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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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easter recipes Recipes – NYT Cooking

Easter is less than a week away and if you are planning on hosting Easter dinner this year, you want to have some good recipe ideas on what to make. NYT Cooking has put together everything you might be interested in making this year, from ham to lam to side dishes, brunch recipes, desserts,what to do with those hard-boiled eggs and much more. Check it out!

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Breakfast Recipes – NYT Cooking

Even though everyone tells you breakfast is the most important meal of the day, many of us end up skipping breakfast because we feel too rushed, too tired and just want something easy to start the day. That might be excuse for most of us during the week, but on the weekends it can be your time to relax and have a good breakfast with the family. NYT Cooking has put together all kinds of great breakfast recipes so you can make different pancakes, eggs, smoothies, frittatas, breakfast sandwiches and more for everyone to enjoy. Take an idea and make something this morning. Check it out!

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Date Night Dinners – Pictures – Chowhound

While I have been out of the dating scene for a very long time, there are occasions when you are dating where you want to be able to invite someone over to share a meal and relax. Dating can be stressful and nerve-wracking enough, but when you then have to decide on something to cook that you know you can pull off well it can make things even worse. Chowhound looks to help you with all of that with these 46 different recipes to cover everything that you need to make a nice meal that is creative but without a lot of stress to impress your date. These meals are great not just for those dating, but for married couples that want a nice meal or just when you are having a friend over for a meal. Check it out!

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Root Vegetables Recipes to Keep You Full this Winter – Bon Appétit

When you think of the winter months and what to cook you immediately turn to all kinds of comfort foods to make you feel good. To go along with all of those great entrees you are making you also need to have some great side dishes. Even as much as I like mashed potatoes, they can get kind of boring after a while. You need to be able to mix things up now and then and the best thing to use during the winter are the root vegetables that are in season right now. You can do great things with potatoes, carrots, beets, celery root and much more and Bon Appetit has put together 51 root vegetable recipes that can help you. Check it out!

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Posted by on February 23, 2016 in Cooking, Dinner, Potatoes, Produce, Side Dishes, Vegetables

 

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Super Bowl Snacks : Food Network

The big game is next weekend and even if you only watch to see what the latest commercials are going to be or to see the halftime show, you want to make sure you have plenty of great snacks on hand. Whether you need snacks for just yourself and your family or are having a big party for the game, Food Network has put together some recipes for great snacks to enjoy. 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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The Best New Year’s Eve Recipes Recipes : Food Network

Looking for some ideas of what to do for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s? Whether you are having a large gathering, just a couple of people or are staying home with loved ones, Food Network has put together some great ideas for both New Year’s Eve appetizers, drinks and snacks and some fantastic recipes for New Year’s Day for Breakfast, brunch and dinner. You can find just the ideas you are looking for to make the year complete. Check it out!

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Christmas Dinner Recipes & Ideas : Cooking Channel

If you’re still looking for a great idea for your Christmas dinner, Cooking Channel has put together over 70 dinner recipe ideas, with everything from classic roasts, ham and goose to lasagna, side dishes, appetizers and more. Check it out!

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