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Sometimes I think I'm a great cook. Other times, I can't come up with a single idea for dinner. One thing I have learned is, simple and fresh is sometimes best. That's not to say deprive yourself of a treat here and there or you will just give up on trying to eat healthily and go crazy! So one day a week, have whatever you want! The rest of the time, start a collection of simple meals, make ahead dinners for the freezer, and ready to eat salads. You will find some great recipes and more than a couple of good tricks up your sleeve in the kitchen on this page! I am here to help you find some favorites! ~ Diane Carden
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 Caramel Ice Cream Dessert |  Raspberry Layer Cake |  Spring Peas Salad |
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 Spring Greens Quiche |  Kale Slaw Spring Salad |  Lemon Chicken & Veggies |
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 Salmon Spring Roles |  Minestrone Soup |  Herb & Veggie Cups |
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 Fresh Antipasto Tray |  Disney Heart Pizza |  Valentine's Day Cake |
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 Scalloped Potatoes |  Brownie Trifle |  Rainbow Roasted Veggies |
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 Blueberry-Lemon Napoleon |  Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken |  Banana Split Cake |
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 Chicken & Sweet Potatoes |  Carmelita's |  Salmon and Vegetables |
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 Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs |  Pistachio Wreath Cookies |  Grinch Brownies |
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 Santa Hat Brownies |  Christmas Light Cupcakes |  Penguin Appetizers |
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 Gingerbread Men |  Pine Cone Cheese Ball |  Holiday Cheese Board |
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 Santa Hat Snack Mix |  Rudolph Cake |  Caramel Apple Dip |
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 Christmas Cupcakes |  Tree Cheese Tray |  Candied Pecans |
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 Cranberry Breakfast Cake |  Christmas Wreath Appetizer |  Ghost Brownies |
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 Halloween Treats |  Sweet Potato Bundt Cake |  Autumn Harvest Chicken |
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 Pear Upside Down Cake |  Stuffed Acorn Squash |  Apple Tart w/Caramel Sauce |
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 Pumpkin Crumble Muffins |  Squash & Pomegranate Salad |  Harvest Cobbler |
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 Harvest Roasted Chicken |  Pumpkin Donuts w/Cocoa Glaze |  Corn Casserole |
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 Scarecrow Cupcakes |  Teddybear Beach Cupcakes |  Pineapple Dream Dessert |
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 Summer Berry Lasagna |  Grilled Chicken Salad |  Mexican Cornbread Salad |
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 Fudgy Smores Brownies |  Summer Cobb Salad |  Chicken and Vegetable Salad |
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 Summer Pesto Pasta |  Prosciutto Grilled Pizza |  Fresh Fruit Tart |
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 Steak and Egg Salad |  Spring Vegetable Paella |  Veggie Pot Pie |
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 Coconut Pudding & Fruit |  Hummingbird Cake |  Strawberry & Spinach Salad |
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 Skillet Chicken & Veggies |  Veggie Lasagna |  Healthy Spring Rolls |
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 Empty Tomb Cookies |  Irish Beef & Guinness Pie |  Lemon Pudding Parfaits |
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 Skillet Steak |  Berry Crumble Cookie Bars |  Lavender Creme Brulee |
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 Blueberry Cheesecake |  Pea & Spinach Carbonara |  Grilled Fennel Pork Loin |
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 Strawberry Icebox Cake |  Creampuff Cottontails |  Garlic Shrimp Kabobs |
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 Layered Smoothie Pudding |  Barley & Sugar Pea Salad |  Spring Confetti Bars |
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 Strawberry Spring Salad |  Spring Veggie Lasagna |  Heart Brownies |
