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15 Recipes That Rock Ranch

Our love affair for this creamy, tangy, and flavorful condiment began in 1949. Characterized as “America’s Favorite Condiment,” in short, we love ranch. Seriously, even “Cool Ranch Doritos” are called “Cool American” overseas! In other words, everything is better with...

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Chocolate Cake Recipes That Will Turn a Bad Day Around

Bad day at work? Flat tire on your commute home? Are your kids going wild at home? Do you know what can make your day better? A homemade chocolate cake! Moist, chocolaty, and easy to make, we can't think of...

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13 Summery Pasta Dinners

Just because the weather is warmer, you don't have to give up pasta for dinner. It is for so much more than pasta salad in the summer. Skip the heavy cream and cheesy sauces. Instead, fill your dish with summer...

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21 Fresh Summer Sweet Corn Recipes

We absolutely love fresh sweet corn during the summer! Whether it’s from the farmer’s market, local farm stand, grocery store, or your own crop, sweet corn is a delicious and versatile addition to any summer meal. From corn on the...

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Let’s Take a Getaway… To Our Kitchen

Besides cooking, one of my favorite things is travel. I love to sightsee and enjoy the local cuisine of where I'm visiting. I've been itching to take a trip overseas, and for now, that will have to wait for next...

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12 Meringue Topped Desserts

Light and fluffy, place a meringue topped dessert in front of someone you better be prepared for oohs and ahhs. Meringue begins by whipping egg whites and sugar (with a touch of cream of tartar and salt) until it's glossy...

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How To Make Grilled Lemonade

Lemonade is an all-time favorite way to cool down in the hot summer months. It is so nice to kick back with a refreshing glass. Know how you can make lemonade even better? Dip the lemons in sugar and grill...

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12 Homemade Salsa Recipes

No more store-bought salsa for you because these 12 homemade salsa recipes are everything you want in a salsa. Full of real flavor from real ingredients, these tomato, bean, and fruit salsas are made with love. The perfect party appetizer,...

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24 of Our Favorite Summer Recipes

It wouldn’t be summer without these classic recipes. Baked beans, fruit salad, fried zucchini, peach cobbler, and more family favorites should fill your plates, not to mention your stomachs. In other words, this roundup of our favorite summer recipes needs...

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Five Ways To Brighten a Salad

I love salads year-round, but in the summer I find myself eating them more often. I'm not talking about a basic tossed salad, though. I love salads that are bursting with flavor. If you want to brighten up your salads,...

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20 Recipes That Prove Berries Aren’t Just for Dessert

Known for starring in delicious summer desserts, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are tasty for breakfast, lunch and dinner too. From salads to pork chops to pancakes, summer berries are a delicious addition to any meal! Every bite of savory...

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Delicious Recipes To Use Up Summer Vegetables

Not sure with all the extra zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers your garden has yielded this summer? These recipes that highlight summer vegetables are the answer, in fact, we bet you’ll find your new go-to summer dish. Traditional family favorites, as...

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20 Tasty Beach Bites To Fill Your Cooler

For your next day at the beach, skip heading to the boardwalk for food when hunger hits. Instead, open your cooler. It's economical and way tastier. What makes something a beach bite? It has to be light, easy to eat...

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How To Make Grilled Fruit Skewers

Grilled fruit is a delicious summertime treat. After being on the heat, the fruit caramelizes and becomes even sweeter. Don't have an outside grill? Don't worry, a grill pan works great too. Fruit is so versatile in its grilling variations,...

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14 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes You Need To Bake

Boy, chocolate chip cookies have come a long way since 1938 when Ruth Graves Wakefield whipped up the first batch. If you're a purist, we're sharing classic chocolate chip cookie recipes guaranteed to be a family favorite. But for those...

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What To Do With Too Many Fresh Blueberries

This weekend I found the tastiest blueberries. I may have gone a little overboard and bought way more than I can snack on. So, I decided to do a little recipe research and figure out how I could use the...

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19 Recipes for Girl’s Night

Oh, we’ll tell you what you want - what you really really want! These girl’s night approved recipes are going to be a hit at your next get together. Full of flavor, these easy appetizers and finger foods are sure...

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Baking With Blueberries

Breads and muffins and coffee cakes, we love baking with blueberries! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these goodies are bursting with fresh blueberries and a treat for the whole family. So grab all those blueberries you recently picked and...

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15 Mediterranean-Influenced Dishes

The Mediterranean "diet" has been popular for years, but it's really not a diet. More so, it's a healthier eating lifestyle that limits processed foods. It gets its name because it includes foods from regions around the Mediterranean Sea, like...

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Refreshing Summertime Evening Cocktails

What better way to relax at the end of the day than to make a refreshing cocktail and take a few moments to yourself? We all know summertime can be busy. We may not be able to do this every...