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Wine and Fall Dessert Pairings

Ever wondered what wines you should drink with your favorite fall desserts? Here is your easy guide!

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How Nuts Can Help Your Health

We know what you’re thinking… are nuts really healthy? We’re happy to say they are. Some may be high in fat but, like everything, in moderation, they have amazing health benefits. Here are a few nuts to go nuts for!AlmondsThis...

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops

Halloween is just around the corner and we were looking for a spooky treat for our next Pinterest Pass or Fail. We came across Kelly from Justataste.com's Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops and knew we had to try them. They looked adorable...

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How to Sneak Spinach Into Your Diet

When you think of spinach do you think of Popeye? Despite what has been ingrained in many of our heads, spinach is not the best source of iron or muscle building protein. However, it is an extremely nutrient dense vegetable...

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18 Chocolate Cupcake Recipes

Mmmmmm chocolate! These are some of the best chocolate cupcake recipes we've ever had the pleasure of trying. You're going to love these!

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14 Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipes

Mmm, there’s just something magical about a tasty chocolate cupcake that just makes our mouths water. We searched high and low on Pinterest for some seriously awesome chocolate cupcake recipes you can drool over too! Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes “And...

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Treat Yourself to Pumpkin Desserts

It's pumpkin season! Everywhere I food shop, pumpkin, pumpkin everywhere. And you know what... that's OK with me. I love to eat anything pumpkin in the fall especially when it's a dessert.Robin Shafer's (Egg Harbor Township, NJ) made from scratch...

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11 Stuffed Shell Recipes That Are Perfect for Dinner

In search of a dinner recipe that is family tested and approved? Then stuffed shells are your answer. So versatile, easy and delicious, we love us some stuffed shells!

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Choosing the Right Red Wine

Having dinner at a friends house is fantastic unless you're a novice connoisseur drinker and asked to bring a bottle. Where to begin... Pinot Noir? Merlot? Cabernet? Or, do you give up and buy a bottle based on the adorable...

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31 Most Pinched Dessert Recipes

All the best and most loved dessert recipes on Just A Pinch - trust me, you're going to want to pinch these recipes!

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History of the Boston Cream Pie

Boston cream pie is synonymous with Boston and New England. In fact, did you know in 1996 it was named the Official Dessert of Massachusetts (beating out the Toll House cookie)? If you're not familiar with a Boston cream pie,...

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Restaurant Favorite Pasta Recipes You Can Make at Home

There is an Italian restaurant in my neighborhood that I absolutely love. When it first opened, I became a regular. Maybe too regular... After one meal I realized that I could easily make my meal for a fraction of the...

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Why Is Salmon So Healthy?

It’s often said to incorporate more fish into eating habits when living a healthy lifestyle. And salmon, typically, is one of the types most mentioned to eat. But have you ever wondered what makes salmon such a powerhouse fish? Well,...

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How to Easily Fry an Egg Over Easy

Test Kitchen TipsA non-stick skillet works best, but use what you like.Fresh eggs are best for frying eggs.Crack the egg into a cup first rather than cracking directly into the pan. This will help create a round egg and prevent...

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A Brief History of the Taco

Life without tacos? No thank you. We absolutely love us some drool-worthy delicious tacos. However, how did our favorite dinner (or lunch...okay or breakfast) recipe get its start? That’s an interesting tale. Let’s taco-bout how our beloved taco came to...

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6 Recipes to Celebrate Dessert Month

October is National Dessert Month. Yes, there is a whole month dedicated to what I think I should be considered a meal. Raise your hand if you plan your main meal by looking at the dessert menu first when eating...

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A Slice of Pizza’s History

When you think of pizza what type do you think of? Thin crust, thick crust, Chicago style, or New York style? Do you get enamored or overwhelmed with choosing toppings? Pizza is one of the most beloved foods in not...

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13 Pinterest Pumpkin Spice Recipes To Get Your Fix

The limit does not exist on our love for pumpkin spice recipes. From cupcakes to granola to pancakes to ice cream, we are BIG FANS of pumpkin spice. So if you’re like us and have gotten at least 3 PSLs...

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4 of the Spookiest Cities in America

Cue creepy ghost sounds… Are you ready to get the chills? For the hair on the back of your neck to stand on end? To get easily jumpy? Then dig into these bone-chilling tales about 4 of the spookiest cities...