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 Conversation Heart Cookies |  Jello Heart Squares |  Sweet Surprise Cake |
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 Cookie Pops |  Creative Cookies |  Baked Alaska |
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 Valentine Brownie Pizza Whole |  Chocolate Raspberry Cake |  Valentine Bark |
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 Raspberry Cheesecake |  Valentine Cookies |  Valentines Chex Mix |
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 Santa Clause Cookies |  Whipped Cream Wreath |  Snow Globe Cupcakes |
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 Chocolate Fruit Cake |  Hot-Chocolate Mug Cookies |  Peppermint Egg Nog |
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 Brownie Peppermint Truffles |  Candy Cane Cupcakes |  Braised Short Ribs |
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 Acorn Squash |  Christmas Cookie Tree |  Waldorf Salad |
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 Squash & Pistachio Roast |  Christmas Jerk Gravadlax |  Poached Beef with Leeks |
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 Egg Nog Pancakes |  Chard & Herbed Ricotta Galette |  Bacon Turkey Breast |
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 Christmas Cake |  Hungarian Walnut Rolls |  Berry Trifle |
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 Cranberry Roasted Chicken |  Teddy Graham Sleighs |  Christmas Canapes |
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 Christmas Tree Quiches |  Candy Cane Danish |  Tortilla Christmas Roll Ups |
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 Holiday Cheesecake |  Gingerbread House |  Spinach & Dill Wreath |
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 Mushrooms & Crusty Bread |  Bacon Mac & Cheese |  Greek Chicken Pizza |
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 Bar-B-Cue Fish Tacos |  Dilled Shrimp & Orzo |  Lemon Caper Chicken |
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 Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry |  Mustard Sausage KaBobs |  Chipotle Maple Thighs |
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 Squash & Basil Pasta |  Grilled Garlic Shrimp |  Broccoli Salad |
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 Chocolate Skillet Cake |  Pasta, Peas & Pesto |  Fresh Peach Trifle |
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 Hawaiian Dream Cups |  Strawberry Shortcake |  Caramelized Pork |
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 Curried Chicken |  Smoked Salmon with Pears |  Cauliflower Gratin |
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 Potato & Leek Focaccia |  Chicken & Brussel Sprouts |  Cookie Dough Lasagna |
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 Pork and Sweet Potato Stew |  Linguine with Sausage |  Tortellini Spinach Soup |
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 Hot Chocolate Bundt Cake |  Tater Tot Casserole |  Winter Minestrone |
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 Christmas Cake |  Fruit Wreath |  Holiday Tree Brownies |
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 Barb-B-Cue Shrimp Dip |  Italian Wedding Soup |  Baked Coconut Shrimp |
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 Ina Garten's Bake Brie |  Cheese Ball Wreath |  Peanut Better Cup Cookie |
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 Tree Top Cupcakes |  Potato Beef Canapes |  Prime Rib |
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 Marshmallow Snoman |  Festive Tree Nibbler |  Pork Chops, Potato & FennelClick for Recipe |
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 Bean, Feta & Herb DipClick for Recipe |  Grilled Chicken & Peach SaladClick for Recipe |  Prawn & Chickpea SaladClick for Recipe |
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 Easy PaellaClick for Recipe |  Blueberry Cole SlawClick for Recipe |  Watermelon Cucumber SaladClick for Recipe |
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 FreshPeach CakeClick for Recipe |  Lemon & Oregano Chicken BakeClick for Recipe |  Spinach & Zucchini LasagnaClick for Recipe |
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 Grilled Vegetable SkewersClick for Recipe |  Broccoli Apple SaladClick for Recipe |  Sun-Dried Tomato PinwheelsClick for Recipe |
