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Chef Deb Ponzek’s Pumpkin Chili

Chef Deb Ponzek’s Pumpkin Chili

This pumpkin chili recipe from Chef Debra Ponzek is a classic fall dish, full of seasonal flavors like pumpkin and butternut squash. Like all chilis, it’s versatile and can be made ahead and frozen, making it a go-to for busy  autumn nights. Pumpkin Chili Serves 6 4...

Spiced Mulled Wine

Spiced Mulled Wine

Deb Ponzek is a mom, chef/restauranteur, and author of several popular cookbooks including The Dinner Survival Cookbook and The Family Kitchen. This week she’s sharing her go-to fall cocktail for entertaining—an easy mulled wine recipe

Spooky Snack Mix

Spooky Snack Mix

Halloween is almost here and we’re adding this Spooky Snack Mix from The BakerMama to our shortlist of fun treats to make.

Maple Pecan Muffins

Maple Pecan Muffins

These Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins are full of Fall flavor. Bake up a batch on the weekend to serve all week long as a grab-and-go breakfast!

Easy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Easy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Made with leafy spinach, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella cheese this delicious Rustic Spinach and Artichoke dip never disappoints. 

Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookie

Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookie

This recipe from our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore is a perfect “Back to School” choice—make them on a Sunday for a grab-and-go breakfast all week long.

Portobello Mushroom Pizzas

Portobello Mushroom Pizzas

These Portobello Mushroom Pizzas are a kid-friendly choice for meatless Monday, and a great way to get kids to eat more veggies any day of th

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad

This Mexican Street Corn Salad is the perfect summer dish to serve at a backyard BBQ. You can pre-make the mayo mixture so when the corn is cooled, it’ll be ready to serve quickly.

Easy Dinner – One Pan Skillet Spaghetti

Easy Dinner – One Pan Skillet Spaghetti

There’s a time and place for cooking an elaborate meal, and it’s not during the week. This one-pan skillet spaghetti recipe from Kathleen, the mom behind CatwithaK Cooks, is more of a technique than a rigid recipe because it’s so easily adapted to your family’s tastes and dietary restrictions/allergies.

Celebrate the 4th with Festive Popsicles!

Celebrate the 4th with Festive Popsicles!

Celebrate the 4th of July with festive red, white and blue popsicles! Not only are they adorable, but they’re made with protein-packed Greek yogurt and fiber-rich blueberries and strawberries.

Pineapple Sparkler Cocktail

Pineapple Sparkler Cocktail

Make a batch of the mint simple syrup on Sunday as part of your “meal prep” and you can whip up individual cocktails during the week without taking much more time than pouring a glass of wine!

60 Second Coleslaw Perfect for 4th of July!

60 Second Coleslaw Perfect for 4th of July!

This take on coleslaw from Cat with a K Cooks uses pre-shredded coleslaw so it comes together in just under a minute. Plus, it can be made ahead so it’s the perfect summer party (or busy weeknight) side.

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