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    Blueberry, Apple and Pineapple Dump Cake

    6 reviews

    I call this B.A.P. dump cake. I usually take it to our church potluck and it is the first dessert...


    10 Decorating Tools You’ll Need to Make Pretty Christmas Cookies

    These cookie decorating tools are great additions to your Christmas list—but why wait? Get 'em now to make your holiday...


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    30 Christmas Cookie Decorating Ideas to Try This Year

    Looking to make some spirits bright this holiday season? These Christmas cookie decorating ideas are sure to cheer up any...


    26 Easy Christmas Recipes You Can Make In Your Slow Cooker

    If the holiday season has you hurried and harried, turn to these easy set-and-forget dishes that rely on the magic...


    How to Fold a Burrito So It Doesn’t Spill Everywhere

    Skip the mess and maximize the enjoyment of this favorite Mexican dish by learning how to fold burritos correctly.


    Chicken with Peach-Avocado Salsa

    1 review

    This super fresh dinner is pure summer—juicy peaches, creamy avocado, grilled chicken and a kick of hot sauce and lime....


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    How to Make Dumplings from Scratch

    Chicken and dumplings are the ultimate Southern comfort food! While Grandma made it best, it's surprisingly easy to learn how...


    How to Make Spaghetti Carbonara Sauce – Recipe

    Get the low-down on how to make the perfect carbonara sauce without accidentally scrambling the eggs!

    How to Use Fondant

    Learn how to use fondant to create bakery-worthy layer cakes.


    The One Place You’re Forgetting to Check Your Bread for Mold

    The spots on moldy bread can be sneaky—there's one place you're not checking for mold but should be.


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    35 Recipes Made in a Bundt Pan

    You'll love these breads, Bundt cakes and more recipes made in a fluted tube pan.


    50 Healthy Recipes That’ll Put Your Cast Iron Skillet to Work

    Pull out this trusty kitchen helper and whip up one of these mouth-watering healthy cast iron skillet recipes for dinner...


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    What Is Masa Harina?

    You'll find corn tortilla and tamale recipes calling for this specialty flour—but what is masa harina?


    10 Unusual Kitchen Tools from Around the World

    Check out the must-have kitchen tools in Denmark, Italy, Korea and more! Each tool reflects one of the country's most...


    Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker, Dutch Oven or Instant Pot—Which One’s Best for You?

    To help you find the right kitchen gadget for your family, we're looking at the pros and cons of four...


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    38 Healthy Winter Meals to Make in a Skillet

    Sizzle up a hearty, healthy supper that's loaded with goodness, but not calories, fat or carbs. Take your pick from...


    How to Add Fresh Herbs to Your Salad—and Why You Should

    Sure, romaine, iceberg or spinach will make a great base for a salad, but let's be honest—the flavor can be,...

    32 Chili Recipes for Your Slow Cooker

    The only thing better than slow-simmered chili is when it's ready for you when you walk in the door after...


    Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipes You’ll Fall in Love With

    Who doesn't love a hearty bowl of pot roast on a cold day? These slow cooker pot roast recipes for...


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    53 Slow-Cooker Chuck Roast Recipes

    From tender pot roast to beefy sandwiches, these slow-cooker chuck roast recipes are beefed up to the max.


    100 Slow Cooker Recipes Perfect For Your Next Snow Day

    Stuck in the house unexpectedly, due to weather? Raid your pantry and cook up one of these slow cooker recipes...


    How to Prevent the Most Common Cake Mistakes

    Sometimes our favorite cake recipes fall flat. Learn how you can fix flat (and dry and uneven and sticky) bakes...


    Your Guide to Sugar Alternatives and When to Use Them

    Here's your complete guide to sugar alternatives, including stevia, honey, agave syrup and more.

    19 Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Freeze

    From parsley to tomato paste, these freezer-friendly foods just might surprise you.


    What ‘Test Kitchen Approved’ Really Means for Our Recipes

    Our Test Kitchen puts every Taste of Home recipe through a rigorous approval process. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how...


    This Is the Best Mason Jar Hack We’ve Found

    This so-easy mason jar hack will blow your mind!


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    How to Cook Quinoa

    Do you love this protein-rich superfood? We'll teach you how to cook quinoa so it turns out light and fluffy.


    56 Healthy Make-Ahead Dinners for Busy Nights

    There's no need to rely on fast-food when you're busy, thanks to these convenient healthy make-ahead dinners. Simply throw them...


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    59 Recipes for Your 9×9 Pan

    From breakfast to dessert, put your 9x9 pan to work with these delectable recipes.