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 Cherry Tomato SalasClick for Recipe |  Blueberry Ginger MojitosClick for Recipe |  Kiwi Summer PieClick for Recipe |
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 Homemade Strawberry Ice-CreamClick for Recipe |  Jalapeno Popper Corn SaladClick for Recipe |  Fresh Fruit PopsClick for Recipe |
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 Avocado Chicken WrapsClick for Recipe |  Triple Tomato FlatbreadClick for Recipe |  Stuffed Cherry TomatoesClick for Recipe |
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 Fresh Peach CakeClick for Recipe |  Tropical Strawberry PieClick for Recipe |  Chocolate-Peanut Butter PiesClick for Recipes |
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 Southwestern Shrimp SoupClick for Recipe |  Mexican SaladClick for Recipe |  Grilled Corn with Cotija CheeseClick for Recipe |
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 Blackberry Basil PizzaClick for Recipe |  Grilled Mahi MahiClick for Recipe |  Summer Lamb PocketsClick for Recipe |
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 Shrimp Scampi ZoodlesClick for Recipe |  Fruit PizzaClick for Recipe |  Ham & Pineapple SandwichesClick for Recipe. |
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 Lavender Cream SconesClick for Recipes. |  Crepes w/BlueberrySauceClick for Recipe. |  White Chocolate BasketsClick for Recipe. |
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 Spring Flavored SmoothiesClick for Recipe. |  Nesting Baby Bluebird CupcakesClick for Recipe. |  Thai Chicken Lettuce WrapsClick for Recipe. |
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 Fresh Nicoise SaladClick for Recipe. |  Carrot Cake CupcakesClick for Recipe. |  Strawberry Mozzarella CrostiniClick for Recipe. |
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 Lemon Yogurt CakeClick for Recipe. |  Spring Gratitude BowlClick for Recipe. |  Curried Chicken SaladClick for Recipe. |
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 Egg & Avocado Breakfast MeltClick for Recipe. |  Sweet Pea SoupClick for Recipe. |  Flowerific Lemon CakesClick for Recipe. |
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 Caper Deviled EggsClick for Recipe. |  Grilled Chicken w/Salsa & AvocadoClick for Recipe. |  Asparagus Roll UpsClick for Recipe. |
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 Spring Vegetable LasagnaClick for Recipe. |  Chicken w/Sugar Snap PeasClick for Recipe. |  Layered Spring SmoothiesClick for Recipe. |
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 California Salad with ChickenClick for Recipe. |  Spinach Strawberry SaladClick for Recipe. |  Fresh Veggie FrittataClick for Recipe. |
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 Shrimp Tacos w/Corn SalsaClick for Recipe. |  Oreo Slab PieClick for Recipe |  TiramisuClick for Recipe |
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 Caramel Apple CheesecakeClick for Recipe |  Lemon TartClick for Recipe |  Vegan PizzaClick for Recipe |
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 Crispy Fried PicklesClick for Recipe |  Avocado Pear SaladClick for Recipe |  Baked Shrimp ScampiClick for Recipe |
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 Bread PuddingClick for Recipe |  Vegan Fried RiceClick for Recipe |  Orange ChickenClick for Recipe |
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 Caprese Lasagna Roll UpsClick for Recipe |  Graham Cracker ToffeeClick for Recipe |  Stove Top LasagnaClick for Recipe |
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 Healthy Chocolate CakeClick for Recipe |  Lemon Blueberry CrumbleClick for Recipe |  Mushroom Potato PierogiesClick for Recipe |
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 Easy Chocolate PotsClick for Recipe |  Spinach Artichoke Grilled CheeseClick for Recipe |  No Bake Nutella CheesecakeClick for Recipe |
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 Tomato TartClick for Recipe |  Bacon and Shrimp PaellaClick for Recipe |  Jerk ChickenClick for Recipe |
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 Peach Slab PieClick for Recipe |  Fettuccine AlfredoClick for Recipe |  Coconut CakeClick for Recipe |
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 Cheesy Vegetarian CasseroleClick for Recipe |  Carrot Cake PopsClick for Recipe |  Candy Cane Coffee CakeClick for Recipe |
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 Cherry Chocolate CheesecakeClick for Recipe |  Christmas BruschettaClick for Recipe |  Cranberry ChutneyClick for Recipe |
