If you don't have the time (or desire) to make a from-scratch pie crust we've some great tricks for making homemade store-bought pie crusts. Translated, that means so beautiful and delicious, no one will know! I've been playing around lately with store-bought pie crusts. It's not that I'm lazy... I started to write that but, to be honest, it's because I really am a little lazy. I love a good ...
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Delicious Seasonal Desserts
Ten easy and delicious desserts full of seasonal, fall flavors. Any of these recipes would be perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Does your family have the same desserts every year for Thanksgiving? While we love the traditional pumpkin and pecan pies, we like to have a few other options as well. Any of these recipes are worthy of a Thanksgiving celebration. They can be made ahead, freeing up ...
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Copycat Rosemary Pecan Raincoast Crackers
These one-bowl, no-mixer, copycat Raincoast Crackers taste just like the ones at the fancy markets, but they're easy and cost pennies to make! If you haven't had the popular Raincoast Crisps from the gourmet markets, you're in for an amazing treat. Even better, if you're familiar with and love these delicious crackers, you'll flip when you find out how inexpensive and easy these Copycat Rosemary ...
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Jams and Jellies to Make Now for Gifts and Entertaining
Our favorite, seasonal jams and jellies, perfect for holiday gift-giving. Make them now and you'll have easy gifts ready without the stress! We love having a freezer stocked with jams and jellies! They are the perfect thing to spice up a cheeseboard or a loaf of bread. They also make a wonderful and thoughtful gift for neighbors, postal workers, teachers, and friends. Go ahead and make a batch ...
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Sensational Sides for a Thanksgiving Feast!
Looking for inspiration for your Thanksgiving table? This post is for you! All our favorite, make-ahead holiday sides. Thanksgiving is right around the corner! The holidays may look different this year, but we can still celebrate with a traditional feast. Does your family have the same side dishes every year or do you mix things up a bit? If you're looking for some fresh ideas, we've got you ...
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Make-Ahead Italian Sausage Puttanesca
This Italian Sausage Puttanesca is a delicious entree for a dinner party, but it's also great for a weeknight meal. It can be made ahead, freezes well and its a big hit with young and old alike! I've been making this delicious Italian-inspired meal for the last few months and it's been a huge hit with everyone I've served it to. When Scott asks, "What's for dinner?" and I say "Italian Sausage ...
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Stock Your Freezer Now for a Lower Stress Holiday Season
Make your life easier by stocking your freezer for the holidays! These recipes can be used as gifts from the kitchen and also lighten your load when entertaining. It's officially November! And with that, we feel ready to start thinking about the holiday season. We believe that a gift you can give to your future self at this time of year is stocking your freezer. That way you can focus on the ...
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Better Than Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
Love Starbucks Pumpkin Bread? Bet you'll love this moist, tender, incredibly delicious Better Than Starbucks Pumpkin Bread even more! It's a one-bowl, no-mixer recipe that you can throw together in minutes! This pumpkin bread is one of our favorite fall recipes. But since we published this post over three years ago, it was getting buried in the deep Café archive of over 1200 recipes - so we ...
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Hearty Meals in a Bowl to Warm the Cold Days Ahead!
Our favorite hearty soup, stew, and chili recipes. Cozy and comforting, these recipes are a meal-in-a-bowl that everyone will love! We're in for a cold front this weekend, and I'm already dreaming about which chili recipe I'm going to make. It has become our tradition to have chili on Halloween night, and I'm glad the weather will cooperate with cooler temperatures this year! These are some of ...
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Pancetta
There are a zillion butternut squash soup recipes out there, but this one takes things over the top! Literally! This silky smooth, flavorful soup is topped with crispy pancetta, salty Feta and a sprinkle of fresh thyme... so delicious! Early this fall, I came across a recipe from Food and Wine for Butternut Squash Soup with Crisp Pancetta. It sounded so good that I made it with the first ...
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Delicious Halloween Treats for Spooks of All Ages!
No tricks here just treats! These easy and delicious festive sweets are the perfect way to celebrate Halloween. Halloween might look different this year than other years, depending on where you are. It seems like we keep saying that over and over again! But kids still want a way to celebrate. These fun and festive treats are a great way to do that! Any of these recipes would be a great baking ...
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Brown Sugar Honey Shortbread Cookies
Crisp, buttery and super delicious, these Brown Sugar Honey Shortbread Cookies come together quickly with just one bowl and no mixer required! It's always nice to have a recipe you don't need any special ingredients for, one you can throw together quickly with simple pantry ingredients. And if the recipe requires just one bowl and you don't even have to pull out a mixer, it's even better! These ...
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