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Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie

this post may contain affiliate links     Sweet Potato Pie is a traditional Southern dessert made with a filling of mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, spices, eggs and either milk or cream. It has a custard-like texture that's similar to pumpkin pie, but...

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Rice Stuffing

Rice Stuffing

  Rice stuffing is a version of the American classic that replaces bread with rice but still has all the flavors of traditional stuffing. This is a great alternative to stuffing if you are gluten free or have an aversion to the texture of bread-based stuffing....

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Fried Turkey

Fried Turkey

this post may contain affiliate links   If you haven't had fried turkey, you are missing out. It is the BEST way to prepare your Thanksgiving or Chirstmas turkey. This will be the fifth Thanksgiving I've fried our turkey and I'm never going back. Why is frying...

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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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