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5 Thanksgiving Shortcut Recipes

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Layered Cranberry Salad

Shortcut Loaded Mashed Potatoes
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Appetizers

Halloween Recipe: Candy Corn Fruit Board

For a fun, fruity twist on traditional candy corn, use peeled apples, mandarin oranges and pineapple to make...

For a fun, fruity twist on traditional candy corn, use peeled apples, mandarin oranges and pineapple to make a Candy...Read Post

Cheesy Roast Beef Pinwheels

Take lunchbox packing to the next level with savory Cheesy Roast Beef Pinwheels. Rolled in crescent dough, cut...

Take lunchbox packing to the next level with savory Cheesy Roast Beef Pinwheels. Rolled in crescent dough, cut into spirals...Read Post

3 Twists on Cucumber Canapés

Savory Cucumber Canapés are a delicious appetizer or snack to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. These three recipes serve...

Savory Cucumber Canapés are a delicious appetizer or snack to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. These three recipes serve as a...Read Post

Snack Attack: Roasted Chickpeas 3 Ways

Start with basic roasted chickpeas then kick up the flavor with one these 3 clever variations: buffalo, chili...

Start with basic roasted chickpeas then kick up the flavor with one these 3 clever variations: buffalo, chili lime and...Read Post

Mini Rosemary Chicken and Waffles

Turn a Southern comfort food into a show-stopping appetizer by topping prepared chicken nuggets on mini waffles, drizzling...

Turn a Southern comfort food into a show-stopping appetizer by topping prepared chicken nuggets on mini waffles, drizzling with maple...Read Post

Bacon Pecan Pimiento Cheese Truffles

Roll pimiento cheese into balls then coat in crumbled bacon and toasted pecans to make this perfectly poppable...

Roll pimiento cheese into balls then coat in crumbled bacon and toasted pecans to make this perfectly poppable appetizer, Bacon...Read Post

Individual 7-Layer Dips

Adorable, portion-controlled Individual 7-Layer Dips are an ideal pick-up party appetizer that will leave your guests raving. Individual...

Adorable, portion-controlled Individual 7-Layer Dips are an ideal pick-up party appetizer that will leave your guests raving. Individual 7-Layer Dips...Read Post

9 Affordable and Delicious Big Game Recipes from ALDI

Score big with your fellow football fans by serving these crowd-pleasing snacks, starters and sips for the Big...

Score big with your fellow football fans by serving these crowd-pleasing snacks, starters and sips for the Big Game. Disclosure:...Read Post

Pimiento Cheese Pepper Poppers

Pass around a platter of Pimiento Cheese Pepper Poppers and you’ll find people popping by your party to...

Pass around a platter of Pimiento Cheese Pepper Poppers and you’ll find people popping by your party to polish them...Read Post

Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

Tis the season for festive cheese boards like this Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board featuring salami, capocollo, grapes, nuts...

Tis the season for festive cheese boards like this Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board featuring salami, capocollo, grapes, nuts and a...Read Post

Clever Double-Duty Recipes for Back to School

Get back into your routine with these deliciously simple, affordable back-to-school recipes that work double duty to make...

Get back into your routine with these deliciously simple, affordable back-to-school recipes that work double duty to make mealtime and...Read Post

Southwest Tater Tot Bites

Makeover frozen tater tots by tossing with spices, baking into crunchy cups and topping with ham, peppers and...

Makeover frozen tater tots by tossing with spices, baking into crunchy cups and topping with ham, peppers and melted cheese...Read Post

Spring Veggie Hummus Pots

Spring is just around the corner! These simple and fun appetizers use spring-themed “pots”, hummus, and healthy veggies...

Spring is just around the corner! These simple and fun appetizers use spring-themed “pots”, hummus, and healthy veggies to dress...Read Post

Sheetpan Chicken Nachos

After school is a crazy time of day for my family. Everyone soars in the door starving and...

After school is a crazy time of day for my family. Everyone soars in the door starving and ready to...Read Post

Chicken Enchilada Jalapeño Poppers

Give your favorite cheesy jalapeño popper recipe a twist by jazzing it up with chicken and enchilada sauce....

Give your favorite cheesy jalapeño popper recipe a twist by jazzing it up with chicken and enchilada sauce. Each popper...Read Post

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins

While this recipe may look lengthy, the beauty of it is that the steps overlap so you can...

While this recipe may look lengthy, the beauty of it is that the steps overlap so you can get all...Read Post

10 (Easy) Tailgate Recipes So Good You’ll Hate to Leave the Lot

Love tailgate food? They say the season is won 10 yards at a time, so here are 10...

