Recipes

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    32 Retro Recipes for an Old-Fashioned Summer Luncheon

    Getting together for a leisurely lunch is an old-fashioned pastime that needs to make a comeback. Luncheons bring up warm feelings, elegant vibes, and — of course — a lovely spread of food that women have been enjoying together for…

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    18 Potato Casseroles for All Your Comfort Food Needs

    What happens when you take one of the best comfort foods, potatoes, and combine them into a casserole, the most comforting way to cook? Sheer happiness on a fork. If you or your family needs a little pick-me-up in the…

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    10 Once-Popular Foods That No One Eats Today

    Some foods age like wine. Others age like a can of SpaghettiOs left in a hot car. These dishes once ruled school cafeterias, potlucks, and TV trays — but today, they are considered outdated, followed by “what the hell we…

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    31 Spectacular Fourth of July Desserts

    July 4th is just around the corner, and while we’re celebrating America’s independence, why not celebrate your natural gifts for making very impressive desserts? Oh, you’re not a naturally gifted dessert-maker? No matter.  We’ve rounded up dozens of over-the-top desserts…

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    10 Money-Saving Cookout Tips for the Fourth of July

    High prices at the grocery store may cast a shadow over this year’s Fourth of July cookouts, but there are still plenty of ways to save money on your cookout this year. For carnivores, they involve cheap but tasty meats…

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    15 Meals Middle-Class Moms Cooked in the ’80s

    The 1980s may have been a time of excess in things like flashy sports cars and rampant consumerism, but for middle-class families, things were a lot more down-to-earth, even on the dinner table.  Comfort foods and convenience were king, along…

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    27 Unusual Canned Foods You Might Actually Like

    There’s a whole world beyond canned corn and tuna fish — as useful as they may be in the right recipe. Canned versions of unique domestic products and exotic ingredients…

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    The Cheesecake Factory Reveals Its Most Popular Recipes

    The Cheesecake Factory’s menu seems endless when you’re flipping through its pages at the restaurant. But if you’ve been there more than a handful of times, you’ve probably got a…

  • 5 Costco Copycat Recipes to Make at Home

    While it’s not hard to find a Costco in a state like California or Texas, not everyone has access to the wholesaler’s bulk goods, affordable food court, or bakery. We…

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    Jell-O Salad and Other Retro Summer Recipes We Secretly Love

    Summer is the season for cookouts and potlucks — where everyone is invited as long as they bring a dish to pass — even if some gatherings remain limited to…

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    25 Easy Breakfast Casseroles to Start Your Morning Right

    Many people don’t think of casseroles as breakfast food. But that’s a shame, because there are many delicious recipes out there that are, whether sweet, savory, or some combination of…

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    20 Easy Microwave Recipes That Are Actually Delicious

    A microwave is an incredibly useful kitchen appliance — and for some people, such as college students and urbanites living in small apartments, it’s the only method of heating and…

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    20 Easy Cracker Barrel Recipes to Make at Home

    It’s no surprise that a quick search yielded numerous copycat recipes for Cracker Barrel’s beloved Hashbrown Casserole. It’s cheesy, comforting … and possibly not very good for you. But that’s…

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    21 Easy Dump-and-Bake Desserts for a Sweet Treat

    Though the name doesn’t inspire much confidence, dump desserts actually taste quite lovely. They get the name because most recipes include dumping the ingredients into a pan and baking without…

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    20 Creative Meatloaf Recipes for an Easy Dinner

    So many people grew up eating homemade meatloaf that it’s become a favorite comfort food. Everyone has their go-to recipe, maybe passed down from their dad or grandma, that brings…

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    39 Delicious Air Fryer Recipes

    There’s nothing more frustrating than buying a kitchen gadget, tool, or appliance to find that you never use it. Thankfully, that won’t be the case for your air fryer, especially…

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    19 Italian Dishes Worth Making at Home

    There was a time in the U.S. when Italian food, brought to the country by scores of immigrants, was seen as exotic and unusual. But it’s been fully embraced for…

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    30 Easy Bubble-Up Bake Casseroles

    Culinary fads come and go, but some are destined to stand the test of time. Bubble-up bakes may just be one of those. After all, what’s not to love about…