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Recipes to Reinvent Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Once Easter is done I hate to get rid of leftovers - especially now since I am trying to use all the food I have. Besides being tasty, mashed potatoes make great leftovers because you can reinvent them. These Blue...

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23 Easter Dinners That Aren’t Ham

If your family doesn't love baked ham and you're planning a non-ham Easter dinner, these 23 non-ham recipes will make a fantastic addition to your Easter meal. From steak to roast chicken and salmon to a pork loin, there are...

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16 Recipes That Feed an Army and Make Yummy Leftovers

If you’re looking to get a lot of bang for your buck with a single recipe - search no further! This list of recipes serves many or has leftovers for you to eat all week. Family-approved, easy and pantry-friendly, these...

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10 Recipes You Can Make With Canned Tuna

"What can I make with this can of tuna?" How many times have you stood at your pantry and asked yourself that question? Tuna is great to have on hand because it makes a quick and easy protein-filled meal. From...

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15 Versatile Ground Meat Recipes

These delicious recipes are easy to make with a variety of ground meats. No matter what meat (beef, chicken, turkey, pork...etc) you have in your fridge or freezer, the flavors in these recipes will blend together for a yummy family...

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Glazed Ham Recipes for Your Easter Dinner

Traditionally, ham is the centerpiece of an Easter meal. The custom dates back to 6th century Germany (you can learn more about why here). Adding a glaze to baked ham changes the flavor profile and ensures your family's taste buds...

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17 Ways to Get Your Greens

We all know the benefits of eating more greens. They're packed with fiber and vitamins, but getting them into a diet can be tough. A person can eat only so many salads a week. We're here to help solve the...

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24 Stuffed Pepper Recipes the Whole Family Will Love

If you’re trying to go low carb, then you need to check out these recipes. Stuffed bell peppers help you get all the flavors you love from your favorite meals, but help to cut the carbs to make a healthier...

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Easy Recipes to Make Right Now

The world a weird place. The events happening right now are nothing we've seen before. We are all hunkering down and trying to distance ourselves from others. But we all need to eat and we are having to use what's...

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16 Super Easy Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes

Crock Pots are key when trying to make dinner that's easy and economical. We all know they're great for meat. Slow cooking a tougher cut of meat turns it tender and delicious. But, there are other dinners that can be...

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13 Blueberry Recipes You Can Make for Breakfast

Oh how we love blueberries. Delicious in smoothies, muffins, coffee cake, pancakes, or french toast, we're obsessed with enjoying them at breakfast. Blueberries may be small, but they're jam-packed with flavor. Here are 13 blueberry recipes that will be scrumptious...

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22 Better-Than-Store-Bought Recipes

While store-bought goods are always convenient, there’s nothing like homemade. The love and time put into recipes always makes the food taste better. Let’s ditch those store-bought foods and switch to these homemade versions instead!

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20 Sausage Soup Recipes

Please give us a big bowl of one (or 7) of these sausage soup recipes and two slices of crusty homemade bread, then we will be in comfort food heaven. From spicy to creamy to tomato-based, these sausage soups are...

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25 Desserts That Start With Boxed Cake Mix

Boxed cake mix is a saving ingredient in the pantry. It can be used to make a cake or cupcakes per the package directions. But, it can also be used to create unique and tasty desserts. If you stocked up...

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22 Easy Recipes to Make When Working from Home

Are you living that work from home life? Here are some easy, low-maintenance and truly delicious recipes to make that are family tested and approved. Plus, we bet that you have these ingredients in your pantry, fridge or freezer already...

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18 Sloppy Joe Recipes That Are Worth the Mess

There’s nothing like a sloppy joe for dinner. It always takes us back to family dinners as a child. Check out this list of classic and fun twists on traditional sloppy joes for a delicious and easy family dinner!

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Easy Casserole Recipes for Tonight’s Dinner

Casseroles are my go-to dinner option when I have a busy day. They're easy to prepare, quick to bake, and always a family favorite. What kid would pass up a trip to McDonald's? After they try Tammy Brownlow's (Dallas, TX)...

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19 Must-Make Patty Melt Recipes

Juicy meat, gooey melty cheese and caramelized onions all sandwiched between two buttery, golden brown slices of bread - does dinner really get better than patty melts? No, we didn’t think so either. Best Patty Melt “You can make this...

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Origins of Pound Cake

Oh, how we love pound cake. It's a classic dessert even a novice baker can make. Pound cake can be a simple snack with a cup of coffee or transformed into a fancier treat. The basic ingredients are butter, flour,...

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Pinterest-Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Desserts

When you think St. Patrick's Day recipes, corned beef, cabbage, and Guinness come to mind. Irish-themed desserts aren't always front and center, but we think they should be. From Leprechaun Bark to Irish Potato Candy and Green Velvet Cupcakes, we've...