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My 5-Ingredient Maple Pie Is So Much Easier Than Pumpkin Pie

November 4, 2025

You need only five ingredients and 15 minutes of prep to assemble this impressive pie. Maple syrup and instant vanilla pudding create a creamy, fall-flavored filling everyone will love. This...

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I Asked 6 Chefs for Their Favorite Trader Joe’s Product and They All Said the Same Thing

November 4, 2025

Key Takeaways Every chef asked picked Unexpected Cheddar as their favorite Trader Joe’s find.  That cheddar tastes rich, nutty, and savory—like an expensive cheese at a bargain price.  It melts...

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Chefs Say This Is the Best Store-Bought Sourdough Bread You Can Buy

November 4, 2025

Like many other people, I started baking sourdough during the pandemic and fell in love with the bread. It has an irresistibly tangy flavor, perfectly crisp crust, and chewy interior....

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Why I’m Reaching for a Can Opener This Thanksgiving (And You Should, Too)

November 4, 2025

A perfectly roasted turkey is the emblem of Thanksgiving, but for me, the must-have dish on the holiday table is cranberry sauce—specifically the smooth, wobbly, jellied kind. It’s the ideal...

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My Favorite Pioneer Woman Baking Dish at Walmart Just Got an Upgrade (It’s Perfect for the Holidays)

November 4, 2025

Have you ever tried to bring a fresh-from-the-oven casserole to a potluck dinner or office party and couldn’t figure out how to cover it? I have struggled with this many...

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The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Superior Apple Pie, According to a Blue Ribbon Pie Champ

November 4, 2025

Key Takeaways A few dollops of sour cream in the filling add creaminess and subtle tang.  The sour cream upgrade quietly amplifies apple flavor—no one will guess why.  Add sour...

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The Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken of My Dreams (No Frying Needed!)

November 4, 2025

Occasionally, we go to the most popular Italian restaurant in town. It’s always fun, but sometimes it’s crowded, and by the time we’re seated I’m starving and I realize I...

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The $1.50 Dollar Tree Find So Good I Bought 4

November 4, 2025

Every kitchen has a dark corner–a funny, hard-to-see-in cabinet, closet, or pantry; a linen closet with zero overhead light; or maybe a deep, shadowy kitchen cabinet that swallows all your...

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Our 30 Best Ground Beef Recipes Ever

November 4, 2025

Ground beef is a beloved weeknight go-to for many of us, and for good reason. It’s cheap, quick to cook, and incredibly versatile. The hardest part of making a package...

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Take It Easy Thanksgiving: Recipes and Shortcuts to Simplify Your Feast

November 4, 2025

Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday, a day that home cooks prep and plan for weeks ahead of time, making endless shopping and to-do lists for trendy new recipes and...