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Comfort Dessert: Baked Rice Pudding

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May is the perfect time to think about the carefree days of summer. As the school year winds to an end, having comfort foods can provide a peaceful end to a busy schedule. With parties at every turn, I try to include desserts that provide nutrients for my growing family. May is also National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to think about protecting your bones and your family’s bones.

Are you all getting enough calcium and …

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MP900442666_YogurtCheesecake Recipe: How to Make Yogurt Cheesecake

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Two years ago my son picked the biggest key lime cheesecake on record to celebrate his birthday. He raved about the dessert…, although I questioned if it was the taste or the sheer size of creamy goodness that left its mark. The following year I made from scratch a

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Dairy-Egg-Free-Cookie-Pop Cookie Recipe: How to Make Cookie “Cake” Pops

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Cake Pops are all the rage but, I’ve found, not so easy to make. Cookie pops, on the other hand, are simple and just as fun. My son has been asking to make some since the day the April issue of Family Circle… arrived in our mailbox; cookie pops, or

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LimoncelloSquares1 Recipe: Limoncello Cheesecake Squares

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My love for cheesecake goes back to my childhood. My mom used to make cheesecake often for our parties and get-togethers. She always used the same recipe—one from an old edition of The Joy of Cooking…, and a recipe that I now have a copy of, too. It’s

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berry-smoothie-shake-yogurt-parfait Dessert Recipe: Blueberry-Banana Batido

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Since it’s still National Nutrition Month, here’s a way to Get Your Plate in Shape—shake up dessert…. Instead of serving a time-intensive sweet, add something different to a non-dessert treat. For younger kids, this blueberry-banana smoothie is perfect as is. You can even make it more fun by

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rainbowpudding-final Dessert Recipe: St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Pudding

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Every year, on March 17, the Irish celebrate Lá Fhéile Pádraig (St. Patrick’s Day…), a public holiday, by wearing green attire, attending church services and participating in parades and festivals. Although it’s not a legal holiday in the United States, the day remains widely recognized and celebrated by

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Fruit Salad Healthy Treats: Nutritious Desserts for Your Family

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February is the American Heart Month. With the combination of sweet treats and health in the spotlight, what better time to focus on heart healthy sweet treats and healthy recipes… than the month of February? Always keep in mind, sweet snacks and delectable treats do not have to be unhealthy.

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Strawberries Healthy Dessert: Quick and Easy Strawberry Trifle Recipe

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Many children and adults enjoy dessert after dinner. Instead of saying “no” to a sweet treat, find something you are comfortable serving your family.
There are many sweet foods that pack good nutrition… too —fresh or frozen fruit, hot chocolate made with low-fat milk, peanut butter smeared on

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Baking Simple Dessert: Shortbread Sandwich Cookie Recipe

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If there is any holiday that centers exclusively around chocolate, Valentine’s Day has to be it. Within a few short weeks of the holidays ending, I found the grocery store holiday section re-stocked with all things Valentine…, especially chocolate.
As much as I love Valentine’s Day, I can’t

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005.1 Dessert Recipe: Lemon Raspberry Whoopie Pies

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Truffles, cupcakes, and treats on a stick… — there are so many different types of delicious food trends that are taking place right now. What is one of my favorite trends? Whoopie pies. Although, I’m a little late on the Whoopie Pie train so please forgive me. My

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