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Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream

Lemon cupcake with a bite taken out of it.

Double lemon cupcakes made with a lemon buttercream icing will be your favorite new cupcake recipe! Made in under 30 minutes and serves 12 cupcakes. You'll love how fluffy, moist and fresh these lemon cupcakes are.?

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Homemade Hamburgers

two beef burgers all the way on buns sitting on a wood board

This is easily the best homemade hamburger recipe you'll find! You only need 20 minutes and some simple ingredient to make burgers that the whole family will love. No more need for fast food burgers on a busy evening. The Best Homemade Hamburger Recipe A good burger is a staple of American cuisine. There is...

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Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Angled overhead photo of two sugar cones in wire cone holders filled with two scoops of salted caramel ice cream.

The whole family is going to love this incredibly easy caramel ice cream with a hint of salt. The ingredients are so simple and it may just be my favorite ice cream of all time! Skip the ice cream shops and make the perfect creamy ice cream right at home. Caramel Ice Cream Recipe I...

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Lemon Chicken Thighs

a gray plate with rice, lemon marinated chicken, and green beans.

These juicy and flavorful lemon chicken thighs are made with a homemade marinade and grilled to perfection. The perfect protein to serve as an easy weeknight meal, or as a tasty dinner when you're hosting guests! Lemon Chicken Thighs Recipe Grilled lemon chicken thighs are such a great meal in the spring and summer. There's...

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Watermelon Popsicles

A plate of ice cubes topped with the watermelon popsicles stacked on top of each other.

These watermelon popsicles are the perfect treat to beat the heat on a hot summer day! With just five ingredients and popsicle molds, you can make delicious homemade watermelon popsicles. Watermelon Mojito Popsicles I never used to make popsicles, but after discovering how easy it is to make your own, I now do it all...

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100+ Burger Toppings

closeup of a turkey burger

With this ultimate list of burger toppings, you can build the ultimate burger bar at your next cookout or get creative with burger night at home! Whether you're planning a backyard barbecue or just a weeknight dinner, no one can say no to a big, juicy burger. No matter what kind of burger you make...

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Cheesy Garlic Bread

Overhead shot of thin slices of cheesy garlic bread on a small plate with a small bowl of marinara.

I'm a sucker for Italian food and bread, so this easy cheese garlic bread is a no-brainer. Munch on it before dinner, or pair it with a delicious soup or pasta. It's the perfect side dish for any meal. Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe Sometimes simplicity surprises me. Cooking is one of those things that can...

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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

Close up photo of strawberry shortcake cupcakes with whipped cream and strawberry garnish on cupcake stand.

Strawberry shortcake cupcakes with whipped cream frosting are the perfect dessert for any occasion. These beautiful cupcakes are made with box cake mix, fresh whipped cream frosting, and topped with a fresh strawberry. A shareable treat that tastes exactly like traditional strawberry shortcakes! Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake Recipe Do you know how some people like to...

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The Best Frozen Desserts: 17+ Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat

Summer is the perfect time for ice cream! If you don't have an ice cream machine, have no fear, this no churn ice cream recipe requires only?four ingredients for a light and delicious summer treat. Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with this Strawberry Granola Parfait No Churn Ice Cream!

I scream; you scream; we all scream for frozen desserts! Here are 17+ of the best frozen dessert recipes to fall in love with this summer. Summer is almost here. Can you feel the heat? (I sure can, but it's normal here in Arizona.) In the summer, you can find me by the pool with...

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Grilled Chicken Burgers

Grilled chicken burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion served with a bun on a wooden serving platter.

If you love turkey burgers, then these chicken burgers are going to be your new favorite! The whole family will rave over these healthy burgers made with simple ingredients. Grilled Chicken Burgers Recipe Juicy burgers are a staple of any cook-out, so I love having a healthier option that I can throw on the grill....

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Close-up photo of lemon poppy seed muffins on a circular pedestal.

The lemon poppy seed muffins are every bit as good as a bakery muffin! In just 30 minutes, you can make beautifully moist muffins with a lovely fresh lemon flavor. Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe Lemon poppy seed muffins have got to be one of the most refreshing sweet treats out there. I love making...

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Corn & Tomato Salad

Corn salad mixed together in a white bowl.

This corn and tomato salad is the perfect side dish for your summer BBQs! Fresh vegetables, tossed in a homemade dressing. You'll love this refreshing salad full of delicious flavors. Corn and Tomato Salad Recipe Skip the regular green salad and make a delicious corn tomato salad at your next cookout! This easy salad is...

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How to Make a Smoothie

a sprinkle of granola on top of a pineapple smoothie.

Smoothies — any flavor — are such a great and easy breakfast or snack. Here are all the best tips and tricks on how to make smoothies, all in one place. Follow these simple steps and you'll never have a lousy smoothie again! Whether you're making an easy and healthy breakfast or a mid-day pick-me-up,...

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BBQ Chicken Rub

Grilled BBQ chicken on a white platter with a bowl of seasoning, garlic gloves and parsley in the background.