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 Classic Yule LogClick for Recipe |  Hot Chocolate Hot TubsClick for Recipe |  Garlic Rosemary Prime RibClick for Recipe |
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 Gingerbread House Mug CookiesClick for Recipe |  Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped PorkClick for Recipe |  Eggnog TrifleClick for Recipe |
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 Cranberry-Dijon Glazed HamClick for Recipe |  Pumpkin Spice TriflesClick for Recipe |  Gooey Butter CakeClick for Recipe |
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 Santa Hat BrowniesClick for Recipe |  Christmas Cookie BarkClick for Recipe |  Christmas Tree CookiesClick for Recipe |
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 Rice Krispie Christmas BallsClick for Recipe |  Christmas Tree BrowniesClick for Recipe |  Cream Cheese PenguinsClick for Recipe |
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 Lemon, Chocolate Pistachio MuffinsClick for Recipe |  Aloha Bundt CakeClick for Recipe |  Blueberry Broccoli & Spinach SaladClick for Recipe |
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 Cilantro Lime ShrimpClick for Recipe |  Wild Rice SaladClick for Recipe |  Salad KabobsClick for Recipe |
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 Strawberry Icebox CakeClick for Recipe |  Chicken & Avocado Caesar SaladClick for Recipe |  Tuscan White Bean & Sausage SoupClick for Recipe |
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 The Ultimate Appetizer BoardClick for Recipe |  Chicken & Potato Chip CasseroleClick for Recipe |  Lemon Blueberry Layer CakeClick for Recipe |
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 Little Birdie RollsClick for Recipe |  Rootbeer CupcakesClick for Recipe |  Spinach, Artichoke Mac & CheeseClick for Recipe |
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 Sweet & Spicy Orange SalmonClick for Recipe |  Strawberry Brownie KabobsClick for Recipe |  Grilled Cheese w/Bacon & TomatosClick for Recipe |
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 Best Ever Beef StroganoffClick for Recipe |  Sun-Dried Tomato BrieClick for Recipe |  Cranberry, Brie, Prosciutto CrostiniClick for Recipe |
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 Blueberry Basil CrispsClick for Recipe |  Polar Bear Paw CupcakesClick for Recipe |  Turkey Crust Pumpkin PieClick for Recipe |
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 Balloon Bouquet CupcakesClick for Recipe |  Caramel Apple Pie TriflesClick for Recipe |  Smores Treat Bags for GiftsA Graham Cracker, mini Hershey Bar and Marshmallow Ghost in a clear bag! Tie with an orange ribbon and you have a delightful treat for the classroom or gifts at work! |
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 Frankenstein Pudding CupsClick for Recipe |  Cinnamon Bun White Hot ChocolateClick for Recipe |  Halloween Lunch Muffin PanClick for Recipe |
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 Festive Pumpkin PunchbowlSimply carve out a larger sized pumpkin and insert a clear plastic bowl! Great for punch or soup or anything you can imagine. |  Autumn Snack JarsAll the ingredients are store-bought. Easy, peasy! Grab a big bowl and dumped in cheese crackers, salted peanuts, and pretzel squares. Then add the sweet stuff: Reese's pieces, candy corn, honey nut cheerios, and cocoa puffs. Put mix into jars with festive ribbon and there you go! |  Almond Pine Cone Cheese BallClick for Recipe |
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 Eye Ball TacosClick for Recipe |  Candy Corn Peanut BarsClick for Recipe. |  Apple Cake with Toffee CrustClick for Recipe. |
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 Owl CupcakesClick for Recipe. |  Apple Butter Spice CakeClick for Recipe. |  Fall Acorn BitesClick for Recipe. |
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 Caramel Apple CakeClick for Recipe. |  Leek & Mushroom Chicken PiesClick for Recipe. |  Apple Pecan Salad and GranolaClick for Recipe. |
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 Risotto & Mushrooms w/CheeseClick for Recipe. |  Plum & Almond CrumbleClick for Recipe. |  Pumpkin & Feta PieClick for Recipe. |
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 Autumn Mac & CheeseClick Pic for Recipe. |  Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprouts HashClick Pic for Recipe. |  Goyaga Autumn PanzanellaClick Pic for Recipe. |
