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15 Flavorful Halibut Recipes

Halibut is an easy fish to add to your diet. Rich in minerals and nutrients, this clean-tasting fish is a healthy and tasty dinner option. One half-filet of halibut provides more than a third of your daily dose of vitamins...

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Light and Easy Weeknight Meal Ideas

The weather is warmer which means lighter, easier meals make their way into my weeknight menu. You know I love to cook, but there are some nights I just don't want to spend tons of time in the kitchen. "My...

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22 Cheers-Worthy Summer Cocktails

Get your shakers, blenders, and ice-makers ready! These cheers-worthy summer cocktails are the refreshing drink you need to beat the heat. No matter your drink of choice, we have a tasty adult beverage that’s sure to have you reaching for...

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30 Blueberry Recipes To Make This Summer

Muffins and bread and pie, oh my! We absolutely love blueberry season. Every bite of these blueberry recipes is bursting with flavor and is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. From lemon blueberry bread to basil blueberry muffins to blueberry cream cheese french toast,...

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Super Simple Memorial Day Menu

Wow, this year is flying by. How is it almost Memorial Day? With life slowly returning to normal I'm having a group of friends and some family over for a Memorial Day barbecue. This year, I'm keeping the menu simple...

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24 Warm Weather Side Dishes

When the weather gets warmer, relaxed summer dinners are a must. Grilling dinner becomes a weekly activity. But what to serve with your burgers, chicken, fish, or steak? Easy side dishes like grilled vegetables and lots of salads. Everything from...

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20 Recipes for a Yummy Memorial Day

It's time to unofficially kick-off summer with a Memorial Day cookout. Whether you're gathering with a small group of friends or just keeping the day to family, there is one thing that is the same. Everyone wants to eat good...

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10 Kabob Recipes for Summer

Want to make dinnertime more fun this summer? Make kabobs! What's better than eating a meal on a stick? Chicken, pork, shrimp, and steak, you can use what type of protein your family enjoys. They can even be made vegetarian...

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Sheet Pan Dinners for an Easy Meal

Don't have time to prepare a complicated dinner but want something tasty? Then get out your sheet pan. Sheet pan meals rose in popularity years ago and they've stuck around. Why? Because they make getting dinner on the table a...

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Delicious Dips Your Friends Will Love

Fun fact, I love any type of dip. Onion, spinach artichoke, cheese, crab, guacamole... my taste buds don't judge. When I'm having friends over and I want to keep things simple, I always whip up a few dips. They're easy...

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15 Recipes To Get You Through Tax Day

Whether you're celebrating a return or have to open up your wallet, these 15 recipes will help you get through tax day. There are budget-friendly snacks if you have to watch your wallet. A few tasty cocktails to whip up...

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Lemon Desserts To Turn a Bad Day Around

When life hands you lemons, skip the lemonade and make a dessert. Tart, tangy, and sweet, they're a scrumptious way to end a meal. We know dessert can turn a bad day around. When you add bright and refreshing lemon...

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6 Pina Colada-Inspired Recipes

One sip of a pina colada and you're transported to the tropics. Filled with pineapple, coconut, and rum flavor, they're a summertime staple. Sometimes though, you want to enjoy the flavors of a pina colada without making a cocktail. When...

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20 Spring Salad Recipes

Fresh, bright, and bursting with flavor, these springtime salads are healthy and delicious. Using seasonal ingredients, these spring salads are full of asparagus, radishes, peas, avocados, berries, lemon, and mint - making for one tasty side dish or main meal....

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Fresh Fruit Salad Recipes for Summer

Need to bring a dessert to a barbecue and not sure what to make? Want to surprise your family with a special summertime treat? Why not make a homemade fruit salad! They're easy to prepare and always crowd-pleasing. You can...

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18 Homemade Pasta Sauces That Aren’t Marinara

Step aside marinara, there are new pasta sauces in town. Easy and oh-so-good, these from-scratch pasta sauces will be your new go-to's. No more jarred sauces for you! Homemade pasta sauce might require a little extra effort, but the family...

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Recipes for All You Lemon Lovers

In warmer weather, my taste buds gravitate towards lemon. Sweet and savory, I look for ways to incorporate their wonderful tart flavor into my meals. If you love lemon anything as I do, you're going to want to try these...

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27 New Salmon Recipes to Try

Salmon is one of our favorite types of fish. Not only is it a great source of protein, but it’s also high in vitamins, helps regulate hormones, and protects brain health. Delicious, healthy and versatile, we love grilled, air-fried, baked,...

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14 Easy Mother’s Day Recipes

Making Mom breakfast in bed has never been easier! These easy breakfast recipes are beginner-cook-friendly, so anyone can make them. As long as you can mix ingredients and turn the oven on, you can make these recipes. Give Mom the...

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20 Breakfast Casserole Recipes

We love a good breakfast casserole! Every bite is full of all our favorite breakfast foods - eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese, ham, veggies, potatoes, and more. Not to mention, these casseroles are easy to make and feed the whole family....