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    Bertolli® Penne Beef Bake

    The hearty pasta bake is rich with tomatoes, beef and cheese, perfect for weekend entertaining but also easy enough for...


    Salted Caramel Apple Pie

    1 review

    Instead of the usual ho-hum apple pie, my grandmother and I prepared this showstopper salted caramel apple pie for Thanksgiving....


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    Southern Peach Cobbler

    When fresh peaches are in season, southern peach cobbler is the first thing I think about. This is perfect for...


    How to Make a Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail

    This bourbon apple cider cocktail is perfect for enjoying around a bonfire or curled up with a good book and...


    How Long Do Potatoes Last?

    You have five pounds of potatoes in the pantry—or more! How long do potatoes last?


    How to Make ‘Cocadas Mexicanas,’ an Easy 2-Ingredient Coconut Candy

    Cocadas are a popular Mexican street food treat—and you can make them at home!


    Power Breakfast Sandwich

    1 review

    When I'm looking for a quick breakfast on the go, I love to have these waiting in the freezer. I...


    Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing

    5 reviews

    This avocado lime ranch dressing is a Chick-fil-A copycat recipe. This version has no sugar added, is half the calories...

    Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

    1 review

    This is my take on California Pizza Kitchen's Hot Spinach Dip. I added artichoke hearts for extra flavor and texture...


    Houlihan’s Copycat Shrooms

    I enjoyed this appetizer at Houlihan’s restaurant and ordered it every time I went there. When the restaurant closed in...


    Easy Honey Mustard Chicken

    8 reviews

    My absolute favorite dish at Bakers Square is the Honey Mustard Chicken with mushrooms and onions. Unfortunately, the Bakers Square...


    Copycat Honey Baked Ham

    4 reviews

    For holidays and special occasions my family loves a good old fashioned baked ham. One year I decided to see...


    We Made Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie Recipe

    There's a reason the Libby's pumpkin pie recipe has been around since the 1950s. It has the perfect balance of...


    I Made ‘Josephinas’ and This Cheesy Toast Needs to Be in Your Recipe Rotation

    With garlic, green chiles and melty cheese, Josephinas are delicious. This easy recipe is full of savory flavor.


    Sheet-Pan Yellow Bells & Eggs

    1 review

    This recipe is healthful and versatile—just add your favorite veggies, or even fruit. I love sweet potato and apple tossed...


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    Does Pumpkin Pie Need to Be Refrigerated?

    Is it safe to leave your pie on the counter or does pumpkin pie need to be refrigerated? Here's what...


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    The Very Best String Cheese, According to Our Test Kitchen

    Hungry for a snack? Our Test Kitchen team (and true cheeseheads) found the very best string cheese after sampling 10...

    Yams vs. Sweet Potatoes: What’s the Difference?

    Yams, sweet potatoes; tomato, to-mah-to...right? Turns out, there's a big difference between the two vegetables. Find out which one you...


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    We Made Meghan Markle’s Zucchini Bolognese and Were Pleasantly Surprised

    This zucchini Bolognese is surprisingly rich and creamy.


    Copycat 57 Sauce

    This is a homemade version of our favorite steak sauce. We use it on steaks, chicken, pork and burgers, or...


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    How Long Do Hard-Boiled Eggs Last in the Fridge?

    You'll probably devour these protein-packed snacks long before the eggs go bad. Just in case, though, how long do hard-boiled...


    This Is the Right Internal Temperature of Cooked Chicken

    What's the correct temperature of cooked chicken? The answer should be pretty straightforward, but there's a lot of confusion out...


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    How to Peel an Apple 3 Ways

    There are several different ways to peel an apple. Do you know how to peel an apple using the most...

    Sweet Potato Latkes

    I have great memories of making this recipe for family holidays. Shredded russet potatoes can be used instead of sweet...



    Slow-Cooked Sesame Wings

    I developed this recipe for my daughter, who loved wings. My family always welcomed her friends to our house for...


    Pressure-Cooker Green Beans

    Free up room on your stovetop when you're cooking for company, and make this easy green bean recipe in a...


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    Dolly Parton’s Coleslaw Is the Summer Side Dish You Need

    This Dolly Parton coleslaw recipe from Dollywood's 1989 cookbook has a secret ingredient: pickles!


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    Air-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon

    2 reviews

    I got the idea for bacon-wrapped filet mignon when I saw some on sale in the grocery store. The rest...