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7 From-Scratch Apple Pie Recipes

While we think there's nothing more American than apple pie, the first recipe actually dates back to 1381 England. It included apples, spices, figs, raisins, and pears. Since then, apple pie has evolved. Apples are still the core ingredient, but...

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18 Sweet Potato Casseroles

No matter if you prefer sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows or pecans, we love this Thanksgiving side dish. Easy and delicious, we love the many ways you can make this staple holiday dish. Sweet or savory, traditional or a...

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Easy Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Ideas

This year, I am preparing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It's really one of my favorite meals of the year. So this week, I'm sharing some traditional dishes (well, one of them may have a twist) that your family will enjoy....

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Thanksgiving Menu Staple Side Dishes

Thanksgiving without side dishes just isn’t the same. We love loading our holiday dinner plates with cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, homemade soft rolls, corn pudding, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, and more! These Thanksgiving staple side dish...

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5 Turkey Brines for a Moist Thanksgiving Turkey

This year, try a new way to prepare your holiday turkey with a brine. Not sure what a brine is or how it could help your turkey? A brine is a mixture of salt and water. Every recipe is a...

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Twists on Classic Mashed Potatoes

Don’t get us wrong, we love us some classic mashed potatoes. But y’all need to try these magical mashed potatoes recipes. Whether you choose to try the garlic version or the fully-loaded idea with bacon and cheese recipe, these mashed...

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14 Cranberry Recipes for Baking

Fresh, dried, or frozen, cranberries are for so much more than cranberry sauce. Sweet and tart, they're fantastic in desserts. From coffee-shop quality cranberry bars and muffins; to pies, cakes, and cookies, it's amazing how something so small can infuse...

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11 Dressing Recipes That Aren’t Just for Thanksgiving

Whoever decided that stuffing was only for Thanksgiving was wrong. Dressing belongs on our dinner menus all year long, and these recipes prove it. An easy food to amp up flavors and adjust to your tastes, these stuffing recipes are...

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Pork Chop Recipes For Tonight’s Dinner

Searching Just A Pinch and wondering what to make for dinner? Well, I've got an idea for you. Pork chops! My family is a big fan of pork, and I typically have a package or two of pork chops stashed...

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Sweet and Savory Maple Recipes

Everyone talks about pumpkin and apple being the flavors of fall. But, we think there is one flavor that's underrated and should be included in the mix. Maple! While it is a delicious breakfast ingredient, it's a sweet addition to...

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Potato Side Dishes That Aren’t Mashed

Potato side dishes work for everything from burgers to filet mignon. While we love creamy and buttery mashed potatoes, there are so many more ways to enjoy a potato. Roasted, smashed, stuffed, or cheesy... oh how our taste buds are...

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Simple Chili Recipes That Just Go With Fall

Chili and fall just go together. It's fantastic on those cooler days. Enjoy a bowl on game day. Going trick or treating? It's great to prepare before you head out. Then a warm meal is ready to enjoy by everyone when...

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20 Recipes That Prove Bacon’s Not Just for Breakfast

Waking up to the smell of bacon cooking in the kitchen is heavenly. We love a breakfast recipe that incorporates bacon. But, don't limit your bacon consumption only to breakfast! From breakfast casseroles to sandwiches and soups to sides, bacon's...

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12 Fall-Inspired Air Fryer Recipes

Does your air fryer have a permanent place on your counter and looking for something new to make? Or, are you new to the air fryer club and not sure where to begin? Then you need to check out these...

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9 Hearty Beef Stew Recipes

Who doesn’t love a hearty bowl of beef stew and a thick slice of crusty bread? As temperatures cool off, cravings for home cooking heat up. Like a warm hug on a crisp evening, beef stew is the perfect comfort...

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21 Dinner Recipes That Use Egg Noodles

Quick-cooking, versatile, and inexpensive, egg noodles are a staple in our pantry. From Mom’s Swedish Meatballs to Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup to Taco Noodle Bake, there’s no limit in ways to use egg noodles. Different from normal pasta, egg noodles...

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Main Meals Made in the Crock Pot

You've heard it from me before and you'll hear it again ... I love my slow cooker. It has a permanent place on my kitchen counter. When I don't feel like cooking, it saves my day. A Crock Pot makes...

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13 Tomato Soup Recipes

There’s nothing like a bowl of good, old-fashioned, tomato soup. Pair with a grilled cheese or salad for a complete meal for the family. While we love a classic bowl of tomato soup, we also drool for these delicious twists...

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20 Recipes To Make When the Baking Bug Bites

Sometimes we just want to play in the kitchen and whip up a treat. For those times when the baking bug bites, we've found 20 mouthwatering recipes. It’s amazing how flour, sugar, butter, and a few extra ingredients can create...

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Recipes You’ll Apple-Solutely Love

Apple, apples everywhere! My farmer's market and grocery store shelves are filled with apples. During this time of the year, I like to incorporate apples into different types of recipes. "This Pork Chops With Apple & Pear Chutney recipe is...