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 Butternut Squash & Spinach PieClick for Recipe. |  Pork Tenderloin w/CranberriesClick Pic for Recipe. |  Mushroom PieClick Pic for Recipe |
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 Pumpkin Cheese CakeClick Pic for Recipe. |  Potato, Squash & Goat CheeseClick Pic for Recipe |  Tuscany Tomato Bean SoupClick Pic for Recipe. |
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 Greek ChickenClick Pic for Recipe. |  Watermelon, Feta & Mint SaladClick Pic for Recipe. |  Summer TriflesClick Pic for Recipe. |
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 Mexican Cornbread Layered SaladClick Pic for Recipe. |  Fruit PizzaClick Pic for Recipe. |  Cantaloupe & ProsciuttoClick Pic for Recipe. |
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 Grilled Chees w/Bacon & TomatoClick Pic for Recipe |  Edible Flower CookiesClick Pic for Recipe. |  Barb-B-Cue Prawn SaladClick Pic for Recipe. |
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 Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake ParfaitsClick Pic for Recipe. |  Kale Salad with Field PeasClick Pic for Recipe. |  Beach Bear CupcakesClick for Recipe |
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 Double Strawberry PieClick Pic for Recipe. |  Lemon Primavera With Bowtie PastaClick Pic for recipe over at Delish. |  Strawberry Icebox CakeClick Pic for Recipe. |
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 Cauliflower Mac & CheeseClick Pic for Recipe. |  Grape Tomato SaladClick Pic for Recipe. |  No Bake Summer Chex BarsClick Pic for Recipe. |
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 Mango Fish TacosClick Pic for Recipe. |  Blueberry CheesecakeMason JarsClick Pic for Recipe. |  Rocket Dogs |
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 Happy Fourth of July! |  Jazzy Popcorn |  Barb-B-Cue Pork Skewers |
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 4th of July Donuts |  Just Grillin' |  Brownie Kebab |
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 Layered Patriotic Drinks |  White Chocolate Dipped Pretzels |  Bacon Lasagna |
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 Berry Salad |  Licorice Firecrackers |  July 4th Cookies |
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 Watermelon & Feta Flag |  Cakelette Firecrackers |  Patriotic Berry Trifle |
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 July 4th Strawberries |  BerryTart with Vanilla Custard |  July 4th Flag Cake |
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 Leftover Summer BBQ Recipes 3 Ways. |  Maple Caramel Bacon Crack |  Amazing Cheese Platter |
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 Festive Candy Tablescape |  Caramel Apple Blondie Cheesecake |  Black Bean, Corm & Tomato |
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 Roasted Pumpkin Risotto |  50 Fall Breakfast Recipes |  Pumpkin Serving Bowl |
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 Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad |  Apple Butter Spice Cake |  Cheddar & Chive Pumpkin Cheese Ball |
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 Brie & Cheddar Apple Beer Soup |  Apple Pumpkin Bundt Cake |  Caramel Apple Cheesecake Parfaits |
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 Autumn Lasagna |  Autumn Arugula Salad |  Leaf Crust Pumpkin Pie |
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 Honeycrisp Chicken Salad |  Fabulous Fall Cocktail Recipes |  Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies |
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 Pear, Quinoa & Spinach Salad |  Pumpkin Ravioli w/Brown Butter Sauce |  Autumn Spice Cake |
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 Stunning Maple Leaf Cookies |  Paleo Soup |  Baked Chai Donuts |
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 Autumn Roasted Chicken w/Wild Rice |  Pumpkin S'mores Cupcakes |  Roasted Pumpkin Quiche |
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 Mac & Cheese w/Truffles |  Pecan Pie Bars |  Red, White and Blueberry TrifleA heavenly mixed berry trifle made with summer fresh blueberries, strawberries, white chocolate pudding, angle foods cake and cream. A beautiful guiltless dessert that would make your July 4th table proud. From Ginny's Skinny Recipes. Click photo for directions. |
