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Shrimp Recipes – Bon Appétit

Shrimp is always one of my favorites things to cook with. Sean and I both love to have it in different ways, so I am always trying to come up with something new to do with Shrimp to bring out the flavors. Bon Appetit has put together 39 shrimp recipes so you can have appetizers, entrees and sandwiches for any meal. Check it out!

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Grab Your Summer Sunglasses and Make These 28 Sandwiches Slideshow Photos – Bon Appétit

As the temperatures start to get warmer, I know my thoughts begin to drift more and more to summer. That means spending more time outside and less time in a hot kitchen. For me, there is no better option at mealtime then than sandwiches. I love sandwiches and am happy to eat them for lunch or dinner (and even breakfast sometimes). There are all kinds of great combinations that can make for satisfying and fulfilling meals for you and your family in the summer or anytime. Bon Appetit has put together 28 fantastic sandwich ideas for you to bust out when you want something different. Check it out!

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Comfort Food Recipes – Bon Appétit

The first real snowstorm of the season is upon us in my area of New York and most of the East Coast today. That means it is the perfect time to think about comfort food recipes that make you feel warm, cozy and full. Bon Appetit has put together 35 recipes that are some of your favorite comfort foods to get you through the cold weather this weekend and all winter long. Check it out!

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Healthy Soups and Stews – Recipes from NYT Cooking

With the new year and the cold weather finally settling into this part of New York, I know my attention turns more to making soups and stews for dinner to give you a warm, satisfying meal. It is even better if you can make healthy choices in the soups and stews you make and the New York Times has provided you with some great options. NYT Cooking has put together a batch of healthy soup and stew recipes for you to try out this winter to keep you warm and cozy, your belly full and your body feeling better. Check it out!

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Bar Snacks | Food & Wine

It’s New Year’s Day! Happy New Year to everyone and I hope 2016 brings you great joy and prosperity. To get the New Year started (particularly if you have a weekend planned of parties or football watching) there is nothing better than having a great selection of bar snacks for you and your guests. Food & Wine has put together a fantastic selection of bar snack ideas that are easy to make and delicious so you can enjoy the party, the game or just a great snack of your own. Check it out!

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Cast Iron Skillet Recipes – Southern Living

Cast Iron Skillet Recipes – Southern Living.

There is nothing quite like cooking in a cast iron skillet. I have three cast iron pans now (4 if I count my grill pan) and use them for literally everything that I can from searing, sauteing, frying, deep frying, roasting, baking, broiling and more. Southern Living has 26 great cast iron skillet recipes for you for everything from breakfast to dinner, appetizers to dessert, so you can see how to cook just about anything you want in your cast iron. Check it out!

 

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Perfect Summer Picnic Fare | SAVEUR

Perfect Summer Picnic Fare | SAVEUR.

While summer is still upon us you should take the opportunity to get out and go on a nice picnic for the day. All you need is to pack up your supplies, grab a blanket and try out some of these great picnic fare recipes from Saveur and you will have everything you need to have a fun summer picnic that you will always remember. If it’s too hot or rainy, plan a picnic indoors and have some fun! Check it out!

 

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Summer Sandwich Recipes | SAVEUR

Summer Sandwich Recipes | SAVEUR.

I love sandwiches. I think I could eat them for every meal if I had the chance and in the summer sandwiches are perfect for lunch, dinner, picnics, parties, buffets, hanging out outside or just about any time. They take only a little effort, little to no cooking and you can have a great meal without heating up the house. Saveur has put together over 20 great summertime sandwich recipes so you can have great ideas for the summer on any time during the year. Check it out!

 

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Summer Family Dinner Ideas – Best Summer Dinner Recipes

Summer Family Dinner Ideas – Best Summer Dinner Recipes.

Easy dinners are great no matter what time of ywear it may be, but having some easy dinners to make are even better in the summer when it is too hot to spend hours in the kitchen or you just want something quick. Delish has 40 easy summer family dinner ideas for you to give you a little bit of everything to try and choose from to make dinnertime easy. Check it out!

 

 

 

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27 of Our Greatest Pizza Recipes – NYT Cooking

27 of Our Greatest Pizza Recipes – NYT Cooking.

It wasn’t until the past year or so that I started making my own pizza dough and doing more experimenting with pizzas, but boy am I glad I did. everyone enjoys pizza and trying out different combinations, types of dough, crusts and more can lead to the discovery of all kinds of great flavors. new York Times Cooking has put together 27 great pizza recipes to cover everything you need to make dough and all kinds of pizzas to delight in. Check it out!

 

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