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  • Easy Christmas cookies decorated on a platter.

    100 Easy Christmas Cookies

    December 8, 2019 / 2 Comments

    This holiday season make a few of these easy Christmas cookies to give as gifts and to enjoy at home! It can be argued that the tradition of giving Christmas cookies started in Medieval times, as winter solstice rituals transformed into holiday celebrations.  Just like today, food was an integral part of gatherings in those days. With a shift into celebrations instead of ritual, the parties became grander — less about sustenance before a bleak winter and more about feasting together to ring in the season. Back in those days, sugar was considered a delicacy reserved for important occasions, and Christmas was one of the *most* important. Unlike pies and cakes,…

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    Liza Hawkins

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    These classic soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies will have you coming back for more. Best eaten warm with a cold glass of milk!

    Soft and Chewy Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

    July 29, 2012
    3 Simple Ways To Unwind: Take a moment to enjoy the journey that is life....

    3 Simple Ways To Unwind

    May 4, 2015
    These yummy peanut butter cookies have only five ingredients, including just the right hint of cocoa, and take fewer than fifteen minutes to make from start to finish.

    Peanut Butter Cookies With Cocoa

    May 26, 2017
  • Gluten free pumpkin cheesecake bars

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars (Gluten Free)

    November 27, 2019 / 0 Comments

    These gluten free pumpkin cheesecake bars are a great alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving and fall holiday gatherings. This is a guest post by Diana Girtain. I was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease which benefits from a gluten free diet. I’d gone gluten free/low gluten years ago because I’d started to notice that I felt remarkable better without it, so it was satisfying to have a doctor’s explanation for my improved quality of life — it wasn’t just all in my head! Since that diagnosis and my dietary adjustments, I’ve been on the search for a good gluten free pie crust for years. Spoiler: they’re not easy…

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    This caramel cheesecake with pecan crust is creamy and sweet, with a rich caramel taste and a satisfying crunch from the pecans. It's a show stopper!

    Caramel Cheesecake With a Pecan Crust

    May 27, 2012
    This chocolate orange cheesecake is creamy, fragrant and super easy to make!

    Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

    January 29, 2012
    Apple cinnamon cheesecake bars (with a gooey caramel sauce that develops as it bakes) are a wonderful alternative to a traditional cheesecake, and perfect for feeding a crowd!

    Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake Bars

    October 31, 2014
  • Disk of pie dough on a floured counter with a rolling pin.

    Easy Pie Dough

    November 17, 2019 / 0 Comments

    This easy pie dough recipe (made with all butter) is so simple, you’ll think twice before buying pre-made dough from the grocery store again! It took me an unusually long time to try my hand at making a few different staple recipes from scratch. I’m talking things like buttercream frosting, pizza crust and pie dough. None of these things are terribly tricky to make, it’s just the ease of buying a reasonably good (if not great) already-made product at the grocery store won me over. Not to mention the cost of making some of these recipes from scratch can actually cost *more* than just buying it ready-to-go. But. Sometimes it’s…

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    The best blueberry cobbler, EVER!

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    July 10, 2015
    Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookies

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    June 19, 2012
  • Slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top.

    Easy Pumpkin Pie

    November 10, 2019 / 0 Comments

    This easy pumpkin pie only takes fifteen minutes to prep before baking. Use store-bought pie dough or make your own simple homemade pie crust in advance (recipe below) — either will produce a yummy homemade pumpkin pie that’s perfect to cap off any Thanksgiving feast! Even though I don’t do much baking (e.g., cake, bread, rolls, etc.), I love making pie. Apple pie is my go-to, everything from the traditional with notes of cinnamon and thinly sliced apples, to a more robust apple pie with cardamom and a crumble topping. And during the cold weather holidays through New Year’s Eve, the variety of pies I can’t help but make goes…

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    September 25, 2013
    9 Easy Cookie Recipes

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    October 1, 2014
    Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookies

    Two Bite Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookies

    June 19, 2012
  • BLT salad with heirloom tomatoes, bleu cheese, bacon, romaine lettuce and crispy chicken and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

    BLT Salad With the Crispiest Chicken Ever

    October 10, 2019 / 0 Comments

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CrispyCreations #CollectiveBias #FriedChicken You’ll love this BLT salad with the crispiest chicken ever! All the classic flavors of a chicken BLT sandwich, but deconstructed with a layer of chopped crunchy romaine lettuce that’s topped with mouth-watering bites of bacon, creamy bleu cheese, heirloom tomatoes fresh from the farmers’ market, and pan-fried crispy chicken. A classic BLT sandwich has always been one of my favorites. There’s something about the savory saltiness of the bacon mixed with the fresh sweetness of a tomato that’s unbeatable. Over the years I’ve played around with my BLT combos,…

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    Seared salt and pepper shrimp over thin spaghetti with a mushroom and garlic cream sauce sounds like a fancy dinner, but it's actually super easy!

