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14 Hearty Creamy Soup Recipes

What's better than a bowl of creamy soup on a cold night? Not much in our mind. We can't think of many better things than warming up with a big bowl of smoky potato bacon soup, thick Zuppa Toscana, or...

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17 Recipes With Avocado That Go Beyond Guacamole

You can't make guacamole without avocados. But they are good in many more recipes too. Rich and creamy, use them in deviled eggs or a dip. They complete fish tacos and are a tasty addition to burgers. If you're craving...

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16 Deliciously Healthy Winter Salads

Don’t let boring, lackluster, and flavorless salads get you down this winter. By adding fruits, vegetables, nuts, homemade dressings, and cheeses to salads, you elevate a winter salad to a whole new level. Get ready to drool over salads -...

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15 Recipes to Kickstart Healthier Eating

If there was ever a time to indulge, it's during the holidays. But, it's a new year and time to start making some changes. Sometimes we just need a little push to eat healthier. One meal at a time and...

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Spaghetti Recipes for Delicious Dinner

When I'm not sure what to make for dinner, I go to my pantry and grab a box of spaghetti as my starting point. Spaghetti is something I always have in my pantry. Add a bit of butter and Parmesan...

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17 Go-To Crock Pot Dinner Recipes

Crock Pot recipes are one of our favorite go-to family dinners. Letting the slow cooker do all the work makes getting dinner ready a hassle-free event. Soup, pot roast, chicken, and pork are just some of the easy and delicious...

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11 Healthy Casserole Recipes For Picky Eaters

Eating better in the new year but still want to put an easy (but healthy) meal on the table? Make a casserole. We know, casserole and healthy typically aren't used in the same sentence. But they can be! Whatever lifestyle...

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12 Recipes to Make this January

Just because winter is here doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of what is in season. Citrus, cabbage, kale, root vegetables, beets, and more are in season this month. There are many benefits of eating seasonally. Not only is in-season...

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20 Healthy Recipes for the New Year

Keeping our New Year’s resolutions can be difficult - especially when our cravings get the best of us. That’s where this round up of 20 healthy recipes comes to save the day (and your diet)! Full of flavor with healthy...

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Traditional Recipes To Eat on New Year’s Day

Toasting New Year's Eve with a glass of champagne and a round of Auld Lang Syne is a tradition when the clock strikes midnight. But, did you know that there are traditional foods you can eat on New Year's Day...

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Healthier Meal Ideas for the New Year (That Taste Good)

It's nearly January which means I try to reset my eating habits. I thoroughly enjoyed all the Christmas goodies (and I probably enjoyed sweets, in general, a little more in 2020). Just because I'm making it a goal to eat...

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10 Low Carb Desserts for New Year’s Eve

Whether you've decided to shift eating habits a few days early or have been following a low carb lifestyle for a while, you don't need to say goodbye to sweets. Celebrate the end of the year and better times ahead...

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24 Low-Key New Year’s Eve Recipes

Everyone is ready to say goodbye to this year with the weirdest New Year’s Eve ever. No matter how you need to eat your feelings - appetizers only, a fancy family dinner, or just skipping to desserts - we have...

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10 Ways To Eat Black-Eyed Peas

Would you believe black-eyed peas aren't a pea? They're beans. Southern tradition says if you eat them on New Year's Day your year will be lucky and prosperous. There are two speculations on how this tradition began. First, it's thought...

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What to Do With Leftover Christmas Dinner

Even though fewer people will be at my table, I'm still making a larger ham because I love leftovers. Mashed potatoes and stuffing are always a staple and I'm pretty sure I'll have extras of those too. So, I'm planning...

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19 Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Recipes

Nobody should have to spend Christmas morning working in the kitchen, so that’s where these breakfast recipes come in! All these recipes can be made ahead of time, then popped in the oven so you can enjoy opening presents with...

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21 Christmas Eve Apps

Meatballs and dips and cheeseballs, oh my! These 21 easy Christmas Eve appetizers are a guaranteed hit, plus they'll put you on Santa's nice list. With appetizers that will tickle everyone’s taste buds (no matter how picky they are), you'll...

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12 Gingerbread Recipes Filled With Spice

When you hear gingerbread what comes to mind? Cookies? Cake? A loaf of bread? There are a wide variety of gingerbread sweets. Gingerbread is a universal word that can mean many things. Basically, it's a baked good filled with spices...

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10 Coffee Cake Recipes for Christmas Morning

What goes best with coffee on Christmas morning? Coffee cake! Fun fact - rarely does coffee cake actually contain coffee. It got its name because it's meant to be enjoyed with coffee or tea. Thought to have originated in Northern/Central...

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16 Christmas Dessert Recipes

Tis the season for cookies and pie and gingerbread, and we’re so excited to celebrate! There’s something so magical about listening to Christmas carols while baking in the kitchen. Whether you’re making gifts to give, cookies to leave for Santa,...