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18 Inexpensive Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

Preparing a holiday meal can get pricy. However, there are ways to prepare a fantastic holiday dinner while still saving a few dollars. Planning a menu early and shopping sales are two tips. Preparing recipes with budget-friendly ingredients is also...

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7 Feel-Better Homemade Chicken Soup Recipes

Homemade chicken soup can fix anything. When sick, it speeds up the healing process. Want something satisfying on a cold day? Chicken soup will warm ya right up. Traditional chicken soup is made from chicken broth, chunks of chicken, and...

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19 Sweet Potato Recipes Perfect for the Holidays

Sweet potatoes always seem to work their way into a holiday meal. Candied sweet potatoes and sweet potato casserole are staples, but there are other ways to enjoy a sweet potato. We've gathered 19 recipes you can make with sweet...

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Easy Non-Pie Desserts for Thanksgiving

The name of the game this year is easy. Preparing an easy Thanksgiving that is. For the first time that I can remember, I'm not making a pie for dessert. Yes, I'm having Thanksgiving without pie to simplify my effort...

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11 Pumpkin Pie Recipes With a Twist

Pumpkin pie is a classic Thanksgiving dessert. Typically flavored with fall spices (like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves), the custard pie is creamy and luscious. The version most aligned to what we think of pumpkin pie first appeared in Amelia...

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11 Scrumptious Caramel Apple Desserts

Fall and caramel apples go together like peas and carrots. Gooey and sweet, caramel apples are delish. But, they're messy and can take a while to assemble. Don't let that deprive you of that magical flavor combination. These scrumptious caramel...

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Flavorful Turkey Recipes for Thanksgiving

There's no one right way to prepare a turkey for Thanksgiving. How it's made could be based on trends in the part of the country you live in or what flavors your family prefers. This week I'm sharing five turkey...

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10 Comforting Chicken and Dumplings Recipes

There’s nothing like a big ol bowl of chicken and dumplings on a cool night. The perfect family dinner, this is comfort food that everyone loves. From Crock Pot recipes to casserole ideas to Grandma’s old-fashioned recipe, these homemade chicken...

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16 Recipes to Make in November

Tis the season for all our favorite foods to be in season. Butternut squash, apples, cabbage, pumpkin, brussels sprouts, cranberries and more are available in abundance - yay! From soups to casseroles to breads, here are 16 delicious recipes to...

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17 Creamy (and lots of Cheesy) Grits Recipes

No matter if you’re first learning how to make grits or you know your Grandma’s recipe by heart, you’re going to find a great grits recipe to try. Casseroles, muffins, fried grits, cheese-tastic, and the classic creamy grits are all...

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The History of Candy Corn

Around Halloween bags of Candy Corn begin appearing on shelves and seeing them sparks varying reactions. It seems Candy Corn is loved or hated - and the opinions on each side are very strong. Yearly, though, it's one of the...

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Recipes That Make Pasta Interesting

I make many meals at home and, like you, I've been making a lot more of my meals at home this year. The pantry is always stocked with boxed pasta and on those nights I don't know what to make...

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18 Cozy Soup Recipes

There’s nothing better than a big bowl of comforting soup on a cool fall day. Pair with your favorite crusty bread recipe for a delicious meal the entire family will love. Everyone will be begging for more of these homemade...

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10 Greasy Food Recipes Better Than Delivery

We say we avoid it, but secretly we all love greasy food. After a night out enjoying a few drinks or when it's been a hard day and you just want comfort food, a greasy meal makes everything better. Cheesy...

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What To Make With a Brick of Cream Cheese

Cream cheese can be used for so much more than just adding a schmear to a toasted bagel. You can't make a New York-style cheesecake without it. Cream cheese makes macaroni and cheese even creamier. When sweetened, it's the best...

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25 Best Pork Chop Recipes

Need an easy, flavorful, and family-friendly recipe? Look no further! These tried and true tender pork chop recipes are going to be regulars in your weekly meal rotation. Pair with your favorite mashed potatoes recipe and vegetables for an easy...

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18 Recipes To Use up That Bag of Pretzels

Wondering what to do with that bag of pretzels you impulsively purchased? We have the answer! From yummy homemade snack mixes to no-bake desserts to pretzel crusted chicken, you’re going to love these tasty recipes. Pretzels are a crunchy, slightly...

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How to Make Lasagna

Lasagna is popular around the world. There are varying opinions of its origin. Many think its infancy is in Greece stemming from the Greek word “laganon” which refers to dough cut in strips. Proud Italians believe it has its roots...

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Chili Recipes That Are Super Tasty

Weekends these days are for football (fingers crossed) and chili. Fall might be my favorite season. Nothing makes me happier than curling up on the couch with a big bowl of tasty chili on a crisp day. "This chili has...

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19 Desserts Filled With Fall Spices

Fall spices are the all-star of the spice rack right now. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice make so many meals better. One way we love them is when baking. Fall desserts are so much more than pumpkin spice and...