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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

this post may contain affiliate links   This no bake pumpkin cheesecake pie is a cold, double layer pie in a graham cracker crust that is addictively delicious. The bulkier bottom layer is a classic no-bake cheesecake that is much creamier than a traditional...

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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

  Stuffed sweet potatoes are individual sweet potato casseroles that are perfect for smaller gatherings or weeknight dinners when you just want those Fall flavors without having to commit to a big dish of sweet potato casserole. The star of the dish is the...

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Brined Pork Tenderloin

Brined Pork Tenderloin

  Pork tenderloin is a lean tender cut of meat. It's often overlooked but it's one of my favorite cuts of meat because it's affordable and becomes the same consistency of filet mignon if soaked in a brine. A brine is typically a salt or salt, sugar and water...

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Boston Market Cornbread

Boston Market Cornbread

this post may contain affiliate links     Boston Market Cornbread has always been my favorite item at the beloved restaurant. It was the first place I tasted moist, sweet cornbread. I remember as a kid I was blown away that cornbread could be so good. My...

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Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros

  Huevos Rancheros has been my newest breakfast obsession. It's a crispy tostada topped with a fried cheese egg and fixings. Sour cream and salsa are non-negotiables but guacamole would also be amazing. A lot of recipes call for pico de gallo, beans or cilantro....

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Sheet Pan Brownies with Peanut Butter Meltaway Icing

Sheet Pan Brownies with Peanut Butter Meltaway Icing

this post may contain affiliate links     These sheet pan brownies with peanut butter meltaway icing are the perfect dessert to bring to any potluck, tailgate or party. The recipe makes a ton of brownies and they are best served at room temperature so there...

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Sweet Cornbread

Sweet Cornbread

  Cornbread can come in many forms, but my favorite is a sweet and moist cornbread that tastes more like a treat than a side bread. In my Boston Market cornbread copycat recipe (that I've yet to share), I actually combine a butter box cake mix with Jiffy...

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Creamy Mac and Cheese

Creamy Mac and Cheese

  This mac and cheese recipe is the best I've ever had. That's saying a lot because I have tested dozens of recipes over the years. Mac and cheese is something that is so simple but we overcomplicate things, don't we? I think everyone thinks it can be improved...

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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

this post may contain affiliate links     Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a favorite menu item of mine at The Cheesecake Factory. I wanted to make my own version at home to save money and this is as close as it gets. While there are a lot of components, it's...

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