Love tailgate food? They say the season is won 10 yards at a time, so here are 10 easy-to-make tailgating...Read Post

Pizza Crescent Rolls

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Beef and Cheese Baked Taquitos

Skip the froze, store-bought taquitos and make your own speedy Beef and Cheese Baked Taquitos for a party-ready...

Skip the froze, store-bought taquitos and make your own speedy Beef and Cheese Baked Taquitos for a party-ready snack or...Read Post

Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Turn up the heat at your tailgate with spicy Buffalo Chicken Wraps. Enjoy the flavor of traditional buffalo...

Turn up the heat at your tailgate with spicy Buffalo Chicken Wraps. Enjoy the flavor of traditional buffalo wings (plus...Read Post

No-Cook Greek Nachos

Add a little Mediterranean flare to your mealtime by serving simple, vegetarian No-Cook Greek Nachos. They’re delicious for...

Add a little Mediterranean flare to your mealtime by serving simple, vegetarian No-Cook Greek Nachos. They’re delicious for a fresh...Read Post

Asian Chicken Salad Cucumber Bites

Check out my healthy and creative twist on chicken salad. My Asian Chicken Salad Cucumber Bites are easy...

Check out my healthy and creative twist on chicken salad. My Asian Chicken Salad Cucumber Bites are easy to make...Read Post

How to Host an Affordable New Year’s Eve Party

Host an easy, stylish and affordable New Year’s Eve party complete with a bubbly bar, gourmet cheese, and...

Host an easy, stylish and affordable New Year’s Eve party complete with a bubbly bar, gourmet cheese, and fine chocolates....Read Post

3 Last Minute Holiday Entertaining Recipes

These three simple last minute holiday entertaining recipes take minutes to make, taste delicious and are sure to...

These three simple last minute holiday entertaining recipes take minutes to make, taste delicious and are sure to thrill your...Read Post

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Looking for a quick appetizer or dinner to throw together last minute? Try my slow cooker sweet and...

Looking for a quick appetizer or dinner to throw together last minute? Try my slow cooker sweet and sour meatballs....Read Post

The Ultimate Healthy Tailgating Guide

Fall is almost here! Bringing crisp air, all things pumpkin, and of course football. Finding a healthy treat...

Fall is almost here! Bringing crisp air, all things pumpkin, and of course football. Finding a healthy treat at tailgates...Read Post

BLT Skewers

What’s better than a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich? A BLT sandwich on a stick! Try my 4...

What’s better than a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich? A BLT sandwich on a stick! Try my 4 ingredient BLT...Read Post

How to Set Up a Gourmet Popcorn Bar

Set up a Gourmet Popcorn Bar with sweet, salty, and spicy stir-ins for an easy DIY appetizer, snack...

Set up a Gourmet Popcorn Bar with sweet, salty, and spicy stir-ins for an easy DIY appetizer, snack or dessert....Read Post

Strawberry-Mango Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

Liven up your Cinco de Mayo gathering or summer picnic with simple and fresh Strawberry-Mango Salsa with Cinnamon...

Liven up your Cinco de Mayo gathering or summer picnic with simple and fresh Strawberry-Mango Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips....Read Post

Simple and Healthy Easter Swaps

Below are a few of my favorite simple and healthy Easter swaps for making Easter baskets, recipes and...

Below are a few of my favorite simple and healthy Easter swaps for making Easter baskets, recipes and treats better...Read Post

Lightened Up Southern Egg Salad

Whether for a ladies’ lunch, an Easter brunch, or just because you’re hungry for something rich in protein...

Whether for a ladies’ lunch, an Easter brunch, or just because you’re hungry for something rich in protein and high...Read Post

6 Heart Healthy Foods for Better Health

In a world where certain foods are always the enemy and there is so much focus on what...

In a world where certain foods are always the enemy and there is so much focus on what we “can’t”...Read Post

5 Healthy Super Bowl Appetizers

When the Super Bowl kicks off, do you know what you’ll be serving your guests? These Super Bowl...

When the Super Bowl kicks off, do you know what you’ll be serving your guests? These Super Bowl appetizers and...Read Post

Antipasto Skewers

Hi Everyone! If you read my 6 Last-Minute Appetizers and Desserts post a month or so ago then...

Hi Everyone! If you read my 6 Last-Minute Appetizers and Desserts post a month or so ago then you’ll likely...Read Post

Last-Minute Appetizers and Desserts

Christmas is just days away with New Year’s parties right on its heels (and my birthday the week...

