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21 Dinner Recipes That Use Egg Noodles

Quick-cooking, versatile, and inexpensive, egg noodles are a staple in our pantry. From Mom’s Swedish Meatballs to Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup to Taco Noodle Bake, there’s no limit in ways to use egg noodles. Different from normal pasta, egg noodles...

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16 Flavorful Breads for Autumn

Skip the scented candles when you want your kitchen to smell like fall and bake a quick bread. They have a cake-like texture and are easy to make. You can quickly bake a loaf (or two) when you want to...

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Main Meals Made in the Crock Pot

You've heard it from me before and you'll hear it again ... I love my slow cooker. It has a permanent place on my kitchen counter. When I don't feel like cooking, it saves my day. A Crock Pot makes...

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15 Chicken Casseroles for Family Dinners

Quick, easy, and kid-friendly, these chicken casserole recipes are perfect for weeknight meals. Despite their simplicity, these chicken dinners are loaded with flavor that the whole family will love. With easy steps and shortcuts, you'll get a delicious dinner on...

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13 Tomato Soup Recipes

There’s nothing like a bowl of good, old-fashioned, tomato soup. Pair with a grilled cheese or salad for a complete meal for the family. While we love a classic bowl of tomato soup, we also drool for these delicious twists...

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23 Fall Crock Pot Dinner Recipes

With fall comes full family schedules, making getting a nutritious and delicious dinner on the table a challenge. That’s where these Crock Pot recipes come in. From soups to cube steak to meatballs to pasta, these easy slow cooker recipes...

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20 Recipes To Make When the Baking Bug Bites

Sometimes we just want to play in the kitchen and whip up a treat. For those times when the baking bug bites, we've found 20 mouthwatering recipes. It’s amazing how flour, sugar, butter, and a few extra ingredients can create...

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Recipes You’ll Apple-Solutely Love

Apple, apples everywhere! My farmer's market and grocery store shelves are filled with apples. During this time of the year, I like to incorporate apples into different types of recipes. "This Pork Chops With Apple & Pear Chutney recipe is...

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21 Homemade Cake Recipes From Scratch

We love making a cake with boxed cake mix (find 25 desserts that begin with them here). But sometimes, we like to take the time to make a cake from scratch. If you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just because...

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17 Snacks for Football Season

There is much to love about weekends in the fall. Cooler weather, fall foliage, and, most importantly, football. Go all out on game day and make one of these 17 snack recipes. For those football enthusiasts, these goodies will be...

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17 Sausage Recipes for Every Meal

Italian sausage, breakfast sausage, spicy sausage, turkey sausage - there’s a sausage recipe for every meal (except dessert because that would be weird). Sausage adds flavor, texture, and hearty protein to your favorite recipe. Not only that, it’s an easy...

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Desserts To Bake This October

Fruity, chocolate, cakes, cookies ... my taste buds don't judge when it comes to dessert. A whole month dedicated? Well, that's heavenly! Turns out October is National Dessert Month. To celebrate, I have to get into the kitchen and get...

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21 Recipes With a Pumpkin Twist

Tis' the season for pumpkin everything and it's time to indulge in one of fall's favorite flavors. We're sharing 21 fantastic recipes with a pumpkin twist. Pumpkin biscuits, pumpkin french toast, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin chili, pumpkin rolls, and more. For...

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14 Potato Soup Recipes

Creamy, thick, and oh-so-delicious, potato soup is one of our favorite comfort foods. Easy to throw together, these potato soup recipes are a perfect go-to meal for the family. In fact, you can even make it in the Crock Pot!...

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October Dinner Ideas

Sweaters and pumpkins and comfort foods, oh how we love when October comes around! The catalyst for cool weather and the holidays, October calls for some of our favorite fall dinner recipes. From soup to pork to pasta, these hearty...

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22 Insanely Good Apple Desserts

Come fall, it seems everyone is searching for a new apple dessert recipe. You ask, we deliver. We've gathered 22 insanely good apple desserts that are filled with sugar, spice, and everything nice. Desserts like apple crisp, caramel apple dump...

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Super Flavorful White Chicken Chili Recipes

Warm and comforting, white chicken chili is returning to dinner rotations. It's great for game day or on a cold evening because it's hearty and full of flavor. Filled with white beans and chicken, it's a delicious alternative for those...

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Make-Ahead Casseroles for Easy Weeknight Meals

While I'd love to prepare a four-course meal every night for dinner, that's not happening. Even though I don't have school-age kids, there are still activities that get me home late. When I'm out a little later than normal, I...

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14 Sweet & Savory Apple Recipes That Aren’t Dessert

Wondering what to do with apples before they go bad? We know apple desserts are delicious. Here are some recipes you can make today. But, cooking with apples goes beyond dessert. Apples are actually very versatile. Add to pancakes for...

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10 Cocktails That Taste Like Fall

Apple is the fruit of fall so why not infuse it into a cocktail?! Fall recipes are filled with warmth and spice and these cocktails are no different. We've rounded up 10 apple-inspired cocktails to try this fall. When you're...