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Author: Joanne Byrnes

Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington

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Are you looking to impress that special someone with an amazing meal? This beef wellington recipe is easier than you may think. It is a great dish for a special holiday or any other day for that matter. Some holidays that come to mind are Christmas and Valentines Day but this is a delicious recipe…

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Easy Kielbasa Potato and Onion Bake

Easy Kielbasa Potato and Onion Bake

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Looking for an easy dinner dish to make for the family? Try this easy kielbasa dish with potatoes and onions. This dish is prepared with three main ingredients and some spices in less than an hour. Most of that time is baking in the oven. Kielbasa alone can be boring! This recipe adds some pizazz…

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Perfect Gifts for the Baker – KitchenAid Stand Mixers

Perfect Gifts for the Baker – KitchenAid Stand Mixers

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Are you looking for the perfect gift for the baker in your life? There is a wide range of high quality KitchenAid mixers for that special someone who loves to bake. The electric stand mixers listed here are the best values from Amazon. Choose the one that best fits your budget. The baker in your…

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Wicked Good Whoopie Pie Cupcakes

Wicked Good Whoopie Pie Cupcakes

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What is better than a whoopie pie? A whoopie pie cupcake of course! There is much debate over where Whoopie pies first originated. Was it Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or Pennsylvania? I have to say, I really don’t care! I just love them. I decided they would make really good cupcakes and the attempt was a…

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Easy Turkey Rangoons

Easy Turkey Rangoons

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Looking for something other than your typical leftover turkey idea? Try these delicious Turkey Rangoons. Puff pastry filled with cream cheese, scallions, sharp cheddar cheese, turkey and bacon. Short on time? Pin it for Later! Share with your friends on Facebook and Twitter!

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Moist and Chewy Christmas Cookies

Moist and Chewy Christmas Cookies

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This Christmas cookie recipe combines the deliciousness of Oreo Golden sandwich cookies with Ghiradelli white chocolate chips, Philadelphia cream cheese and French vanilla moist cake mix. They are super easy to prepare and stay moist. For your convenience, the recipe is posted first. Please scroll after the recipe to view more photos or tips. Short…

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Baileys Creamy Chocolate Chip Dip

Baileys Creamy Chocolate Chip Dip

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Short on time? Pin this for Later! Share with your friends on Facebook and Twitter too! For your convenience, the recipe is posted first. You can enjoy more photos and tips below the recipe. Don’t want to miss out on any more cocktail topics or recipes? Subscribe to our email list. You will find the…

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Get Your Turkey On!

Get Your Turkey On!

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It’s Turkey time! Whether it is Thanksgiving or just another day, this non-traditional Honey Cognac Roasted Turkey and Gravy recipe will have you gobbling in no time! Accompanied by recipes for Honey Kissed Cornbread served with Vanilla Honey Butter and Orange Smacked Cranberry Sauce. Short on time? Pin this for Later! Share with your friends…

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Four Best Evah Desserts!

Four Best Evah Desserts!

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I don’t know anyone who needs a reason to enjoy dessert but I guess National Dessert Day is that day! So, in honor of this day, here are four great dessert recipes to enjoy anytime of the year! Who doesn’t love snickerdoodles? Add either chocolate or apple pie filling and voila – best “evah” snickerdoodles!…

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American Apple Pie Snickerdoodles

American Apple Pie Snickerdoodles

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What’s better than American apple pie? I am glad you asked! These snickerdoodles are bite sized and filled with the goodness of apple pie! They are easy to take on the go! Short on time? Pin it for later! Share with your friends on Facebook and Twitter too! Hint: Read on past the recipe for…

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