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My Easy Pumpkin Tomato Soup Is the Perfect Fall Pantry Meal

October 23, 2025

This pumpkin tomato soup is the perfect recipe to subtly transition yourself into fall vibes with minimal effort and time. It gives a nod to the cooler and cozier months...

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I Asked Pro Bakers How To Get The Chewiest Chocolate Chip Cookies (It’s Surprisingly Simple)

October 23, 2025

Everyone has an opinion on what makes the best chocolate chip cookie, but only one opinion is right. Some people prefer a thin and crispy chocolate chip cookie, while others...

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This $3 Brownie Mix from Aldi Fooled Me Into Thinking It Was Ghirardelli

October 23, 2025

Key Takeaways Aldi’s brownie mix tastes nearly identical to Ghirardelli’s, but costs about half as much. These chocolatey brownies have chewy edges and a fudgy yet cake-like texture. At $2.85...

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These Crispy Fried Pickles Are a Total Crowd Pleaser

October 23, 2025

These fried pickles are the ultimate game-day appetizer. A crispy, golden breading is wrapped around tangy dill pickles and perfectly seasoned with garlic, paprika, and a touch of cayenne. Serve...

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The Retro Betty Crocker Chocolate Cake I’ve Been Making for Decades

October 23, 2025

One of my earliest memories is of Mom asking me what kind of cake I want for my birthday. My enthusiastic reply, “Chocolate!” When she said we’d make a devil’s...

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The Surprising Ingredient That I Add to Every Loaf of Banana Bread

October 23, 2025

When I worked on a book of blender recipes, I took a deep dive into everything puréed. Of course, I had a whole chapter on making nut and seed butters....

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Sam’s Club Sells 48 Fudgy Brownies for $8.98 (For When You Need a Little Treat)

October 23, 2025

Sam’s Club Two-Bite Brownies Price: $8.98 for a 48-count package Why I Love It: These miniature brownies are perfectly rich and fudgy. I love eating them as a sweet snack,...

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These Famous Department Store Blueberry Muffins Are the Best I’ve Ever Made

October 23, 2025

As a kid, breakfast at my house was simple and straightforward—it was a bowl of cereal or oatmeal. If my brother and I were lucky, sometimes it was blueberry muffins....

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Grab some apples and your favorite spices and make this easy cobbler.

October 23, 2025

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE We love a good apple dessert and this one is a great one! It’s simple to make in an iron skillet but you could also...

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22 Vintage Dinner Recipes We’ll Never Stop Making

October 23, 2025

Vintage means something different to everyone. I had a confrontation with it recently as I was browsing the racks at my local thrift shop and noticed a section with pieces...