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    Best Healthy and Easy Meal Prep Ideas for Stress-Free Eating

    There's nothing like seeing a refrigerator full of fully-prepped meals and snacks. We've rounded up plenty of easy meal prep...


    Cherry-Tarragon Holiday Dinner Rolls

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    My grandmother made these holiday dinner rolls for any big holiday, and we would all clamor at the table to...


    Chicken Yakitori

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    I grew up in Tokyo, and some of my favorite memories include eating street food like this dish with my...


    Grandma’s Oatmeal Bars

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    While I was growing up, I enjoyed my grandma's oatmeal bars every Christmas. This recipe reminds me of her and...


    Lingonberry-Cardamom Cake

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    Our family is Scandinavian, and we love the flavors of almonds, cardamom and lingonberries in desserts. If lingonberry jam is...


    Celery Gratin

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    This celery gratin was a dish our family came to love. My grandmother knew how to create a dish out...


    Grandma’s Thanksgiving Leftover Rolls

    Grab that leftover turkey and roll it up with some sausage, cheese and vegetables to make a savory roll. To...


    What to Do About the Rusty Spots on Your Lettuce

    Have you discovered rusty lettuce in the crisper drawer? You won't need to throw away that whole head of romaine.

    Apricot, Almond & Pineapple Sour Cream Coffee Cake

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    I created this pineapple sour cream coffee cake recipe for a contest at the Los Angeles County Fair in the...


    Mint Baileys Bars

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    This Baileys bars recipe is a combo of two St. Patrick's Day goodies. You can use any type of chips...


    Asparagus Galette with Goat Cheese

    This asparagus galette could be an appetizer or a side dish, or you could top it with an egg and...


    Jamaican Cabbage and Saltfish

    This Jamaican cabbage and saltfish recipe is a quick and healthy dish that feels like a slice of home. Perfect...


    Grapefruit Walnut Bread

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    This grapefruit walnut bread recipe was inspired by lime, orange and lemon nut loaves I've made in the past. Try...


    Butter Pecan Cookie Bars with Penuche Drizzle

    I have made these bars for many, many years. They are rich, chewy, nutty and buttery—all the good stuff. I...


    Chocolate-Pecan Cupcakes

    These Chocolate-Pecan Cracker Cupcakes are inspired by a local restaurant's pie recipe. They are rich and yummy! If your marshmallow...


    Caramel-Pecan Cookie Butter Bars

    1 review

    These cookie butter bars were an instant hit in my house. I love cookie butter and thought this was another...


    Puff Pastry Apple Strudel

    This puff pastry apple strudel is such a fun recipe. It can be served alone or with a side salad....

    Italian Cream-Filled Cake

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    This Italian cream dessert is very simple but fancy enough to serve as a birthday cake. It’s low on sugar...


    What Are Tomatillos and How to Use Them

    A tomatillo may look like an unripe red tomato, but they have an identity of their own. They're often found...


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    How to Grill Corn (and Make It Taste Delicious)

    The Taste of Home Test Kitchen shares a grilled corn recipe and answers every question you've ever had about grilling...


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    35 Quick Instant Pot Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes

    Put a meal on the table in record time with these quick Instant Pot recipes.


    28 Southern Instant Pot Recipes

    Southerners are famous for taking their time, but sometimes you need a comforting meal ASAP! This collection of Southern instant...


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    98 Instant Pot Recipes that Put Your Pressure Cooker to Work

    Our best Instant Pot recipes will help you get food on the table in no time. Get meal ideas for...

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    25+ Instant Pot Soup Recipes

    Get all-day flavor without the all-day fuss. These Instant Pot soup recipes make dinner a breeze to pull together!


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    How to Make Magic Bars + Twists on the Classic Recipe

    Whether you call them magic bars, seven-layer bars or Hello Dolly bars, we know that this super simple dessert is...


    This Is What Causes Brown Spots on Your Avocados

    Yes, 'cados seem to go from underripe to overripe in seconds. But what are the brown spots in avocado flesh?...


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    How to Cut a Watermelon into Slices, Cubes or Sticks

    Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to cut a watermelon. You'll have neat slices, melon balls, cubes and sticks...


    The Best 9×9 Pans for Cooking and Baking

    The 9x9 pan = a kitchen staple. For a dish that will bake bars, cakes and casseroles—and look good, too—here...


    How to Grill Brats Like a Pro from Wisconsin

    Let us show you how to grill brats the right way so they're juicy on the inside and snappy on...