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Here is my foolproof buttercream frosting made with powdered sugar. It’s NOT too sweet, but still fluffy, creamy, and holds its shape well. Made with only 4 simple ingredients, this icing has the most delicious taste and is easy to be piped or spread onto cakes and cupcakes.

Dessert

Not-Too-Sweet Buttercream Powdered Sugar Frosting

Close-up showing piping the frosting onto a cupcake

Dessert

How to Make Frosting without Powdered Sugar (No Icing Sugar, No Eggs)

The easiest pizza dough recipe with only 6 simple ingredients, and completely made by hand! (no mixer is required!) My daughter could make a perfectly soft and fluffy pizza crust with this recipe when she was 10 years old! If you have all-purpose flour and yeast at home, make it for dinner tonight. Skip the pizza delivery.

Dinner

Simple Pizza Dough (6 Ingredients Only!)

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Roundups

What to Do with Leftover Potatoes

The only Sous Vide Steak Marinade you’ll ever need. It makes super juicy and flavorful steak every time! This marinade recipe uses staple ingredients you likely already have on hand, tenderizing the meat while adding so much flavor. It’s incredibly easy to make and great for any cut of beef. #SousVideSteakMarinade #SteakMarinade #SousVideSteak

Sous Vide

Best Sous Vide Steak Marinade

A shot glass is a small glass designed to measure liquor. Accurately measuring a “shot” of alcohol is important if you want your cocktail to taste perfect. The shot glass can also be used as a drinking vessel, sometimes called a “shooter”. But do you know exactly How Many Oz in a Shot Glass?

Cooking Basics

How Many Ounces in a Shot Glass

Learn how long to cook a turkey breast so it’s perfectly tender and juicy! If you’re having a small Thanksgiving dinner, a turkey breast is a perfect choice. We’ll cover the temperature for baking turkey breasts in the oven and how to check doneness. One average turkey breast is enough meat for about 5 servings, making it ideal for your weekly meal prep

Holiday

How Long to Cook a Turkey Breast (Per Pound)

Did you know there are so many dishes you can make on your Blackstone griddle besides pancakes for breakfast? Is there anything better than a Grilled Cheese Sandwich on a flat top griddle? From healthy recipes to camp side favorites, we’re about to take you on Griddle Recipes hayride you won’t forget!!

Recipes

16 Best Griddle Recipes that are Easy to Make

Black mussels are a popular dish for seafood lovers. Known for their health benefits, ease of cooking, and flavor, it’s no wonder these delicious morsels have grown in popularity! Below you will find tips on how to prepare mussels, and the difference between black mussels and green mussels.

Seafood

Black Mussels (Difference Between Green and Black Mussels)

Parboiled Chicken

Recipes

How to Par Boil Chicken Before Grilling or Baking (For Whole Chicken, Thighs, Wings and Breast)

h its sweet, tart flavors, and beautiful colors. We’ve rounded up 12 of the Best Pomegranate Recipes for you to try this fall, from juices to salads, smoothies, and more.

Recipes

12 Best Pomegranate Recipes (Easy Ways to Eat Pomegranate)

Though they resemble tomatoes, persimmons have a sweet, fruity taste and a texture that will remind you of apricots. There are many ways to make the most out of this underrated but delicious fruit. From persimmon cake to pudding to muffins, there are 11 Best Persimmon Recipes waiting for you below.

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11 Best Persimmon Recipes (Easy Ways to Eat Persimmons)

Learn How to Thicken Spaghetti Sauce like a pro! If you find yourself with a watery pasta sauce, you don't need to toss it out and start over again. There are a few quick and simple ways you can reduce your homemade Italian sauce to save it.

Recipes

How to Thicken Spaghetti Sauce (6 Ways to Thicken Your Italian Sauce Like a Pro)

Canned corned beef is one of those things you want in your pantry at all times. With its long shelf life, high protein content and versatility, corned beef is a lifesaver when you need a quick, cheap and tasty meal on a busy day.

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8 Best Canned Corned Beef Recipes

Want to save time in your kitchen and get creative with canned chicken? Here are 26 easy canned chicken recipes to turn this popular protein into something amazing! These recipes include options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner such as hearty soups, cheesy casseroles, and refreshing salads.

Roundups

27 Easy Canned Chicken Recipes (Last-Minute Quick Family Meals)

The ultimate guide to Sous Vide Cooking! After many, many meals cooked using different cooking techniques, I have come to a very simple realization: There are few things in life more delicious than a good piece of Sous Vide meat

Sous Vide

What is Sous Vide Cooking?

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