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Are you beginning to make your plans for Easter dinner? It’s coming up sooner than you think! Easter is a great time to get the family together for a special meal. A traditional Easter meal consists of serving lamb, but there are many ways to prepare it. One of the most delicious is a stuffed leg of lamb filled with fresh spinach, goat cheese, and pine nuts. Why is lamb the traditional meal for Easter? Eating lamb for Easter has its roots in the religious traditions of Judaism and Christianity. In the Jewish tradition, the Passover meal, which commemorates the...

Once you’ve made our super easy corned beef, you’ll likely have leftovers. If so, why not turn those leftovers into a delicious corned beef hash? Corned beef hash is a popular breakfast dish across the United States, but it makes a great meal any time of the day. Overall, corned beef hash is a dish that has stood the test of time, remaining a popular and beloved comfort food for generations. A Little About the History of Corned Beef Hash Corned beef hash has a history that can be traced back to early 19th-century Great Britain, where it was a...

Kung Pao Chicken is one of the most popular dishes ordered in Chinese restaurants. It’s a spicy, stir-fried dish featuring cubed chicken, nuts, vegetables, and chili peppers. Kung Pao Chicken originates from the Sichuan Province of southwestern China, and the traditional recipe includes Sichuan peppercorns. Today, the dish is found throughout China and at most Chinese restaurants, with variations from spicy to a more mild version without the peppercorns. Our recipe for Kung Pao Chicken is easy to make and will save you money by making it on your own instead of ordering takeout. What are Szechuan peppercorns? Unless you...

Looking for a recipe that's easy enough to get the kids involved in cooking but so delicious you'll be craving leftovers? Cheesy Beef Noodle Goulash is a perfect choice for a cold winter day and requires very little preparation or work. This recipe uses an Instant Pot (you can use any of the brands of similar pressure cookers available), so you can have dinner on the table in about 45 minutes. Kids will have fun measuring the noodles and adding all the ingredients to the pot. Soon your family will be asking for Cheesy Beef Noodle Goulash all the time!...