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23 Recipes to Make This February

Cooking with what's in season helps lower the grocery bill and guarantees maximum flavor (and nutrients) in your dishes. What's abundant in February? You'll find your market filled with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, potatoes, sweet potatoes, citrus, and more...

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Chocolate Hazelnut Desserts To Make Your Taste Buds Go Nutty

Creamy, sweet, nutty, and chocolaty ... oh how I love Nutella. If you're not familiar with it, Nutella is a hazelnut cream that was invented in Italy. It was first sold in 1964, but its origins date back to the...

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Healthy Recipes to Get Back on Track

Feeling guilty for cheating on your diet during the big game? We get it - how can you resist all the finger foods, dips and appetizers?! We’re here to help! Check out these delicious and healthy recipes that will get...

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Easy Last Minute Appetizers for the Big Game

Uh-oh, people are coming over in an hour for the big game...what on earth are you going to serve them? Well these appetizers are your solution. Easy, ready in 30 minutes and sure to be winners, these go-to finger foods...

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10 Dessert Nachos: Nacho Average Dessert

This might be the most brilliant and shareable dessert idea ever! These 10 dessert nacho recipes will have you reaching for chip after delicious chip for more. From apple to caramel to chocolate to banana, there’s an easy dessert nachos...

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6 Ways to Use Extra Croissants

Pick up some croissants for your next brunch and watch them disappear. When you bite into a flaky and buttery croissant, your taste buds are transported to France. They're always a favorite. On the rare occasion there are leftover croissants,...

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10 Super Bowl Recipes With Ground Beef

Ground beef is such an easy way to feed hungry football fans. Great for chili, finger foods, dips, sliders and more, these ground beef recipes will be your new favorite to make for the big game!

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Snacks for a Winning Game Day Menu

The mecca of all food holidays is almost upon us - the Super Bowl! Just like Thanksgiving and Christmas, calories don't count on this day. Snack foods always rule my menu and this year will be no different.Don't let the...

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10 Chocolate Cake Recipes Every Chocoholic Needs

Is there anything better than chocolate cake for dessert? Yup, we can't think of anything either. If you think chocolate deserves its own food group (like we do), you need these 10 chocolate cake recipes in your life... and your...

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14 Buffalo Recipes That Aren’t Wings

Is game day complete if something Buffalo isn't eaten? In some households that would be a big penalty. But who says chicken wings have to be served? There are many ways to incorporate Buffalo into your menu that aren't wings....

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18 Ultimate Dip Recipes

If you’re looking for the best dips to bring to your next party, look no further. These go-to appetizers are one of my favorite things about parties. Packed with flavor in every bite, everyone will be digging into these dips...

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12 Peanut Butter Recipes That Aren’t Dessert

Sweet and salty peanut butter is so much more than the base of a PB&J sandwich or desserts. Don't get us wrong, we love Peanut Butter Balls, Peanut Butter Cake, or a delicious Chocolate Pie With Peanut Butter Crust, but...

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12 Super Bowl Recipes for Large Crowds

Nobody wants to be hungry for kickoff, check out these easy football foods that will feed an entire team. From deviled eggs to seasoned Ritz crackers to meatballs, you can’t go wrong with these appetizers. You’ll be the MVP for...

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13 Delicious Recipes With Crescent Roll Dough

Have an extra roll of crescent dough in the fridge? Those flaky, fluffy rolls of goodness are perfect wrapped around meats, cheeses, vegetables, and fruits - making delicious use of those crescent rolls you planned to throw out. You’re welcome!

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Bacon – It’s Not Just for Breakfast

Breakfast... lunch... dinner ... dessert... there aren't many meals I can't add bacon to. My dream day would be to have bacon (in some way) at every meal. This week, I thought I would share five Blue Ribbon recipes that...

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11 Cheese Recipes That Every Cheese-Lover Needs

There are few foods we love more than cheese. From cheese boards to cheesy chicken to veggies masked in cheese, we love any and all cheesy recipes. If you’re like us and need cheese to live your best life, then...

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12 Casseroles You Need in Your Recipe Box

On a busy night, there's nothing better than having a tried and true casserole recipe ready to make. Casseroles are cost-effective, feed a crowd, easy to make, and guaranteed to put a smile on even the pickiest eater. The next...

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The Best Creamy Soup & Chowder Recipes

Creamy soup or a nice bowl of chowder is comforting on a cold winter's night. Make a pot of one of these 21 creamy soup and chowder recipes and you'll feel warm and cozy... even if it's cooler than normal...

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Crock Pot Cooking for the Cooler Weather

From air fryers to sous vides and pressure cookers, my kitchen cabinets are crowded with gadgets. But there is one tried and true machine I go back to - my slow cooker. Especially when the weather is cooler I find...