Christmas is just days away with New Year’s parties right on its heels (and my birthday the week after that!)...Read Post

21 Healthy and Fun Thanksgiving Turkey Ideas

I’ve had the best time searching for healthy and fun Thanksgiving turkey ideas to entertain my girls and...

I’ve had the best time searching for healthy and fun Thanksgiving turkey ideas to entertain my girls and our guests...Read Post

12 Dietitan-Approved Healthy Quinoa Recipes

Heard the buzz about quinoa but not sure what to do with it? Here are 12 healthy quinoa...

Heard the buzz about quinoa but not sure what to do with it? Here are 12 healthy quinoa recipes from...Read Post

15 Delicious and Healthy Tailgating Appetizers

Check out these 15 must-try healthy tailgating appetizers for this football season. Football season is among us and...

Check out these 15 must-try healthy tailgating appetizers for this football season. Football season is among us and this college...Read Post

Lightened Up Pimiento Cheese Sliders

These Pimiento Cheese Sliders dress up your basic hamburger and take it to the next level of yum...

These Pimiento Cheese Sliders dress up your basic hamburger and take it to the next level of yum and are...Read Post

Peach-Melon Gazpacho with Prosciutto

Blended with sweet melon, juicy peaches, and cooling cucumber, this Peach-Melon Gazpacho with Prosciutto is an absolutely delicious...

Blended with sweet melon, juicy peaches, and cooling cucumber, this Peach-Melon Gazpacho with Prosciutto is an absolutely delicious and fresh...Read Post

Balsamic Chicken Salad with Cherries

Give traditional chicken salad a sweet and tangy twist by making Balsamic Chicken Salad with Cherries using tangy...

Give traditional chicken salad a sweet and tangy twist by making Balsamic Chicken Salad with Cherries using tangy vinaigrette, crunchy...Read Post

Rosemary Roasted Almonds

Sweet, salty, spicy, fresh and loaded with a rich nutty flavor, you can’t beat Rosemary Roasted Almonds for...

Sweet, salty, spicy, fresh and loaded with a rich nutty flavor, you can’t beat Rosemary Roasted Almonds for a go-to...Read Post

14 Asparagus Recipes to Celebrate Spring

There aren’t many things better than a spring dinner al fresco with a plate of fresh asparagus. Whether...

There aren’t many things better than a spring dinner al fresco with a plate of fresh asparagus. Whether as an...Read Post

22 Fresh Fruit and Veggie Salsa Recipes

22 Fresh Fruit and Veggie Salsa Recipes. Make one of these fresh and delicious salsa recipes for your...

22 Fresh Fruit and Veggie Salsa Recipes. Make one of these fresh and delicious salsa recipes for your next family...Read Post

12 Fresh Artichoke Recipes for Spring

Artichoke Nutrition: Artichokes are low in calories and fat and are a rich source of dietary fiber and...

Artichoke Nutrition: Artichokes are low in calories and fat and are a rich source of dietary fiber and antioxidants. One...Read Post

Tahini-Free Smoked Paprika Hummus

Liven up this tahini-free hummus (or shhh… even the commercial variety) by adding a dash of smoked paprika...

Liven up this tahini-free hummus (or shhh… even the commercial variety) by adding a dash of smoked paprika to create...Read Post

Kid-Friendly Cheddar and Apple “Turkey” Appetizer

Have fun this Thanksgiving and make a tasty kid-friendly turkey appetizer the entire family will love. Here’s what...

Have fun this Thanksgiving and make a tasty kid-friendly turkey appetizer the entire family will love. Here’s what you need...Read Post

Cinnamon Honeycrisp Apple Chips

My Honeycrisp Apple Obsession The ushering in of cool, crisp temperatures means one thing to me each year,...

My Honeycrisp Apple Obsession The ushering in of cool, crisp temperatures means one thing to me each year, Honeycrisp apples...Read Post

Healthy Halloween Treats For Kids

Wanting some healthy Halloween treats to replace some of the sugar-packed candy? The good is that there are...

Wanting some healthy Halloween treats to replace some of the sugar-packed candy? The good is that there are plenty of...Read Post

Lightened Classic Pimiento Cheese

Pimiento cheese is a religion in the south so while lightening it may be considered adultery to some,...

Pimiento cheese is a religion in the south so while lightening it may be considered adultery to some, this healthier...Read Post

15 Fruit and Vegetable Chip Recipes

These 15 fruit and vegetable chip recipes offer a fun, delicious way to get in an extra serving...

These 15 fruit and vegetable chip recipes offer a fun, delicious way to get in an extra serving of fruits...Read Post

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