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Happy National Doughnut Day! Get Your Free Doughnuts (Or Make Your Own!)

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Today is National Doughnut Day! Time to bring on the sweet treats. The holiday began in 1938 when the Salvation Army decided to honor the female volunteers who handed out the yummy pastries to front line soldiers during WWI. But you don't have to be a soldier to receive a doughnut today! Krispy Kreme is... read more

Who Does the Cooking: You, Your Partner or Your Local Takeout Spots?

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We get it: You love to sit down and eat dinner together, but whipping up a great meal after a long day at work can be a total hassle. So who does all the work in your place: You? Your partner? Or your local takeout spots?  Check out what some of our readers had... read more

6 Ideas for Easter Brunch (Beyond the Traditional Ham)

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What we're having for Easter brunch: Nontraditional sweet french toast, savory flatbreads and copious amounts of sangria. Yes, we could have made the usual ham again this year, but what would be the fun in that? Get the recipes -- and share your Easter menu! Overnight French Toast Source: The Nest read more

Daily Dinner Idea: Turkey Taco Bake

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Why We Love It: As Eat Live Run's Jenna put it, this meal is an "easy man-child-family-everyone-friendly dinner." Sold. Ingredients: 13 Time: 1 hour Source: Eat Live Run Get the Recipe More Must-Clicks: Dinner Ideas for Every Day of the Week The Best Pasta Recipes read more

It’s National Spaghetti Day: Click Through for 5 Fab Recipes You’ll Love!

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Break out the Parmesan cheese and open a bottle of red, because today marks the celebration of our favorite indulgence -- pasta. National Spaghetti Day is the perfect excuse to for a night in with your partner and a home-cooked meal, and these ideas range from traditional to classics with a twist. Don't know where... read more

Daily Dinner Idea: Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

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Okay, okay -- so tonight's dinner idea may be a bit on the sloppy side, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth making! We love this recipe for its simplicity and the fact that these sandwiches remind us of our school days. Why we love it: With minimal ingredients, this meal is well worth the... read more