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Comfort Food Recipes For Tonight’s Dinner

With the weather being all over the place these days, comfort food has been what I've craved. What's considered comfort food? Everyone may have a different opinion but it can be a variety of different things. It can be something...

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31 Recipes to Make for Dinner in March

Stuck in a dinner rut? We're here to help with your March menu! We've curated 31 family-friendly meals that are tested and approved by home cooks just like you. Twists on family favorites, new dinner ideas, and heirloom recipes, we...

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8 Soup Recipes Made in a Slow Cooker

When the weather is cooler, soup is a delicious addition to your weekly menu. Comforting and easy to make, these recipes are hearty and will warm you up on a cold night. Serve with crusty bread and a salad for...

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19 Recipes With Sour Cream

Wondering what to do with that container of sour cream in your fridge? We have the answer. From breakfast to lunch to dinner to dessert, sour cream is a tasty addition to a wide variety of recipes. Casseroles, cheesecakes, and...

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25 Desserts Made With Boxed Pudding

Boxed pudding is tasty and convenient. But, want to know how you can make it better? Transform it into a pie, cake, frosting, and even fruit salad. Who knew so many treats could start with a box of pudding? If...

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Pancakes Your Family Will Flip For

Simple to make, a batch of pancakes is an easy homemade breakfast. A tall stack of fluffy pancakes with butter and drizzled with maple syrup, we can't think of a better way to start the weekend. It's a meal everyone...

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16 Recipes With Velveeta

Name a food item more polarizing than Velveeta - we’ll wait. You either love or hate this cheese. While it isn’t a pantry item we use every day, we do love the soft and smooth texture Velveeta adds to some...

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Bacon Recipes That Go Beyond Breakfast

Bacon, how do I love thee? I'm not sure I can count the ways. It's my go-to meat alongside eggs or on a breakfast sandwich. But, I don't restrict my bacon enjoyment only to morning-time. If you like bacon as...

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18 Brussels Sprout Recipes

Brussels sprouts get such a bad rap. They are one of our favorite veggies! Their smoky flavor pairs deliciously with cheese, bacon, onions, nuts, and more. A healthy vegetable that is in season right now, now’s the time to start...

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Delicious Homemade Muffin Recipes

Muffins are essentially a quick bread but in an individualized form and are very easy to make. If you don't want to run to the local bakery or coffee shop but still want a muffin, we've got recipes for you....

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24 Italian Restaurant-Quality Recipes to Make at Home

What's for dinner? Italian, but you're not heading to your favorite restaurant. Tonight's restaurant-quality Italian meal is going to be made at home. We're sharing classic Italian recipes like chicken marsala and eggplant rollatini. There are classics with a twist, such...

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11 Healthy Meatless Meals

Meatless Mondays have never been more delicious than these easy and healthy recipes. Full of flavor, but lacking in meat, these filling meals will make sticking with your healthy resolutions much easier. Burgers, zucchini boats, burrito bowls, fried rice, and...

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Five Bundt Cakes to Dress Up Dessert

I can't remember the last time I put on fancy clothes. My daily uniform of comfy clothes hasn't changed much over the past year. While I may not be dressing up these days, I can dress up my desserts. How...

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8 Ways to Enjoy Banana Pudding

What's banana pudding? A Southern favorite, it is made with layers of vanilla pudding, vanilla wafer cookies, and sliced bananas. Then it's topped with whipped cream. Creamy and decadent, if you love bananas, you'll love this dessert. And, we've found...

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18 Decadent Chocolate Desserts

Chocolate desserts are very popular around Valentine's Day. But let's be real... they're delicious year-round. From rich chocolate truffles to sinful chocolate mousse and molten cakes, we've curated a list of chocolate desserts guaranteed to turn a bad day around...

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Desserts for Your Sweetheart or Galentine

It's almost Valentine's Day! Or, do you celebrate Galentine's Day? For some, it's a day to show your spouse how much you care. For others, it's a time to reach out to girlfriends and celebrate those relationships. Regardless of how...

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14 Fancy Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes

Skip making reservations this Valentine's Day and enjoy a fancy dinner at home. No need to visit a steak house. Steak du Burgo can be recreated at home. Seafood your favorite? Try lobster ravioli or crab-stuffed lobster. Is it Valentine's...

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February Recipes With Seasonal Produce

Cooking with seasonal produce this time of year is a treat for your taste buds! While many complain that eating healthy during the winter is a challenge, the food in season in February makes it easy. Sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts,...

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15 Pull-Apart Bread Recipes to Make Your Mouth Water

Bread is one of the most versatile foods ever, and these pull-apart bread recipes prove it. There are cheesy options, ideas for the garlic-lover, apple cinnamon flavorful goodness, and more - you’re going to need these recipes in your life....

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14 Slow Cooker Game Day Recipes

Looking for an easy way to feed a crowd on football Sunday? These slow cooker game day recipes make hosting simple and stress-free. From hearty soups and cheesy dips to tender shredded chicken and flavorful pulled pork, these Crock Pot...