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13 Healthy Avocado Recipes

Not only are avocados a healthy carb, they are also a great source of vitamins and fiber - plus, they are heart healthy! Rich and creamy, avocados are delicious to top your favorite foods with, but there are more ways...

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Fiesta at Home This Cinco de Mayo

In times of trouble, I turn to my kitchen for comfort. I think it's something a lot of us home cooks do. Recently, I've been craving anything with cheese - the cheesier the better. Cheese just makes my taste buds...

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6 Easy to Make Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipes

During blueberry season, we can't think of anything better than a blueberry pie. They may be one of the easiest pies to make. Since blueberries are bursting with antioxidants they're healthy, right? No canned pie filling here. While some recipes...

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18 Recipes Bursting with Garlic

We are firm believers in adding as much garlic to a recipe as your heart and taste buds desire. Full of flavor and family-favorites, these garlic recipes are easy to make and guaranteed winners.

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9 Key Lime Desserts That’ll Take You to the Keys

We can't all travel to Key West, but thanks to key limes our taste buds can take us there. Grown in the Florida Keys, key limes are not as acidic, smaller, and less tart than the common Persian lime. And...

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Broccoli Recipes That Aren’t Boring

Ever look at a head of broccoli and wonder what can I make with this that my family will actually eat? We've got you covered. These 11 broccoli recipes are anything but boring. From mac and cheese to stuffed chicken...

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10 Easy Asparagus Recipes

Head to the produce aisle and you'll probably find it overflowing with asparagus. It's one of our favorite spring and early summer veggies because it is a great source of fiber and folate, low in calories, and packed with Vitamins...

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History of the Dump Cake

Is it considered a successful pot luck if there isn't a dump cake? They're a must at any pot luck. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it's a dessert even a novice cook can make. But where did the dump cake...

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Cheesy Recipes That’ll Put a Smile on Your Face

Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite days of the year. My love of Mexican cuisine runs deep and I love to indulge in my favorites. Typically, I go to a local restaurant but this year with all the...

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How to Make Crispy Air Fried Pork Chops

There are many ways to prepare pork chops - baked, fried or one of our favorite ways in the air fryer. Air fried? You can fry food with air? Yes! Not familiar with an air fryer? It is best described...

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14 Cupcake Recipes to Sweeten Your Day

Small in stature but big in flavor, cupcakes are one of our favorite desserts. Give someone a cupcake and you'll get an instant smile. These individually portioned treats are festive and easy to make. If you want to sweeten someone's...

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10 Spring Recipes with What’s in Season

It’s finally time for all our favorite vegetables and fruits to be in season - so let’s use them! From lemon to vidalia onion to cabbage to spinach, we love this time of year and the recipes we get to...

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14 Cauliflower Recipes Your Family Will Want Seconds Of

Cauliflower is currently having its moment. It's being turned into rice, added to casseroles, cut into steaks, and more. No longer are people saying no thank you when cauliflower comes their way... now it's more, more, more. From side dishes...

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22 Recipes With Pecans That Aren’t Pie

Pee-can? Peh-kahn? While we can't all agree on the pronunciation, we can all agree that pecans are delicious. Everyone thinks of them for pie, but there are many other ways to incorporate pecans into your cooking. From breakfast to dessert,...

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Sweet and Savory Recipes With Pecans

Growing up in the South, pecans were always abundant. I'd grab a handful for a snack every day and always incorporate them into our meals. We didn't limit ourselves to making pecan pie either. If you love them as I...

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16 Delicious Recipes That Use Easter Leftovers

Put that Easter dinner to delicious use with these Easter leftover recipes. Don’t let your ham, potatoes, and other side dishes go to waste - from breakfast to snacks to dinners, these recipes that use Easter leftovers are an easy...

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Candy Making Temperature Chart

Use this chart to find the right temperature for making every kind of candy.

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History of Grilled Cheese

Oh, how we love a grilled cheese sandwich. Two pieces of buttered bread toasted until golden brown with ooey gooey cheese inside. It's a sandwich that puts a smile on the face of both kids and adults. But, have you...

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14 Easter Appetizer Recipes

Deviled eggs, dips, cheese and finger foods, these Easter appetizer recipes are perfect for this Spring holiday. No matter if you’re a guest or hosting, these easy appetizers are delicious starters for Easter brunch or Easter dinner.

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How to Make Colored Deviled Eggs

Decorating eggs at Easter is a tradition that dates back over 60,000 years (you can learn more about the history here). Why not turn that tradition into a festive appetizer? Easter is the perfect time to make colored deviled eggs....