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This is a sponsored conversation written by me in partnership with the American Lamb board

All opinions expressed are my own.  Looking for a romantic dish to make for your Valentines Day dinner in this year? Look no further, I’ve got you covered with these delicious and easy to prepare pomegranate glazed lamb pops. Don’t let cooking lamb intimidate you, lamb pops are beyond easy to cook and taste like you’re dining at a five star restaurant. These little gems are succulent, have incredible flavor, and take only minutes to prepare making them ideal for a special dinner or party. Plus, aren’t they pretty? What are lamb pops? Lamb pops or chops are simply a cut up and cleaned up rack of lamb. When ordering, ask your butcher for a rack of American lamb and...

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by Aimee A simple recipe for sheet pan fish tacos with a zesty lime crema. This dish is easy to make and loved by all. Here’s a favourite family meal of ours that’s on the table in less than 30 minutes and has minimal clean-up. Are you in? Great, because sheet pan fish tacos have been making my kiddos happy just about every Tuesday. It’s a meal we team up on and we’re in and out of the kitchen in no time. My youngest, Clara, makes our guacamole – this has been her thing ever since she was about four. The boys set the table and are in charge of the hot sauce line-up (what is it with teens and...

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Best toaster oven: Save counter space and time with our toaster oven pick

s The best toaster ovens for quick and easy meals. (Andrew "Donovan" Valdivia via Unsplash/) The ubiquitous toaster oven has humble beginnings that stretch back to 1910—when scientist William S. Hadaway cobbled together a small oven out of spare parts for the Westinghouse Corporation. Today, toaster oven sales have bloomed to nearly two million units per year, thanks to these kitchen appliances’ versatility and countertop-friendly form. Toaster ovens excel at crisping, toasting, warming, and baking food at the level of a conventional oven, using electricity to get the job done quickly and efficiently. With some models, especially at larger sizes, cooking results can be virtually indistinguishable from those achieved in regular-sized ovens. Below, we’ll break down some of our favorite...

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Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed With Cast Iron? We Have the Answer, Plus the Best Skillets to Buy Right Now

Your grandmother probably loved it, your parents likely shunned it in favor of Teflon and your peers buy as much of it as they can. What are we talking about? Cast iron, of course. Although cast iron cookware has been on the market for more than 100 years, it has experienced a bit of a resurgence in the last decade. In fact, sales of cast iron have experienced more than a 225% increase in the last ten years, according to the Cookware Manufacturer’s Association. This is due in part to the revelation that the chemicals in non-stick skillets have caused some health concerns (many non-stick skillet makers have moved away from PFOA-based coating). Cast iron is also tremendously popular for...

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Air Fryer Marinated Steak Bites are fast and easy – just perfect for that weeknight meal you need on the table asap

Straight-forward and simple, air fryer steak bites are juicy and tender. You can also make these steak bites in a skillet or on a baking sheet in the oven. Air Fryer Marinated Steak Bites Recipe Howdy! Chef Alli Here. Let’s Get You Cookin’….Shall We? We love “all things meat” in this household. That’s usually the first thing my boys ask about when they begin thinking about dinner time – “What meat are we having for supper tonight, Mom?”. Of course, since we raise cattle, our first choice of meat is usually beef, but we are also fans of pork, and sometimes I do make chicken, though my husband gives me a hard time about it. I love to make Easy...

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