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While I’m sure Tipper’s gingersnaps were admirable, Laura’s big Texas cowboy cookies ran away with the prize. And for a good reason, these cookies are good! What Are Cowboy Cookies? Packed with oatmeal, pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips, these cookies aren’t shy. They’re big, hearty, now-that’s-a-cookie kind of cookie. Mrs. Bush’s original recipe is huge, it can easily make 6 dozen cookies. So I’ve made some slight adjustments to cut the recipe in half, which still makes plenty....

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Frank always bought the newspaper and coffee at the store, which, oddly, was not on a corner. I can’t remember why we were there around lunchtime, only that I was hungry, and that Frank suggested I get an Italian Hot Dog. Seemed like a decent enough idea. What’s on a New Jersey Italian Hot Dog? When the cook handed it over the deli counter, it did not look anything like any hot dog I’d ever eaten....

Salmon cakes are an easy, quick meal that the whole family will love. Looking for a way to jazz them up this season? Fold in sweet Well•Pict raspberries and top with a chipotle aioli to truly elevate this otherwise simple weeknight dinner. Of course, if you’ve got kids at the table, you can adjust the spice level by using less (or more) of the chipotle chili powder if you’d like – or leaving the aioli off altogether....

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This Spicy Shrimp Taco Recipe is in the permanent recipe rotation at my house. They’re so easy to throw together on a busy weeknight or as an after school snack for my children, and my husband asks for them all the time. The plump shrimp cooks up in no time, and my family can add any toppings they like. If your kids are squeamish about seafood, I suggest you start with these shrimp tacos....

At the time, I just thought they were weird looking and didn’t taste like much. Nothing at all like the real artichokes that we kids fought over at the dinner table. My childhood mind decided that they didn’t grow very good artichokes in Jerusalem. Why Are Sunchokes Called Jerusalem Artichokes? Hah! Well, mystery solved. Turns out Jerusalem artichokes are neither artichokes, nor are they from Jerusalem. They’re tubers, native of North America, and the plant is related to and resembles sunflowers....

Secrets to Standout Sweet and Sour Chicken The secret is in the chicken marinade, specifically using egg whites and cornstarch, which creates a super-light coating all around the chicken. It won’t be a crunchy, deep fried coating. But we think it’s a nice alternative, both texture-wise and weight-wise! Just like our Shrimp Fried Rice recipe, a very hot pan is essential to making this Sweet and Sour Chicken so that the chicken can sear quickly....

Here is a version that’s perfect for any gluten-free or Paleo guests at your table! This stuffing is full of rich ingredients, like sweet potatoes and ground pork, and it has plenty of big holiday flavor. And yes, it’s great with turkey! I’ll admit, my first attempts at this Paleo stuffing came out a bit too heavy and one-note. I found myself missing the bread, which is off limits to anyone on a gluten-free or grain-free diet, of course....

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Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks Once you make frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer, you will never go back to trying to bake them in the oven. They are a tasty snack for kids (or adults) and they air fry in mere minutes! They also make for a great party appetizer. The air fryer cooks them perfectly and in the perfect amount of time. No cheese oozing out from cooking too long....

Aunt Bessie Meatballs If you are looking for fun and easy things to make for dinner, my dad’s aunt created this Aunt Bessie Meatballs recipe. It has been a favorite in our family for YEARS. The balls themselves are packed with vegetables, which I love. And they’re full of flavor that everybody loves. Veggie Packed Dinner Of all of the things you could make for dinner, this meal is a big thumbs up!...

Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies are definitely going to be on our Superbowl buffet spread this year. They’re so easy to make and only call for four simple ingredients so you can make a ton for all your friends and family. Every time I bring them to a gathering, people always beg for the recipe. And they’re shocked to find out how easy they are! Try them for yourself and you’ll never go back to plain lil smokies again....

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Brussels Sprout Sauce Why is it that Brussels sprouts always get a bad rap? I must admit, growing up I was a little wary of them, I’m not sure why. Maybe because in all the kids books they are always knocking them or maybe it was just playground rumors? Either way, once I gave them a fair chance I actually found that I LIKED them! But it it still takes a little convincing and some creativity to get my family to eat them....

Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect, romantic dessert for Valentine’s Day or for when you’re trying to impress. It calls for just seven pantry ingredients and comes together in under 25 minutes, making it an easy, last-minute treat to make when indulgence is what you’re after. No Ramekin? No Problem! The molten lava cakes are baked in six-ounce ramekins. If you don’t have any, bake them in a muffin tin....

Start With Leftover Chicken I roast a whole chicken almost every week. It’s easy to do. I repurpose the bones for stock and the leftover meat for the next day’s dinner. In the winter, it’s often chicken noodle soup, but as the weather warms, I want less time at the stove and something I can eat with a fork! This easy skillet enchilada recipe hits the mark every time. You may not have leftover chicken laying around....

Easy Crescent Chicken Roll Ups These Crescent Chicken Roll Ups are truly a “favorite family recipe”. I believe our Mom originally got this recipe from our Aunt Lana. We would always beg for this meal when we were kids! It is a VERY quick meal and is definitely a husband/kid pleaser. Something about the combination of a flaky roll, a savory chicken mixture, and creamy sauce on top that makes this meal totally irresistible!...