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Growing up, my grandparents always used to have tons of dilly beans on hand

As a kid, I used to turn my nose up at the pale green concoctions, swimming in their brine of what, as a child, I deemed as “icky” spices and pungent vinegar. Want to learn how to make your own dilly beans at home? Luckily, it’s easy to do. Here’s what you need to know. As an adult, I scoff at that child – because now that I know how delicious dilly beans actually are, I can’t believe I never tried them! Especially because my grandparents had a massive garden filled with all kinds of fresh, tasty produce – green beans included. Canned dilly beans are a unique way to use up that massive green bean harvest. Dilly beans are...

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Apple Pie is a classic American favorite that is sure to hit everyone’s dining room table each fall. The buttery flaky crust, sweet-tart apple filling, and warm cinnamon aroma makes this a slice of heaven

Top it with ice cream and you’ve got a dessert that is sure to hit the spot. It’s apple season and the most delicious way to enjoy it is with a slice of warm Apple Pie! This pie is perfect for the fall season and especially Thanksgiving. For more delicious pies, try my Banoffee Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, and No Bake S’mores Pie. Apple Pie Apple Pie is America’s most favorite pie and this one is sure to become yours! With a flaky double crust and sweet apple filling seasoned with warm spices, what’s not to love? Don’t let this year end without making this classic dessert! How to Make Apple Pie: Make the Crust: Mix the flour and salt...

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Complete Guide To Calzone

Pizza is, arguably, one of the best dishes around. It’s great for almost every occasion, from a movie night with family to a dinner date with your partner. But for those who want to shake things up, the calzone is right up your alley. All in all, the calzone is basically a pizza folded in half. However, it tends to be so much more. Because of its construction, the calzone is often sturdier, able to hold fillings that pizza is too flimsy to handle. From big chunks of chicken to heaps of mozzarella, the calzone is easily the beefier, fuller version of the pizza – simple to eat off a plate or while on the go. With a well-constructed calzone,...

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Fall is officially here with these Baked Pumpkin Apple Cider Donuts

Perfect for snacking or eating as part of  your breakfast! Nothing says fall more than going apple picking and getting your hands on a warm apple cider donut! Oh and pumpkin flavored anything! So what’s is the best of both worlds? Freshly baked Pumpkin Apple Cider donuts! And yes, as much as I am still a Apple Cider Donut fan these are a very close second, and my son and hubby agree These Pumpkin Apple Cider Donuts are easy to make and taste amazing just out of the oven! One thing I don’t like about apple cider donuts is them a day+ old, they are stale and just no good. Three days in and these donuts are still moist! I...

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