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  • Black Bean Hummus Bagel

    Black Bean Hummus Bagel

    If you’re a fan of bagels, here’s a quick and easy sandwich you can make that’s perfect for lunch! I made this particular bagel sandwich with Bagel Thins® Bagels but you can use a regular bagel too—either store-bought, from a bakery, or homemade! You can also use your favorite hummus in this bagel sandwich—I used

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  • Honey-Molasses Baked Beans

    Honey-Molasses Baked Beans

    There’s nothing like baked beans at a summer cookout! As much as I love baked beans, this was actually the first time I’ve ever made them—since opening a can of beans and reheating them doesn’t count! 🙂 About 5 years ago, maybe even longer, I found a recipe for baked beans at MarthaStewart.com, and finally tried

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  • Funfetti Rice Krispies® Treats

    Funfetti Rice Krispies® Treats

    Here’s a fun take on a favorite treat: Funfetti Rice Krispies® Treats! They’re yummy, just like the original treats, but with lots of color added in, thanks to the colorful sprinkles! They’re quick and easy to make too! And the sprinkles make them so festive—they’re great to have at any celebration, picnic, or potluck, or

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  • Caramel Creams® Cinnamon Rolls

    Caramel Creams® Cinnamon Rolls

    I received some candy products from Goetze’s Candy company; all opinions expressed are mine. I’ve been a fan of CaramelCreams® for a long time—maybe you have been too! If you’re not familiar with Caramel Creams®, they’re made by the Goetze’s Candy Company, which was founded in Baltimore in1895. So Goetze’s Candy has been making candy

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  • Cucumber-Mint Water

    Cucumber-Mint Water

    In the hot days of summer, drinking lots of water is always a good idea! I made this particular pitcher of water with some fresh mint I’m growing in a large pot and some home-grown cucumbers a friend gave to me from their garden. You can always buy your fresh mint and cucumbers at your local

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  • Blueberry Chip Muffins

    Blueberry Chip Muffins

    Blueberry muffins are a great summertime treat—especially these Blueberry Chip Muffins! They’re filled with lots of fresh blueberries and also have vanilla chips mixed in the batter to give them a little extra creamy sweetness! So, not only could you have these for breakfast or brunch, but they could even work as a dessert! Or

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