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Special Seafood Recipes You Can Make at Home

If you were to ask me what my favorite type of food is, hands down I'd say seafood. I've never tasted a scallop, crab or salmon recipe I haven't liked!If you're a seafood lover too, then Daune Browne's (Calais, ME)...

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How to Fold Ingredients

Folding sounds fancy, but it's actually just a technique to gently mix ingredients together. It's used when you want to keep air within the recipe. The Just A Pinch Test Kitchen shows how to fold ingredients using whipped cream and...

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A Romantic Dinner for Your Sweetie

I love heading to my favorite neighborhood restaurant for dinner. But, on a holiday, I like to stay in. We've all heard the way to someone's heart is through their stomach. This Valentine's Day, I plan to show my hubby...

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How to Chill a Drink in 2 Minutes

Chill a drink in 2 minutes? Seriously! The Just A Pinch Test Kitchen shows you how.Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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Fan-tastic Game Day Recipes

I'm heading to a party for the big game on Sunday. While I do enjoy watching the game (and the commercials), I really look forward to the food. It's a fun food indulgence day. Are you heading to a party...

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How to Grate Cheese for Easy Clean Up

The Just A Pinch Test Kitchen shares tips for grating cheese.Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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Flavorful Chicken Wings to Kick-Off Game Day

I'm gearing up for the big game and starting to plan what goodies we'll be snacking on. In my house, chicken wings are a must when watching football. Here are a few of my favorite traditional - and a bit...

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35 Most Pinched Pie Recipes

From apple pie to pecan pie to chocolate pie, we have all the recipes to tickle your taste buds! "Pie makes everybody happy," - Laurie Halse Anderson.

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21 Most Pinched Blue Ribbon Soup Recipes

What's better on a cold day than a hot bowl of soup? Whether looking for something light for lunch or hearty for dinner, here are the 21 most Pinched Blue Ribbon soup recipes that should be simmering on your stove.

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Mouthwatering Chili Recipes Will Warm a Cold Evening

It may have taken a bit of time, but winter has definitely arrived. Which means, my taste buds are eager for comfort food. Dishes like macaroni and cheese, soups, casseroles, and chili rule my menu at this time of year....

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Soup-er” Homemade Soup Recipes

I love making homemade soup at this time of year. Smelling a pot simmering on the stove is heartwarming to me. Soups can easily feed a crowd, be made healthy or a tad indulgent and are very easy to make....

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How to Freeze Fish, Meat & Poultry

The Just A Pinch Test Kitchen shows how to properly freeze meat, fish and poultry.Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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27 Recipes to Trick Your Family into Eating Healthier

We've found tasty recipes to help you stick to your healthy eating resolution this year. We believe you can do it (and we're here to help)!

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Healthy Recipes for a Healthy New Year

The houseguests have left and I'm in the process of putting all the decorations away - the holiday's are officially over in my house. Like all of you, I'm sure, I was pretty indulgent during the holiday season. Now that...

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Things Have Been Busy in the Test Kitchen

We love our members! And did you know we have millions of visitors on Just A Pinch?! It's a true testament to how much home cooks rule and the amazing meals you prepare daily.We've had a few ideas percolating in...

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Ring in the New Year With Tasty Recipes

Between Christmas and New Year's Day, my home is full of guests. It's great to ring in the new year with friends and family I don't see very often. And what do we do... eat!For New Year's Eve, I put...

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12 Festive Christmas Cookie Recipes

♫ For the twelfth meal of Christmas, my true love made for me…twelve cookies cooking, eleven beefs a roasting, ten fish a frying, nine prime ribs priming, eight hams a glazing, seven buns a baking, six crockpots a simmering, five...

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11 Melt In Your Mouth Roast Beef Recipes

♫ For the eleventh meal of Christmas, my true love made for me…eleven beefs a roasting, ten fish a frying, nine prime ribs priming, eight hams a glazing, seven buns a baking, six crockpots a simmering, five pecan pies, four...

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10 Tasty Fried Fish Recipes

♫ For the tenth meal of Christmas, my true love made for me…ten fish a frying, nine prime ribs priming, eight hams a glazing, seven buns a baking, six crockpots a simmering, five pecan pies, four eggnog bowls, three cornish...