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20 Recipes That Star Fresh Vegetables

Tired of hearing your family complain about eating their vegetables? Do we have recipes for you! From salads to pie to casseroles, fresh vegetables are the star of these 20 recipes. Some are delicious side dishes while others are hearty...

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23 Fresh Fruit Desserts

Baking with fruit doesn't just mean making a fruit cake. It means whipping up muffins bursting with blueberries. Or, cobblers filled with sweet and tart fruit like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, and cherries. Love cheesecake? Make it extra special with...

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Recipes to Use Up Fresh Strawberries

On my food shopping trips, I've noticed strawberries look quite tasty. They're bright red, big, and look juicy. I finally decided to pick up a quart to give them a try. Snacking on fresh strawberries is delicious (especially with a...

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17 Healthy Homemade Snacks for Kids

Finding delicious and nutritious snacks that your kids will actually eat can be a challenge, but we’re here to help. These 17 homemade, kid-friendly snacks range from fruit roll ups to carrot fries to muffins to chocolate peanut butter banana...

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13 Pasta Salad Recipes Perfect for Summertime

Light and fresh, pasta salad is perfect for summertime. It's a quick and easy-to-make dish to bring to a cookout or potluck. Pasta salad is also hearty enough to be a light summer dinner. These 13 pasta salad recipes are...

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8 Hot Dog Topping Recipes

Hot dogs are one of the most popular menu items on a cookout (find out how they became so popular here) and they're an easy dinner. We're sharing eight hot dog topping recipes that will elevate your hot dogs. They're...

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Recipes for a Smaller Memorial Day Barbecue

This year's Memorial Day is going to look a little different than last year. Usually, I'm heading to a cookout in my neighborhood or a party with friends. This year, I'll be spending it at home. But, that's no reason...

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14 Potato Salad Recipes for Your Next Cookout

Potato salad is an all-American barbecue side dish. It's a must on the menu and what we love most is that there is a recipe to suit every taste bud. If you like a creamy potato salad, one with hard-boiled...

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18 Easy to Make Pork Chops Recipes

Pork chops are one of our all-time-favorite dinners! Grilled, baked, or fried, we love pork chops prepared every way. Serve with your favorite vegetables, potatoes, and delicious cobbler for a complete family dinner that is sure to be a winner....

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12 Recipes Worth Lighting the Grill For

Wondering what to grill this weekend? We're sharing recipes for moist chicken, tender steak, a juicy burger, easy pork chops, tacos made on the grill, and more. When the weather is warmer, we love making meals on the grill (not...

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16 Recipes to Make With Chocolate Chips (That Aren’t Cookies)

You can't have a chocolate chip cookie without chocolate chips. But, there are other ways to incorporate them into baking. Chocolate chips can be used in monkey bread, brownies, scones, pie, cake, and many more recipes. If you have leftover...

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12 Simple Biscuit Recipes

Biscuits are made with very simple ingredients - flour, some sort of fat, a leavening agent, and liquid. Once baked, they're flaky and fabulous. People also add their twist to a biscuit. Some like to add sausage and cheese or...

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9 Enchilada Recipes You Need to Make

Who doesn’t love enchiladas?! When you have a family that loves enchiladas as much as ours, making them at home is a must. From chicken to beef to vegetables, you’ll find an enchilada recipe for you. Check out these homemade...

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Cocktail Recipes for a Socially Distant Happy Hour

It seems many people now have a weekly appointment with their computer for happy hour with friends or family. It's a way to connect while we distance ourselves and stay safe. For me, it's become my favorite time of the...

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13 Easy Go-To Rice Dish Recipes

Wondering what to do with that rice you have in your pantry? These easy go-to dinner rice recipes are the answer. From casseroles to soups to stuffed peppers, rice is the star of these family favorites.

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18 Brunch-Worthy Quiche Recipes

Whether you’re making a homemade brunch on a random Sunday or a spread for Mother’s Day, these quiche recipes belong on your table. Easy to make, full of flavor, and sure to be loved by all, quiche is an easy...

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16 Mother’s Day Recipes to Make at Home

We all know moms are superheroes and they deserve to fully enjoy Mother’s Day, even if we’re stuck at home. While mom relaxes, cook her up a delicious meal. Here is an easy homemade Mother’s Day brunch that anyone can...

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Award-Winning Banana Bread Recipes

While everyone is home, it seems baking has become a popular past time and that making banana bread is what's baking in everyone's oven. Rightfully so! It's made with simple pantry ingredients and a great way to use overripe bananas....

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19 Meals to Make With Ground Beef

Ground beef is a kitchen staple. We know to make hamburgers with it, but (unfortunately) we can't eat hamburgers each day. That's where these recipes need to be saved to your recipe box. From Italian to Mexican and all-American casseroles,...

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14 Easy Brunch Recipes

Brunch from home? Yes please! Not only do you not need to worry about ride-sharing home after bottomless mimosas, but you can enjoy all your favorite fruity and savory brunch foods right from the comfort of your couch. From casseroles...