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7 Holiday Crock Pot Ham Recipes

Free up some space in your oven this holiday with these easy crock pot ham recipes. Full of flavor, these slow cooker holiday hams perfect for Easter or Christmas dinner!Crock Pot Holiday Ham “No one will know you made it...

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25 Recipes Perfect for Your Easter Menu

We’ve covered everything you need to make your Easter menu absolutely awesome. No matter if you’re looking for appetizers, main dishes, side dishes or desserts - we have delicious homemade Easter recipes for you!

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Why We Eat Corned Beef and Cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick's Day is filled with shamrocks, bagpipes, parades, green beer, and some leprechaun magic. If you're lucky to be in Ireland for St. Patrick's Day you would be dining on a leg of lamb, shepherd's pie, soda bread and...

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Cauliflower Recipes For People Who Don’t Love Cauliflower

Cauliflower is magical! It's a natural source of antioxidants, packed with fiber and contains choline (which is essential for learning and memory). It's delicious and versatile. Cauliflower takes on the flavors added to the recipe.But, if you asked me as...

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Why We Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day

The details concerning the story of Saint Patrick vary depending on who is telling his story, but in general, we do know he was born in Britain. And, he was captured either by Irish raiders or potential Roman raiders. Ireland...

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10 Low Carb Instant Pot Recipes

Make cooking food for your low carb diet easier than ever with these low carb instant pot recipes! Instant Pot Low-Carb Loaded Cauliflower Soup “This Instant Pot Low-Carb Loaded Cauliflower Soup was absolutely amazing; I promise you that no one...

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Corned Beef Leprechaun Cheese Ball

Cheese balls are the ultimate party appetizer. They're easy to make, can be seet or savory, and allow people to nibble throughout the night. On Pinterest, we came across Angela from Handmade in the Heartland's adorable Corned Beef Leprechaun Cheese...

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History of Pie

When we think of pie we automatically think apple, pumpkin and pecan pies - but it took centuries for us to experience the pie we know today. People didn’t even eat that flaky and light crust we love so much...

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11 Oreo Recipes You’ll Crumble For

Calling all Oreo lovers! No matter how you dunk, these Oreo recipes are a must-try!

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Ground Turkey Recipes You Need To Add To Your Recipe Box

Leaner than ground beef and filled with protein, ground turkey is a great meat to keep in your fridge. I substitute ground turkey for beef in lots of recipes when I'm looking to lighten the calories. Some think it lacks...

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Cinnamon: The Tastiest Super Spice

Cinnamon adds the sense of sweetness and a unique flavor to baking, smoothies, oatmeal, and anything else you can dream up. What you may or may not know is that by sprinkling cinnamon on your meals more often, you might...

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Why We Love Comfort Foods

Comfort foods are near and dear to all of our hearts, but have you ever stopped to think why they bring us so much… well... comfort? Across the world comfort food varies greatly and even across genders in the same...

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How to Eat Your Vitamins

A daily vitamin can help you fill in the gaps when it comes to getting all your nutrients, but research consistently shows that nutrients are always best absorbed from food!. Here is how to eat your vitamins.Fat Soluble Vitamins If...

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Good vs Bad Carbs: Not All Carbs Are Equal

All carbs are not evil; it's just that some of them should be eaten less frequently than others. It's not that hard to tell the difference between a good carb and a bad carb if you know what a carb...

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There’s Nothing Fishy about these Seafood Dinner Recipes

A seafood dinner isn't something you only have to enjoy at a restaurant. While a meal can look complicated, putting together a delicious seafood dinner at home is easy. It's something I do often. Since we are in the Lenten...

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Ways to Have a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women and every year about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. The numbers are staggering but don't have to be....

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22 Must-Make Pancake Recipes

These light and fluffy pancake recipes will become a weekend tradition! From basic buttermilk to blueberry, carrot cake to pumpkin, we've got a recipe for you.

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15 Cheat Day Recipes Worth Indulging In

Dieting is hard. As someone who is struggling right there with ya, saying goodbye to your favorite foods is just too much sometimes. Every now and then you just need to take a timeout and indulge in your cravings -...

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How to Save Money Purchasing Organic Foods

To save money when purchasing organic foods, first, you must understand what organic foods are. The USDA certifies organic foods that are grown and processed according to their regulations. These regulations address many factors including, but not limited to, soil...

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Comfort Food Recipes That’ll Satisfy Your Cravings

When that groundhog saw his shadow and I found out there were six more weeks of winter, a few choice words went through my mind. Not sure about you, but I'm over winter. In my part of the country, we...