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    Chai Hot Chocolate

    Inspired by the traditional Indian beverage, this chai drink combines spice with decadent chocolate. —James Schend, Dairy...


    Biscoff Hot Chocolate

    1 review

    Crumble Biscoff cookie pieces on top for a sweet touch. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary


    Breaking Down Baking Chocolate: Find Out Which Type to Use

    Ever wondered why recipes call for different types of chocolate? We break it down so you'll know which type of...


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    Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies

    9 reviews

    These festive sugar-coated red velvet cookies are perfect for Christmas. They're just as delicious as they are beautiful. —Colleen Delawder,...


    Quick and Easy Chicken Poke Bowl

    4 reviews

    This chicken poke bowl is a terrific alternative when sushi-grade fish isn't in the budget. I love it because it's...


    Portuguese Shrimp

    8 reviews

    I received this recipe nearly 40 years ago from a co-worker who was raised in Portugal. She made this Portuguese...


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    How to Make Perfect Iced Tea at Home

    We'll teach you how to make iced tea three different ways: the traditional hot brew method, cold brew and harnessing...


    How to Make the Best Homemade Corn Dogs

    Learn how to make perfectly golden, hand-dipped corn dogs at home with this step-by-step guide.

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    How to Make Ice Cream Cake That’s Better Than Dairy Queen

    You don't have to be a baker to make this ice cream cake for your next celebration!


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    43 Diabetic-Friendly Slow Cooker Soups

    People with diabetes can take advantage of easy slow cooker soups, too. These healthy soups are perfect for a cozy...


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    What Is 00 Flour?

    Browsing the aisles and want to know, what is 00 flour? We've got the answers—and the delicious reason why you'll...


    Mulled Wine Margaritas

    These margarita wine cocktails are so fun, festive and unique. This favorite holiday beverage has complex flavors and warms the...


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    Oktoberfest Casserole

    7 reviews

    In northeastern Ohio, we love German flavors. This delicious casserole is a trifecta mashup of my favorite dishes. It combines...


    Chocolate Pecan Fudge

    Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the...


    Multi-Cooker Cheddar Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese

    1 review

    You can't beat this rich and creamy Ninja Foodi mac and cheese. This multi-cooker recipe is a new twist on...


    9 Slow-Cooker Meals Inspired by Joanna Gaines

    Joanna Gaines is a busy cookbook author, TV host and mother to five children, so she has to be familiar...


    How to Make Chocolate Funny Cake

    Part cake, part pie, all-around delicious. Jennifer Switzer of Beyond the Butter shares the recipe for this silly-sounding dessert...

    Sausage and Pancake Casserole

    12 reviews

    Trial and error made this pancake casserole recipe one that my family asks for time and time again. It's so...


    Cranberry-Apple Spritzer

    This is an easy five-ingredient drink to make for your guests for the holidays. Serve it hot or cold. —Courtney...


    Pressure-Cooker Andouille Red Beans and Rice

    Once my husband's favorite New Orleans takeout closed, I challenged myself to develop a tasty red beans and rice recipe...


    Knish

    Knish is a classic Jewish comfort food. Sometimes I make this recipe as tiny appetizers, which are more like rolls,...


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    How to Cook Corn on the Cob, 7 Ways

    Preparing this summer staple doesn't have to be a challenge. We share everything you need to know about how to...


    Can I Freeze a Bottled Starbucks Frappuccino?

    This genius hack means you can have Frappuccinos on demand.

    A 7-Day School Night Dinner Plan

    This week's meal plan is full of quick dinners for the start of a new school year. Start the week...


    Mama’s Buttermilk Coconut Pie

    3 reviews

    My mama showed me how to make this pie about 40 years ago, just as her mama showed her how...


    Cheesy Cauliflower Breakfast Casserole

    3 reviews

    I love finding new ways to add veggies to my meals. This cauliflower breakfast casserole swaps in riced cauliflower for...


    Smoked Mac and Cheese

    2 reviews

    I found this smoked mac and cheese recipe, and I kept working with the ingredients until I discovered the perfect...


    Cake Mix Brownies

    9 reviews

    These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me...


    Hot Creole Shrimp Dip

    4 reviews

    I came across a recipe for hot crawfish dip, and it sounded delicious, but we don't have a lot of...