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 Memorial Day TablescapePart of putting together a great party table, is collecting items in your color scheme. Many things you may have in your house when you look around. Red table cloth or containers, little flags and patriotic pennant banner. I LOVE the Cracker Jack boxes! Another great project from Leigh Anne at Your Homebred Mom! |  Patriotic Scrumptious BerriesThese look FABULOUS on your table! SO easy to make too! You'll need white dipping chocolate, star sprinkles, and red decorating icing tube, and of course... strawberries. Dip in white chocolate, melted in the microwave, and role in sprinkles or let dry and then squeeze stripes on! Chocolate and decorating supplies are available at any grocer. So darn pretty! |  Red, White & Blue Candy JarsAnother easy peasy project for your party table. Find various clear jars and glass containers around the house. Fill with red, white, and blue pretzels, gummy bears, and candies of your choices. Very Festive! |
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 Colorful Bandana TablewareI love easy, peasy projects that look awesome! This is one of those. Tuck red and blue bandanas into mason jars with silverware. You could also you clear plastic ware and just wrap in the napkins in the bandanas. If you go that route, I would tie each bundle with twine, and perhaps add a star to the string. |  Twizzler FirecrackersThis is an easy idea for your party and gives a nice pop of color to your tablescape. Simply pick up a couple of sheets of patriotic scrapbook paper and cut into strips. Wrap around Twizzler bundles and secure with tape. Voila! Adorable firecrackers! |  Patriotic Oreo & Pretzel Cookie BarCover your cookie sheet with parchment paper. Crush up about 12 Oreo cookies & several hand fulls of pretzels. Use vanilla melts from Michaels craft store (about l lb) Melt the chocolate in the microwave, pour over the top of the broken cookies & pretzels. Sprinkle with M&M’s and then with red, white and blue sprinkles. Let the chocolate harden and then break into pieces, place in a pretty containers. |
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 Red Velvet Boat CupcakesWho doesn't love red velvet cake? Chart your course for sweet sailing with these adorable nautical creations from Your Homebred Mom. Click link for directions and more creative patriotic ideas from Leigh Anne! |  Patriotic Fruit KabobsPair this easy dip with fruit kebabs of blueberries, bananas and strawberries. Assemble the kebabs in the shape of a flag for added flair. Recipe from Shamrock Farms. Click Pic for directions. |  Nesting Baby Bird CupcakesThe proper pastry-bag tips and a batch of buttercream frosting are all you need to create these lively baby bird decorations. This recipe calls for basic vanilla cupcakes, but feel free to personalize with your favorite flavor. Over at Martha Stewart.
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 Lemon, Chocolate & Pistachio MuffinsThey are lemon muffins with thier tops covered in dark chocolate ganache and ground pistachios.The citrus is not overpowering, neither is the chocolate. They are in complete harmony while the pistachios add life and texture to these muffins. From Sugar et al.
Click Pic for Recipe |  Chocolate Truffle CakeWant a delicate Easter centerpiece? Fiona Cairns’s magnificent Easter chocolate truffle cake is three cakes in one: a chocolate mousse cake on a tiffin base, with sugar flowers and iced foliage.
Click Pic for Recipe |  Mums the Word CupcakesGive dessert a festive floral theme. Cut mini marshmallows on the diagonal and dip the sticky side in colored sugar to make dozens of pink, yellow, purple, blue, and orange mum petals. From Delish.
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 Cupcake in a Tea CupThese cupcakes have a wonderful twist... of lemon that is! Tangy lemon icing and the cake batter actually calls for black tea! When presented in beautiful china tea cups, they become a work of art. They looked so adorable, I think they would make a great dessert or afternoon tea treat, served with little dessert spoons or forks to eat them straight out of the tea cups. Steph, over at Raspberri Cupcakes, a Sydney Baking Blog.
Click Pic for Recipe |  Springtime Lemon TartWe guarantee that you’ll fall in love at the first bite with this Lemon Tart Recipe. So refreshing and a beautiful delight to add to any Easter Table. From Recipes2all.
