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Brown Sugar Banana Bread

Have you ever made banana bread with brown sugar instead of granulated sugar? I’ve been wanting to try that, and I finally got around to making some last week! I really like the rich flavor the brown sugar adds to this quick bread. I used light brown sugar, but you could use dark brown sugar…
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Gingerbread Granola

I made this granola a few weeks ago, back when we were having cold and snowy weather. When it’s too cold to be outside, it’s always a good idea to stay warm and cozy inside. And it’s especially nice when you have tasty, crunchy snacks to munch on, like this Gingerbread Granola. If you’re a…
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Gingerbread Cornbread

If you’re a cornbread lover, here’s a winter and holiday version you can try—Gingerbread Cornbread! It’s just the thing to serve with your winter soups, stews, and chilis. Or you can have it for breakfast, warm and spread with butter and maybe even a light drizzle of honey—and serve it with eggs if you like.…
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7-Can Taco Soup

Now that the big hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, we’re ready for a little rest and relaxation, right? We’re ready to take things easy and slow down a little after all the busyness of preparing for Christmas and New Year festivities. We’re wanting some easy recipes to enjoy and warm us up…
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Peppermint Brownies

Here’s an easy recipe that you still might have time to make if you’re needing another holiday sweet treat. These brownies are fun and festive, topped with a creamy white peppermint-flavored frosting, then topped with crushed peppermint candies or candy canes—what could be more Christmasy?
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Pumpkin-Applesauce Bread

Pumpkin bread is something I start thinking about making in late September, when the mornings start to get more crisp and cool and the days grow more noticeably shorter, little by little. And I continue to make it in October, November, and December—all through the holidays. You can’t deny that just about everyone loves a…
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