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Made with a crescent roll crust and flavored with ranch dressing mix, Vegetable Pizza is a staple party appetizer in the Midwest!

Vegetable Pizza

Use your favorite Texas Cranberry Chutney to make an easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip for holiday parties

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Cream Cheese Ranch Rollups

Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

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Beverages

Sparkling Green Tea Photo

Sparkling Green Tea

Homemade Chai Concentrate

Homemade Chai Concentrate

Blueberry Banana and Cashew Smoothie Bowl

Blueberry, Banana & Cashew Smoothie Bowl

Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate

Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate

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Breads

Overhead view of sliced loaf of vegan sourdough banana bread on a cooling rack, set on a marble countertop

Vegan Sourdough Banana Bread

Cranberry Nut Bread is perfect for the holiday season. Full of fresh cranberries and pecans, this is an easy quick bread you’ll want to make again and again.

Cranberry Nut Bread

90-Minute Buttercrust Bread

90-Minute Buttercrust Bread

Corn Cheddar Bubble Loaf

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Breakfast

Cranberry Nut Bread is perfect for the holiday season. Full of fresh cranberries and pecans, this is an easy quick bread you’ll want to make again and again.

Cranberry Nut Bread

Cheddar Bacon Scones on a baking sheet

Cheddar Bacon Scones

Persimmon Butter Image

Instant Pot Persimmon Butter

Raisin-Filled Holiday Ring

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Candy

Sweet and creamy Pecan Pralines are a quintessential New Orleans treat. These pecan candies are easy to make and will make you feel like you’re in the Big Easy.

Pecan Pralines

Homemade Peanut Brittle is a classic holiday candy that will become a family tradition

Homemade Peanut Brittle

Brown Sugar Caramels

Homemade Heath Bars

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Cookies

Raspberry Linzer Cookies sandwich bright and tangy raspberry jam between two almond cookies. They’re as delicious as they are beautiful!

Raspberry Linzer Cookies

Use your favorite hard candies to make these easy and pretty Stained Glass Cookies

Stained Glass Cookies

Pillowy Soft Sugar Cookies on cooling rack

Pillowy Soft Sugar Cookies

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Maureen’s Rice Krispie Cookies

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Desserts

Slice of Galician Almond Tart on a white plate

Tarta de Santiago: Galician Almond Tart

Peanut Butter Cake sandwiches peanut butter cream cheese frosting between two layers of peanut butter cake. It’s the best cake for peanut butter lovers!

Peanut Butter Cake

Sweet and creamy Pecan Pralines are a quintessential New Orleans treat. These pecan candies are easy to make and will make you feel like you’re in the Big Easy.

Pecan Pralines

Gingerbread Layer Cake is garnished with sugared cranberries for a perfectly festive dessert

Gingerbread Layer Cake

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Family Recipes

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Microwave Caramel Corn

Sweet and creamy Pecan Pralines are a quintessential New Orleans treat. These pecan candies are easy to make and will make you feel like you’re in the Big Easy.

Pecan Pralines

Made with a crescent roll crust and flavored with ranch dressing mix, Vegetable Pizza is a staple party appetizer in the Midwest!

Vegetable Pizza

Homemade Peanut Brittle is a classic holiday candy that will become a family tradition

Homemade Peanut Brittle

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Main Dish

Large bowl of macaroni and pimento cheese alongside two serving bowls, forks and sliced jalapenos

Green Chili Macaroni & Pimento Cheese

Quick Moroccan Chicken Stew is a flavorful weeknight meal, packed full of tender chicken and rich spices. Serve it alongside Ginger-Turmeric Rice for complete meal all in one bowl!

Quick Moroccan Chicken Stew with Ginger-Turmeric Rice

Chicken Pot Pie for Two

Chicken Pot Pie for Two

Smoked Sausage and Roasted Vegetables

Smoked Sausage and Roasted Vegetables

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Miscellaneous

Homemade tomato sauce in a jar, with fresh tomatoes and herbs

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Grapefruit Curd is a great stand-in for lemon curd in any number of recipes! Make it with just a few ingredients, including tart ruby grapefruit.

Grapefruit Curd

Sugared Cranberries are easy to make and add a festive touch to holiday treats

Sugared Cranberries

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What is a CSA? {And Why You Should Care}

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Pasta

Homemade tomato sauce in a jar, with fresh tomatoes and herbs

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Large bowl of macaroni and pimento cheese alongside two serving bowls, forks and sliced jalapenos

Green Chili Macaroni & Pimento Cheese

Roasted Pepper Pasta Sauce

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad

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Salads

Tomato Stack Salad with Corn and Avocado

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad

Massaged Kale Salad with Creamy Blueberry Vinaigrette

Tzatziki Potato Salad

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Sandwiches

Curried Cauliflower Melt

Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Grilled Pimento Cheese

Open-Faced Tuna Melt

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Side Dishes

Large bowl of macaroni and pimento cheese alongside two serving bowls, forks and sliced jalapenos

Green Chili Macaroni & Pimento Cheese

Quick Moroccan Chicken Stew is a flavorful weeknight meal, packed full of tender chicken and rich spices. Serve it alongside Ginger-Turmeric Rice for complete meal all in one bowl!

Quick Moroccan Chicken Stew with Ginger-Turmeric Rice

Mexican Corn Casserole {Gluten-Free!}

Tomato Stack Salad with Corn and Avocado

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Snacks

Overhead shot of microwave caramel corn in gray bowls on a marble surface

Microwave Caramel Corn

Cream Cheese Ranch Rollups

Coconut Ginger Almond Granola

Coconut Ginger Almond Granola

Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

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Soups

Quick Moroccan Chicken Stew is a flavorful weeknight meal, packed full of tender chicken and rich spices. Serve it alongside Ginger-Turmeric Rice for complete meal all in one bowl!

Quick Moroccan Chicken Stew with Ginger-Turmeric Rice

Tortellini, Kale, and White Bean Soup

Homemade Bread Bowls

Roasted Tomato Soup

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