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Campfire Cones are the perfect sweet treat for kids of all ages -- a great alternative to traditional Campfire Smores. My favorite Campfire Cones recipe and tasty Smores ideas that work well inside waffle cones. These can be made at home in the oven, on the grill, or on a campfire!

Shark fin cupcakes are an easy addition for a shark-themed party or to celebrate Shark Week! My tips for making shark fins for cupcakes & filling the center with 'blood'.

It's time to trade in your old analog cookware for new digital cookware! These 4 hi-tech kitchen gadgets will transform your Thanksgiving dinner. A faster & easier way to prepare food at home for the holidays!

What I've learned about turkey brining: It works best for roasting/grilling a turkey. Thaw the turkey completely first. Soak the turkey 8-24 hrs in the brine marinade. Dry off the turkey and cook it.

5 simple Halloween treat recipes that kids love. You can hand them out to trick-or-treaters instead of candy bars. Or serve them at your Halloween party!

Next time you’re hosting a party or preparing food for a group, don’t panic. Try these quick & easy recipes. You won't be stressed. Your guests will be full.

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I'm diabetic. I also like spaghetti. Here are my best tips for turning whole wheat pasta into a diabetic friendly meal.

A super handy reference guide for anyone who spends time in the kitchen cooking and preparing food. I refer to these kitchen shortcuts ALL the time!

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Good News: It doesn't take much more effort to make layer cakes. The trick to assembling a layer cake is to use a revolving cake stand so you can spin it as you decorate.

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There is one type of flour that passes the gluten free test: buckwheat flour! Here are gluten free recipes for buckwheat pancakes, plus my best buckwheat pancake tips.

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Whether you're looking for a party appetizer or a quick & easy meal, these Potato Skins are super simple and quick to make. This potato recipe will be one that you refer to often!

There are lots of great uses for an egg slicer... OTHER than for just slicing eggs! photo by by chatirygirl on Flickr

What's the 1 kitchen gadget you can't live without? Generally, I don't do gadgets. But I get more use out of a simple egg slicer than any other item in my kitchen!

Until I tried it myself, I never would've thought you could do all this with 1 roasted deli chicken! See all the ways you can use a whole chicken to save time & money.

15 different frugal recipes that taste great! They were all created with the intention to save you money!

What do you do with the potato skins when you're potato peeling? Do you toss them down the drain? STOP! Here's why, plus fun uses for those potato skins & unique ways to use whole potatoes.

Here are 2 mouth-watering ice cream recipes that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, plus videos and tips for making homemade ice cream yourself WITHOUT an ice cream maker!

It's cheaper to buy potatoes in bulk, like in 20lb bags or larger sacks of potatoes. This sampler of fun potato recipes shows that no matter what meal you're preparing, there is a way to include potatoes and make it unique!

The George Foreman name is synonymous with nutritious meals, and the George Foreman rotisseries are no exception. Here are the top 5 reasons to own a George Foreman rotisserie oven.