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14 Family-Friendly Veggie Casseroles

Corn and cauliflower and cabbage - oh my! These veggie casseroles are making us drool. Perfect for side dishes or hearty enough for a full meal, vegetables are the heroes in these delicious casserole dishes. Full of flavor, cheesy, creamy,...

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23 Crock Pot Chicken Recipes

We would like to send many thanks to the person who invented the Crock Pot. It is one of our favorite kitchen appliances and makes putting a delicious dinner on the table so easy. These chicken slow cooker recipes are...

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17 Summer Salads You’ll Actually Crave

When it’s hot out, the last thing we feel like doing is eating something heavy or that requires standing in front of the stove. That’s where these refreshing summer salads come into play! Healthy and full of summer flavors you...

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Easy Back-to-School Dinner Ideas

Back-to-school looks very different this year for everyone. Whether kids are in the classroom, doing virtual school, or a combination of both, now more than ever, easy dinner recipes are essential. With all the things we have to worry about,...

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24 Homemade Takeout Recipes

Who needs to wait 30+ minutes for Chinese takeout goodness when you can make it at home? Yes - you can do it! All your takeout favorites are easy to make yourself. From fried rice to beef and broccoli to...

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16 Bell Pepper Recipes

Have an abundance of bell peppers? These recipes are your answer. Family tested and approved, these recipes feature bell peppers in all their delicious perfection. Whether you need a new stuffed bell pepper recipe or want to try vegetarian fajitas...

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14 Ways to Use a Box of Frozen Puff Pastry

With light and flaky layers, puff pastry is pretty amazing. It can be made at home with minimal ingredients, but it's time-consuming to make a professional puff pastry. Thankfully, there are amazing pre-made boxes of puff pastry in the grocery...

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Satisfying Sandwiches That Aren’t Just for Lunch

We can thank Edward Montagu for inventing the sandwich. The basic recipe for a sandwich is easy - take two pieces of bread and put something inside. They can be fancy, simple, hot, cold ...anything goes! Typically they're thought of...

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Easy and Satisfying No-Bake Desserts

They don't call it the dog days of summer for nothing. It's been hot and sultry near me. The oven is not being turned on much ... but I'm not giving up my sweets. At this time of the year,...

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13 Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Summer

Whether it's relaxing by the pool, hanging in the backyard kiddie pool, or swinging on the front porch, sipping on a refreshing cocktail is a must. If you're refraining from alcohol or just don't like the taste, no need to...

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23 Rum Recipes

Need a recipe that kicks it up a few notches? These rum-friendly recipes are just that! Whether you want a refreshing cocktail, a bite-sized chocolate dessert, or a delicious grilled fruit idea, rum really makes these recipes shine.

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22 Refreshing Summer Dinner Salads

On a hot night, a refreshing summer salad is a fantastic dinner option. Serve one of these easy salad recipes to your family and you won't hear complaints about salad for dinner. Packed with flavor and made with simple ingredients,...

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How to Make Homemade Pesto

If basil is part of your herb garden, then you’re probably noticing it’s bursting at the seams right now. There are only so many sliced tomato and mozzarella salads to make. So what to do with the rest of the...

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12 Really Simple Eggplant Recipes

Eggplant is very underrated. If eaten raw, it's bitter. But once it's baked or fried, eggplant has a mild taste with a creamy texture. It's the perfect base for a recipe because it takes on the flavor of other ingredients....

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Fresh Corn Recipes That Make Tasty Side Dishes

We're not all lucky enough to have fields to grow fresh corn, but thankfully it's abundant at the market. And while zucchini is one of the most popular summer veggies (even though it's technically a fruit), I really think corn...

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17 Quick and Easy Lunch Recipes

Looking for lunch ideas? Bored of the same old, same old? We're here for you. These 17 quick and easy lunch recipes are filling enough to get you through to dinner (and not one is a green salad). If you...

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A Week’s Worth of Go-To Summer Dinner Menus

Looking for dinner inspiration? We’re here for you! Check out our week’s worth of summer dinner menus that are family tested and approved. From Meatless Monday to Taco Tuesday to Sunday night supper, we have summer favorites that you’re going...

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14 Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Recipes

Nothing quite says summer like a refreshing glass of ice-cold strawberry lemonade. And now, with these easy 14 homemade strawberry lemonade recipes, you can make it for all your front-porch-sippin’ needs! Full of fresh strawberries and lemons, these recipes will...

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Make the Most of Summer Tomatoes

Tomatoes are at their juiciest right now, so it's the perfect time to use them in your weekly menu. Did you know there are more than 3,000 varieties of heirloom tomatoes and a total of 15,000 known varieties? If you...

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10 Recipes for Ripe Pears

Come fall, when you think of fruit typically it's apple. This year try cooking and baking with pears, too. Sweet and juicy, pears are high in fiber and low in calories they're a great source of vitamin C. Their taste...