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Original recipe from Curious CuisiniereMake your snacks truly homemade with these versatile wrappers.

Make it all in one bowl or prepare the creamy dressing ahead of time.

Adapted from Bread Toast Crumbs by Alexandra StaffordHearty and flavorful side to your favorite roasted meat or chicken.

Adapted from Half Baked HarvestPacked with flavorful chicken meatballs seasoned with ginger and garlic.

Wonderful combination of crispy and chewy, not-too-sweet with just a hint of coffee that hits the spot.

Check out this list of hearty soups, loaded with nutrient dense goodness with our Awesome Soup Recipes - Our Top 15 Crowd Favorites

Recipe from Bread Toast Crumbs, by Alexandra StaffordMake your own healthy, delicious, preservative-free bread with very little hands-on time.

Adapted from Half Baked HarvestAll the flavors of fall and winter.

You must check this out! It's list of Our Favorite Ways to Use That Rotisserie Chicken.

Have a huge bumper crop of zucchini this year? Couldn't pass up a deal at the farmer's market.

These 15 Awesome Recipes for Crowd-Pleasing Pasta will help you with fun, new ways to elevate your favorite pasta dishes.

Grilled food is especially tasty when it’s a warm sunny day and the family is gathered outside.

Beginning today, I will be following a version of the Paleo diet known as the Primal Blueprint for thirty days.

Based on a recipe from Half Baked Harvest Super SimplePrepare these beauties the night before, then bake them up in the morning for a special weekend breakfast treat.

Adapted from Bon AppétitRich & flavorful with boosts from miso, mushrooms & kombu

With just a hint of pumpkin flavor, these beauties are the perfect addition to your family feast.

No need to wait until the last minute to make delicious homemade turkey gravy.