    Seared Salt and Pepper Shrimp over Thin Spaghetti with a Mushroom and Garlic Cream Sauce

    August 19, 2013
    Creamy Penne With Seared Chicken Sausage: easy weeknight pasta dish full of mushrooms, spinach, onions and a savory creamy chicken sauce using ricotta!

    Creamy Penne With Spinach, Mushrooms, And Seared Chicken Sausage

    March 8, 2016
    Mozzarella Stick Caprese Crostini Appetizers

    Mozzarella Stick Caprese Crostini Appetizer

    August 18, 2015
  • Panko crusted chicken with spinach salad and homemade vinaigrette.

    Panko-Crusted Chicken With Spinach Salad and Homemade Lemon Vinaigrette

    September 5, 2019 / 0 Comments

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseMazola #CollectiveBias Mazola® Corn Oil is an all-purpose, cholesterol free cooking oil that is a smart heart-healthy* choice for your family. *See Mazola.com for more information on the relationship between corn oil and heart health. It has a variety of uses include baking, grilling, sautéing, stir frying, or mixing up a marinade or dressing. A clinical study showed Mazola Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, see Mazola.com.  Serve this panko-crusted chicken with a simple spinach salad and homemade vinaigrette any night of the…

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    Oven Fried Chicken Breast Halves with Crispy Skin!

    Easy Oven Fried Chicken Breast Halves with Perfectly Crispy Skin

    September 25, 2012
    Sauteed chicken sausage, apples and peppers in a pan.

    Chicken Sausage and Apple Rigatoni

    August 24, 2015
    Stuffed chicken parm is an ooey-gooey twist on an Italian classic.

    Stuffed Chicken Parm

    January 18, 2012
  • Crispy chicken strips layered on a sub roll with a lemon mayo sauce, lettuce, tomato and green onion.

    Crispy Chicken Strips Sub With Lemon Mayo Sauce

    August 30, 2019 / 0 Comments

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson® Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. #NowEvenCrispier #TysonCrispyChickenStrips #TargetCrispyChicken   This easy-to-make Crispy Chicken Strips sub with a tangy lemon mayo sauce melts in your mouth. Pair it with chips or fries for the perfect weekend lunch or weeknight dinner! We’ve been big fans of Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips for—what seems like—ever. At least a decade, but maybe even longer. They’ve been a freezer go-to for those nights when we’re just so exhausted it’s hard to cook something from scratch and take out just won’t cut it. (Yes, that even happens to me.) When it’s late…

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    Serve these juicy 8 Minute Pork Chops with peas and Minute® Ready to Serve Whole Grain Brown Rice on the side.

    Quick Pork Chops and Minute® Rice

    March 10, 2013
    Farfalle with garlic cream sauce and seared chicken sausage in a skillet.

    Farfalle With Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce and Pan-Seared Chicken Sausage

    August 31, 2013
    This simple chicken mushroom fettuccine alfredo is topped with a perfectly seasoned and seared chicken breast.

    Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo

    April 21, 2012
  • Pressure cooker ribs on a baking sheet after being pulled from under the broiler.

    How to Make Pressure Cooker Ribs

    August 29, 2019 / 0 Comments

    These pressure cooker ribs are full of flavor and simple to make, even on a weeknight. Cook and serve these Hatfield® Marinated Pork Ribs in less than an hour — perfect for back to school or any other time of the year! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FALLInLoveWithHatfield #MakeEasyMoreInteresting #SimplyHatfield #CollectiveBias   We’re no strangers to busy weeknights and harried dinners over here. I work full-time and with the kids back in school, everyone’s pace has exponentially increased. Long weekends like Labor Day are coveted — a chance to unwind, put our feet up, binge some TV and…

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    April 30, 2012
    Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs in Dijon Sauce

    Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs in Dijon Sauce

    October 12, 2014
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