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Friday Night Bites – Best Potato Soup and Beer

  It’s time for Friday Night Bites, and what better way to kick off a winter weekend than with a special soup. Elizabeth is sharing her amazing potato soup recipe

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Super Bowl Party Food for Women

Show your feminine side this Super Bowl and put out party food that the ladies will love too. Give the girls something to nosh on that they won’t feel bad

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Mama Tina’s Chicken Rollatini Recipe!

“This is absolutely my favorite recipe of my mother-in-law’s – although her sauce comes in a close 2nd!  This is a great dish to prepare ahead of time and then

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Friday Night Bites – Mama Tina’s Chicken Rollatini

It’s Friday night so kick off the weekend right.  Serve Chicken Rollatini with Arugula salad – it’s simple and easy to make and bake yet special enough to serve to

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How To Make Whoopie (pies)!

Whoopie Pies are a simple treat that makes everyone feel special.  They’re perfect for any type of celebration, big or small,  casual or formal.  So make some whoopie today –

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Friday Night Bites – Vegetable Quesadillas and California Margaritas!

It’s time for Friday Night Bites.  Tonight, our pick is all about fresh, healthy and delicious. Try our easy Vegetable Quesadillas recipe with our original California Margarita.  If it’s an

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Friday Night Bites – Spanish Tapas

  Tonight enjoy simple Spanish tapas before dinner.  Make up a platter with Serrano ham, fresh bread, extra virgin olive oil, Manchego cheese,  salted almonds and Spanish olives.  Sip white

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Coq Au Vin by Danny Boome for T-fal Ingenio

I have always wanted to make Coq Au Vin. It just sounds delicious, and it’s one of those dishes that can turn a simple dinner party into a special one. 

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Gluten-Free Lentil, Sausage and Almond Soup with Nut•Thins® – Considerate Entertaining

Warm Up with a Healthy, Gluten -Free & Hearty Meatless Soup and be sure to check out more recipes at BlueDiamond.com When entertaining you need to consider the dietary restrictions of

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The Best Potato Soup

Potato soup in all its glorious forms (potato chowder, baked potato soup, potato & corn chowder) has always been a favorite of mine, but it can be so heavy. So

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Teriyaki Mushroom Pate Appetizer Recipe

Looking for a different dip idea?  Look no further.  Here’s an Asian twist on a dip that features mushroom and teriyaki for a flavorful and healthy option when entertaining. Teriyaki

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Gluten-Free Spring Rolls with Spicy Ginger Sauce

My New Year’s resolution is to eat healthy and here’s a recipe that has me off to a great start!  I had to share and just look how beautiful these

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Super Snickerdoodle Recipe

Elizabeth’s Snickerdoodle Recipe.  Elizabeth is definitely the baker at the Partybluprints Blog and the week before Christmas is one of my favorite times to drop by her house because she

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Elizabeth’s Easy Cheesy Mac & Cheese

  This dish is a family favorite not only for the weekly menu, but also for the kids when hosting holidays and kids’ parties (I make enough to feed the

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Hanukkah Dreidel Brownies – from Hershey

Here is a fun and festive idea from Hershey for the Hanukkuh table! For more Holiday ideas visit Hersheys.com> Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 2 cups

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The Best Breakfast Casserole and Cocktail for the Holidays from Macy’s Culinary Council Cookbook

This holiday season, Macy’s team of celebrated chefs are sharing their favorite recipes in “The Macy’s Culinary Council Thanksgiving & Holiday Cookbook”. Filled with pages of delicious photographs and entertaining

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Chex® Mix Party Recipes and Ideas!

My Mother-In-law, Laura has a special red jar in her house filled with Chex® Mix at the holidays.  It’s the first thing my boys run to when they get to

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Most Delicious Jam and Almond Thumbprint Cookies!

Image credit and gluten free recipe from Gluten Free By Nature> Who doesn’t love this Holiday Classic?  Here’s a wonderful recipe for you from the Almond Board of California.  Enjoy

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Best Christmas Cookie Ideas From Pillsbury!

Need ideas for Christmas Cookies? I found them! I found so many super simple and special recipes on Pillsbury.com, that I had to share a sneak peek of some of

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Lemon Coconut Layer Cake Recipe – Gourmet Magazine Recipe

I have been reading Gourmet Magazine for as long as I can remember. I would anticipate with excitement each issue’s arrival at my home and would wait for just the

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Host a Holiday Dessert Party

  Did you know S T R E S S E D spelled backwards is D E S S E R T S ?  It makes perfect sense! When you

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Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms – from Hersheys

These scrumptious cookies are an all-time favorite in my “peanut butter crazed” house.  I have to admit that there are not many combinations better than peanut butter and chocolate and

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Christmas Party Appetizer Idea!

  I love this appetizer for Holiday Entertaining.  It’s flavor packed and delicious, plus it’s a lighter and healthier option than many more traditional party snacks.  It’s also easy to

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Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Fresh cranberry sauce is a must-have at the Thanksgiving holiday table.  This very simple, yet special recipe is fantastic and a family favorite!  Make extra to send home with your

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Amazing Apple Pie Recipe

image from BetteyCrocker.com Apple Pie is always a welcome addition to a dessert table, no matter what the reason or season.  It’s my favorite, although blueberry is a very close

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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey – Gourmet Magazine Holiday Issue

I have been reading Gourmet Magazine for as long as I can remember. I would anticipate with excitement each issue’s arrival at my home and would wait for just the

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Delicious Onion Soup with Bagel Chips

With winter in full swing and more cold weather around the corner, soup is perfect for party time.  Since French food is all the rage, try the trend for entertaining

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Pomegranate Cupcakes and Cream Cheese Frosting

I always have POM in my fridge, right now I’m hooked on the Pomegranate/Blueberry.  I have made plenty of cocktails with it, and they taste great so when I found

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Thanksgiving Menu Ideas!

Here is the line-up for 5 SUPER SIDE DISHES for your THANKSGIVING menu – Enjoy! Triple-Corn Spoon Bread Triple-Corn Spoon Bread is always a big hit at our holiday table and

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Pumpkin Soup In A Crock Pot!

October is the time of year I dusk off my crock pot and get it going again – and what better way to kick off crock pot season than with

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Slow Cooked Pot Roast That Won’t Slow You Down!

Did you know that October is Crocktober and time for some slow cooking? Well it is, and below is a delicious recipe from our friends at ConAgra Foods‘ ReadySetEat.com ;

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Family Fajitas For Under $1.50 per serving!

Feed your family a delicious meal for under $1.50 per serving.  McCormick.com not only has tons of great recipes but a few that show you how to “Eat In For

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Easy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese!

Macaroni & Cheese always makes the list for Top 10 American Favorites Foods. Kids love it, adults love it and it works for everything from weddings to BBQs.  Although I

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Halloween Whoopie Pies

In honor Halloween’s traditional colors, orange and black, whip up a batch of these delectable chocolate whoopie pies filled with orange cream. Your guests, friends and family will be whooping

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6 Super Simple Halloween Treats!

Halloween is suppose to be fun, so keep it simple!  Try these easy recipes to make delicious treats for the kids and adults. Celebrate Halloween before or after the trick

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