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My Grandma’s 2-Ingredient Summer Salad Is a Retro Classic That Still Holds Up

August 14, 2025

Some of my most vivid childhood memories revolve around cooking and eating at my grandma Rachel’s house. A consummate entertainer and gourmet cook, she always knew just the right thing...

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Summer Side Dishes

August 14, 2025

About the author Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified...

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This $3.48 Walmart Salad Kit Is My All-Time Favorite

August 14, 2025

I love making salads from scratch, but sometimes I don’t have the time to chop up three or four different vegetables and prepare a salad dressing. I often opt for...

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The Best Bloody Mary Mix, According to Our Editors

August 14, 2025

While exploring the Fancy Food Show, an annual trade show organized by the Specialty Food Association (SFA) in New York City, two editors from Simply Recipes made an exciting discovery....

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The 10-Minute Chicken Salad I Can’t Stop Eating

August 14, 2025

Although I’ve made many versions of chicken salad over the years and often take a “kitchen sink” approach to its ingredients, this uncomplicated version has earned a permanent place in...

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The $1.50 Dollar Tree Find So Good I Bought 8

August 14, 2025

I bought my first set of  Dollar Tree’s Storage Essentials Clear Acrylic Wine Bottle Holders purely for their intended purpose. My fridge was full of wine and sparkling water bottles...

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Do you love pumpkin.. this is the dessert for you!

August 14, 2025

If you are a fan of bread pudding, you must try this delicious pumpkin version! Great for the Fall season! ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE If you’ve been following our...

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The 5-Ingredient Retro Cookies I’m Adding to My Daughter’s Lunch Box

August 14, 2025

Why Make This • Thanks to the instant pudding mix, these cookies stay incredibly soft and chewy—even days after baking.• These cookies require only 5 ingredients and about 20 minutes...

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My Favorite Tomato Sandwich Takes 3 Minutes To Make

August 14, 2025

Why Make This • This quick recipe layers toasted bread with cheese, basil, avocado, and fresh tomatoes—a combo that’s richer and more nuanced than just bread and tomato.• While provolone...

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I Asked 4 Experts To Name the Best Granola Bars (They All Said the Same Brand)

August 14, 2025

While there are a number of snackable bits and bobs I keep handy in my car or purse for in-between-meals-tummy-growling moments, none is more reliable than a good old granola...