Click Pic for Recipe |  Easter Bunny Snack Mixno-bake Easter Bunny snack mix that is a quick and easy treat for Easter! Each ingredient is bunny shaped and cannot get any cuter! Fluffy bunny marshmallows, crisp salty bunny shaped pretzels and two flavors of bunny shaped graham crackers! From Shaken Together.
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 Strawberry & Spinach SaladLet's celebrate those delicious California avocados and California strawberries a new favorite salad — this Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing! The classic strawberry spinach salad has been a favorite of mine for ages, but when you throw in some creamy avocados and gorgonzola, I fall in love with it all over again. So simple, so fresh, and SO good. From Give Me Some Oven.
Click Pic for Recipe |  Fresno PotatoesCheesy potatoes are an Easter favorite and I love that this recipe is a little different – not quite a scalloped potato, not quite a casserole either, but something right in between. Oh, and there’s bacon. Can’t forget the bacon goodness. If you’re looking for a new take on cheesy potatoes for your Easter spread, try this one.
Click Pic for Recipe |  Spring Ladybug CrackersSpring ladybugs on Ritz crackers for spring appetizers. I love making these appetizers. i used cream cheese, (smoked salmon flavored) cherry tomatoes, black olives, bed of parsley and black cream cheese (black food coloring and cream cheese for black spots) By Vintage Warmth.
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 Little Chick EggsInstead of just decorating eggs this Easter Sunday, why not surprise everyone with something fun and festive like little deviled egg chicks! This recipe doesn’t require much preparation or even many ingredients, and is so fun and easy for anyone – even kids.
Click Pic for Recipe |  Red Cabbage & Mango SlawRed cabbage (and other cabbages for that matter) is the very heart and soul of a slaw. Red cabbage also packs a wallop when it comes to nutrients. It is a source of calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamins C & K, and beta-carotene. Tartine & Apron Strings.
Click Pic for Recipe |  Eggs BenedictIf I could only choose one breakfast to eat for the rest of my life, it would be Eggs Benedict. There is just something about the silky, butteriness of hollandaise that makes up for the fact that it’s so fattening. When I eat hollandaise I feel very much like Julie Powell in Julie & Julia when she says eating an egg is like eating white sauce. From Kitchen Daily.
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 Beef & Guinness Pot PieA hearty and soul warming beef stew. This Irish Stew recipe calls for frozen puff pastry and shamrock cookie cutter for some St. Paddy’s Day crust decorations, or if you’re feeling especially ambitious you can make Cheddar-Stout Crust! From Home is Where the Boat is.
Click Pic for Recipe |  Italian Vegetable PaellaPaella is such a gorgeous dish with the pinwheels of color all in one pan! It's very impressive when it's placed on the table. This versian does not have saffron, but relies on rice infused with red pepper puree thus the Italian twist. Click for the recipe over at Proud Italian Cook.
Click Pic for Recipe |  Reuben Deli Sandwiches RecipeHere's a new twist on the classic Reuben sandwich. The filling is easy to prepare and keeps well in the fridge. Add a salad and dessert, and you have a delicious brunch.
From Taste of Home.
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 Proper St. Patrick's Day StewThe epitome of comfort food, traditional Irish stew needs only a few ingredients: meat, onions and potatoes, with salt and pepper. In southern Ireland, carrots are added, and some cooks venture so far as to add turnips, parsnips or rutabaga. Parsley or a sprig of thyme may go into the pot, too. From City Kitchen, David Tanis’s weekly cooking column.
Click Pic for Recipe |  Irish Soda BreadAn Irish meal wouldn't be complete without a lovely loaf of Irish Soda Bread. This recipe makes a beautiful high loaf of bread dotted with sweet raisins. From Taste of Home.
Click Pic for Recipe |  Meditarranean Chicken & ShrimpOlive oil, garlic, herbs, and good canned tomatoes comprise the sauce, which is simmered till it’s thick and richly flavored. Chicken, shrimp, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced lemons are tucked in. From The Cafe' Sucre' Farine. |
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