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  • Basil Pesto

    I’ve grown basil every summer for many years—sometimes in a garden, but lately in a large pot, since I don’t have space for a garden right now. I love making homemade pesto with my basil! It’s really easy to make and there’s nothing like cutting fresh basil from your own garden or pot to make…

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  • Creamy Deviled Eggs

    Deviled eggs always bring back memories to me of summertime picnics…a picnic just does not seem complete somehow without deviled eggs! Even if you’re not having a picnic, they’re still a great side dish for a summer meal…and I know a lot of people who serve deviled eggs as a side dish for Thanksgiving too!…

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  • Peach Cobbler Cake

    Here’s a yummy and easy peach dessert recipe that’s great for this time of year! You don’t have to wait till peach season to make this though, because this recipe uses canned peaches in light syrup. So you can make this Peach Cobbler Cake anytime of the year, which is great if you are a…

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  • Easy Cheesy Lasagna

    I first found the original version of this recipe years ago in a Real Simple magazine. Not only is it super easy, it’s super cheesy…and a great way to make lasagna when you don’t have a lot of time! It’s actually made with frozen cheese ravioli instead of lasagna noodles. And there’s some chopped spinach in it, too. I…

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  • Tomatoes Provençal

    Have you ever been to Provence? I have never been to France  but if I have the chance to go, Provence will be one of the areas I want to visit! This region of southern France stretches from the Mediterranean to the hills of Haute Provence, and from the Rhone River valley to the Italian…

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  • Chocolate Pudding Snack Cake

    If you’re a fan of snack cakes, this is one you’ll want to try! It’s really easy to make and has just four ingredients—chocolate instant pudding mix, milk, chocolate fudge cake mix, and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. No eggs, oil, or butter are needed! The result is a moist, dense, fudgy, yummy snack cake that…

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