BBQ chicken rub is the perfect balance of subtly sweet with a little kick of spice. You'll love the flavor that this barbecue spice rub gives to your grilled chicken! BBQ Chicken Rub Recipe When I went looking for a simple BBQ chicken rub recipe, I could never find one that worked well every time....

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Cheesy Breakfast Egg Muffins with Sausage & Spinach

A plate of egg muffins with a bowl of strawberries in the background.

If you need a quick way to eat a protein-packed breakfast, these healthy breakfast egg muffins are the perfect solution! This simple recipe has just five ingredients, is easy to make and is absolutely delicious. Breakfast Egg Muffin Recipe There are some weeks when breakfast is the last thing on my mind because of how...

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Tomato Bruschetta

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Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or just need a quick appetizer before dinner, this tomato bruschetta will be your new go-to recipe! Made with bread toasted to serve as your crostini and topped with fresh, juicy tomatoes tossed in olive oil and spices. Summer nights are upon us and every season, it seems our...

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Homemade Ranch Dressing

Homemade ranch dressing with parsley garnish in a mason jar.

This homemade ranch dressing is made with five simple ingredients and after you make it, you may never buy a bottle of ranch again! It works well as a dip, too! Homemade Ranch Dressing I have a confession to make. I didn't always like ranch dressing. I was not (and am not) the kind of...

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How to Freeze Spinach

Two closed Ziploc bags of spinach on the counter.

It's really easy to learn how to freeze spinach for smoothies! Do this, and you'll always have a stock of fresh spinach to add to a tasty morning smoothie. Frozen Spinach for Smoothies Adding spinach to your smoothies is an excellent way to add more nutritional value to your drink. So learning how to freeze...

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Burger Sauce

two beef burgers all the way on buns sitting on a wood board

Sure, ketchup, mayo and mustard are great, but what about a super flavorful burger sauce? This burger sauce recipe is crazy easy to make and will make those tasty grilled burgers top notch! Burger Sauce Recipe One of the best parts of a hamburger from a local burger joint is the delicious burger sauce that...

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Best Streusel Topping

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Streusel topping is super easy to make and will take your favorite muffin, bread and pie recipes to the next level! Add the best crunchy, sugary sweetness and texture to your treats with this simple recipe. Streusel Topping Recipe If you've ever wondered how to recreate that buttery crumb topping that bakery muffins have, now's...

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The Best Meal Train Ideas

This quick Chicken Broccoli Orzo Casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner solution that you can throw together in a hurry. It has everything you need in it: orzo pasta, broccoli, feta cheese and chicken. It's made with cream of celery soup, broth and spices to bring everything together in 30 minutes!

These are the best Meal Train ideas to bring to someone going through a major life event to show your support. From classic casseroles to hearty breakfasts to sweet treats, there's a dish here everyone will love. Meal Train Recipes No matter what someone is going through, bringing a meal to that person can be...

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Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes

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Strawberry vanilla cupcakes are perfect for your next party, potluck, or just as a sweet treat during the week. These light and airy vanilla cupcakes are topped with a perfectly sweet and creamy buttercream frosting. Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe These sweet strawberry vanilla cupcakes are one of my favorite easy cupcake recipes. You can add...

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Oven Roasted Green Beans

Oven-roasted green beans on a plate with lemon slices and a blue and white cloth to the side.

These super simple oven roasted green beans are the answer to your dinner time worries! Round out a meal with a healthy serving of tasty veggies that only take a few ingredients to make. Oven Roasted Green Beans Recipe Sometimes it can be really difficult to come up with easy side dishes for dinner. Or,...

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Homemade Burger Seasoning

Homemade burger seasoning in a shallow acacia bowl with a spoon resting in it

This is the best burger seasoning recipe ever! So simple and easy, and your burgers will turn out perfectly seasoned every time. Burger Seasoning Recipe Since the weather is finally warming up, it's almost time for cookouts and pool parties again! Summer can get so hot, but these fun outdoor events always make up for...

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Side Dishes for Lemon Chicken

cut chicken thighs on a plate

Looking for side dishes for lemon chicken? You've come to the right place. Lemon chicken is the perfect blend of citrusy and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for any meal. The versatility of this dish makes it perfect for any occasion, whether you are cooking for a family dinner or a fancy dinner...

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Italian Wedding Soup

Shallow bowl of homemade Italian wedding soup with carrots, celery, onions, spinach, pasta and meatballs. Light blue background. White flour sack, kitchen towel on board.

Regardless of the time of year, this Italian Wedding Soup is a classic soup recipe you can make right home and enjoy. It's packed with yummy vegetables like spinach, carrots, celery and onions, plus the addition of small pasta and homemade chicken meatballs! This soup is one the entire family will enjoy. Italian Wedding Soup...

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Creamy Chicken Risotto

Gray dish filled with creamy chicken risotto with zucchini and tomatoes. With forks stuck into food.

This classic Italian Chicken Risotto is the perfect treat for a weeknight dinner! It's easier than you think to prepare and is sure to impress those around your table. You can make it in under an hour and it makes for a hearty, comforting meal. Customize it with your favorite risotto add-ins or keep it...

