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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...

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Green Desserts for St. Patrick’s Day

Everywhere you look on St. Patrick's Day something is green. It's the color associated with St. Patrick's Day and green is in these desserts!"This Pistachio Nut Cake uses a yellow cake mix, instant pistachio pudding and it's covered with pistachio...

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17 Meatball Recipes To Eat for Dinner

Meatballs are always a delicious dinner idea! From soups to pasta to sandwiches, there are so many options and ways to prepare. We always have meatball dinner recipes in our weekly rotation! Check out these yummy, easy and different meatball...

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18 Heavenly Oreo Desserts

When Nabisco created the Oreo Biscuit in 1912, we don't imagine they knew how popular the cookie would become. Since they were first manufactured in Manhattan (at what is now the Chelsea Market), 450 billion Oreos have been produced and...

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20 Hearty Potato Dinner Recipes

Hearty, filling and definitely tasty, we love potato dinner recipes. Potatoes pair deliciously with pork chops, chicken, pot roast, bacon and are perfect on their own - basically, they are the most versatile dinner option. If you’re in need of...

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12 Citrus Recipes to Brighten Up Your Meal

Brighten up your cooking and baking with citrus! While most people associate citrus with warmer weather, it's the cooler months citrus is at its peak flavor. Fresh citrus adds refreshing flavor to recipes. When trying to escape the gloomy weather,...

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Five Cauliflower Recipes You’re Going to Want to Eat All the Time

Cauliflower gets a bad rap. I'll admit back in the day when it was only served steamed, cauliflower was not my favorite veggie. But, as it's become a popular low-carb substitute and there are so many more recipes, cauliflower has...

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What Recipes to Add to Your March Menu

Making dinner for the family each night can be challenging. Trying to come up with something new that everyone will love. We're here to help you out! While food shopping this month, scan the produce aisles and see what looks...

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20 Easy One-Pot Recipes

Nobody likes doing dishes. That’s why these one-pot meals are some of our favorites. Comfort food, healthy options, and just plain yummy recipes that are all made in one pot and will make all your other cookware jealous. It’s not...

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23 Vegetarian Recipes That Make Meatless Monday the Best Day of the Week

No matter if you’re vegetarian for a day, week, month or life, these meatless recipes are going to be tickling your taste buds. This list is full of vegetarian comfort foods, healthy meals and easy dinners that are definitely worth...

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18 Go-To Snack Recipes

Whether it is 11am or 11pm, when the snack craving hits, you must answer. Whether you’re looking for banana bread, salty snacks or a sweet treat, we have a homemade snack recipe begging to be munched on. Scroll through below...

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Quick Snack Recipes to Satisfy a Snack Attack

If you come into my kitchen, there is one thing guaranteed... I have the ingredients on hand so I can quickly make a snack. Hangry is a thing (getting super irritable when super hungry) and I do everything possible to...

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11 of the Best Banana Bread Recipes

Don't toss bananas when they get too black. The darker the better for banana bread! Made with only a few ingredients, it's moist, sweet, and tender - a wonderful snack. What's great about this quick bread is you can use...

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25 Comforting Winter Recipes

During the colder weather, there's nothing better than a comforting dinner. It warms the soul from the inside out. If you're wondering what to make for dinner when it's cold outside, turn to one of these 25 recipes. You'll find...

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19 Margarita Recipes You Need to Try

Fresh, festive, frozen, and always so fabulous, margaritas have a special place in our hearts (and on our cocktail menu). There are so many delicious ways to enjoy this tequila cocktail, how can you not love it? Get your cocktail...

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16 Buttermilk Dessert Recipes

From pies to cakes to doughnuts, we absolutely love that tang buttermilk brings to our favorite desserts. There truly is nothing like mom’s buttermilk pie or a super moist chocolate buttermilk cake...yummm! There are all those homemade buttermilk desserts below...

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25 Potluck Recipes to Serve a Crowd

Getting invited to a potluck dinner is always fun. It's a delicious night out where you get to catch up with friends and family while tasting an assortment of new dishes. If you're wondering what to bring the next time...