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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!

Thinking of making bread at home yourself? We recently invested in a Zojirushi bread maker and have found the best bread slicers and bread knives too!

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.

baked-potato-skins

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!