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Basic Muffin Recipe

An apple muffin and apple nut muffin side by side, with a blueberry muffins stacked on top.

This basic muffin recipe uses simple ingredients, so it will pair perfectly with any of your favorite mix-ins! Make this dairy free muffin base and add whatever you want to the batter. Chocolate chips, blueberries, strawberries — the possibilities are endless! Basic Muffin Recipe This subtly sweet basic muffin recipe is super versatile. You can...

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Easy Crostini

Crostini on a white platter, on a marble countertop

Whether you're serving up fancy appetizers, tasty dips, or even a charcuterie board, it can be really useful to know how to make crostini from baguette! These tasty little slices of toasted bread are easy to make and are sure to elevate your appetizers. Easy Crostini Recipe Crostini may seem like something that takes forever,...

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Easy Oven Roasted Broccoli

two white bowls of oven roasted broccoli

The best recipe for easy oven-roasted broccoli. It's simply roasted with salt, pepper, and a little bit of garlic powder. The broccoli is crisp on the outside but soft and tender on the inside. This side dish recipe will be your family's new favorite way to eat broccoli. Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe I'd like to...

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Mixed Berry Smoothie

Two glasses with straws filled with the smoothie topped with fresh raspberries in next to two bananas.

Need a nice change of pace from a breakfast of eggs and bacon? This banana berry smoothie is the way to go! With mixed berries, pineapple and banana, this healthy breakfast is an excellent source of Vitamin C and antioxidants. Mixed Berry Smoothie with Banana Smoothies are the easiest way to start the morning off...

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How to Cook Brown Rice in an Instant Pot

A bowl of brown rice in a bowl, with two spoons

Brown rice is a staple for so many delicious dishes, and it just got way easier to cook! Once you learn how to cook brown rice in an Instant Pot, you'll never go back. This method will produce perfect, fluffy brown rice every time. Instant Pot Brown Rice Brown rice is always a hit in...

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How to Grease a Muffin Pan

unlined blueberry muffins in a silver tin.

Learn how to grease a muffin pan so that your muffins turn out perfectly every time! You'll never have muffins stick to the baking pan again, and you can say goodbye to the butter knife that you always seem to use to dig out those stuck-on muffins. So you just made a tasty batch of...

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Easy Baked Frittata

Overhead picture of the frittata in a cast-iron skillet with a blue and white stripped cloth in the upper-left corner.

This easy baked Frittata recipe is a classic, and absolutely packed with flavor. The combination of goat cheese, spinach and tomatoes creates a fluffy, healthy and hearty breakfast or brunch dish. Easy Baked Frittata recipe Brunch is one of the best meals of the day. The worst part is it only comes around once or...

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One Pan Chicken Piccata

chicken piccata on white platter with parsley and lemon

This easy one-pot chicken piccata is super easy and so delicious. The buttery lemon pan sauce is the perfect flavor combination for pan-seared chicken. You'll love the ease of this simple and tasty meal! One Pan Chicken Piccata Recipe Isn't it fun to turn your kitchen into Little Italy for an evening? You can have...

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Whipped Feta Dip

Whipped feta dip in a bowl, on a marble countertop, with lemons in the background.

Throw together this quick and easy whipped feta dip in just minutes. It's smooth and creamy and has the perfect balance of flavors. A dip that's sure to be a crowd hit! Whipped Feta Dip Recipe If you're looking for a bright and tangy dip to snack on, you're going to love this tasty whipped...

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15+ Recipes for Easter Brunch

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If you're planning your menu for Easter, these Easter Brunch recipes will give you all the ideas you need for the perfect meal to celebrate. Here are the best drink recipes, savory and sweet recipes from around the web. Best Brunch Recipes for Easter Easter is right around the corner, and... how is it even...

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Traditional Mexican Rice

If you love Mexican food but want that restaurant quality food at home, this Traditional Mexican Rice is for you! This recipe is easy to make and bakes in the oven, which locks in the flavor and moisture that makes this recipe so delicious. You'll never go back to eating Mexican rice any other way!?

If you love Mexican food but want that restaurant-quality food at home, this Traditional Mexican Rice is for you! This recipe is easy to make and bakes in the oven, which locks in the flavor and moisture that makes this recipe so delicious. You'll never go back to eating Mexican rice any other way! Traditional...

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How to Organize a Meal Train

chicken and wild rice casserole in a glass dish

When someone you know is going through a major life event, you may want to bring a meal to them or organize a meal train to show your support. There are a lot of questions you might have about bringing food to someone. Here are some general tips for bringing meals to others in need....

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Confetti Cupcakes

confetti cupcakes in an open muffin wrapper on a cooling rack.

These delicious confetti cupcakes with homemade buttercream icing are way better than a store-bought box cake mix! They're moist and fluffy and would be the perfect birthday cupcake. Confetti Cupcakes Recipe There's nothing quite as fun as a fluffy cupcake with confetti sprinkles inside! I love making confetti cupcakes for my kids birthday parties. Who...

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