Yum! Grilled shrimp recipes for a weekend cookout

We are so ready to spend 24/7 outside, and you know what that means: It’s time to transform your backyard into cookout central. Ask Mom and Dad to fire up the grill, grab the freshest food you can find at...

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Ultimate banana pudding parfait

Say see-ya to the days when snapping the lid off your pudding cup was the best thing about brown baggin’ it. This homemade bite from Faith Durand’s new book Bakeless Sweets is blowin’ standard cafeteria fare outta the lunchroom. Here's...

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Almond rocky road bites

Take a bite outta this so-sweet treat this Valentine’s Day! Packed with nutty, marshmallow-y goodness plus a heap of chocolate, how could you not woo your way into your crush's heart? Ingredients: Makes 40 pieces 1 1/2 pounds Hershey’s chocolate bars with...

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Adorable chocolate football how-to

Cute up your Super Bowl celebration with chocolate-covered almonds dressed up to look like pigskins. We love these piled high in a pretty bowl or perched atop a batch of cupcakes. Ingredients: Chocolate covered almonds (we like Tuxedo brand, but you...

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Black bean quinoa chipotle chili

Trust us, no one will be wondering, “Where’s the beef?” when you serve up this absolutely delicious vegetarian chili. Whether you’re making it for Super Bowl Sunday or all the frosty days beyond, we have no doubt your fam and...

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7 semi-homemade sweet treats for V-Day

Not a whiz kid in the kitchen (or seriously low time)? You don’t have to slave away to be the best valentine come Cupid’s big day. With some cheap grocery store ingredients and less than 30 minutes, you can totally...

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Super Bowl snacks: Mango guacamole

Liven up the standard chips-'n'-dip spread with a dash of mango madness in your guacamole. This recipe from IMUSA takes the Hispanic favorite (and party staple) to a whole new level. Get ready to have all your buds begging for...

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Red-hot recipe from our V-Day issue: Irresistible red velvet brownies

Our new frosted fave puts Plain Jane brownies to shame. This V-Day, we’re sending major kudos to Kita Roberts, whose Pass The Sushi food ‘n’ beauty blog has us drooling pretty much 24/7. She adapted this recipe from another foodie...

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Strawberries and cream cupcakes

Switch up your brownie babe rep with our new favorite sweet, this strawberry delight cupcake. Whip up a batch for a birthday party or to tempt the taste buds of a cutie you’re crushing on. Trust us with these treats—they’re...

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Chocolate-covered butterscotch caramels

This is the easiest, most melt-in-your-mouth butterscotch caramel that you will ever make, writes Abigail Johnson Dodge in her new book, Mini Treats and Hand-Held Sweets. It has a rich buttery flavor, supple texture, and a touch of crunch and is as...

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