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6 Pumpkin Recipes to Try: Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

Just about everyone loves pumpkin pie, but your love of pumpkin doesn't have to end there!

We're sharing some of our favorite other pumpkin recipes, and we think you're going to love them! From pumpkin streusel muffins to pumpkin soup and pumpkin-gingerbread trifle, we'll bet you'll find a new family-favorite recipe (or two!) in this tasty batch.

 Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

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A real holiday treat...and sooo easy to make! Click here for the complete recipe, from Quick & Easy Autumn cookbook. 

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6 Scary-Good Halloween Treats: Marshmallow Cookie Spiders

So good, you'll scream!

Halloween is fast approaching, which means pretty soon all those little ghouls, ghosts and goblins will be out and about, trick-or-treating and laughing with delight. Whether you're having a spooky soirée or a ghastly get-together, there are so many creative treats to try this Halloween season!

We've rounded up some of the most creative, creepy and delicious dishes we could find. From a petrifying punch to some munchable mice, we've got the treats that will turn heads and make them scream with delight. The only question is...are you brave enough to try them?

 

Marshmallow Spiders

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Marshmallow Cookie Spiders

Don't worry, they won't bite. These cookie treats from our Gooseberry Patch Halloween Book are a perfect sweet treat for your Halloween get-together. Whip up a batch of these and watch your guests squirm with delight. Click here for the full recipe.

 

 

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6 Friday Night Football Favorites: Pepperoni Pizza Burgers

The big game calls for the best party food! And whether you plan to snack before the game, or pack a few goodies to take with you, delicious dishes are just a few clicks away.

Pre-game Pepperoni Pizza Burgers and Oven-Baked Chicken Fingers are loaded with flavor, and Mariachi Margarita Dip and Chili Sweet Potato Fries are delicious bite-size snacks. Don't forget to take some good eats to the game to keep the gang happy...try these No-Bake Yummy Balls and Triple Fudgy Brownies!

Click through the photos and find your favorite!  Go Team!

   

Pepperoni Pizza Burgers

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It's the best of both worlds...pizza AND burgers! Whether you cook these on the grill or stovetop, you'll scare away the hungries with these juicy sandwiches. Click here for the complete recipe from 150 Backyard Cookout Recipes cookbook.

 

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7 Recipes for Easter Sunday

Hosting Easter dinner? Here are some of our favorites!

Who can forget those bright and sunny Easter dinners at Grandma's house? All the laughter and smiles, an old-fashioned egg hunt followed by a big sit-down dinner with the whole family. Recreate that feeling of warm togetherness this Easter with a menu that's sure to please.

We've gathered 6 of our very best Easter Sunday recipes to share with you...we hope they inspire your menu for this special day and remind you of Grandma's own recipes. Let's make some memories together!

 

Baked Ham in Peach Sauce

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Baked Ham in Peach Sauce

This ham from Big Book of Country Baking is equally tasty served at your Easter dinner or the next day on sandwiches. While you're at it, why not stir a little into your scrambled eggs...there's a breakfast that can't be beat!

7-lb. cooked ham
1 t. whole cloves
2  16-oz. cans sliced peaches, drained
10-oz. jar raspberry preserves
1 c. dry sherry or apple juice
1 t. orange zest
1/2 t. allspice

Place ham in an ungreased 13"x9" baking pan. Score surface of ham in a diamond pattern; insert cloves. Combine remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth and pour over ham. Cover ham with aluminum foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce. Uncover and bake for 30 more minutes; continue to baste. Remove ham to a serving platter; slice and serve with sauce from pan. May be served hot or cold. Serves 10.

 

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Recipe Round-Up for Memorial Day

Memorial Day is right around the corner and we couldn't be more excited. Not only is it the unofficial kickoff of summer, but we get to celebrate and honor all those heroes in our families. Whether you're going to a hometown parade, hosting a backyard gathering or spending the weekend with friends, we'd love to hear what's on your menu.

So, tell us...

What are your favorite MEMORIAL DAY recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

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Always a hit alongside burgers and dogs, this appetizer is cool and creamy with just the right amount of heat. Best of all, the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd!

 

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Robert's Corn Dip
One of our all-time favorite recipes, this dip comes together in a flash and it's even better if you make it the night before! Thanks to Carole Snodgrass of Rolla, Missouri, who shared it with us originally. 

3 11-oz. cans sweet corn & diced peppers, drained
2 4.5-oz. cans chopped green chiles
6-oz. can chopped jalapenos, drained and liquid added to taste
1/2 c. green onion, chopped
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. sour cream
1 t. pepper
1/2 t. garlic powder
16-oz. pkg. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese corn chips
Garnish: sliced jalapeno

Mix together all ingredients except corn chips and jalapeno and refrigerate. Serve with corn chips for scooping. Garnish, if desired. Makes about 6 cups.

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Share Your Favorite Mother's Day Recipes

Mother's Day is coming up this weekend and whether you're the guest of honor or lucky enough to spend it with your own mom, the occasion calls for some favorites. We love any occasion to get together with family & friends, but Mother's Day adds a certain sweetness to any gathering...what's on YOUR menu?

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What are your favorite recipes to make JUST FOR MOM?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

 

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This recipe appears in our cookbook, Everyday Simple Suppers, and makes a fresh addition to brunch, lunch or dinner -- no matter when you're celebrating!

 

Bountiful Garden Salad
Thanks to Joanne Fajack from Youngstown, Ohio, for sharing this recipe with us!

6 c. spinach, torn
1 lb. romaine lettuce, torn
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 orange, peeled and sectioned
3/4 c. black berries, raspberries and/or blueberries
1/2 c. strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/4 c. chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
3/4 c. to 1 c. raspberries, crushed
1/4 c. raspberry vinegar
1 T. sugar
2 T. lemon juice
1 c. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: croutons

In a large bowl, combine spinach, romaine, vegetables, cilantro, garlic, orange, blackberries, strawberries and walnuts. Toss to mix well and set aside. In a small bowl, combine raspberries, vinegar, sugar and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking constantly to blend; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle salad with dressing; garnish with croutons. Serves 6 to 8.

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Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorite Finds: Pewter Daisy Jar Lids

Party-perfect sippers...these are the lids you've been looking for!

Whenever we're hosting a get-together, we love to serve lemonade, ice tea or punch in our trusty Mason jars, so when we saw these pewter cuties, we couldn't resist sharing them with you.

Made in the USA, these lids feature a daisy cut-out design (perfect for your straws!) and will fit any size regular-mouth jar, from the 4-ounce jelly jars to the mighty 16-ounce canning jars. Not just for dressing up drinks, they're a terrific topper for homemade jar candles...such a pretty way to add some pizzazz.